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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.
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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.
Conference shines spotlight on equity, inclusion and reconciliation
The third biennial Learning at Intercultural Intersections Conference featured speakers from as far as Brazil and New Zealand.
Workshops blast stereotypes about Indigenous peoples
TRU World's indigenization efforts go well beyond borders.
New high-tech lab explores exercise and aging
Dr. Mark Rakobowchuk's newly funded lab will answer questions about the impact of exercise at the cellular and metabolic level.
Mar
21
Study abroad information session
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: International Building (IB)
Learn how to use credits towards your TRU program at one of our partner universities around the world.
Feb
21
Trades & Tech Thursdays
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Trades &\; Technology Building
Learn more about trades and tech options while getting answers directly from those in the know.
Mar
21
Long Night Against Procrastination
8:00pm - 8:00am
Location: Main Library
Join 300 students for a night of getting a jump on your writing assignments. Get research and writing tips, or attend wellness workshops.