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At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with flexible learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment.
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A hub for travel, Kamloops is 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day’s drive from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria or Seattle.
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Shane Marriott
Culinary Arts Certificate, 2010
Why did you choose TRU?
The Culinary Arts program at TRU has the most hands on technical training available in BC.
What did you like most about your program?
It was mostly hands-on training combined with some classroom-style work. The industry-educated instructors are very knowledgeable in their craft and they create an accurate representation of an industry kitchen, in terms of structure and service standards.
Learn more about the Culinary Arts programGet the attention you deserve.
Our size makes it easy for you to get hands-on learning that will help you through the good times and the bad.
At Thompson Rivers University, be empowered to reach your goals with many learning options. Be supported with individualized student services. Be involved through hands-on learning and research opportunities. Be welcome in our inclusive environment. Join us to discover all that you can be at TRU.
The best things about TRU Life on campusTRU’s Kamloops campus is situated on the traditional and unceded lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional territory of the Secwépemc people.
Turning food scraps to black gold
In honour of Earth Day, here’s a look at our campus compost system and tips on how you can start one at home.
Rain research: Mitigating floods, examining climate change
Stemflow research being done at TRU can help urban planners and provide solutions to larger questions around climate change.
Thirty students spend summer as researchers
Thirty undergrads have been awarded $6,000 UREAP scholarships that will see them spend the summer as funded researchers.
Apr
18
Art show: Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate exhibition
All Day
Location: TRU Art Gallery
Explore the works of graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students Josh Allan, Deb Fong, Kazia Poore and Elizabeth Sigalet.
Apr
23
Rock climbing film fest: Reel Rock 13
6:45pm - 8:45pm
Location: Clock Tower
Experience jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humour during this assortment of rock-climbing films.
Apr
24
Films for change: Why We Cycle
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Clock Tower
Conversations with ordinary cyclists uncover the effects cycling has on people, on societies and on the organization of cities