Crisis planning and theatre: Open Learning grad soars in healthcare
Posted on: June 6, 2018
Agnes Ryzynski’s work in healthcare simulation training was part of the emergency response for the Toronto van attack.
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Gold medal awarded for cutting-edge marine research
Posted on: June 4, 2018
Hilary Hamilton, MSc, will receive the 2018 Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal for her contribution to the field of marine biology.
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Honouring a man of merit
Posted on: June 1, 2018
Wally Oppal is being awarded Chancellor Emeritus at TRU on Friday, June 8.
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Saying thanks through a law degree
Posted on: June 1, 2018
The Canadian legal system allowed Steven Shergill’s forefathers to come to Canada. Getting a law degree was his way of saying thanks.
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2018 #TRUgrad you did it! Valedictorians, medal winners, other convocation by the numbers
Posted on: May 30, 2018
More than 1,200 grads have applied to attend one of the six ceremonies over three days, June 6-8, at the Tournament Capital Centre.
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Return to school takes an executive decision
Posted on: May 30, 2018
Doreen Grenier put off post-secondary education, raised a family and worked. She finally went back and is among this spring’s graduates.
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Grad’s advice: Get involved, challenge yourself and learn from everyone
Posted on: May 25, 2018
Faculty of Arts valedictorian Benjamin Froese recommends being so excited about what you’re learning that you can’t wait to tell others.
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Khabarovsk to Kamloops to valedictorian
Posted on: May 24, 2018
Forget kayaking—Anastasia Silina is inspired by the social side of tourism.
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Six outstanding leaders celebrated with honorary degrees
Posted on: May 24, 2018
Innovative leaders in science, tourism, social work, nursing, theatre and law will address the graduates at Convocation this June.
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Grad invests in co-op, sees dividends
Posted on: May 18, 2018
How outstanding extracurriculars helped valedictorian Evan Choy stand out.
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Inspiration + science = TRU chemistry
Posted on: May 17, 2018
TRU was top choice for Faculty of Science valedictorian Lavraj Lidher, who shared his enthusiasm for science with students at EUReKA camps.
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Becca Peters shines as trades valedictorian
Posted on: May 10, 2018
After studying business for years, Becca Peters switched gears to pursue trades.
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Calder Stegemann designated Professor Emerita
Posted on: November 2, 2017
Dr. Kim Calder Stegemann has been granted Professor Emerita status after retiring from her 22-year TRU career.
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TRU confessions: the parents tell all
Posted on: October 20, 2017
At this year’s convocation we interviewed the pros—parents of graduating TRU students—to get their advice for parents of first-year students
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Congratulations to our newest EDSW grads!
Posted on: October 13, 2017
The Faculty of Education and Social Work celebrates graduates from EDSW’s range of programs.
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Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2017
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Fall colours and a change in temperature also bring with them Fall Convocation. Here is a snapshot of this year’s ceremony.
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Pioneering entrepreneur to address fall graduates
Posted on: October 10, 2017
An entrepreneur who has brought international attention and tourism to BC’s Okanagan region will address graduates at Fall Convocation 2017.
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Photos, videos, Valedictorian addresses Spring Convocation 2017
Posted on: June 16, 2017
Relive moments of Spring Convocation 2017 through photos and addresses from valedictorians and honorary degree recipients.
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The story of Convocation 2017
Posted on: June 8, 2017
Follow along for the story of Spring Convocation 2017.
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