News & Events
TRU Student Life navigates COVID-19: supports, strategies and resources
Tuesday, March 31 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is a challenge for us all, but there are supports, strategies, and resources available.
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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.
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Tap into Research: Teaching Science in a Pandemic with Carol Rees
Date: October 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: No location specified
Dr. Carol Rees will share stories of how some teachers use curiosity-driven science to bridge face-to-face and online learning.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Office Hours
Date: October 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: No location specified
Join the virtual office hours with the Multi-Faith Chaplains, Jeff Torrans, Fr. Derick Cameron and Ahmed K.
Virtual Therapy Dog Thursdays
Date: October 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: No location specified
Meet up with your favourite TRU pups online. Stay for five minutes, or the full 30.
Getting Started: Finding, Using, and Adapting Open Resources
Date: October 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: No location specified
This session will provide information about what help is available at TRU to support you in integrating OER into your teaching.
Environmental Science Seminar Series – Dr. Rachel Mason
Date: October 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: No location specified
Join Dr. Rachel Mason – Assistant Research Scientist, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (University of Maryland) for this talk.
Virtual Mindfulness Meditation
Date: October 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Location: No location specified
Sessions are free, and drop-in, so you can come to as many or as few as you like.
Indigenous Virtual Soup Circle
Date: October 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: No location specified
Hosted by TRU's Indigenous Gathering Place. Drop drop in and say hello, catch up, find out what's going on, learn about opportunities.
Virtual Therapy Dog Thursdays
Date: October 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: No location specified
Meet up with your favourite TRU pups online. Stay for five minutes, or the full 30.
New Researcher Orientation
Date: October 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: No location specified
Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen, Provost & Vice-President Academic and Research, and Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, Associate Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies, cordially invite all new faculty researchers to this orientation and virtual breakfast. This informal meeting will provide new and recently hired faculty members (those hired within the last three years) the opportunity to meet the university’s...
Kamloops Community Trash Bash
Date: November 1 - All Day
Location: On and off campus
The Trash Bash was sidelined earlier this year, so this new version is being expanded to include the whole community!
Virtual Mindfulness Meditation
Date: November 3, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Location: No location specified
Sessions are free, and drop-in, so you can come to as many or as few as you like.
Indigenous Virtual Soup Circle
Date: November 4, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: No location specified
Hosted by TRU's Indigenous Gathering Place. Drop drop in and say hello, catch up, find out what's going on, learn about opportunities.
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