May 2026 Newsletter

Alumni Feature

After more than 25 years in security engineering, cybersecurity leader and University College of the Cariboo (now TRU) alum Travis Standen (CADD Dip ’93; CTEC Dip ’97) has sound advice for anyone thinking of following a similar path.

“The world changes, and you’ll survive if you change with it,” he said. “If you want to thrive, learn to see what’s coming in the near future and embrace that.”

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards!

Do you know a Thompson Rivers University, Cariboo College, UCC, or BC Open University graduate who has made an outstanding impact — regionally, nationally, or internationally? Submit your nomination between May 4 and June 19.

Discover previous DAA honorees and nominate an alum now.

Alumni in the Lead

In this segment we feature alumni who were recently promoted to senior leadership positions or are celebrating other major accomplishments. Let us know if you or a classmate are celebrating by emailing alumni@tru.ca.

Sharon Rai

BCom '10

Congratulations to Sharon, who recently started a new position as talent acquisition manager at ALS.

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Evan Choy

BBA '18

Congratulations to Evan, Class of 2018 valedictorian, who started a new position as financial planner at TD.

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Katelyn Lohr

BTM '16

Congratulations to Katelyn, who started a new position as coordinator, professional graduate programs, at UBC.

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Career Corner

Job Board

Looking for your next career move? Check out these TRU Alumni Job Board highlights:

Director, People & Culture - Calgary
HVAC/R Technicians - Williams Lake
Inside Sales Representative - Edmonton
HR Business Partner - Ashcroft
New Graduate Respiratory Therapist - BC

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Monthly Poll

What is your favourite memory from convocation?

🎓 Crossing the stage and tossing your cap

🎉 That feeling of "I made it!"

💙 Celebrating with friends and family

Last Month's Poll

Over half of the respondents said the sustainability initiative they are most excited to see TRU work on is more trees and green spaces.

News

Kamloops Y Dream Home celebrates 30 years

The Kamloops Y Dream Home lottery began in 1996 as a partnership between the Kamloops Y, the Canadian Home Builders' Association Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University, known then as the University College of the Cariboo.

Since its inception, the program has provided hundreds of trades students with real-world construction experience, helping to address ongoing labour shortages and bring the community together with over 80 industry sponsors and 60 trades students this year.

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Work-integrated learning research at TRU wins international recognition

TRU faculty and students are earning international recognition for their contributions to work-integrated learning at the WACE International Research Symposium.

TRU and Universidad EIA launch new accelerated pathways to graduate studies

TRU and Universidad EIA in Colombia are excited to announce an innovative articulation agreement creating accelerated pathways to graduate studies for EIA students.

TRU and FNHA sign MOU to advance First Nations health

FNHA and TRU have signed a new MOU that formalizes a shared commitment to advancing First Nations health and wellness through education, research and community collaboration across B.C.

TRU remembers Kye7e Cecilia Dick DeRose

TRU is saddened to learn of the passing of Kye7e Cecilia Dick DeRose, Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, a respected Secwépemc knowledge keeper, educator and champion of language revitalization.

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Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.