New outdoor therapy course unites adventure and human service January 31, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Using nature as a teaching or learning tool isn’t new. Research has shown that a therapeutic application of nature and outdoor…
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New campaign = new opportunities for Williams Lake students December 11, 2023
A newly established, $1-million endowment campaign is aimed at making education more affordable for students in Williams Lake. Philanthropists Mark and Sally Nairn are championing…
Castanet | Health science academy floated by SD73 could help curb healthcare staffing crisis December 1, 2023
School District 73 is looking at developing a health science academy, a career development program that could see school-age students exploring all areas of health…
Clearwater Times | Wells Gray Tours Roland Neave receives lifetime achievement award November 29, 2023
Wells Gray Park advocate Roland Neave has been recognized by his peers, receiving the Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award for his achievements in the travel and tourism…
TRU fosters collaborations with Mexican universities November 21, 2023
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is expanding its international academic relations with its latest signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with prominent Mexican…
Cook training fires up students for tasteful careers November 10, 2023
[caption id="attachment_2981455" align="alignright" width="373"] Cook training students provide food for TRU's on-campus cafeteria in Williams Lake.[/caption] By Kim Van Haren Food brings people together, builds…
Penticton Western News | Students retrofit, upgrade popular rock climbing spot in Penticton October 31, 2023
Eighteen students in the Adventure Studies program have completed three seasons worth of work retrofitting and cleaning a number of popular rock climbing walls, making…
Clearwater Times | KnowWhere Farms in Clearwater, B.C. — a great place to be when you ‘Love where you live’ October 27, 2023
TRU alumni and first-generation farmers Kyler and Sylvia Miller are committed to being local. Read more
Kamloops This Week | KTW readers say goodbye to their community newspaper October 25, 2023
Kamloops This Week published its final print edition on Oct. 25, 2023. In that paper, readers, including TRU President Brett Fairbairn, filled the pages with…
CFJC Today | TRU hosts PPE showcase to bolster trades inclusivity October 18, 2023
TRU recently partnered with Mark's for a showcase event of personal protective equipment for women and people with diverse body types, receiving high praise from…
Trail building clears a path to reconciliation October 17, 2023
From building trails to building relationships, support from Sun Peaks Resort is forging connections with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students. Last year, Sun Peaks Resort…
Why does philanthropy matter at a university? October 4, 2023
TRU student Grace Clemont said receiving the Dr. Joan Sherman Weir Memorial Scholarship was life changing. Hers is just one of many stories featured in…
Castanet | TRU approves construction of $22M Indigenous Education Centre; will break ground in spring 2024 October 3, 2023
TRU's Board of Governors has unanimously approved to move ahead with construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre. "This beautiful building will be welcoming to…
Genome BC funds pilot project at the School of Nursing September 28, 2023
Highlights • Advancements in genetic and genomic technologies allow for more customized health care called ‘precision health.’ • For precision health technologies to be effective,…
Student supports accelerate their climb to success September 27, 2023
A rugged landscape, varied terrain and endless kilometres of adventure await outdoor enthusiasts living in and visiting the Kamloops area. Having the desire to explore…
Kamloops Innovation finds new home at TRU campus August 14, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Later this month, the Kamloops Innovation Centre (KIC) moves from its North Shore location since 2012 to TRU’s Kamloops campus. A small amount…
Indigenous science camp returns to campus August 8, 2023
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Science Camp is back after a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019. Indigenous youth from as far away as Quesnel and Spences…
Castanet | TRU partnership secures funding for summer statistics conference July 19, 2023
TRU has partnered with the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, bringing in funding for a statistics conference in August. "I'm excited about the opportunities that our…
TRU-CANSSI partnership boosts data science program July 19, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has partnered with the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) to broaden and deepen its relationship with Canada's statistics and…
Philanthropy report receives national award May 18, 2023
TRU’s 2021-22 Report on Philanthropy has earned a silver medal from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE), an organization that promotes excellence…
