2008 Media Releases
December 22, 2008
TRU's Chancellor Nancy Greene Raine named to Senate
December 22, 2008
New Interior Savings bursary helps lifelong learners at TRU
Interior Savings Credit Union has created three new endowments to help students throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region.
December 18, 2008
Urban Hens:
TRU student Bonnie Klohn is ruffling feathers at Kamloops City Hall
December 12, 2008
Dr. Mark Evered to lead University of the Fraser Valley
Thompson Rivers University vice-president and provost, has been named as the new president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley.
December 8, 2008
Residential construction program sparked by fire training house
December 4, 2008
Women and Micro Credit book launched by Dr. Julie Drolet ,
An assistant professor in the School of Social Work and Human Service, Dr. Drolet launched her new book, Women and Micro Credit: Women's Experiences in Cairo, Egypt at the Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society.
November 28, 2008
Premier breaks Ground for TRU House of Learning
November 20, 2008
TRU ECO and Go Beyond launch Sustainability 101 next week at TRU
November 17, 2008
The Foundation awarded close to $2 million to students in 2008/2009 at the province's largest PSE award reception on Monday.
November 14, 2008
TRU Journalism student Melissa Vasey was one of seven students recently awarded with the prestigious Jack Webster’s Student Journalism Award.
November 3, 2008
The President's Lecture presented Alexandre Trudeau , a filmmaker and traveller who shares the stories and voices of people from around the globe with Canadians.
October 24, 2008
President and Vice-Chancellor leads the way for TRU's United Way Campaign
Thompson Rivers University kicks off its campus-wide United Way campaign on Monday, Oct. 27 under the sponsorship of Dr. Kathleen Scherf, TRU’s newly installed President and Vice-Chancellor
October 24, 2008
New Director Environment and Sustainability appointed
Starting January 1, Dr. Owen will work closely with the Environmental Advisory Committee and is responsible to develop policy and directives to assist TRU in becoming the University of Choice for Environmental Sustainability.
October 23, 2008
A Gruff Act for the Alumni Theatre
There were fiddles and banjos, cowboy boots and hand-clapping beats at the Thompson River’s University Clock Tower last Thursday as The Gruff performed a free early afternoon concert for students and fellow Kamloopsians
October 23, 2008
TRU honours Distinguished Alumni
Five distinguished graduates from Thompson Rivers University will be receiving awards this year for their outstanding community contributions and professional achievements.
October 23, 2008
TRU improves standing in Globe and Mail's annual University Report Card
Thompson Rivers University is moving up the charts. This is the third year that TRU has been included in the Globe and Mail’s annual University Report Card, published today.
October 21, 2008
TRU President's Lecture series presents Sacha Trudeau
Thompson Rivers University is pleased to announce that Alexandre "Sacha" Trudeau will be the next guest in the President’s Lecture Series, Monday, Nov. 3 at 7:30pm in the Grand Hall of the CAC.
October 17, 2008
TRU Foundation kicks-off annual campaign announcing its three pillars ; Student assistance, Research and the House of Learning.
October 15, 2008
Inaugural Dave Barrett Lecture in Child, Family and Community Welfare
Challenging Racism in the Small City will be the topic of Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard’s lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 am in the Cafeteria of the Culinary Arts Building. Dave Barrett will speak Oct. 27 at 12:30 in the Grand Hall of the CAC.
October 2, 2008
Dr. Kathleen Scherf installed as TRU's second President
Kamloops—Dr. Kathleen Scherf was formally installed as the second President and Vice-Chancellor of Thompson Rivers University on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.
September 30, 2008
TRU Cares
The TRU Bookstore, along with 21 other national university and college bookstores, have partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money to support breast cancer research by selling a ‘breast aware’ t-shirt during the month of October.
September 30, 2008
TRU delivers English as a Second Language in Abu Dhabi
Starting Oct. 5 TRU instructors will deliver ESL courses for the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) at Khalifa University, in the United Arab Emirates.
September 29, 2008
BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language conference at TRU
For the first time the BC Association for Teaching English as a Second Language will host their fall conference in the BC Interior.
September 29, 2008
Dr. Kathleen Scherf will be formally installed as the second President and Vice-Chancellor of Thompson Rivers University on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
September 26, 2008
Faith in a foreign land builds friendships
In spiritual kinship with a billion people of the Islamic faith worldwide, Muslim students, faculty and staff at Thompson Rivers University will end their religion’s holy month on the next new moon.
