Read&Write provides free literacy support March 23, 2024
Student storyteller Amna Qazi wanted to learn more about the features and benefits of Read&Write, so she connected with an Assistive Technology Specialist to make…
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CBC Kamloops | Women of TRU March 13, 2024
International Women's Day might have been on March 8, but we're still gaining inspiration from some powerful female role models in our community. TRU recognized…
Co-op student shares recipe for success March 12, 2024
Ahana Ahluwalia, a fifth-year Bachelor of Software Engineering student who worked four co-op terms at Telus Business Solutions, was awarded the 2023 Co-op Student of…
CFJC Today | ESTR’s Market at Thompson Rivers University celebrates a decade of building skills March 8, 2024
TRU's Education and Skill Training Program (ESTR) provides skills training and knowledge to folks in the community who face barriers to employment. "We started in…
Establishing healthy boundaries March 8, 2024
Setting personal boundaries is often a bittersweet experience. You want to respect your instincts and needs, but don’t want to hurt feelings. When it comes…
Radio NL | TRU WolfPack Evening of Champions w/Curtis Atkinson March 7, 2024
Curtis Atkinson, director of Athletics and Recreation, speaks with Radio NL about the upcoming WolfPack Evening of Champions, which celebrates excellence and raises funds for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Open Learning awards fuel student success February 14, 2024
By Brandi Thring Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
