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We invite you to join us in Kamloops February 18 – 20, 2010

The hub of the southern interior of BC

“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)

In the heart of ranching and farming

Really big rain shadow! Precipitation: 300-370 mm (12-15”)

Located in a region known as a recreational paradise Sun Peaks Resort - only 45 minutes away from TRU!

Many people ski . . . . and

ice fish

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.

There are 9,500 students taking courses on campus

International students representing 70 countries comprise 15% of our student body

6,000 are in academic degree programs

1,000 in diploma programs TRU > HEALTH SCIENCES

2,500 are in certificate, trades, and university preparation

TRU is the home of distance education in BC The Open Learning Agency moved from Burnaby

We are growing

New Student Residence

Learning outdoors . . .

. . in a large diversity of ecosystems and . . .

. . undergraduate research are priorities at TRU

So please come and visit . . .

. . have a good look within . . .

. . and get to know us better in 2010! BEAUTIFUL CITY OF KAMLOOPS, BC

We look forward to hosting you at TRU in Kamloops. The 2010 ‘Olympic’ Conference for the EDC!

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by Gary Hunt on Mar 26, 2009

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