Building a business with TRU alum Max Rivest
Posted on: November 25, 2021
TRU alum Max Rivest (BTM ‘10) is the co-founder of Wize—a low-sugar, antioxidant-rich tea made from coffee leaves.
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New Wells Gray centre allows year-round study
Posted on: November 16, 2020
TRU is pleased to open the new Wells Gray Education and Research Centre to accommodate year-round visits to this area of BC known for its globally unique biodiversity.
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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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