Craning begins for new East Village modular student housing March 3, 2023
The on-site delivery and craning-in of the first modulars for new student housing at East Village starts on Monday, April 3. The modular housing was…
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How to support Muslim students throughout Ramadan February 27, 2023
Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims around the world, characterized by a full month of obligatory fasting and a spiritual cleanse. When this holy…
Overcoming office hour anxiety January 26, 2023
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…
Making a canine connection: Tips for Therapy Dog Thursdays January 11, 2023
Student Wellness Ambassador and Storyteller Samiul Khan was curious but nervous about Therapy Dog Thursdays and wanted to learn how to connect in a way…
Alum returns as intercultural co-ordinator January 3, 2023
Long before she had the language to understand what she was witnessing, Amie McLean (UCC ’02) was deeply affected by the oppression and violence that…
How to navigate counselling services November 22, 2022
Student Storyteller Ambika Raval met with Counsellor Cliff Robinson to discuss how counsellors can promote and assist with personal growth, academic performance and professional development.…
Why naloxone training matters: A student's perspective November 21, 2022
The opioid crisis in British Columbia has been growing since 2012, with more toxic and unregulated drugs entering communities across the province. According to recent…
Star co-op students discuss campus supports March 9, 2022
When there is so much talent to choose from, it’s not a surprise that there were two winners of the 2021 TRU Co-op Students of…
New-to-TRU student prepares for Job Fair February 28, 2022
Lauren Keller is a new-to-TRU storyteller and will be reporting on her orientation and transition experience throughout the upcoming year. Career & Experiential Learning is…
Becoming a better writer with the Writing Centre February 15, 2022
Lauren Keller is a new-to-TRU storyteller and will be reporting on her orientation and transition experience throughout the upcoming year. Writing an essay can be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Backpack essentials for the new-to-TRU student 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…
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;…
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…
