Anniversary time capsule seals TRU’s 50th year
Posted on: May 21, 2021
On May 20, 2021, Thompson Rivers University officially concludes our 50th anniversary celebrations with the burial of a new time capsule on our Kamloops campus.
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Arts alum takes history lessons to Asia
Posted on: January 2, 2021
Travelling for work, school, pleasure or any combination of the three can have a significant impact on one’s life. It certainly did for TRU alum Dr. Dan Connolly.
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2019: the year in photos
Posted on: December 18, 2019
If a picture is worth a thousand words, TRU told quite a story in 2019. Rather than a very long read, enjoy the year in photos instead.
Read moreTrauma and memory through history-how it impacts society today
Posted on: April 5, 2019
Annie St. John-Stark is a TRU historian who can speak to intergenerational trauma acquired through war and how it still affects society.
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International Women’s Day Tea focuses on feminism, friendship and fierce love
Posted on: March 7, 2019
International Women’s Day is a timely reminder there’s always equity work to be done.
Read moreCaptain Marvel, Marvel Comics
Posted on: March 6, 2019
Our TRU expert available to speak on Marvel Comics new movie, Captain Marvel is Dr. Jeff McLaughlin.
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From Anne Frank to Donald Trump: annual conference inspires thoughtful debate
Posted on: January 31, 2019
This year’s annual Philosophy, History and Politics Conference tackled topics such as harm reduction and Justin Trudeau on social media.
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Talk to the Experts: Training the next generation of First Nations language teachers
Posted on: January 31, 2019
June Kelly co-ordinates TRU’s First Nations Language Program and spoke with Radio NL about the importance of keeping languages alive.
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War and peace, remembering the lessons
Posted on: November 8, 2018
War and peace: what are the lessons? From great tragedies, we can learn so much.
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Putting higher education in its place
Posted on: October 3, 2017
A new Green Guide, authored by five TRU faculty members, explores the role of place in higher education.
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