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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.
How to find us
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.
Human resources students can now skip key exam
Human resources students may not have to write the National Knowledge Exam thanks to a new agreement with Chartered Professionals in HR.
Chemistry converts garbage to gold
Dr. Kingsley Donkor's lab is benefiting from a $350,000 federal grant for a research project that seeks to turn waste into fertilizer.
Sep
18
TRU Health & Wellness Fair 2018
11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
Learn more about health and wellness options and practitioners in Kamloops during a vendor fair, presentations and fitness classes.
Sep
19
ESTR’s Market
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Old Main
Pick up a gift for yourself or for someone on your list. Feeling a bit hungry? Grab lunch or something to get you through the day.
Sep
20
Live at TRU: music of Raine Hamilton
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Clock Tower
Resonant, acoustic chamber folk with an otherworldly edge are some of the words used to describe this musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba.