Tag Archives: Education
'Transparency is satisfied'; TRU alters Senate procedure with regards to agenda timing
KAMLOOPS - A procedural change for the Thompson River's University (TRU) Senate is garnering headlines in Kamloops. During Monday's (March 25) regular meeting of the TRU senate, university president a...
Aaron Schulze Mar 26, 2024
'They need to see this report'; TRU Board Chair highlights good governance in releasing conduct investigation
KAMLOOPS - Three years after the investigation began, and one year since the heavily redacted report was presented to the public, a Conduct Investigation into two seniors administrators at Thompson Ri...
Aaron Schulze Mar 25, 2024
Research team behind Overdose in the Trades exhibit aims to build framework for drug awareness credential
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's Trades and Technology building has a new display adorning the hallway, featuring stories - often untold - about the widespread impacts of substance use within t...
Aaron Schulze Mar 13, 2024
Coyote Brings the Food conference kicks off 2024 edition of TRU IDays
KAMLOOPS - IDays kicks off this week at Thompson Rivers University. Each year the university hosts a weeklong celebration of diverse cultures and people that make up TRU and the surrounding community....
Aaron Schulze Mar 11, 2024
TRU's Day of Giving campaign looks to bring in $48K in 48 hours
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is aiming to raise $48,000 in 48 hours for this year's Day of Giving campaign. The annual push for donations is meant to fundraise for scholarships and bursaries,...
Aaron Schulze Feb 29, 2024
Programs, building needs and educator improvements: What the budget means for Kamloops public schools
KAMLOOPS - According to budget figures released by the province last week, over the next three years the B.C. government plans to invest $968 million to support growth in public school enrolment, hiri...
Aaron Schulze Feb 26, 2024
TRU keeping close eye on international study permits cap
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian government recently announced plans to cap the amount of international students over the next two years. The move will reduce the amount of study permits issued in 2024 by arou...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
Extreme cold leads to early closure at OLPH school
KAMLOOPS - As temperatures plummet below -20 C Friday (Jan. 12), at least one school in the Kamloops area will be sending students home. Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) on the city's North Shore pos...
Jan 12, 2024
Thompson Rivers University professor giving away HEPA Air Filtration units to non-profit organizations
KAMLOOPS - A group at Thompson Rivers University is looking for organizations that work with seniors, kids, and other vulnerable folks to help ensure they have clean, safe air to breathe through a don...
Oct 31, 2023
Kamloops Food Bank Starfish Backpacks feeds 225 students, inspires food security education
KAMLOOPS - By the end of the work week, mornings are busy at the Kamloops Food Bank. An assembly line of volunteers sort, pack, and deliver hundreds of bags for the Starfish Backpack program. "Obvious...
Aaron Schulze Oct 19, 2023
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