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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.
Stowing away lessons for a life of adventure
Former UCC student Liz Young is currently on a book tour in the States promoting her cookbook about life on the self-sustaining farm.
Coyote connects youth to their roots, one stroke at a time
TRU's Adventure Tourism Coyote Project involves connecting kids with nature and Indigenous traditions.
WolfPack Soccer gearing up to honor graduating players
Popadynetz, McPhie, Staiger and Lantmeeters to be honored Sunday
Oct
19
Have your say: Library open forums
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Brown Family House of Learning
Have your voice heard in the Library's writing of its new strategic priorities.
Oct
20
Fall Open House 2018
10:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Various locations on campus
Catch a campus tour, get a preview of programs and explore the next step at Open House.
Oct
22
LinkedIn photo booth
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Old Main
Update your LinkedIn account with a free, new photo.