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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.
International law: Research tackles same-sex unions, surrogacy and adoption
Dr. Richard Oppong was awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant to study complex cross-border family law questions in Commonwealth Africa.
Valedictorian speeches, honorary doctor speeches spring 2018
Relive spring #TRUgrad 2018 through inspiring words from the six valedictorians, six honorary degree recipients and VIPs.
WolfPack volleyball hosting national medalists UBC
Thompson Rivers opens up the regular season on Friday October 19th and 20th when they pay a visit to the Jack Simpson Gym in Calgary to meet the University of Calgary Dinos.
Jun
6
Horticulture Gardens tour
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Horticulture Gardens
Learn more about the plants at TRU during a tour guided by a member of the TRU Friends of the Gardens.
Jun
21
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Old Main
This gathering is to acknowledge first relationships and to provide a welcome to the unceded territory of Secwepemc, where TRU is located.
Jun
23
TRU LEAP: day trip to Peachland & Summerland
All Day
Location: Off Campus
Experience lake views, a bat nature talk, fruit goodies andice cream during a day trip to two of the Okanagan's popular destination towns.