Faculty of Student Development
Overcoming office hour anxiety January 26, 2022
When it comes to attending your instructor’s office hours, it can be especially daunting when you’re not sure how to approach the material. Do you…
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CBC Kamloops | Isolation and stress major issues for international students: TRU December 15, 2021
Pamela Fry, Wellness program co-ordinator for suicide prevention, talks to Daybreak host Shelley Joyce about the stress and isolation some students have faced throughout the…
News releases
Future students get a taste of university at TRU Open House events October 14, 2021
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University (TRU) welcomes prospective students at a series of on-campus and online information events this fall. The Open House series begins Saturday, Oct.…
University Affairs magazine | ‘Creating a campus of care’ to deal with the opioid crisis October 5, 2021
Canada's health-care professionals, harm reduction specialists and researchers continue to sound the alarm about the deadly fallout from street drugs tainted with the synthetic opioid…
Faculty of Student Development
Intercultural education opens a world of growth September 17, 2021
As part of their roles as intercultural co-ordinators, Drs. Kyra Garson and Amie McLean support students through the Intercultural Ambassador program, which provides personal, professional…
Academica | TRU hopes to build modular student housing to address student need September 17, 2021
Academica Top Ten shares the news reported by CFJC Today that TRU is hoping to build modular student housing to address the need for housing…
Faculty of Student Development
Impress potential employers with your online presence September 16, 2021
Before you'll ever get a chance to be evaluated by any hiring committee - your resume, portfolio, and online presence need to be tailor-made for…
CFJC Today | TRU hoping to build $2.5 million modular homes for students as soon as possible September 14, 2021
TRU is working with the City of Kamloops to fast-track a building permit that will allow them to build a small modular home student village…
Faculty of Student Development
Backpack essentials and how to engage in the classroom August 24, 2021
Lauren Keller is a new-to-TRU storyteller and will be reporting on her orientation and transition experience throughout the upcoming year. As I was preparing for…
Faculty of Student Development
Student Survival Guide: a step-by-step approach August 17, 2021
Lauren Keller is a new-to-TRU storyteller and will be reporting on her orientation and transition experience throughout the upcoming year. Starting university can be stressful;…
Faculty of Student Development
Making sense out of money management August 3, 2021
Lauren Keller is a new-to-TRU storyteller and will be reporting on her orientation and transition experience throughout the upcoming year. Throughout Grade 12, my focus…
Faculty of Student Development
New-to-TRU storyteller prepares for campus life July 21, 2021
Lauren Keller recently graduated from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary; as part of a capstone project, she wrote a regular column with the 100 Mile Free…
Radio NL | Dean of the Faculty of Student Development Christine Adam on student town hall June 23, 2021
TRU Dean of the Faculty of Student Development Christine Adam talks with NL's Howie Reimer about returning to campus and what she heard at the…
Faculty of Student Development
Navigating consent in the digital age May 13, 2021
As technology has evolved, so too has the way we navigate romantic relationships. From the development of the first dating website Kiss.com in 1994 to…
Assistive Technology Resources, Faculty and staff, Faculty of Student Development
Accessibility Advocates: Faculty Edition May 4, 2021
Universal design and accessibility are essential to creating a safe and equitable space, not only in the classroom but for the university experience in general.…
Radio NL | TRU's Faculty of Students Dean talks about summer session April 27, 2021
TRU Dean of the Faculty of Students Chris Adam talks with Howie Reimer about what summer courses will look like at the university, with almost…
Faculty of Student Development
Establishing a foundation of health and well-being April 15, 2021
Student Storyteller Simran Kaur discusses the challenges and solutions of balancing her wellness practices with her academic responsibilities. I don’t know about anyone else, but…
Faculty of Student Development, Indigenous Education, Williams Lake
Indigenous student mentors reflect on leadership roles April 12, 2021
When it comes to navigating student life, a mentor can give you the scoop on supports, services and skill sets to ensure a more successful…
Co-op Student of the Year, Faculty of Student Development
How a co-op student nailed a full-time contract April 12, 2021
As a fourth-year Bachelor of Engineering student currently on her fourth co-op work term at Raptor Integration, a company that specializes in sawmill automation and…
Faculty of Student Development
Understanding Character Voice March 31, 2021
What is Character Voice? Character voice -- the flow, order, and feel of words that are unique to a particular character -- is crucial for…
