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TRU Sustainability

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Home of Environment & Sustainability at Thompson Rivers University #MyTRU #MyGreenTRU

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This is your chance to get involved in a fun, hands-on experience where we work together to help audit the biodiversity on campus. šŸ•£ When: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM šŸ“ Where: Campus Commons Come for an hour or stay for the whole day! More info: tru.ca/sustainability…

This is your chance to get involved in a fun, hands-on experience where we work together to help audit the biodiversity on campus.

šŸ•£ When: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
šŸ“ Where: Campus Commons 

Come for an hour or stay for the whole day! 

More info: tru.ca/sustainability…
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Do you have a sustainability-related film or a series of short films that you’d love to share with the TRU community? We’re now accepting proposals for Films for Change, picking back up this September! Email [email protected] or visit tru.ca/sustainability…

Do you have a sustainability-related film or a series of short films that you’d love to share with the TRU community?  We’re now accepting proposals for Films for Change, picking back up this September!

Email sustain@tru.ca or visit tru.ca/sustainability…
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Check out #myTRU's Repair CafĆ© and Clothing Exchange on Nov. 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Library Makerspace on campus. DIY repairs and free winter gear exchange. Donate gently-used items. Free event, open to all. Questions? Email [email protected]. tru.ca/sustainability…

Check out #myTRU's Repair CafƩ and Clothing Exchange on Nov. 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Library Makerspace on campus. DIY repairs and free winter gear exchange. Donate gently-used items. Free event, open to all. Questions? Email sustain@tru.ca.

tru.ca/sustainability…
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#myTRU ranks #1 for Energy Impacts in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index—making us the only Canadian university in the top 10! We also earned top spots in Waste, Buildings, and Public Engagement. Proud to lead the way toward a zero-carbon future. aashe.org/news/2024-sust…

#myTRU ranks #1 for Energy Impacts in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index—making us the only Canadian university in the top 10! We also earned top spots in Waste, Buildings, and Public Engagement. Proud to lead the way toward a zero-carbon future.  aashe.org/news/2024-sust…
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Last year, we launched the TRU Sustainability Sticker Contest, inviting creative minds to design stickers that inspire action and awareness around sustainability. Should we bring it back this year? Cast your vote below! šŸ‘‡

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Calling all #myTRU Staff and Faculty. Have you completed the 15-minute Energy Management Training (on Deltek)? Just by taking the training you could win an electric bike, lunch for 2 at Scratch Cafe and other great prizes. Take the training: tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/lms/Courses…

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Last chance to get LEED Green Associate certified before the year ends. šŸ“… December 14 – 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST šŸ“…Register and access the on-demand recordings to fit your schedule. Plus, students get a $100 discount with the coupon code ā€˜green.’ leadinggreen.com/online-leed-gr…

Last chance to get LEED Green Associate certified before the year ends.

šŸ“… December 14 – 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST
šŸ“…Register and access the on-demand recordings to fit your schedule.
Plus, students get a $100 discount with the coupon code ā€˜green.’

leadinggreen.com/online-leed-gr…
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The TRU Sustainability Research Grant is Back! Apply now for one of two grant options: Faculty: Two grants of $5,000 each Students: Two grants of $2,500 each šŸ—“ļø Deadline to apply: March 25, 2025 (Website still being updated) tru.ca/sustainability…

The TRU Sustainability Research Grant is Back!

Apply now for one of two grant options:

Faculty: Two grants of $5,000 each
Students: Two grants of $2,500 each

šŸ—“ļø Deadline to apply: March 25, 2025

(Website still being updated)
tru.ca/sustainability…
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Whether you're a TRU faculty member, staff, administrator, or student, AASHE virtual programs are your opportunity to enhance skills, spark creativity, and advance sustainability. Check out the list of programs and FREE webinars: aashe.org/events-educati…

Whether you're a TRU faculty member, staff, administrator, or student, <a href="/AASHENews/">AASHE</a>  virtual programs are your opportunity to enhance skills, spark creativity, and advance sustainability.

Check out the list of programs and FREE webinars: aashe.org/events-educati…
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Want to win great prizes? Nina sure did! šŸŽ‰ She was our early bird winner for the TRU Energy Training Module and took home a cozy electric blanket to keep warm this winter. TRU staff and faculty, it’s your turn! Take the 15-min training here: tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/lms/Courses…

Want to win great prizes?

Nina sure did! šŸŽ‰

She was our early bird winner for the TRU Energy Training Module and took home a cozy electric blanket to keep warm this winter.

TRU staff and faculty, it’s your turn! 