September 21, 2008
TRU community gets first real look at plans for House of Learning
Presentation by architects reveals vision for next major capital project
September 20, 2008
Dr. Kathleen Scherf attends First Steps celebration of 20 years support for young parents completing their education .
September 17, 2008
Untold Stories Project: Beatrice Gregory Morley: I am still here
Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society and the Thompson Rivers University Art Gallery present, “Untold Stories Project: Beatrice Gregory Morley: I am still here”
September 17, 2008
Encore accolades for Accolades
Accolades, Thompson Rivers University’s Culinary Arts dining room, is one of only 70 restaurants across Canada to have been awarded two "stars of excellence" out of a possible three in the new 2008 edition of the national restaurant guide, Where to Eat in Canada.
September 17, 2008
TRU takes flight with Japanese airline cabin attendant program
Building on the strong reputation of its School of Tourism and English as a Second Language programming, Thompson Rivers University is delivering an intensive semester of training to 21 second-year students from Japan’s J. F. Oberlin University.
September 4, 2008
Water Treatment Technology program to start at Williams Lake Campus
The first level of Thompson Rivers University’s innovative Water Treatment Technology Program will be offered this January at the Williams Lake campus. Applications are now being accepted for the full-time, 15-week program.
September 4, 2008
Electrical fixture upgrade sparks energy savings
How many light fixtures will a university change to save $20,000 a year on its Hydro bill?
August 28, 2008
TRU students are invited to Jump the Line
With classes starting on Wednesday, Sept. 3, Thompson Rivers University is encouraging students to Jump the Line with extended hours.
August 28, 2008
Explorations in Qualitative and Arts-Based Research Conference at TRU
The Small Cities Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) is hosting a Conference Aug 29, 30 and 31.
August 27, 2008
TRU expects to welcome 400 new international students
The University expects to officially welcome 400 new students from around the world Aug. 28 at an Orientation luncheon hosted by TRU World, the international arm of the university.
August 21, 2008
Science undergrad awarded one of five Premier's One World Scholarships
Samantha Keller will study chemistry at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid in Spain.
August 5, 2008
Award-winning student investigates potential antibiotic
TRU graduate Quinn Mason tied for first place, winning the "Lionel Cinq-Mars Award" for the best oral presentation by a student as a contributed paper at Botany without Borders.
July 28, 2008
The forest and the trees:
One hundred international forest ecologists gather to discuss biodiversity in the world's forests.
July 28, 2008
International student wins prestigious scholarship
Megumi Suzuki will spend a month in Shanghai learning more of her third language, Chinese.
July 21, 2008
TRU Foundation Charity Golf Classic teams up with VODA Computers
The Foundation's third annual charity golf fund raiser is set for Sept. 12 at Rivershore Golf Course.
July 16, 2008
Aboriginal gathering places to be built on both TRU campuses
The two ‘Gathering Places the Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses will mirror the traditional form of the pit house or Kikuli of the Interior Salish peoples, providing space for displays and ceremonies celebrating First Nations and Aboriginal culture and history.
July 15, 2008
TRU grads more satisfied with education
According to a recent survey released by the University Presidents Council, graduates from TRU are very satisfied with their careers and the skills and knowledge they obtained with their degrees.
July 14, 2008
Focusing Lines
Service Learning students collaborate to publish a text of creative non-fiction
July 3, 2008
Respiratory Therapy faculty head to China TRU World , the international arm of the Thompson Rivers University has secured another major Respiratory Therapy training contract in Hunan Province, the fourth such contract in China .
July 2, 2008
School of Social Work increases admissions
An increasing demand from employers for graduates of certificate, diploma and degree programs in the field of social work is leading to an increase in the number of students who will be admitted to programs at TRU this fall.
June 24, 2008
TRU biologist weighs in on Kamloops wallaby
Missing marsupial could find enough food to survive summer .
June 23, 2008
Architects announced for House of Learning
The firm whose portfolio includes major design projects for 17 academic libraries, the Banff Centre and prestigious projects in Toronto, Jerusalem, Detroit, and New York, have been awarded the contract for the design of the House of Learning.
