Itinerary

• 10:10 a.m. – Desi Fusion Sisters (High-energy Indian Dance)
• 10:30 a.m. – J One (Popping Performance)
• 11:00 a.m. – Zero Degree (Dance Performance)
• 11:30 a.m. – Latin Dancing (Colorful Rhythmic Performance)
• 12:10 p.m. – To Dun (Acoustic Guitar and Vocals)
• 12:30 p.m. – Flower Sword (Graceful Sword Dance)
• 1:00 p.m. Sim’ya (Vibrant Ukrainian Performance)

Check out the main stage throughout the day for cultural performances, important announcements, and prize giveaways!

Open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | All ages

Connect with TRU faculty, departments and services in the Campus Activity Centre

Apply at the application station for a chance to win a semester of free tuition!

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Visit the launchpad

Your first stop to future you!

• Explore career options with Career and Experiential Learning
• Plan your path with the Future Students team
• Apply to your program with Admissions support
• Explore funding options with Student Awards and Financial Aid
• Discover student life with Student Services

Fuel your curiosity, build connections and get ready to launch your future at TRU!

FACT bash

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with games scheduled at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | Culinary Arts Training Centre | All ages | Family friendly

Rock out in front of the Scratch Cafe in the Culinary Arts building with a DJ party, games and a snappy photo booth.

Demos and delights

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Culinary Arts Training Centre, Scratch Cafe | All ages | Family friendly

Food lovers, bring your taste buds. Gourmet Delights are in the house with food samples and demonstrations at the Culinary Arts building.

Tour the bay

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. by request | The Campus Activity Centre | All ages

Ever seen stacks of canoes? Tour the gear bay with Adventure Studies faculty and check out the equipment students learn to use.

Meet with a faculty member at the Resource Fair

Arts lecture series

On-the-hour mini-lecture series

Scheduled lectures at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 262 | Prospective students

Drop in every hour as our faculty share fascinating insights and perspectives in their areas of expertise to spark your curiosity. Each session is a chance to listen, learn and ask questions!

• 11:00 a.m. | Psychology with Dr. Michael Woloszyn
• 12:00 p.m. | History with Dr. Nick Hrynyk
• 1:00 p.m. | Environmental studies with Dr. Darryl Carlyle-Moses

Communications and Visual Arts

Photo magic: iPhone camera secrets

Scheduled sessions at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. | Old Main Room 2712 | All ages | Family friendly

Unlock the hidden powers of your iPhone camera in this fun, hands-on demo for all ages. Learn quick editing tricks and turn everyday moments into photo magic!

Environment, Culture and Society

Explore the ancient past with archaeology

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 101 | All ages | Family friendly

Come see a slideshow about working in the field of archaeology. Learn what archaeologists do, where they work and the things they discover. There will be displays of artifacts and fossil hominids. Questions about education and careers are welcome!

Transforming social inequality

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 266 | All ages

Social inequality is real but so is change! Join us to uncover the roots of social inequalities and learn how sociological knowledge can empower us to imagine and create a more just world. Discover your role in transforming society!

The art of being human

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 266 | All ages

What does it mean to be human? Anthropology explores the art of being human across all times and places. Discover how understanding others truly helps us understand ourselves.

Map it up

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 151 | All ages | Family friendly

Explore the history of important places in Kamloops through an interactive map activity.

Geographic trivia extravaganza

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 266 | All ages | Family friendly

Join the ultimate geography and environmental studies career and trivia extravaganza! Test your knowledge of the world's wonders and natural phenomena, as well as the careers that explore these things. Try to win a prize while exploring the beauty and complexity of our planet.

Human Rights and Social Justice

Design for change: pin making

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education, MA student lounge Room 268 | All ages

Make your own social justice or human rights pin! Creative? Design your own pin!

Police and justice studies

Law and order

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education, Room 164 | All ages

Check out an “arresting” demonstration of physical law enforcement skills offered by our second-year Police and Justice Studies students!

Literature, Languages and Performing Arts

Shakespeare for a day

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 208 | All ages | Family friendly

To be, or not to be... creative? Dive into the wondrous, wacky and witty world of William Shakespeare! Unleash your inner playwright by crafting your own legendary Shakespearean insult, discover your dramatic destiny with our character quiz and get ready for laughs as you twist famous speeches with a Mad Libs challenge.

Make it slappy: the art of stage fighting

Every hour at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. | Old Main, Black Box Theatre | All ages | Family friendly

Join us for thrilling stage combat demonstrations, as seen in TRU Actors Workshop Theatre productions! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the “slappy” secrets. Witness the magic safely, every hour!

