Community. Conversation. Connection.
Learning at Thompson Rivers University goes far beyond the classroom. In-depth conversations with peers and with experts about contemporary social and political issues is an integral part of the university experience and a longstanding tradition on campuses.
Our Breaking Bread project aims to connect students with community leaders, one conversation at a time. We invite diverse community leaders with a wide range of expertise and interests to have conversations and share food with small groups of students. Our hope is to build community, share perspectives, foster connection, and restore community conversation.
If you have an idea for a topic, know a great community leader we should connect with, or are interested in joining an upcoming conversation contact campaigns@trusu.ca or view our upcoming events here. Please note that spots are limited.
Upcoming Events
Breaking Bread: American Election
Breaking Bread: Creative Arts and Political Change
Breaking Bread: Students and the Affordability Crisis
Previous Conversations
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Students Host Discussion on Experiences of Racism
On Tuesday, November 8 from 1pm-2:30pm, the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union hosted a discussion to share experiences of racism both at the university and… Read more
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Breaking Bread: Legal Aid Work in the 21st Century
On March 10, 2022, the Union hosted three local lawyers – Kelly Melnyk, John Gustafson, and Kathy Kendall – to lead a virtual session on… Read more
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Breaking Bread: The World of Cryptocurrency
On March 7, 2022, the Union hosted Dr. David Andolfatto of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to lead a virtual session on cryptocurrency… Read more
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Breaking Bread: Anti-Blackness in Higher Education
On February 8, 2022, the Union hosted Dr. Funké Aladejebi, a faculty member from the University of Toronto, to lead a virtual session on Anti-Blackness… Read more