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TRU researchers awarded prestigious federal grants

   Friday, March 15 2024

Three TRU faculty members are among the recipients of $1.7 billion in federal funding for researchers and students nationwide.

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Wildfire expert publishes research about drought and overnight blazes in Nature

   Wednesday, March 13 2024

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Alum Chris Maydaniuk with his wife, Obe, and sons Maxwell and Rurik during a visit with Santa.

MBA takes alum to the top

   Tuesday, March 5 2024

TRU alum Chris Maydaniuk turned his MBA into a ticket to Los Angeles, where he helms the ever-expanding, Kamloops-based company, NRI.

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BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Natasha Ramroop Singh

   Wednesday, February 28 2024

Natasha Ramroop Singh, assistant teaching professor at TRU, has won the monthly BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education.

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Lecture explores how technology is revolutionizing precision ranching

   Monday, February 26 2024

The Faculty of Science's Dr. John Church looks at innovative practices and technologies used in precision ranching in an upcoming lecture.

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A group of university students holding up a thank you sign.

Day of Giving donors really do make a difference

   Friday, February 2 2024

2024 Day of Giving aims to raise $48,000 in 48 hours starting Feb 29. Contribute at tru.ca/givingday

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Scenic photo of two people in a boat looking at a ship.

Expedition to the Arctic

   Monday, January 29 2024

Alum Madison Ellis tells us about her amazing opportunity to join a research expedition conducting Arctic field work on oil spills.

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Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575K toward research on ecosystem reclamation

   Thursday, January 25 2024

Teck Highland Valley Copper is giving $575,000 to support industry-leading research on ecosystem reclamation headed by Dr. Lauchlan Fraser.

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New Computer Engineering program opens doors to in-demand careers

   Monday, December 18 2023

TRU is launching a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing industry demand for engineers across technology sectors.

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Health-care grants benefit TRU students

   Wednesday, December 13 2023

Students in certain health-care programs at TRU can get $2,000 to $5,000 per program year in Priority Health grants toward their studies.

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Science Events

Environmental sciences seminar

  Date: March 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  Location: Ken Lepin Building

Join us on Thursday, Mar. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Ken Lepin Building for the environmental science seminar series with Dr. Courtney Mason.


Distinguished lecture in Human Rights and Social Justice

  Date: April 3, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  Location: Campus Activity Centre

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce the Dean's Distinguished Lecture on Human Rights and Social Justice.


Free robotics workshop

  Date: April 20, 10:00am - 3:30pm
  Location: Old Main

Women in Engineering is hosting a free robotics workshop for high school students!


Respiratory therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: May 7, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Location: Virtual

In the process of applying to the Respiratory Therapy program? Join us to learn about the application process, program options, etc.


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