Breaking Bread
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 our Campaigns Coordinator. Please note that spots are limited.
Upcoming Events
December 2025
Breaking Bread: Tariffs and How They Affect You
Do you flinch every time you see the total at the grocery checkout? Wonder why your favorite phone or sneakers suddenly cost way more or maybe aren’t on the shelf at all? Are ...
January 2026
Breaking Bread: Our Relationship with AI
What does authenticity mean in a world where AI can create alongside us? How do we feel about using these tools in our studies, art, or everyday lives? What possibilities, or wo...
February 2026
Breaking Bread: Productivity & The Pressure to Keep Up
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by constant deadlines and expectations? Are you struggling to find balance between productivity and rest? Do you wonder how others are managing to k...
March 2026
Breaking Bread: Let’s Talk Money
Do you ever feel like no matter how carefully you plan your money just doesn’t stretch far enough? Are you trying to find a balance between paying bills, enjoying student life...
April 2026
Breaking Bread: The Impacts of TRU Changes
How are recent changes at TRU affecting your student experience? What do you think the new international student rules and budget cuts mean for our community? How can we support...