Wiegele’s donation funds 14 new student awards
Posted on: March 5, 2020
The founder of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing has donated $50,000 to TRU.
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Learning through a unique lens
Posted on: September 26, 2019
Colton Stephens and Maris Fraser are two fourth-year TRU students who believe education begins when you get hands-on, experiential learning.
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Tourism grad sets sights on industry sustainability
Posted on: May 30, 2019
Fauve Garson is TRU’s 2019 valedictorian for the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism Management.
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Khabarovsk to Kamloops to valedictorian
Posted on: May 24, 2018
Forget kayaking—Anastasia Silina is inspired by the social side of tourism.
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Bats, wine, wildfire — research programs boosted by collaboration grants
Posted on: April 23, 2018
TRU’s Tri-University Major Collaboration Grants allow mobility and academic opportunities for faculty and students within the BC Interior.
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Cannabis concept nets students second-place spot
Posted on: March 16, 2018
Tourism students win praise and second place at BC case championship for their business idea of a cannabis wellness resort and spa.
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Adventure alum trades race skis for crampons
Posted on: January 18, 2018
From Olympic ski racer to backcountry guru. How Christina Lustenberger’s time at TRU prepared her for the guiding life in the big mountains.
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Volunteerism at the heart of success
Posted on: November 20, 2017
The Co-op Student of the Year remarked: “the common thread that exists between co-op and volunteer commitment is service to others.”
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TRU’s role in agri-tourism
Posted on: October 27, 2017
TRU now offers a new course in agri-tourism, ASUR 2040, to help ranchers in the Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo region sustain their operations.
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Tourism celebrating 20 years with one-day event
Posted on: September 12, 2017
The Bachelor or Tourism Management program is celebrating its 20th birthday with a range of events on Sept. 22.
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