TRU President Brett Fairbairn (left) joined B.C. Forests Minister Bruce Ralston (right) and others for a panel discussion on wildfires at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region’s annual conference this week. inside.tru.ca/2024/07/23/tru…

Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw member Shayne Hunt was one of many people in that community affected by last summer’s wildfires. Now, he and other students in the #myTRU Heavy Equipment Operator program are learning while rebuilding the community. Read more: inside.tru.ca/2024/07/26/ind…

Jamie Collins was a dedicated family man, a proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and was known to have a heart as big as his smile. After his unexpected passing, his long-time friend Chad Hartnell started the Jamie Collins Memorial Bursary Fund. tru.ca/news

Core researcher at TRU’s Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency, Dr. Lauchlan Fraser’s current research project focuses on optimizing tree seedpod performance to quickly restore ecosystems disturbed by wildfire. Read more: inside.tru.ca/2024/08/01/see…

How great are TRU instructors? From their knowledge to their dedication, they set the bar high. And first-year computing science student Greg Vilac knows from experience. #myTRU #ThompsonRiversUniversity #TRU

Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, with the theme Protecting the rights of Indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact. TRU honours the Secwépemc people on whose unceded territory TRU is located, and Indigenous peoples worldwide.

The Kamloops Pride Parade on Aug. 25, brings together supporters from TRU and throughout Kamloops and region to celebrate diversity and compassion for all. 🏳️‍🌈 If you are a student, staff member or faculty member, register on our form by Friday, Aug. 16. forms.office.com/pages/response…

Nigeria-born TRU alum Adigo Angela Achoba-Omajali was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2023. During her time at TRU, she developed a passion for health care and a desire to be a bridge builder between cultures. inside.tru.ca/2024/08/02/sma…

Fifteen TRU welding students built a bear cage. Yes, you read that right. A bear cage. 🐻 The BC Wildlife Park needed a cage that would fit any of its bears and these students took on the grizzly challenge. Read more: inside.tru.ca/2024/08/09/wel…

“Water will be forever needed, as water is life to all.” Students from First Nations in the Burns Lake region are becoming much-needed water treatment operators so they can give back to their communities. They’ve learned online and in labs — together. inside.tru.ca/2024/08/13/onl…

#Pride Open House is bringing fun and joy to the Campus Commons🌈 On Aug. 21 from 3 - 6 p.m., get to know the public and local non-profit organizations while enjoying cotton candy, food trucks, and a vibe of connection and celebration in support of the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community.

TRU has teamed up with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service to create an advanced early warning system and wildfire training resources, supported by Mitacs. Two other Interior post-secondary institutions are also part of the project. Learn more: inside.tru.ca/2024/08/15/par…

Dedicated TRU master’s in environmental science student Larisa Murdoch is on a mission to conserve the region’s bighorn sheep. 🐑 Her work began with an unforgettable field study in Africa and has now evolved into vital research at TRU. Read more: inside.tru.ca/2024/08/14/tra…

Get up to $3,500 in #StrongerBC #BCGov funding to develop the skills you need in 13 eligible programs at #myTRU. Explore your options, build your future. BC Government News TRU, Open Learning TRU Trades & Tech Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics TRU Williams Lake TRU Student Life inside.tru.ca/2024/08/19/gra…

We recently strengthened our partnership with the University of Finance Marketing (UFM) in Vietnam by hosting a delegation and signing a new agreement expanding student exchanges. Read more: inside.tru.ca/2024/08/27/tru… #myTRU #thompsonriversuniversity

We invite you to an evening of personal and professional stories from two scholars, Dr. Malinda S. Smith and Dr. Dru Marshall, who are leading equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in Canada’s post-secondary landscape. Beyond Numbers, What Do the Stories Tell Us? 📅

In collaboration with BC Hydro and Creative Energy, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable campus development as we build the Low-Carbon District Energy System (LCDES). 🌱 inside.tru.ca/2024/08/29/tru…

TRU has been a contributor to the provincial steering committee that created new guidelines for post-secondary overdose prevention and response. These guidelines will enhance our existing measures and build on them as we foster a safe and resilient environment on our campuses.

Dr. Rod McCormick, a member of the Mohawk (Kanien’kéha) First Nation and a professor and BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health at TRU, is being honoured as a Fellow in the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). inside.tru.ca/2024/09/03/ind…

From flying a drone down a giant avalanche in the Canadian Rockies to filming migrating flamingos in the Middle East, there’s never a dull moment for TRU alum Raphael Boudreault-Simard. 🌎 Get to know Raphael: inside.tru.ca/2024/09/03/alu…