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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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Innovative leaders in science, tourism, social work, nursing, theatre and law will address the graduates at Convocation this June.
May
25
Williams Lake campus: Commencement 2018
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Williams Lake campus
Celebrate the accomplishments of this year's graduates.
May
26
Seminar: Who is Me?
11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: International Building (IB)
Who will you be in five years from now? Who do you want to be?
May
27
CFBX Record Fair
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus
Campus community radio station CFBX presents its ninth annualsale of record vinyl, CDs, cassettes, music equipment, memorabilia andmore.