International Days Contests
Contests are an important part of TRU International Days. They provide an opportunity to gain experience and become engaged, as well as to learn by observing these varied events.
If you are involved in or competing in any of these contests, please read the information below carefully and follow as directed. By doing so, you will ensure a fair contest and an enjoyable experience for everyone.
The prize for all three events is a Kobo Touch eReader Package which includes a Kobo Touch, case and $50 Chapters gift card.
All three contest are sponsored by TRU World.
International Days Photo Contest
The International Days Photo Contest is a program to capture International Culture at Thompson Rivers University, which promotes understanding and appreciation of our world cultures by creating opportunities for people to share, and find inspiration in International perspectives, ideas and initiatives.
This year's theme is "A Globally Minded Campus" for both the photo and video contest.
Prize: Kobo Touch eReader Package which includes a Kobo Touch, case and $50 Chapters gift card.
To enjoy and view other entries from past years, please click this link to view.
Rules, Entry Form, Photo Consent Form
Passport to International Days Contest
Congratulations to Jacky Zhue - the winner of the 2012 Passport Contest Entry draw!
Pick up a passport and get stamps at events throughout the week. Bring your passport to the International Showcase on Friday and enter to win.
There must be at least 10 stamps in the passport from events you have attended to be eligible to win.
Prize winner drawn at 7:00pm on Friday, at the International Showcase.
Prize: Kobo Touch eReader Package which includes a Kobo Touch, case and $50 Chapters gift card.
Sponsored by TRU World
Video Challenge
This year's theme is "A Globally Minded Campus" for both the photo and video contest.
Support a friend by voting for the best diversity video online. Visit www.youtube.com/user/OurTRUDiversity. The video with the most 'likes' votes will win!
To participate with a video, use the following criteria:
- Must be a TRU student, staff, administration, or faculty member to enter
- Can be created either in teams or individually
- Must be a maximum of three minutes long
- Must include the theme “Our TRU Diversity”
Prize: Kobo Touch eReader Package which includes a Kobo Touch, case and $50 Chapters gift card.
To view and vote for videos online:
- You must have a YouTube account
- Only one vote per account
Sponsored by TRU World.