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Want to better understand AI, how it works and how to use it responsibly?

Module 0 is a new, FREE, self-paced, online course available to all TRU students, faculty and staff. Designed for people at all levels of AI experience, the approximately three-hour course introduces foundational AI concepts, responsible AI practices and practical approaches to using generative AI in learning, work and everyday life.

Through Module 0, you’ll learn how to:

• understand foundational concepts related to artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI
• recognize opportunities, limitations, risks and impacts associated with AI
• use generative AI tools more effectively and responsibly
• critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
• make informed decisions about when, how and whether to use AI

Module 0 is built around the AI Workforce Readiness program, a national initiative led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) and supported by Google.org. Complete the course at your own pace and earn a certificate of completion.

Take the next step in your AI competency journey.
Start Module 0 today!
When prompted, use the enrolment key: LEVELUP

Road and pedestrian access near the The Open Learning Modular (TOM) building will be affected by dismantling work, with road closures in place Oct. 8 and 9.

Fencing and work zone restrictions related to the TOM Building dismantling will be in place from Oct. 2 to 14.

Access impacts

• Oct. 8 and 9: Roads surrounding the TOM Building and Lot L2 in the College Drive area will be closed to vehicle traffic.
• Oct. 8 and 9: Lot R will only be accessible via Lot S during the road closure.
• Sidewalks adjacent to the work area will be affected by fencing. Pedestrians are asked to use alternate sidewalks adjacent to or across the street from the work zone.
• Pick-ups and drop-offs should be arranged in Lots C or Q.
• Delays are expected. Please allow extra travel time when accessing this area of campus.

Please refer to the map above for the restricted area. Note that additional noise may be associated with the craning work.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as this is completed.

Questions? Contact Facilities Services at facilities@tru.ca or 250-828-5388.

TRU applications through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC) are expected to be unavailable beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6, while we update our admissions system. We expect applications to reopen Thursday, Oct. 8. If you have started an application to TRU that needs to be submitted before Oct. 8, please submit it before the interruption. Otherwise, incomplete applications can be resumed once applications reopen.

We will update this notice when applications are available again. For assistance, please contact Admissions at admissions@tru.ca or 250-828-6288.

TRU horaizon Circles are a chance to explore AI with others through conversation, questions and shared learning.

Circles cover different topics and interests, and you don't need to be an AI expert to participate.

Explore the current Circles, find one that interests you and register today.

TRU has online resources to help you prevent and respond to an opioid overdose.

Learn what to do in an emergency, how to recognize an opioid overdose, where to find naloxone and how to access TRU and community supports.

Visit the Overdose prevention and response at TRU web page.

Changes are coming to multi-factor authentication (MFA). To prepare, set up Microsoft Authenticator now to avoid any interruption to your access to Microsoft 365, myTRU email, Moodle and other TRU services requiring authentication.

It only takes a few steps to get started. Visit the “How do I set up multifactor authentication (MFA)?” web page and follow the directions.

If you have questions or need assistance, please submit an MFA ticket.

Use your T-ID followed by the domain “@mytru.ca” to access myTRU features that require signing into your student account (e.g.: T00xxxxxx@mytru.ca).

TRU Safe is Thompson Rivers University’s official safety app. It allows the university to send emergency alerts and important safety information directly to your phone.

To ensure you receive these notifications, please take a moment to open the TRU Safe app and confirm that notifications are enabled on your device.

Keeping your app settings up to date helps ensure you receive important safety information when it matters most.

If you do not already have the app, it can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Learn more about the TRU Safe app and how to download it.