Embracing process over perfectionism January 2, 2025
As a fourth-year student, Kayla Oerlemans knows that chasing As, obsessing over details, and waiting for the “perfect” words to come to mind can stall…
Tag: student success, Page 4
The Williams Lake Tribune | HOMETOWN: Williams Lake nursing student loving learning here December 19, 2024
"If you work towards your goals and you really work hard, you can really achieve anything," says Christina Wolfe, a first-year student in the Licensed…
Canadian Association of Women in Construction | CAWIC Bursary Committee awards outstanding women with $2,000 bursaries December 18, 2024
Trades students Jessie Gobin and Lagina Morse, both pursuing their Red Seal certification in electrical construction, are 2024 CAWIC bursary award winners. Read more
Mental health strategies for the holiday season December 17, 2024
Whether celebrating Christmas or enjoying other holiday traditions, this time of year can be hard on relationships, families, finances, self-esteem and emotional well-being. As there…
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…
Foundation Gala raises over $230,000 for students December 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring The TRU Foundation Gala raised $234,503 during the first Winter’s Ball held in TRU’s Grand Hall on Nov. 16. More than 300…
TRU students win overall in athletics at B.C. MBA Games December 2, 2024
By Élise Fenwick It was an unusually rainy morning in Vancouver, B.C., on Oct. 19. An atmospheric river blew down the coast, drenching a group…
Co-op not just career shaping, it's life changing November 19, 2024
Mackenzie Warner, a third-year student in the Bachelor of Arts program, was working as a part-time tutor at the Writing Centre when a co-op job…
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…
OSA practicum students now anti-violence ambassadors November 18, 2024
After spending over 280 practicum hours with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Bachelor of Social Work students Jayden Scherbarth and Karlie Clarke engaged in…
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 | 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…
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.
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…
Law students reach finals in sports moot October 30, 2024
A team of TRU Law students came in fourth place at the National Sports Law Negotiation Competition. The competition took place from Oct. 18–20 in…
Report highlights impact of generosity October 28, 2024
By Brandi Thring While grieving the loss of her son, Owyn McInnis, a TRU men’s volleyball player, Erin Walter decided she wanted his name to…
Student mentors others as a way to give back October 28, 2024
From everyone to whom much was given, much will be expected — this classic saying has been a guiding light for Adam Toor (BBA ’23),…
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.…
