Education News Canada | TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 24, 2024
A group of 11 students just returned from a study tour of China that opened their eyes to cultural and socioeconomic issues. Led by Arts…
Tag: intercultural understanding, Page 2
From Truth to Reconciliation to moving forward together September 23, 2024
A message from TRU President Brett Fairbairn On Monday, Sept. 30, Canadians will again mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is…
TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 20, 2024
KAMLOOPS — "It was life-changing. We kept saying we ran out of adjectives to describe this trip. Seeing things in context informs a reality that's…
Building a disaster-resilient future September 19, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
TRU celebrates groundbreaking of Indigenous Centre September 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Indigenous education, culture and community will have a central hub at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) as construction begins on the new $22-million…
Castanet | Remembering is important but action is needed to confront wrongs of the past September 18, 2024
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU school return September 10, 2024
Students from far and wide share what they're looking forward to this semester. Story begins at 38:02.
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Chancellor DeDe DeRose August 29, 2024
DeDe DeRose talks about her career as an educator and her new role as TRU's chancellor. Story begins at 1:04:41.
The immigrant dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of Canada’s mentoring programs June 26, 2024
By Elise Fenwick Luck. It’s what immigrants must often rely on to succeed professionally in Canada. Stacked CVs and years of experience don’t necessarily propel…
Fostering Indigenous research through a Secwépemc lens June 5, 2024
TRU aims to strengthen Secwépemc perspectives with additional support for Indigenous faculty and student research initiatives Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring Secwépemc methodologies and…
Massive map sheds fresh light on Canada's Indigenous history May 14, 2024
Widespread national and provincial borders, jagged terrain symbols, colourful waterways, oceans and seas — anyone who’s moved through the Canadian education system has studied a…
Exploring students’ intercultural experiences at TRU April 24, 2024
Post-secondary institutions are no strangers to data analysis. But at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), researchers are going beyond numbers to better understand students’ university experience…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU homestay April 23, 2024
TRU needs homestay parents who will welcome international students into their homes. CBC Daybreak Kamloops host Shelley Joyce speaks with parents who have hosted many…
DeDe DeRose formally installed as TRU’s new chancellor April 23, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Sun beams throughout the Grand Hall on the morning of April 23 as DeDe DeRose takes her oath of office in a…
Public welcome to explore privilege and anti-racism at TRU conference April 5, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Do you ever wonder why there are people who manoeuvre through life with few limitations? You may be familiar with the type of…
TRU seeks homestay families for international students April 3, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops families have a chance to open their doors to the world as Thompson Rivers University (TRU) launches its search for 60 households…
Conference unites a world of Indigenous knowledge March 28, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Traditional knowledge from Indigenous peoples around the world came together at the Coyote Brings the Food conference at Thompson Rivers University…
We need to call for the elimination of all racial discrimination March 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Pauline Streete, executive director of the TRU Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion…
TRU seeks community input on internationalization plan March 8, 2024
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) wants Kamloops and area residents to contribute their thoughts on global education at two public consultations on the university’s inaugural Strategic…
CFJC Midday | TRU IDays celebrating 30 years! Annual celebration of diversity brings the world together on campus March 5, 2024
Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick and Dr. Rod McCormick, professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health at TRU, discuss IDays on campus and the partnership with…
