CFJC Today | TRU’s Day of Giving campaign looks to bring in $48K in 48 hours March 1, 2024
The university is aiming to raise $48,000 in 48 hours for this year’s Day of Giving campaign. “It’s so wonderful to see the way that the…
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Castanet | Thompson Rivers University’s new engineering program offers real-life experience to prepare students for workforce February 28, 2024
New and unique programs offered at TRU allow students to receive a world-class education and relevant real-life experience that prepares them for the workforce. The…
Faculty of Student Development, Pack Academic Edge (PACE)
Program helps student-athletes keep PACE February 27, 2024
Learning strategist Erin Pincott received her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from TRU in 2018. As a student, she competed on the TRU curling team and…
Castanet | TRU looks to raise $48K during annual Day of Giving drive February 22, 2024
TRU is counting down to the 2024 Day of Giving: 48 hours to raise $48,000 in support of students and education. "We encourage donations of…
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…
Faculty of Law
TRU Law tops BC Law Schools' Moot February 20, 2024
Challenged by teams from law schools at the University of BC and the University of Victoria, a team of TRU Law students won this year's…
Alumni, Featured, Giving, Open Learning
Open Learning awards fuel student success February 14, 2024
Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their stories share a…
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…
Faculty of Law
Students step up for Dean's Cup Moot competition February 8, 2024
Deans Cup Moot by the Trial Lawyers Association of BC The Oral Advocacy Club recently organized the Dean's Cup Moot by the Trial Lawyers Association…
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…
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…
Featured, Indigenous Education, School of Trades and Technology
(Red) Sealing the deal on skills for Indigenous trades students January 18, 2024
By Kim Van Haren After writing their Red Seal exam just before the holidays, six Indigenous carpentry students in the School of Trades and Technology…
Assistive Technology Resources, Faculty of Student Development
Organize tasks and appointments with scheduling app January 15, 2024
Assistive technology specialists recommend using a Microsoft To-Do task management app to help plan and organize the day. Making lists has many benefits — they…
Assistive Technology Resources, Faculty of Student Development
OneNote takes notetaking to the next level January 12, 2024
Assistive technology specialists recommend Microsoft OneNote for taking detailed, organized easily accessible notes. OneNote is a free digital notetaking app that is available on all…
University Affairs | TRU’s revamped veterinary technology program receives national accreditation January 12, 2024
Students graduating from the Veterinary Technology Diploma program can now say they meet Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) standards. The program received national accreditation after…
Energetic City | Law students from northeast BC honoured for dedication to Indigenous people January 4, 2024
Law student Bailie Copeland has been recognized for her dedication to representing Indigenous people, receiving the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum (ALF) Student Appreciation Award. The ALF…
Faculty of Student Development
Top five tips from Academic Advising January 4, 2024
When it comes to planning and customizing your course load semester after semester, Academic Advising is a resource hub for students. Before we go any…
CBC Kamloops | TRU Computer Engineering December 19, 2023
TRU is launching a new computer engineering program, the first of its kind in BC's Interior. Interim Associate Vice-President Academic Dr. Faheem Ahmed speaks with…
Radio NL | TRU collaborates with Ukrainian partner in online webinar series December 19, 2023
Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements due to a TRU-hosted webinar series. Vice-President International Baihua Chadwick provides insight. Listen to…
CFJC Today | TRU launching five-year computer engineering program December 18, 2023
TRU's new Computer Engineering program, which will begin in autumn 2024, aims to give students a broad background in the theory and application of hardware…
