TRU designates seats to train more Indigenous teachers July 19, 2019
When Roxane Letterlough was in school, she didn’t see many faces like hers at the head of the classroom. The girl from the St’át’imc Nation…
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TRU expands Bachelor of Education to support future Indigenous teachers July 15, 2019
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is expanding its Bachelor of Education program by 16 seats in September to help address a shortage of Indigenous teachers in…
Teddy bears picnic for human rights May 21, 2019
Stuffed bears of all shapes, colours and ages showed up for a teddy bear picnic. Gathered at Cariboo Child Care, TRU’s on-campus daycare, they were…
Down Under delegates share in Indigenous exchange February 19, 2019
As Kamloops wrapped itself up against the coldest days of the winter, 13 students, staff and faculty from Australia experienced a dramatic temperature difference while…
Professional skier Lynsey Dyer speaks on women’s empowerment February 5, 2019
Passion, tenacity, fitness and technical skills can go a long way in having a successful career in adventure sports. However, as a woman in this…
Bahamians bring Black History Month to campus January 31, 2019
[caption id="attachment_2947468" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Members of the TRU Caribbean Student Club from the left: Jenny Morris, Terrell Jones, Gevante Dean, Giles Moxey, Dajah Roker, Genique…
Investing in opportunity and adventure January 16, 2019
When the Student Life team met Rajeev Kapoor, they were filming a segment for a Student Services video. He approached the shoot with a big…
Salmon run puts Indigenous issues into perspective October 5, 2018
Bears will grab spawning salmon from the shallow Adams River waters and pull them up to shore. The bones and bits of flesh they leave…
From orientation to graduation: Cplul’kw’ten and the circle of care July 24, 2018
After filling in as the supervisor for Indigenous Student Development, Melody Markle will now continue in the position permanently. Though former supervisor Joanne Brown's presence…
Much more than a fashion show February 27, 2018
Weyt-kp! The Traditional Fashion Show tomorrow evening (Wednesday, Feb. 28) focuses on reconciliation through art, the theme of this year’s Aboriginal Awareness Week. Instead of in-your-face…
Success, self-advocacy and sharing your story November 17, 2017
Having already earned degrees in both Social Work and Journalism, as well as a Certificate in Aboriginal Studies, Lisa Coriale is moving on to her…
Campus connectedness and the cycle of support October 25, 2017
After receiving her Master’s in English Linguistics and Literature from National University of Modern Languages in Pakistan, Aksa Mughal ventured to TRU to pursue her…
Muslim Students Association combats Islamophobia October 18, 2017
Designed to build a foundation and community for over 150 Muslim students on campus, TRU Muslim Students Association (MSA) is developing on-campus services and initiatives. …
Marching with pride September 29, 2017
Pride parades march on campus and in Kamloops. The first TRUSU Pride Parade was in September 2011, winding around the university grounds—over 300 people attended—virtually…
Student leader champions social change May 24, 2017
As head of the selection committee for the Neil Russell Student Leadership Award, Susie Safford, Senior Lecturer, University and Employment Preparation said that recipient Paolino…
Walking alongside the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc May 12, 2017
Thompson Rivers University and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) pledged to advance partnerships and cooperation with the signing of an agreement that commits to fostering greater…
Unique partnership building intercultural understanding February 7, 2017
An innovative partnership on-campus is creating unique opportunities for students to expand intercultural understanding through outdoor activities. TRU World and the AdventureU Club have joined…
WUSC TRU works to implement Student Refugee Program February 3, 2017
WUSC TRU, a student-led Local Committee of World University Service of Canada (WUSC) - a Canadian non-profit focused on global development and empowering disadvantaged youth…
Celebrating diversity with pride September 28, 2016
Fostering diversity and encouraging students to find their path is only part of what makes TRU a different kind of university. The unique cultural perspectives…
Mapping students' journey to TRU September 9, 2016
With September upon us and the start of fall semester at TRU, the campus is once again buzzing with students. New and returning students are…
