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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.
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Half Way Assessment of Pack basketball and volleyball teams by Kamloops This Week
Kamloops This Week Sports Editor Marty Hastings has this mid season review of the WolfPack teams
Dec
14
CELT workshop: Educational Pecha Kucha(online)
10:00am - 10:50am
Location: Livestream
Get an overview of the popular Pecha Kucha presentation format of 20 slides presented with 20 seconds allowed for each.
Dec
20
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.
Dec
21
CFBX radio year-end show
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: CFBX radio
Hear 15-minute interviews with different CFBX on-air hosts and local musicians as they recap their 2018, other matters and look to 2019.