KAMLOOPS – Two global events are coming together at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), creating a week-long celebration of culture, knowledge and community. The opening ceremony…
KAMLOOPS – The three-day celebration of culture that is International Days (IDays) returns with in-person events at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), March 8 – 10.…
Nearly 18 years ago, a young man sat outside of McGill Residence on a predawn September morning — exhausted and bewildered, but unafraid. He’d learned…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85dpZsl4OCo Take a tour of TRU’s Kamloops campus with Qelmúcw Student Recruiter Cara Basil, as she leads participants through some of the Indigenous spaces, art,…
Upon meeting Tristen Wybou and Tess Gagnon, one might get the impression that they were longtime friends with deeply intertwined histories. Like music never skipping…
Usually we’re more focused on the flavour of our food than its significance in the bigger picture. But a panel of food experts will bring…
It was a big day for the TRUSU Lean In Leadership for Gender Equality Club when club president Emiko Ohama gained recognition on Twitter from…
The name Leave for Change says it all—take your annual vacation and be the change you want to see in the world. For the third…
It’s Canada Day and what better way to celebrate than to reflect on what makes us TRUly Canadian. We suggest you stand up, remove your…
IDays is one of the few occasions where we get the chance to learn, experience and immerse ourselves in authentic cultures from around the globe…
For the first time, TRU will be sponsoring up to 4 faculty and staff members to participate in the Leave for Change program, to volunteer in developing…
“The Living Library: An Intercultural Exchange” returns for IDays and is one more way to immerse yourself in the background and culture of another person.…
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="371"] Clemantine Wamariya speaks to a class at TRU prior to giving her International Days keynote address.[/caption] Human rights activist Clemantine Wamariya…
Chris Hadfield is back on Earth after five months commanding the International Space Station. The retired astronaut shared his insights from life in space with…
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="332"] One of the many performers making up the 2013 International Days Showcase, an event of music, dance, and performances helping to…
International Days 2013 will once again feature a range of speakers, lectures, presentations, demonstrations, movies, food tastings, the International Flag Parade, the International Showcase, and…
International Days 2013 has announced three movies will be screened as part of the events spanning this year's events running Feb. 4-8. All movies are…
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Click either photo below to watch the video International Days at TRU. International Days at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC is a week-long celebration…
———————————————— More photos from the Showcase and from the week ———————————————— [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="With its high energy, athleticism, and bright colours, Bhangra Dance…
