Thompson Rivers University Alumni

New discount in the TRU Alumni App! 10% discount off eligible escorted tours from Aspire Canada Tours 🍁

Download the app today and check out the upcoming Yukon Northern Lights Tour this fall.

Get the app: https://www.tru.ca/alumni/perks-benefits.html

“It was really about bringing people together and building community,” he says. “That was a big part of my time at TRU — saying yes to opportunities.”

Hear from Abdallah El Chami (BBA ‘11), co-owner of Mishmish named 2026 Best Bakery by Vancouver Magazine.

https://inside.tru.ca/2026/06/01/cooking-up-success-one-concept-at-a-time/

"Find what you have a passion for, what excites you and then see if you can turn it into a career."

That advice comes from TRU Gaglardi alum Abdallah (Dallah) El Chami (BBA ’11), who left the tech industry to pursue his love of food and now co-owns award-winning businesses in Vancouver and Victoria.

Read more about his journey: https://inside.tru.ca/2026/06/01/cooking-up-success-one-concept-at-a-time/

Thompson Rivers University Alumni

✨ Your Future Looks Good! ✨

Sign up for your TRU Alumni Network account between today and June 19th and enter to win Oakley Meta AI Glasses courtesy of Manulife.

Eligibility to win:
• Must be Thompson Rivers University Alumni.
• Must reside in Canada.
• Alumni already registered for the TRU Alumni Network are automatically entered to win.
• Contest open June 9-19.

🔗 Register now: https://alumniconnect.tru.ca/

🎓 Congratulations to our newest Thompson Rivers University alumni celebrating Convocation this week!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the TRU Gym after your ceremony.
Bring your friends and family and join us for photos, games, music, food trucks and a chance to win a grand prize.

🎉 Stay tuned and see you there!

🎓 In celebration of convocation week, TRU Alumni is launching a contest to win Oakley Meta AI Glasses, courtesy of Manulife.

Contest opens during Spring Convocation week and runs from June 9-19. Follow us for the launch!

The June Thompson Rivers University Alumni newsletter is available now!

https://conta.cc/4dL8iXC

New grad figuring out your next move?
Established alum ready to give back?

The TRU Alumni Network Mentorship Program connects alumni at every stage. Learn, share, and grow together.

🎓 Register today! https://alumniconnect.tru.ca/

Throwback Thursday 📸
Check out this photo of the Arts and Education building under construction at UCC back in 1991. What building was brand new on campus when you attended Thompson Rivers University?
Comment below and tag a fellow alum who studied with you!

The TRU Alumni Business Directory makes it easy to discover and support alumni-owned businesses. Sign up or shop today!

TRU alum with a business? Register now and comment below 👇
https://www.tru.ca/alumni/alumni-business-directory.html

New discount in the TRU Alumni App! Enjoy 10% off all drink orders at Sip Soda Co. in Kamloops 🥤
Download the app today and stop by Sip Soda Co. We recommend trying the new TRU WolfPack Crush drink 🐺🧡
Get the app: https://www.tru.ca/alumni/perks-benefits.html