CBC Kamloops | Tick season precautions March 21, 2024
It's tick season in the Kamloops area, so entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins offers some timely advice. Story begins at 1:49:29.
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Clearwater Times | Home build gives students chance to gain Level 1 Carpentry in Clearwater March 21, 2024
Clearwater Secondary School and TRU are partnering in the North Thompson Valley, offering the TRU Foundation Carpentry Program at the high school. "These students could…
CBC Radio West | TRU certified as a Bee City Campus March 20, 2024
A hive of activity, TRU is now a Bee City Campus. Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism faculty member Dr. Courtney Mason speaks with CBC's Sarah…
CFJC Today | Persian New Year celebration to take place at TRU March 18, 2024
Celebration of Persian New Year (Nowruz) will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, at TRU. The TRU Students’ Union Persian Club is playing host to the…
CBC Kamloops | TRU powwow March 15, 2024
TRU is holding its second annual Powwow event, titled Honouring our Children, on March 16. Vernie Clement, associate director in the Office of Indigenous Education,…
Radio NL | Dr. Vandana Shiva's upcoming visit to TRU March 14, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss well-known environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
Radio NL | WolfPack’s Pat Hennelly named U SPORTS men’s volleyball coach of the year March 14, 2024
WolfPack coach Pat Hennelly has been named the U SPORTS men’s volleyball Coach of the Year for the first time in his career. Just last…
Castanet | Indigenous wisdom offers deep insights into addressing global challenges March 13, 2024
"The Coyote Brings Food conference (held at TRU) shared the research of 16 Indigenous researchers from around the globe, offering remarkable perspectives on food security…
The Wren | ‘They’re big moccasins to fill’: Outgoing TRU chancellor honoured for trailblazing work in education March 12, 2024
During an event to honour Nathan Matthew, the outgoing chancellor was presented with a gift from his successor DeDe DeRose whose family recognized Matthew for…
Radio NL | Climate crisis w/George Johnson March 11, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. George Johnson speaks with Radio NL about the climate crisis, the Eco-Song workshop at TRU on March 16 and Earth Day. Listen…
iNFOnews | Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan March 11, 2024
A rise in solar activity this year could cause an increase in aurora borealis occurrences, which means "the odds at seeing the northern lights in…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Williams Lake’s Kaylee Billyboy enjoys dream job teaching March 11, 2024
Alum Kaylee Billyboy's love for teaching has landed her her dream job. "I’ve always wanted to be a teacher," says Billyboy. "I couldn’t see myself…
Radio NL | TRU President Brett Fairbairn March 8, 2024
President Brett Fairbairn sits down with Radio NL to talk about international students, DeDe DeRose, the WolfPack Evening of Champions and more. Listen to the interview.
CFJC Today | WolfPack men’s volleyball head coach Pat Hennelly named Canada West Coach of the Year March 8, 2024
Pat Hennelly, head coach of the WolfPack men’s volleyball team, is Canada West’s Coach of the Year for 2023-24, receiving the honour for the first…
CFJC Today | ESTR’s Market at Thompson Rivers University celebrates a decade of building skills March 8, 2024
TRU's Education and Skill Training Program (ESTR) provides skills training and knowledge to folks in the community who face barriers to employment. "We started in…
Radio NL | TRU WolfPack Evening of Champions w/Curtis Atkinson March 7, 2024
Curtis Atkinson, director of Athletics and Recreation, speaks with Radio NL about the upcoming WolfPack Evening of Champions, which celebrates excellence and raises funds for…
CBC Kamloops | TRU sustainability week March 5, 2024
James Gordon, manager of Sustainability Programs, speaks with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about events on campus in honour of Sustainable Development Goals Week, from March 4-8. Story…
CFJC Today | TRU Day of Giving campaign raises $81,000 for student supports March 5, 2024
The public gave TRU nearly double its goal for its seventh annual Day of Giving. Numbers released show 223 donors – including alumni, individual supporters and…
CBC Vancouver | New Kamloops exhibit features visual art — and microbiology March 4, 2024
A new exhibit at the Kamloops Art Gallery is bringing together visual art and microbiology. Science faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham, who inspired the…
Castanet | Ticks are starting to awaken from their winter slumber and can be found across the Thompson-Okanagan region March 4, 2024
March is Tick Awareness Month, so we're asked to stay vigilant, because ticks can carry some nasty ailments. Entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins says the most…
