2022 Awards of Excellence Nominations Open
The TRU Students’ Union has launched nominations for its 2022 TRUSU Awards of Excellence. Eight of the Union's annual awards are meant to recognize those in our community who go Continue reading
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Updates from the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union
Conference Attendance Grants
Are you interested in exploring educational opportunities outside of the classroom, or even off campus? Conference attendance grants can cover any eligible expenses up to $1000 per person and $5000 Continue reading
Educational Activity Grant
Are you searching for learning opportunities outside of your regular class schedule? TRUSU is dedicated to providing students access to novel and informative academic events in a variety of areas Continue reading
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 legal aid work as part Continue reading
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 as part of its Breaking Continue reading
Baked Bean Curry Kits Available For Students
You’re invited to pick-up a free meal kit from the Union in Campus Commons this week. On March 9, the TRUSU Services Committee will be distributing Baked Bean Curry Kits Continue reading
2022/2023 Board of Director Election Results
Election polling for the 2022-23 TRUSU Board of Directors is now closed. We would like to thank all the candidates who let their name stand for election and all the Continue reading
TRUSU Event Grants
Did you know that Registered TRUSU Clubs and Campus Groups can apply for grants to support their events? Event Grants are eligible to cover up to $2,000.00 of funding per Continue reading
2022/2023 Board of Directors Candidates
The following individuals have put their names forward to serve on the TRUSU Board of Directors in 2022/2023. We encourage you to take a look at the profiles submitted below Continue reading
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 in Higher Education as part Continue reading
International Students Share Experiences
On Jan 26, 2022, the Union hosted the TRU Dean of Science, Greg Anderson, and the Assistant Dean of Student Development, Sara Wolfe to lead a virtual session to hear Continue reading
Have You Heard of Queer Connections?
The TRUSU Pride Club is one of TRUSU’s longest-standing clubs in the Clubs and Campus Groups Community. This club has seen a lengthy evolution throughout its registration here at TRU Continue reading
2022 Election Timeline
February 02, 2022 at 9:00 AM Nominations Open (forms available online – see below) February 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM Nominations Close February 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM All Candidates Continue reading
Club Leaders Get Involved with The TRU Makerspace
The TRU Campus Makerspace is a pilot project that is set to provide a host of free equipment and accessible spaces. Club Leaders were invited to attend a TRUSU Student Caucus Continue reading
The Cultural Complications of Cutting: A Conversation About Female Genital Mutilation
There is a serious human rights violation that is committed against approximately 6000 girls each day,[i] and many of the more than 200 million survivors living in today’s world[ii] are calling for Continue reading