News & Events
Support offered to students in overnight event
Thursday, March 21 2019
Procrastination has a way of targeting our biggest and most important assignments. Visit the Library tonight and learn how to combat it.
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Sparkes Notes: The who, what, why, where, whens of the Writing Centre
Wednesday, March 6 2019
Not sure how you could benefit from the Writing Center? Here's a how to guide to get you started.
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Sparkes Notes: When all you’ve got sorted is your laundry
Thursday, January 24 2019
Communications Coordinator Co-op Amy Sparkes shares her tips on managing a busy student schedule.
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Nicole’s Notes: Saying yes to the student experience
Thursday, December 13 2018
Work-study student Nicole Stanchfield shares some of her ah-ha moments learned over the semester.
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How to Turn Your Brainstorm into an Essay
Monday, November 19 2018
Here are some tips on turning a mass of information into a draft essay.
Read moreChecklist for a Strong Thesis Statement
Wednesday, November 14 2018
To determine if you have a strong thesis, here are five main elements you must consider.
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Nicole’s Notes: Top tips for self-care and cozy productivity
Monday, November 5 2018
Work Study student Nicole Stanchfield discusses the many ways to prevent the flu - and how to maintain productivity if you do catch a bug.
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Helping students master their education
Monday, October 22 2018
A new peer-mentoring support centre opened earlier this month designed to help Masters of Education students out with their assignments.
Read moreWhy all students need a day off
Tuesday, October 16 2018
To avoid burnout, it is important to take a day off.
Read more7 Ways to Make a Paper Sound Like it Was Written in the Stone Age
Friday, September 14 2018
Here are seven microagressions to avoid in writing an academic paper.
Read moreEvents
Scratch Cafe December 2019 holiday hours
Date: December 3, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Repeated Dates: Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 11, Dec 10
Location: Scratch Cafe (Culinary Arts)
Scratch Cafe has limited hours during Decemeber.
Staff and faculty lunch & learn: Winter Wellness
Date: December 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: BC Centre for Open Learning (BCCOL)
Anxiety, stress, depression and eating disorders are invisible illnesses that may be preventing you from being the best version of yourself.
Trades & Tech Thursdays: noon tour
Date: August 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Repeated Dates: Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
Location: No location specified
Take a free tour to learn why a career in trades may be rightfor you.
Trades & Tech Thursdays: 7pm tour
Date: August 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Repeated Dates: Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
Location: No location specified
Take a free tour to learn why a career in trades may be rightfor you.
TRU Digital Detox 2020 challenge
Date: January 6, 8:30am - 8:00pm
Location: Online
Connect with others participating in the challenge through face-to-face discussion meet-ups. Get other resources to do with tech detoxing.
Grand opening of Information, Security and Lost and Found desk
Date: January 13, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Location: Old Main
Campus security is moving from House of Learning to Student Street, where it will become known as Information, Security and Lost and Found.
Service Excellence sessions 1 & 2
Date: January 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
This is parts 1 and 2 of the four-part program.
Startup Basics: Resources
Date: January 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Brown Family House of Learning
Get an overview of the entrepreneurial tools, resources, mentorship, workshops, events and support available to you.
Startup Basics: Positioning
Date: January 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Brown Family House of Learning
Be guided through writing your business’ positioning statement and how to determine what your minimal viable product is.
Startup Coffee | Caffeine & Entrepreneurial Conversations
Date: January 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
You don’t need an idea to participate. Hear what others are working on and how to get involved in the entrepreneurial community on campus.
Service Excellence sessions 3 & 4
Date: January 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
This is parts 3 and 4 of the four-part program.
TRU HR Club: HR Canada West Case Competition
Date: January 24, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre - Mountain Room
Teams have two hours to analyze a case and identify the issues, then present their solutions and an action plan to a panel of judges.
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