News Items tag as: Thomson Rivers University

Skiing down handrails? Cool new event coming to Kamloops
November 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A Rail Jam event is kicking off at the university in Kamloops later this month which will showcase seasoned athletes wearing skies riding down a long hand rail and doing tricks.
TRU vice-president 'exonerated' after misconduct investigation
January 19, 2023 - 8:57 AM

A Thompson Rivers University executive says he was "fully exonerated" after an investigation into workplace harassment and misconduct.
TRU, RCMP issue warning after two armed robberies on campus
April 29, 2019 - 3:03 PM

KAMLOOPS — Two armed robberies at Thompson Rivers University have prompted Kamloops police and campus staff to send out a warning to the public to be vigilant when walking around the university, especially during the night.
Kamloops university campus step closer to becoming 'university village'
May 18, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is looking to developers to help create an urban atmosphere and more vibrant neighbourhood at the campus.
Proposal aims to expand urban feel of Thompson Rivers University
April 26, 2016 - 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University wants to give the university a more urban character and is moving forward with an application to make that happen.
Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools
February 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Post secondary schools around the Thompson-Okanagan are taking a hard look at promoting healthier drinking habits among students.
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News Items tag as: Thomson Rivers University

Skiing down handrails? Cool new event coming to Kamloops

TRU vice-president 'exonerated' after misconduct investigation

TRU, RCMP issue warning after two armed robberies on campus

Kamloops university campus step closer to becoming 'university village'

Proposal aims to expand urban feel of Thompson Rivers University

Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools

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