Philosophy, History and Politics

Visions and voice: uniting philosophy, history and politics

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 208 | All ages

Welcome to an interactive drop-in hub where the captivating realms of philosophy, history and politics converge. Delve into the past, question the present and shape the future through immersive displays and activities. These include the undergraduate journal, innovative queer activism course projects, the lively Philosophy Club, ethical debates in the Ethics Bowl and TRU's empowering politics program— all ready to inspire and engage curious minds.

Psychology

All about the brain

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education Room 107 | All ages | Family friendly

What really goes on in our minds when we look at things? And how do experts figure that out? Psychology students will demonstrate how they collect information about human eye gaze to be analyzed for a better understanding of our visual attention. Watch how brain imaging captures brain activity while someone is doing a task.

Accounting, Finance and Business Law

The Raymond James Trading Lab

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | International Building, Raymond James Trading Lab | All ages

Visit us at the Raymond James Trading Lab to meet with members of the TRU Student Investment Fund (TRUSIF). Discover how our students have been actively involved in making investment decisions using real money and learn about membership opportunities.

Lawyer chats — know your rights

Scheduled from 10 – 10:30 a.m. | International Building, Room 1015 | All ages

Do you know what your rights are? Join this session and find out your rights and obligations in a number of scenarios around accounting, financial and business law.

Economics

Game on: exploring economics through interactive play

Scheduled from 10 – 10:30 a.m. and from 12:30 –to 1 p.m. | International Building, Room 1010 | All ages

Gain insight into economic decision-making and real-world applications of economics with a choose-your-own-adventure-style interactive activity: Unintended consequences, externalities edition!

Human Enterprise and Innovation

Business bingo

Scheduled from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | International Building, Room 1014 | All ages | Family friendly

BINGO! Test your business knowledge with this classic game and then put it into practice by developing your own business idea.

Management, Information and Supply Chain

Test your business knowledge

Scheduled from 11 – 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 – 2 p.m. | International Building, Room 2006 | All ages

How business savvy are you? Join this session to tackle real business scenarios and challenges. Test your decision-making, strategic planning, financial management and team collaboration.

Marketing

Wolve's den

Scheduled from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | International Building, Room 1023 | All ages

If you've ever watched Dragon's Den (or Shark Tank) and you're interested in business pitches, this simulation is for you. In this interactive game, you will collaborate in teams to develop a new product — from naming and logo design to marketing strategy and sales channels. By participating in this event, you will gain practical marketing experience and a deeper understanding of how to bring a product to market.

Other

Market mania

Scheduled from 10:30 – 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 12:30 – 1 p.m. | International Building, Room 1020 | All ages

Ever wonder how trading markets really work? Join our trading game where you'll experience the thrill of being a buyer or a trader! Acquire coveted items, practice your negotiation tactics, develop strategic thinking to understand market dynamics.

Inside TRU Nursing

Scheduled tours at 10 and 11 a.m. and drop-in between 12 and 2 p.m. | Chappell Family Building for Nursing and Population Health, Rooms 145, 216, 218, 345 | Prospective students and community members

The Chappell Family Building for Nursing and Population Health is full of intriguing equipment and labs. Check out the state-of-the-art equipment that TRU nursing students learn with, including simulation manikins that act as patients. While you're there, enter the grand prize draw for a laptop.

Day in the life: law student edition

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Old Main, Third floor atrium | All ages | Family friendly

Be a law student for a day. Take an insider’s tour of our law school, led by a current student. You'll get a firsthand look at daily life in law school, hear personal experiences and learn what makes our community unique.

Law student experience

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Old Main, Room 3652 | All ages | Family friendly

What's your law IQ? Sit-in on short but engaging lectures by TRU Law professors, then test your knowledge in a quiz. You might win bragging rights and a prize.

Mock trial and trivia game

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Old Main, Room 3732 | All ages | Family friendly

Experience the thrill of the courtroom and put yourself in the shoes of a lawyer by participating in a mock trial. Enjoy a game that tests your legal knowledge and get a feel for life in law school.

Architectural and Engineering Technology

Architectural immersion

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 278 | All ages | Family friendly

Architectural innovation takes on a new dimension at this 3D hands-on session. Immerse yourself in the process of architectural engineering and virtual designs, guided by Architectural Engineering and Technology students.

Biological Science

Nature's palette: the biology behind colour

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 360 | All ages | Family friendly

Vibrant colours are part of life, from small microbes to large ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, discover the intrinsic nature of colour in biology and gain a new appreciation for the colour of life.

Computing Science

Cyber seeks: the future of tech

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 232 | All ages

Curious about where AI is heading? Drop by to explore ChatGPT, generative AI, game development, digital art and the algorithms behind it all.

Engineering

Explore engineering

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Student Lounge | All ages | Family friendly

Dive into the world of engineering! Witness incredible robot dog demonstrations and thrilling robot car showdowns, then immerse yourself in virtual reality. This showcase of activities and student innovation is sure to leave you inspired by the future!

