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Updates from the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union
September is quickly approaching and normally this would be the time of year that the Students’ Union invites local businesses and community organizations onto campus to welcome students back to Continue reading
Recent and long-standing issues of racial discrimination have focused TRU’s attention on the inequitable treatment of black, brown, Indigenous, Asian, and other racialized communities. Community institutions like TRU have a responsibility Continue reading
The Students’ Union is pleased to announce the recipients of the Student Caucus Certificates of Recognition. The Student Caucus is the student voice in decision-making at Thompson Rivers University. It Continue reading
Are you looking for a chance to be involved outside of your classes this year? Do you want to help oversee the services that support students? Are you interested in Continue reading
On June 19, 2020 the TRU Students’ Union will be presenting student priorities for the 2021 provincial budget to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The Students’ Continue reading
We have worked with BC Transit and the City of Kamloops to ensure students in Kamloops who need a UPASS for the summer semester will have the ability to opt-in. Continue reading
We are excited to announce that effective June 01, 2020, the Students’ Union will be resuming physical operations. We have been working hard over the past few weeks to be Continue reading
In the Student Budget Consultation, students identified study space as a priority for improvement this year – and in two previous years. Over this time, the Students’ Union has developed a study Continue reading
In the Student Budget Consultation, students identified course materials as a priority for improvement this year – and the previous three years. The overwhelming concern continues to be price and Continue reading
In the Student Budget Consultation, students identified course offerings as a priority for improvement this year – as it was in 2014, 2015, and 2016 in conjunction with academic advising. Continue reading
In the Student Budget Consultation, students identified food services as a priority for improvement this year – and the previous three years. Over these years, the Students’ Union worked hard Continue reading
In the Student Budget Consultation, students identified parking and transportation as their top priority for improvement this year – and the previous four years. As a commuter campus, getting to, Continue reading
The Prime Minister has responded to the TRU community’s letters calling for justice for Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows First Nation) sent as a part of Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign Continue reading
Student Empowerment Award The TRUSU Student Empowerment Award is given out each year to a TRU student and a TRU employee who demonstrate excellence in empowering students to participate as Continue reading
On Tuesday, March 31, TRU published an update on the COVID-19 situation to give students direction for the end-of-term – specifically grading accommodations – as well as financial and support services. For Continue reading
