Thompson Rivers University alum Jim Cotter (CS '01) is one of British Columbia's most accomplished curlers. For more than three decades, he has excelled as both a player and coach — and he's still active in the sport.

In 2014, Cotter entered the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame following a silver medal winning performance at the Brier. In 2026, he learned he was being inducted into the BC Curling Hall of Fame. 

"It's a real honour and came as a huge surprise," he says. "I've been fortunate to be surrounded by a lot of great people, including phenomenal teammates, and when you have that kind of support, it breeds success." 

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.

Andrea Fuoco

BA '19

Congratulations to Andrea, who was promoted to senior specialist, social purpose and engagement at BCLC.

Lee Bergstrand

BCS and BSc '17

Congratulations to Lee, who started a new position as senior software developer (AI and automation) at City of Kamloops.

Ruhann Fourie

MEd '23

Congratulations to Ruhann, who recently opened his consulting business, Cross Cultûra.

AlumNights 2026

TRU AlumNight Kamloops

📅 Wed, Sept 23 l 6 to 8 p.m.

📍 Delta Hotel Kamloops

Kamloops alumni, don't miss out!

Join President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Airini for a Thompson Rivers University AlumNight at the Delta Hotel Kamloops! Come be part of an engaging evening full of conversation and socializing.

We are excited to welcome all alumni (TRU, UCC & CC) and Open Learning students/graduates to this exceptional event! Tickets for a plus one are available.

Save the date

We're coming to six cities this year and can’t wait to reconnect with you!

Make sure your contact info is up-to-date on the TRU Alumni Network so you don’t miss your city’s invite!

Event alert!

Big ideas don’t need long lectures. 💡

That’s the idea behind the annual Little Lectures, Big Ideas event.

Join the TRU Faculty of Arts and TRU Alumni for an evening of enlightenment and inspiration.

Enjoy thought-provoking talks and discussions from four TRU speakers.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16

Time: 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Location: Paramount Theatre, Kamloops, BC

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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.