Ranchers in the Thompson-Cariboo have more opportunities to develop their operations thanks to a new introductory course on agri-tourism in TRU's Applied Sustainable Ranching (ASUR) diploma program. Agri…
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
On October 26, 2017, TRU takes to the world stage when the university participates, along with universities worldwide, in a showing of former US vice-president…
The Sustainability Grant Fund was created with the goal to advance sustainability at Thompson Rivers University. Grants are awarded to improve the university’s operational environmental…
Innovation, technology and art will come to a head this summer with the construction of Canada’s first solar electric walkway. The solar compass will allow…
Please help us! As members of the new TRU Student Sustainability Ambassador Program (SSAP; coordinated by the TRU Sustainability Office), we’d like your help to…
TRU has made significant strides toward reducing its carbon footprint and takes great pride in designating sustainability as one of its five strategic priorities through…
At Thompson Rivers University we have constantly evolved to meet the diverse needs of our expanding community and are keenly aware that local acts can…
Find out how sustainable thinking can directly improve your life and work at this year's InService Day for staff and faculty on Feb. 22. Cultural, social,…
The popular car-sharing company Zipcar drove onto campus this week and with its arrival, you're offered a 24-hour alternative to owning a vehicle. The TRU campus launch…
Sarah Cooke's educational journey has taken her on an interesting path involving drones, archaeology and geographic information systems (GIS). She recently graduated with a Bachelor of…
Donating books is becoming a TRU tradition. About 12 years ago, a former TRU Bookstore manager encouraged staff to donate textbooks that would otherwise be discarded…
At TRU we are committed to reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles (SOVs) on the road and in our parking lots. Rideshare, our newest online carpool…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that Canadian provinces have two years to adopt a carbon pricing scheme or the federal government will step in and…
The TRU Facilities Department is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the TRU Rideshare program; a new online carpooling solution for students,…
The Lower Nicola Indian Band made a significant investment into its future by launching a new community-owned solar power installation with the help of two…
[caption id="attachment_1814969" align="alignright" width="400"] An artist's conception of The Reach.[/caption] The TRU Community Trust (TRUCT) announced the launch of Kamloops’ newest neighbourhood today. “The Reach”…
[caption id="attachment_1803893" align="alignright" width="300"] Matt Milovick, TRU's VP Finance, wearing one of his favourite casual shirts from The Tragically Hip.[/caption] Dressing for the weather can…
Kim Torreggiani recently spent three weeks in Tanzania with TRU's Leave for Change program, volunteering as a fundraising advisor. The director of development for the…
The TRU Horticulture Gardens now have even more to brag about. Sustainability is one more feature of the most beautiful venue on campus. The Horticulture Gardens…
