Castanet | Philanthropy has the potential to change more than just student lives December 11, 2024
"There is much to celebrate, looking back at the incredible way our city has supported TRU and our students through this past year," writes President…
Tag: student life, Page 2
Gallagher | Using eShepherd for Winter Preparation at Barrington Ranch November 25, 2024
Grad student Thomas Alexander is playing a key role integrating eShepherd's virtual fencing technology for livestock management at Barrington Ranch in BC. The solar-powered GPS…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Storied Voices November 20, 2024
Students and faculty from the Faculty of Arts have been hard at work transforming the CFBX Radio series Storied Voices into a stage play, set…
Armchair Mayor | TRU students tackle population dynamics and policy November 18, 2024
A group of four undergraduate students highlighted economic issues facing Canada at the recent Bank of Canada's Governor's Challenge. "Watching our students confidently present their…
Castanet | Student-led rail jam event returns to TRU campus for second year November 18, 2024
TRU's second annual Rail Riot, held on Nov. 15, saw athletes balance down a handrail outside the old library on campus. Justin Tarasoff, a tourism management…
Featured, School of Trades and Technology, Student Success Stories, Williams Lake
Wired for success: student finds her spark in trades November 18, 2024
By Kim Van Haren A transformative shift has been taking place in the world of trades as women increasingly take on roles traditionally dominated by…
Castanet | 'A win for the industry': Keremeos ranch pairs up with TRU student to be among first in Canada to utilize digital fencing November 15, 2024
A Keremeos Ranch is one of the first in Canada to use virtual fencing collars for cattle management, working in partnership with undergraduate research assistant…
Castanet | First events under the belt of TRU's brand-new rodeo team November 12, 2024
The brand-new WolfPack rodeo program is providing student-athletes a unique opportunity to get a Canadian education while competing in the sport they love — and…
The Runner | KPU and TRU cattle research collab may make beef industry more resilient to climate change November 8, 2024
Researchers are testing a new breed of cattle that may be able to withstand extreme heat in Canada. The new study, led collaboratively by Kwantlen Polytechnic…
Castanet | SD73, TRU partner to boost student transition rates to post-secondary November 5, 2024
Created in 2022, the TRU-SD73 Joint Transitions Committee is currently working to lead students into markets with labour shortages, create earlier transitions into post-secondary, boost…
Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Featured, Student Success Stories
TRU students build skills beyond the classroom November 1, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world skills is a vital part of the university experience. Through career development programs,…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Wolfpack basketball October 31, 2024
CBC's Marty Hastings gives an update on this season's WolfPack men's and women's basketball teams. Story begins at 1:27:40.
Canadian Geographic | The race to save B.C.’s bats October 31, 2024
As a deadly disease threatens bats’ survival, conservationists rush to find an antidote before it’s too late. Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham and…
Salmon Arm Observer | Orphaned fisher kits return to wild in B.C. Interior October 30, 2024
Master of Science in Environmental Science students and Recovering Fishers Population Project members Shannon Werden and Mae Frank are delighted to see orphaned fisher kit…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Volleyball October 25, 2024
With hopes of reaching the national championship for the first time in program history, the WolfPack women's volleyball team has reason to smile this season.…
CFJC Today | Three WolfPack soccer players given year-end honours for 2024 October 24, 2024
WolfPack soccer players Raiya Rumo, Juli La Rotta and Marcus D’Andrea have earned year-end honours from Canada West. Mark Pennington, women’s head coach, and John…
CFJC Today (Midday) | Check out the campus, try fun activities, and enter to win great prizes during TRU’s Open House event this Saturday October 17, 2024
Enrolment Services' Amy Watters and Emma Ferguson speak with CFJC Midday to share more about what the community, and prospective students, can expect at this…
Castanet | TRU will pilot new delivery models next year as part of university-wide initiative October 15, 2024
Speaking with Castanet Kamloops, Gillian Balfour, provost and vice-president academic, said the university’s TRUly Flexible initiative will create a range of delivery options for courses…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | WolfPack soccer players’ last game October 15, 2024
Five graduating WolfPack women's soccer players shared their thoughts before playing their last home match on Fri., Oct. 11. Story begins at 1:49:38.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti‑Racism, Featured, Indigenous Education, Williams Lake
Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
