Thompson Rivers University invites participants to join them in Kamloops, British Columbia from February 18-20, 2010 for their conference. Kamloops is located in the southern interior of BC where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. TRU has a 101 hectare campus and over 9,500 students from over 70 countries. The conference will provide an opportunity to learn about TRU's health sciences programs, growing distance education programs, various ecosystems, and undergraduate research opportunities. Participants are encouraged to visit Kamloops and the campus to better acquaint themselves with TRU.
3. “Kamloops” is the English translation of
the Shuswap word Tk’ emlups that means
“Where the Rivers Meet”
The North Thompson River and the South Thompson River
meet to become “The Thompson River” hence the name:
Thompson Rivers University
Our campus covers 101 hectares (250 acres)
9. TRU Mission Statement
Thompson Rivers University is a
comprehensive, learner-centred,
environmentally responsible institution that
serves its regional, national, and
international learners and their communities
through high quality and flexible education,
training, research and scholarship.