June 18
Local developer's experience motivates gift
Five of Thompson Rivers University ‘s top entry-level trade students were presented with the first Ken Lepin Awards of Excellence today.
June 10, 2008
Respiratory Therapy grads one and two in Canada
Two of Thompson Rivers University’s Respiratory Therapy students have taken the top honours for the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) certification examination.
June 10, 2008
TRU Senate approves new English 12 First Peoples course for admission
The new BC high school course, English 12 First Peoples, will be accepted for admission to the university beginning in 2009.
June 6, 2008
Respiratory Therapy grads have taken the top honours in this year's Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) certification examination.
June 6, 2008
Trade students crowned tops
Three Thompson Rivers University students are among the country’s top trades and technology students, bringing home gold and silver medals from the National Skills Canada competition.
June 3, 2008
TRU graduates did it their way
Approximately 1,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates to the graduates of over 100 degree, diploma and certificate programs at the Spring Convocation Ceremonies this week.
June 2, 2008
Thompson Rivers University announces appointment of new President
"The stage is set, and come September the curtain will rise on a new era in the history of Thompson Rivers University" said Ron Olynyk Chair TRU Board of Governors announcing the appointment of Dr. Kathleen Scherf as the institution’s fifth president.
May 13, 2008
TRU to confer Honorary Degrees upon four Canadian Achievers
One of the nation’s preeminent art gallery directors/curator and a world renowned researcher known affectionately as the ‘Rat Whisperer’ are among four individuals to be recognized with honorary degrees during Convocation ceremonies on June 5 and 6.
May 12, 2008
TRU seeking Homestay accommodations and Daycare for new students
A record number of international students arriving at TRU for the summer semester is creating new demand for Homestay placements, and for family accommodations and daycare.
May 10, 2008
TRU Tourism student wins Dream Job Contest
The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council announced that Thompson Rivers University student, Erin Pietrasik is the winner of the Discover Tourism Win a Dream Job contest.
May 5, 2008
Winners announced for 36th Annual BC Secondary Schools Mathematics Contest
April 23, 2008
TRU instructor named as one of BC’s most influential in residential construction
Hank Bangma has been recognized by BC Homes Magazine as one of BC’s Most Influential People in Residential Construction.
April 18, 2008
New research and development opportunities for Kamloops
The Government of Canada is helping to strengthen TRU's research and development innovation and technology commercialization capabilities through federal funding toward research infrastructure.
April 10, 2008
TRU appoints new CEO
Thompson Rivers University is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Hilton as the new Chief Enrolment Officer .
April 7, 2008
International Double Degree option for Geography Students
TRU is pleased to announce the signing an agreement with the University of Gävle in Sweden that will allow students to simultaneously earn a degree from each university in the fields of Geography and Geomatics.
April 4, 2008
A chance of a lifetime to work with world-leading researchers
Samantha Lloyd, an undergraduate student from Thompson Rivers University,is one of only five students selected from regions across the country to work and learn among the world-leading researchers at Vancouver-based TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics.
April 3, 2008
Next Major Construction Project Given Green Light at TRU
Premier Gordon Campbell announced an $18 million commitment to expand learning resources on the Kamloops campus of Thompson Rivers University.
March 28, 2008
Students in Southern Interior to share $ 6.94 million
The single largest donation for student awards in the history of Thompson Rivers University, Okanagan College, Selkirk College and College of the Rockies will give trades, technology and academic students in a wide range of programs access to $6.94 million in support over the next three years.
March 19, 2008
Close encounters with addiction
TRUFA and the TRU School of Nursing present bestselling writer and physician Gabor Maté at a public lecture on The Realm of Addictions on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30pm in the Clock Tower Theatre.
March 18, 2008
TRU Goes Green
From environmentally friendly cleaning supplies to a new Masters of Science Environmental Science degree program and now a new Environmental Advisory Committee, Thompson Rivers University is going green.
March 14, 2008
Gathering Community-Based Health Researchers
A free daylong conference for community based researchers on April 7 .
March 12, 2008
Cariboo Skills Competition winners
Eighty-five youth from 13 schools vied for top place in six different trade categories at the Cariboo Skills Competition at TRU.
March 11, 2008
Tops in Tourism
A team of first and second year Tourism students from Thompson Rivers University has taken first prize in the recent 2008 Tourism – Hospitality BC Student Case competition.
