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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.
Vera Wu–social capital butterfly
Vera Wu has received the 2018 Nan Poliakoff Memorial Award to support her professional development as an English language educator in BC.
Business students invest in ethics for national competition
Balancing skills, preparation and commitment has five MBA students going for gold in a national business ethics challenge.
WolfPack Baseball Split Wednesday Doubleheader
Josh Hillis came to play in game one as he led off the bottom of the first inning with his first career CCBC home run.
Apr
20
BFA year end art show: Eight
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: TRU Art Gallery
Explore the art work of eight students graduating from the BFA program during the program's annual graduation exhibition.
May
10
Trash Bash 2018
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Various locations on campus
Help keep the TRU grounds clean by picking up litter and other pieces of trash. Create a team or go solo; BBQ and prizes.
May
10
Deans Lecture Series—Did you really enjoy your last visit to a wine tasting room?
12:05pm - 12:55pm
Location: Off Campus
Learn how to get the most out of future trips to wine tastingrooms.