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The TRU Students' Union - TRUSU is the membership organization of more than 10,000 students at Thompson Rivers University #mytru in #Kamloops, BC

Join us for a thought-provoking lunch conversation

Join us for a thought-provoking lunch conversation on “TRU’s Communication to Students.” This discussion will explore the way TRU communicates, what is working well, what isn’t working well, and how TRU could improve its communication. Together, we’ll share experiences and develop some recommendations. Sign up online at the link in bio #mytru #trusu

The March Chef's Package is coming up on March 12!

The March Chef's Package is coming up on March 12! Join us outside the TRUSU Boardroom starting at 10AM while supplies last. This month's package is Chana Masala #mytru #trusu

Join us for the Kamloops Premiere of Reel Rock 19!

Join us for the Kamloops Premiere of Reel Rock 19! For over two decades, Reel Rock has been sharing the biggest stories from the world of climbing, celebrating the human side behind the sport’s greatest adventures and achievements.
Join us on Saturday March 22 at 6:00PM at the Paramount Theatre.

Click the link in bio or visit trusu.ca/events to reserve your tickets. $15 for the community and $10 for TRU Students. Proceeds from this event support Kamloops Search and Rescue and bursaries for TRU students! #mytru #trusu #kamloops

What an inspiring afternoon celebrating this year'

What an inspiring afternoon celebrating this year's Women of TRU! Check the link in bio for more information about each honouree and the local organization they chose to support through this program! #mytru #trusu #womenofTRU

Last week we hosted a gathering to celebrate all o

Last week we hosted a gathering to celebrate all of the TRUSU Club leaders who spent the past year building strong campus communities! 🎉 Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our campus vibrant and inclusive! #mytru #trusu #trusuclubs

Meet Natalie Clark, a professor in the School of S

Meet Natalie Clark, a professor in the School of Social Work and Human Service at
Thompson Rivers University. She has been a part of the TRU community for almost twenty years. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from UBC, as well as a PhD from SFU. She has worked in the field of social work and human service as a counsellor specializing in violence and trauma. Natalie facilitates an Indigenous girls’ group where she practices her work through the lens of interconnected identities, including her Settler, Secwepemc, and Métis kinship. She gives credit to many women, ancestors and living, met and unmet, and named and unnamed who have impacted her along her journey, including her mother, grandmother, elders, and aunties.

Natalie has had an incredible journey growing up rurally and walking as a truth-teller and silence breaker from a very young age. Natalie’s upbringing shaped her identity and taught her to speak up for herself and with others in allyship and accompliceship. One experience that shaped her identity was standing up to a teacher, where she spoke her truth which in turn repaired their relationship. She offers advice for women and female-identifying people at TRU to find your community of care: mothers, friends, sisters, and brothers. Don’t be afraid to reach out for support. Find the people who will sit with you and give space while you find your voice.

When asked to name a local organization that she has a special connection to she named “Wumec r Cqweqwelutn-kt Community Society”, an organization that promotes the revitalization of Secwepemctsin learning. So, on behalf of Dr. Natalie Clarke, the TRU Students’ Union will be making a donation to Wumec r Cqweqwelutn-kt Community Society at the upcoming Women of TRU Celebratory Lunch on Friday, March 07.

#mytru #womenofTRU

Meet Audrey Curran, a piping instructor in Trades

Meet Audrey Curran, a piping instructor in Trades and Technology who has been teaching plumbing and multiple levels of gas fitting to the TRU community for the past three years. Along the way, she has drawn inspiration from her close-knit college basketball teammates from 2001. Over the years, they have stayed connected and supported one another through life’s many changes, both the exciting moments and the challenging ones.

Audrey’s journey has shaped her into a confident, self-assured woman who truly understands the power of owning her identity, especially in a predominantly male field. Being one of the few women on job sites taught her to speak up, work hard, and pave the way for future generations. Her advice to fellow women at TRU is to remember that your voice matters, to surround yourself with positive influences, and to embrace the ups and downs of your journey. You are enough, and your perseverance inspires change.

When asked to name a local organization with which she has a special connection, Audrey named “YMCA Women’s Shelter,” an organization dedicated to supporting women with safe shelter and vital resources. So, on behalf of Audrey Curran, the TRU Students’ Union will be making a donation to YMCA Women’s Shelter at the upcoming Women of TRU Celebratory Lunch on Friday, March 07.

#mytru #womenofTRU

Meet Disha Datta, a third-year Psychology student

Meet Disha Datta, a third-year Psychology student and Supplemental Learning Leader at TRU who has been part of the community since January 2023. Disha has embraced multiple roles—mentoring new leaders, supporting students as an Academic Coach at the Writing Center, and contributing to research as an Assistant. Her passion for learning and leadership is deeply rooted in the strong female influences in her life, from the women in her family who shaped her upbringing to the inspiring mentors she’s found at TRU. Their guidance has reinforced her commitment to education, mentorship, and personal growth.

Disha’s experiences have deepened her sense of self, instilling resilience, curiosity, and empathy. Reflecting on her journey, she advises fellow TRU women to honor every small victory and stay true to their passions, even when faced with self-doubt. She believes challenges are opportunities for growth and encourages building a supportive community of mentors and peers. Her message is clear: every woman has the strength to carve her own path and thrive.

When asked to name a local organization that she has a special connection to, she chose the Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society, which provides vital resources and compassionate support to individuals and families affected by cancer. So, on behalf of Disha, the TRU Students’ Union will be making a donation to Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society at the upcoming Women of TRU Celebratory Lunch on Friday, March 07

#mytru #womenofTRU

Meet Cathy Ringham, a tripartite assistant profe

Meet Cathy Ringham, a tripartite assistant professor in the School of Nursing who joined the TRU community in July 2022. When she is not teaching at TRU or spending time with her family, she instructs lessons with SilverStar Adaptive SnowSports (SSASS), an organization with which she has strong connections. 

The influential figures who have shaped her journey include her children, a son and two daughters, as well as Dr. Dorothy Smith, an inspiring sociologist renowned for pioneering institutional ethnography and Dr. Janet Rankin, a dedicated mentor from her graduate years. These key mentors, as well as many others, have contributed to the community of women who have shaped her into who she is today.

Cathy’s experiences, from the wonderful moments of motherhood to the ups and downs of academic life, have deeply influenced her sense of self. She believes every challenge taught her the power of learning, community and connection with others. Her heartfelt advice to women at TRU is to find your people and wrap yourself with their friendship and support. Find the communities and mentors that will encourage you to embrace curiosity and nudge you in the right direction to challenge yourself.

When asked to name a local organization to which she has a special connection, she named “Sun Peaks Adaptive Snowsports,” an organization similar to SSASS that is dedicated to making snow sports accessible for all through adaptive instruction. So, on behalf of Cathy Ringham, the TRU Students’ Union will be making a donation to Sun Peaks Adaptive Snowsports at the upcoming Women of TRU Celebratory Lunch on Friday, March 07.

#mytru #womenofTRU

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