March 6, 2008
Ian Weir’s “Bliss” of Writing for Stage and Screen
TRU English and Modern Languages Department and co-sponsor the Canadian Studies Program invite all theatre-lovers and aspiring writers to enjoy an engaging talk about dramatic form.
March 6, 2008
Dr. Gordon Gore Receives Honorary Membership in Province's Top Technology Association
Another achievement for local science booster at an event hosted jointly by Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) School of Advanced Technologies and Mathematics and Career Education Department and ASTTBC.
March 6, 2008
Is Conservative Economics a Myth?
An economics professor and author will present a public lecture on “The Myth of Conservative Economics” as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the offices of the Provost and VP Academic and the AVP Research and Graduate Studies.
March 5, 2008
TB Vets help Respiratory Therapists learn to save tiny lives
TRU's Respiratory Therapy (RT) program have received a state-of-the-art BabyLog neo-natal ventilator thanks to a TB Vet fundraising campaign.
March 5, 2008
Job Fair 2008
Hundreds of jobs available at TRU’s Job Fair March 13 for students and alumni meeting area employers from 10 am to 3 pm.
February 29, 2008
Maxim and Cosmo
TRU Cultural Events Committee presents the comedy of TJ Dawe who “riffs hilariously on the ‘gross generalizations and insulting stereotypes’ that comprise the age-old battle of the sexes” according to a Toronto Star reviewer.
February 28, 2008
Sleep Apnea … the elephant in the bedroom, the dragon in our health planning
The Thompson Rivers University Respiratory Therapy program invites the public to a talk by Dr. Richard Smyth who says that thousands of Canadians suffering from sleep apnea and don't know it.
February 27, 2008
TRU Faculty Association presents Wendy Mesley
According to the well-known TV journalist, whether she’s dealing with politicians, corporate leaders, or health experts, it’s getting increasingly difficult to know who to believe these days.
February 26, 2008
Author challenges TRU to The 100-Mile Diet
The Centre for the Study of Canada invites the public to a lecture by James (J.B.) MacKinnon, co-author of The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating on Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 12:30 to 2:30pm in OM 2621, with a public reception to follow.
February 25, 2008
TRU to Participate in Smoke-Free Post-Secondary Initiative
An innovative provincial tobacco initiative by the BC Lung Association in conjunction with the BC Healthy Living Alliance to reduce tobacco use among young adults will include TRU
February 7, 2008
President’s Lecture Series to feature Olympic motivator
Three time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann will be the next guest in the President’s Lecture Series, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 pm in the Grand Hall.
February 6, 2008
A winning idea about to help Grade 10 math students across BC
The winning entry in the Idea Hunt Contest has turned out to be just the solution TRU business student Brandon Lazar needs to make math easy for BC’s Grade 10 students.
January 31, 2008
WolfPack aid in Dream Lift
The 14th annual Wendy’s Dreamlift Day was a big success and this year, thanks in part to the athletes and coaches from Thompson Rivers University who participated.
January 28, 2008
Beyond Ordinary, youth converge on climate change
The TRU ECO committee has partnered with the Sierra Youth Coalition and the BC Campus Climate Network to host the BC Regional Sustainable Campuses Conference Feb. 8 to 10.
January 25, 2008
Student researcher to be featured on Knowledge Network
TRU graduate student researcher Richard Klafki study of study of badger populations in BC's Cariboo region will be featured on the Knowledge Network.
January 22, 2008
Finance students' predictions top investment pros
The one-year financial forecasts made by finance students have proven more accurate than those of the professionals, it was revealed at the recent Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Forecast Dinner.
January 17, 2008
TRU student one of Canada's top grad students
Amber Greenall, a member of TRU's first Master of Science in Environmental Sciences program, received a prestigious award from Canada's premier sciences and engineering granting agency.
January 10, 2008
TRU Undergrad conference makes its own history
The department of Philosophy, History and Politics and the TRU History Club are offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to present their research ...
January 9, 2008
Special Advisor to Afghanistan at TRU
Diana Youdell of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade will give a public talk Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7pm in the Alumni Theatre.
January 3, 2008
Making the Scene in Kamloops
Members of the community are being invited to join five participating artists and share their stories and images ...