TRU welcomes all to Open House September 11, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) throws open the doors at the Kamloops campus for everyone to join in this year’s Open House on Saturday,…
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TRU makes education more accessible and inclusive September 4, 2024
By Kim Van Haren The high cost of post-secondary course materials can be a barrier to student success, impacting their choice of courses, the quality…
Navigating the high stakes of student life August 28, 2024
Peer Academic Coach (PAC) and Supplemental Learning (SL) leader Manuel Centeno Duque first attended SL as a first-year student. "I enjoyed the study sessions, and…
Policy Options | When Ottawa uses the Official Languages Act to deny access to information August 19, 2024
"Publishing completed copies of all access to information requests serves many public interests, including enhanced transparency, heightened accountability and better-informed decision-making," write Faculty of Law…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU welding bear cage August 12, 2024
Welding students put their new skills to work at the BC Wildlife Park, fabricating a steel cage to allow for veterinary care on bears. "It…
Welding students create cagey way to find grizzly weights August 9, 2024
In the middle of the Kamloops summer heat, 15 welding students sweated it out to build a bear cage using the skills they honed during…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU's green roof July 30, 2024
Instead of shingles and tar paper, TRU is repairing a green roof on campus with native grasses and drought-tolerant shrubs. "We want to find a…
Castanet | TRU naloxone training, education ongoing for years with new provincial guidelines on horizon June 28, 2024
While new provincial guidelines on overdose training and education are set to be introduced at post-secondary institutions across BC this fall, Wellness Co-ordinator Chelsea Corsi says TRU…
Castanet | TRU to show off Kamloops campus with new summer tour programming June 24, 2024
TRU is again offering family-friendly summer activities on campus by expanding its summer tour options for students, families and the surrounding community. Read more
Castanet | TRU board gives approval for new post-bac, major in politics and international studies June 24, 2024
The Faculty of Arts will be offering a new post-baccalaureate diploma and major in politics and international studies after the proposed programs received approval earlier…
TRU hits refresh on summer tours June 18, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is again offering family-friendly summer activities on campus by expanding its summer tour options for students, families and the…
North Bay News | North Bay man sails into second place in robotic sailing regatta. Gets invite from PMO. June 12, 2024
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec enjoyed a second-place finish after competing at the annual SailBot International Robotic Sailing Regatta. "I’m really proud of my…
Castanet | Convocation is a community celebration with students at centre stage June 12, 2024
"Of all the rituals we celebrate, few are enjoyed as much as convocation ceremonies," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
The Williams Lake Tribune | TRU Williams Lake celebrates 2024 graduates June 3, 2024
"Remember who you are," said valedictorian Whitney Alphonse-Manual at the Williams Lake Convocation ceremony on May 31, adding, "It’s not only you, it’s all those…
North Bay News | Local man to compete at International Robotics Sailing Regatta June 3, 2024
Bachelor of Technology student Raymond Belec and his hand-made, two-metre-long boat are set to compete at the 16th annual International Robotics Sailing Regatta. Read more
CFJC Today | Amateur ornithologists flock to TRU for bird tour May 24, 2024
"We need nature more than we’ve ever needed it before," said avid ornithologist and Professor Emerit Dr. Tom Dickinson during a recent bird tour on campus.…
TRU-UBCO team up for success with EcoHaven May 22, 2024
An interdisciplinary approach paired with passion is behind an international win for students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO).…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU bird walk May 21, 2024
The campus at TRU is a bird lover's paradise, and the community can take part in a walk and talk on May 23 with avid…
National Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot celebrated with new documentary May 14, 2024
TRU Law has recorded the experience from hosting the 2024 national Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot in a short documentary. The Kawaskimhon Moot is unique in that…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Chelsea Lewis memorial ride June 1, 2 to support TRU bursary May 13, 2024
The family of Chelsea Lewis are hosting a memorial ATV ride on June 1 and 2 to raise more funds in support of women in…