Mathematic and Statistics

Data stories

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 232 | All ages

Explore the world of data science at this interactive project showcase. See how students bring data to life from collection and analysis to creative, real-world applications. Discover how data scientists turn complex ideas into powerful insights.

Games, puzzles and paradoxes

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Science Help Centre, Room 201 | All ages | Family friendly

Bring your curiosity on this interactive math tour. Explore the surprising Monty-Hall paradox and try a simple pencil-and-paper game with big questions behind it. Learn how math connects to everyday life, and where it can take you.

Natural Resource Science

Inside ecological sustainability

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 364 | All ages

Discover how ecological sustainability shapes our world through interactive displays and hands-on activities. Learn how science connects us to the environment — and how you can make a difference.

Physical Sciences

Chemistry and physics magic show

10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 203 | All ages | Family friendly

Prepare to be amazed as the laws of physics and the wonders of chemistry come to life! The science behind every day magic is sure to defy your expectations.

Hydrogen rockets

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 261 | All ages | Family friendly

It's not rocket science ... or is it? Join the chemistry department for a hydrogen rocket activity. Launch a rocket powered by hydrogen and oxygen gas and see how far your rocket can fly!

Phantoms and physics: a haunted physics lab

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 266 and 270 | All ages

Do you dare to enter the haunted physics lab? Encounter high-voltage feats, eerie levitation, object antics and ghostly apparitions in this spooky space. Students will guide you through this spine-chilling lab and answer your questions.

Rock stages through the ages

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 231 | All ages | Family friendly

Rock and roll into the ancient past! Dig up treasures, decipher the earth's history and uncover the secrets held within fossils and minerals.

Solar stargazing

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | International Building Observatory | All ages | Family friendly

When the sun goes down, the stars come out! Discover solar flares, sunspots and the sun's dynamic beauty through a telescope at the TRU observatory.

Respiratory Therapy

Breathing life into health care

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 301 and 307 | All ages | Family friendly

Immerse yourself in the world of respiratory therapy! Navigate through hands-on skill stations and live demonstrations. Master essential techniques to promote optimal lung health for patients in hospitals and the community.

Veterinary Technology

Vet for a day

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ken Lepin Sciences and Health Sciences Building, Room 371 | All ages | Family friendly

Are you paws-itively passionate about helping animals? Explore real-world cases, learn to interpret medical images and engage in interactive activities that unveil the crucial role of technology in diagnosing and treating animals.

Open House

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Industrial Training and Technology Centre, Room 214 | All ages | Family friendly

Explore TRU’s trades programs through hands-on activities in a dynamic, immersive space. Learn industry-standard skills and take the first step toward a lifelong career.

Building tour

10 a.m. and 12 p.m. | Industrial Training and Technology Centre, Room 214 | All ages | Family friendly

Get the tools you need to succeed in a trades career. Explore state-of-the-art workshops and labs where craftsmanship comes to life, and witness the convergence of skill, innovation and real-world application that defines our trade-focused education.

Early Childhood Education

Remateria: play, create, and rethink waste

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education, Room 300 | All ages | Family friendly

Get ready to think differently about "waste"! This interactive activity, inspired by the Remateria project, invites you to creatively explore how we can reimagine early childhood learning and create new things from discarded materials. Discover how young minds are already rethinking our relationship with stuff and building a more sustainable future, all while having fun.

Education (STEM and BETT)

Robot storytellers

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Arts and Education, Room 304 | All ages | Family friendly

Ready to bring your stories to life in a whole new way? Join us to explore how robots can tell local Indigenous stories and even create brand new narratives. Come code and create your own story!

Intercultural engagement

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | House 4 | All ages

Come join the intercultural ambassador team to connect with a wide variety of folks from diverse cultural heritages. Participate in games and activities or drop in to say hello!

Drumming at Cplul'kw'ten

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Cplul’kw’ten House 5 | All ages | Family friendly

Join us at Cplul'kw'ten (House 5) for an Indigenous hand and big drum singing session. Connect with others through song, culture and community.

Your journey, your world: Study Abroad at TRU

11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Brown Family House of Learning, Room 190 | All ages

Picture yourself sipping coffee in an Austrian café between classes, navigating the vibrant markets of Ho Chi Minh after a lecture, or dancing your way through a weekend in Colombia’s colorful cities. TRU Study Abroad lets you take your education globally — and far off the beaten path — while still earning academic credit. Join us for a fun, informative session and discover how your studies can take you further than you ever imagined.

Library and Makerspace tours

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Brown Family House of Learning, 1st Floor Learning Commons | All ages | Family friendly

Libraries are more than just books! Take a guided tour through the House of Learning Library and TRU Library Makerspace. Find the best places to study and peek at cool technologies available in the Makerspace including 3-D printers and a VR room. Design and make your own button!