Women of TRU: Overcoming Gender Barriers
Today, the TRUSU Equity Committee is pleased to launch our project “Women of TRU: Overcoming Gender Barriers” to raise awareness about gender issues in academia or on campus and provide Continue reading
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Updates from the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union
2019 Awards of Excellence Nominations Open
The TRU Students’ Union has launched nominations for its 2019 TRUSU Awards of Excellence. The eight (8) annual awards are meant to recognize those in our community who go above Continue reading
Student Budget Consultation
Tell TRU your budget priorities, earn a free coffee, and get a chance to win prizes! Fill out the Student Budget Consultation Survey! Prizes! Earn a free coffee from Continue reading
TRU Working on Ways to Cut Textbook Costs
As another semester – and its dreaded textbook bill – approaches, the Students’ Union is grateful to report that caring and creative folks from across TRU are working to cut Continue reading
Advising Continues Work on Software and Service
As students start thinking about their courses for next semester, the Student Caucus is pleased to report that TRU Enrolment Services and academic advisors across campus are continuing work to Continue reading
Holiday Hours 2019
Over the semester break the Members’ Services Desk and Common Grounds will be closed or operating at reduced hours. Below you can find the hours of operation from December 17, Continue reading
Graduate Students Representative Vacancy
We are looking for a student to fill the position of Graduate Students Representative on the TRUSU Board of Directors. This position has an approximate time commitment of 10 hours Continue reading
Services Committee Representative Opening
We are looking for a student to fill the position of Services Committee Representative on the TRUSU Board of Directors. This position has an approximate time commitment of 10 hours Continue reading
TRU to Launch Website and Set New Sustainability Goals
Parking has been one of the most consistent and frustrating of students’ concerns at TRU. The TRU Ancillary Services Department has committed to provide better commuting information and to set Continue reading
Fighting for global human rights: A semesterly update
On December 10th the TRUSU Equity Committee marked Human Rights Day by participating in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights event at TRU. The Committee helped write letters calling attention to, Continue reading
Food Service Review Report Released
The Students’ Union is excited to announce the release of the Final Report on the Food Services Consultation. The report, which concludes a campus consultation over this semester, provides short, Continue reading
TRU Exploring Study Space Upgrades
As the final exam period begins, the Student Caucus is pleased to report that the TRU Facilities Department is exploring ways to improve study space on campus. In the Student Budget Continue reading
Students Help Set Budget Priorities for City of Kamloops
On Wednesday, November 28 at 7pm the City of Kamloops held a consultation to receive feedback from residents on budget priorities for the upcoming year. The TRU Students’ Union facilitated Continue reading
Food Services Continue to Cook Up Changes
The Student Caucus is pleased to report that TRU Food Services is continuing to implement changes to make eating on campus a better experience. We are also excited to announce Continue reading
Provincial Report Confirms International Education Plan Needed
Since 2011 the number of international students in British Columbia has increased by 61%, with international students contributing $4.2 billion to the provincial economy in 2016. Despite this rapid increase, Continue reading