Fund the Future has its First Victory
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has unanimously voted to include a recommendation for a full review of post-secondary funding formulas in BC. This was a top Continue reading
Year: 2017
Challenging Differently-Abled Stigma
Problematic stigma and stereotypes towards persons who are differently-abled/have a disability is challenging to address. Our society is uncomfortable talking about differently-abled people and that makes recognizing stigma towards different Continue reading
Hungry for Choice? Send TRU a direct message
Thank you for supporting the Hungry for Choice campaign! Your signature on our petition calling on TRU to conduct a full consultation for any new or renewed food service contract Continue reading
New inclusive washroom for the TRUSU Building
Today, the TRUSU Equity Committee unveiled new washroom signage to better welcome Trans and Differently-abled persons and confirm that the TRU Students’ Union Building is accessible for everyone regardless of Continue reading
Expiry of food service contract an opportunity – if we act now
Dear Members, This year, the campus community has a rare opportunity to have a say in how and what we eat on campus – the food service contract is expiring. Continue reading
TRU calls on federal government to end the blood donation ban!
Today, the TRUSU Equity Committee sent 853 postcard petitions from the TRU community to Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor urging her and her government to fulfill their promise to “end Continue reading
Students Call for Provincial Grants System
On October 12, 2017 at 4:05PM the TRU Students’ Union will present students priorities to the BC Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The Students’ Union is requesting Continue reading
End the Ban! It’s time for science, not stigma.
Today, the TRUSU Equity Committee is launching its campaign to call on the Federal Government to fulfill their promise to end the MSM (men who have sex with men) blood Continue reading
Students Call for Expansion of Canada Student Grants
On August 1, 2017 the TRU Students’ Union made its submission the 2018 federal budget consultation calling on the federal government to phase out the public investment in tuition tax Continue reading
Inclusive Washroom Signage Feedback
The TRUSU Equity Committee is looking for your feedback on introducing inclusive washroom signage for Trans and differently-abled folks in the Students’ Union Building! TRUSU currently has three washrooms in Continue reading
Help Us Pick the Movie for the Outdoor Movie Night!
Fill out this survey to help us pick the movie for this year’s Outdoor Movie Night! The Entertainment Committee has been working hard this summer to plan all of our Continue reading
Vote Early! Advanced Polling Station at TRU
The TRU Students’ Union has partnered with Elections BC to host an advanced polling station on campus for the 2017 provincial election on Wednesday, May 3 from 10am-4pm in the Continue reading
Hundreds of Students Attend Pizza and Politic
On April 5 from 12pm-2pm over 200 students attended the TRU Students’ Union’s Pizza and Politics event to meet the local candidates running in the 2017 provincial election. Candidates from Continue reading
Canada Fulfils Promise to Aboriginal Students
A big thanks to the 500 students, faculty, staff, and community members who joined the TRUSU Equity Committee campaign and sent messages to the Federal Government calling on them to Continue reading
2017 TRUSU Election Results
2017 TRUSU election results can be found below. Voting for the 2017 TRUSU General Election took place on March 22 and March 23 in the TRUSU Lecture Hall. Successful candidates will Continue reading