Castanet | TRU women's volleyball heading to playoffs while men fight to the end February 20, 2024
The WolfPack women's volleyball team clinched a playoff spot for the first time in four years, as the men's team fought to the bitter end,…
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Education News Canada | Open Learning awards fuel student success February 20, 2024
Calgary's Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at TRU from different places for different reasons, but their stories share a common element: TRU…
Radio NL | Riley Brinnen speaks ahead of ’emotional’ first return to Kamloops since November crash February 16, 2024
It’s going to be an emotional night at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops, as the WolfPack men’s volleyball team looks to close out its…
CBC Kamloops | LGBTQ+ Valentine's February 15, 2024
What does Valentine's Day look like when viewed through a non-traditional lens, within the LGBTQ+ community? Gender scholar Dr. Kevin Le, from the Faculty of…
Castanet | Stigma from ‘bad actors’ in international education could have lasting impact February 14, 2024
"There is no question the new federal rules and caps on visas will change the international education landscape," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Some private schools…
CFJC Today | Package deal: WolfPack rookies from St. Albert, AB making an impact together on the court February 9, 2024
WolfPack rookies Sydney Vollrath and Kate De La Mare are making a difference on the court, together. The two student athletes were teammates in Alberta…
CBC Kamloops | TRU clothing exchange February 7, 2024
A clothing exchange is happening on campus this week (Feb. 5 - 9). Hosted by the Thompson Rivers University Students' Union Equity Committee, the event…
Education News Canada | BC's largest post-secondary Job Fair hits capacity February 7, 2024
Year after year, TRU's annual Job Fair creates opportunities and advances job security for employers and students. "There's high satisfaction because students are getting hired into…
Castanet | TNRL bringing in TRU nursing students as community, health navigators at Kamloops libraries February 6, 2024
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is bringing in three third-year nursing students from TRU to connect its patrons with community resources and referrals to social agencies. The…
Assistive Technology Resources, Faculty of Student Development
App helps avoid distractions and increase focus February 5, 2024
Assistive Technology Specialists understand the many ways that being distracted impacts productivity and time management. Try the Bear Focus timer to help you stay focused…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Bringing community together, Thompson Rivers University to host open house February 5, 2024
TRU's Williams Lake campus is hosting an Open House on Feb. 15 as a way to bring community together and give people an opportunity to…
CFJC Today | Benefits of new federal loan program remain to be seen for TRU February 2, 2024
The federal government has announced that, beginning this fall, post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing. Matt Milovick,…
Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Featured
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…
CBC Kamloops | TRU speed friending January 29, 2024
Arts Ambassadors recently hosted a speed friending event for students on campus in Kamloops. "Getting new friends, new connections, is always good," said one of…
Faculty of Law
Law trounces alumni in annual hockey showdown January 25, 2024
In a thrilling display of skill, the TRU Lawggers emerged victorious against their alumni counterparts in the annual TRU Law Alumni Hockey Game. TRU Lawggers…
Faculty of Student Development
Top tips for successful networking at Job Fair January 24, 2024
Several years ago, when Jordyn Gronskei, then a second-year communications student, enrolled in Co-op 1000, she hoped the course would prepare her for the future.…
980 CKNW | Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions January 23, 2024
How will the new student visa cap on international students impact TRU? Reuben Onyango, associate director of international student services, provides insight. Jan. 23 story begins at…
Castanet | WolfPack athletes create athletic council to foster sports pride January 22, 2024
WolfPack varsity athletes have banded together to create a council — a body aimed at creating a greater sense of community both on and off…
CFJC Today | Ottawa’s increased income requirement meant to better prepare international students: TRU official January 19, 2024
Prior to Jan. 1, international students needed $10,000 in addition to tuition. Now, that amount has more than doubled. The federal government is requiring individuals to…
Sun Peaks Independent News | Managing avalanche risk in Sun Peaks January 18, 2024
Former Adventure Studies faculty member Brad Harrison and current student Madison Adams focus on practising avalanche safety skills and managing avalanche risk at Sun Peaks. Read…