Take the 15-min training here: tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/lms/Courses…
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We’re shaping TRU’s next 5-Year Campus Sustainability Plan, and we want to hear from students, faculty, and staff about what matters. šŸ“… When? Thursday, March 6 šŸ“ Where? Mountain Room, Campus Activity Centre ā°Drop in any time between 10am - 2pm

We’re shaping TRU’s next 5-Year Campus Sustainability Plan, and we want to hear from students, faculty, and staff about what matters.

šŸ“… When? Thursday, March 6
šŸ“ Where? Mountain Room, Campus Activity Centre
ā°Drop in any time between 10am - 2pm
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March is SDG Month. Over the past two years, students, faculty, and staff have shared ideas on how we can take action on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout the month of March, we’ll be sharing what’s been discussed so far—and we want to hear from YOU.

March is SDG Month. Over the past two years, students, faculty, and staff have shared ideas on how we can take action on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout the month of March, we’ll be sharing what’s been discussed so far—and we want to hear from YOU.
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šŸŽ™ļøYesterday, we joined CBC Kamloops & Riverside Energy Systems on the ITTC roof to talk about the TRU PV Solarization Project. Phase 1 is underway, & 570 solar panels set to power up ITTC, CAC, and A&E—making it the largest solar array in Kamloops!

šŸŽ™ļøYesterday, we joined <a href="/CBCKamloops/">CBC Kamloops</a> &amp; Riverside Energy Systems on the ITTC roof to talk about the TRU PV Solarization Project.

Phase 1 is underway, &amp; 570 solar panels set to power up ITTC, CAC, and A&amp;E—making it the largest solar array in Kamloops!
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Kamloops homeowners! TRU student Troy Ssebanakitta is researching solar energy adoption & needs your input. Own a home, condo, or duplex? Take this 10–20 min survey & help shape future policies: surveymonkey.ca/r/J8PLPJ5

Kamloops homeowners! TRU student Troy Ssebanakitta is researching solar energy adoption &amp; needs your input. Own a home, condo, or duplex? Take this 10–20 min survey &amp; help shape future policies: surveymonkey.ca/r/J8PLPJ5
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Seeking any TRU student willing to participate in a 75 minute focus group about a possible new affordable bicycle purchase program for TRU students. Free pizza šŸ• Wednesday, April 3 from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm in the TRUSU Lecture Hall. Please email to RSVP [email protected].

Seeking any TRU student willing to participate in a 75 minute focus group about a possible new affordable bicycle purchase program for TRU students. 

Free pizza šŸ• 

Wednesday, April 3 from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm in the TRUSU Lecture Hall.

Please email to RSVP jgordon@tru.ca.
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The 2nd Annual Clean the Beach event is happening Sunday, April 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM—and it’s the perfect way to celebrate Earth Month while giving back to our beautiful riverbanks. Pre-registration is encouraged (but not required): kamloops.ca/our-community/…

The 2nd Annual Clean the Beach event is happening Sunday, April 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM—and it’s the perfect way to celebrate Earth Month while giving back to our beautiful riverbanks.

Pre-registration is encouraged (but not required): kamloops.ca/our-community/…
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Calling all youth leaders aged 18–35! Applications are now open for the Climate Youth Resilience Ambassadors —a global, free six-month journey designed to support young changemakers in building deeper resilience, leadership, and community-rooted action. climateyouthresilience.org/programmes/amb…

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šŸ¦‰šŸŒæ It’s National Wildlife Week! At TRU, we’re lucky to learn and work on a campus that’s part of a living landscape—home to everything from deer and hawks to pollinators and native plant species.

šŸ¦‰šŸŒæ It’s National Wildlife Week!

At TRU, we’re lucky to learn and work on a campus that’s part of a living landscape—home to everything from deer and hawks to pollinators and native plant species.
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Join us for Bird Field School on May 14 from 8AM–2PM! Meet at the Garden gazebo for free pastries and wrap up in the same place at noon for pizza lunch. And everything is free! Please register before May 12th : [email protected]

Join us for Bird Field School on May 14 from 8AM–2PM! Meet at the Garden gazebo for free pastries and wrap up in the same place at noon for pizza lunch. And everything is free!

Please register before May 12th : sustain@tru.ca
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The 49th Rally for Peace, Social Justice, and the Environment will be held on April 26th 10:00-12:30 at the Farmers' Market, Stuart Wood schoolground.

The 49th Rally for Peace, Social Justice, and the Environment will be held on April 26th 10:00-12:30 at the Farmers' Market, Stuart Wood schoolground.