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International Student Orientation Fall 2024
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Friday, August 30
 

8:00am PDT

Breakfast
Friday August 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Terrace Room, 2nd Floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
Come join us for a breakfast and meet the awesome staff members of TRU along with the volunteers who will help in making your  first experience at TRU a smooth sailing and memorable one.
Friday August 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Terrace Room, 2nd Floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Food

9:00am PDT

Studying and Working in Canada
Friday August 30, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
This is the session that covers everything you need to know about study and work in Canada.

Part one - 9:30 to 10:00am will be about career and experiential learning, also known as a plan for Success. This session will help you to navigate on campus resources with Career Education and build your toolbox for future career goals.

*** exchange students can leave Grand Hall and join Study Abroad session together with visiting students at 10am.

Part two from 10:00 to 11:00am will explain the importance of visa/study permit and interpret the rules of working in British Columbia. International students` rights and responsibilities in an educational institution will be discussed.
Friday August 30, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Campus Resources

9:30am PDT

Parents session - hosted by Reuben Onayngo, Director, International Student Services & Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Friday August 30, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Summit Room, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
This session is for student`s parents only.

Parents can join our Director of Student Services - Reuben Onyango for a heart to heart conversation ;-)
Friday August 30, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Summit Room, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) Second floor, Campus Activity Centre
  Orientation Session

9:30am PDT

Session for exchange (study abroad) students. Visiting students can join too!
Friday August 30, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Alpine Room, 1st floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
Learn everything about your exchange!
https://www.tru.ca/studyabroad.html
Friday August 30, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Alpine Room, 1st floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) First floor, Campus Activity Centre
  Orientation Session

10:30am PDT

Sustainable TRU
Friday August 30, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
TRU is a global leader in sustainability! With a group or on your own, there are many ways you can make a contribution to sustainability at TRU and in the community. Join our green community!
​https://www.tru.ca/sustainability.html​​​
Friday August 30, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Campus Resources

11:00am PDT

Safe and Sound: Do's and Don'ts in Canada
Friday August 30, 2024 11:00am - 11:50pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
Do you want to explore how things are similar or different from back home? Learn what is acceptable and not acceptable behavior in Canada, how to stay out of trouble while you are attending an educational institution. Joined by Safety Advisor to TRU.
Speakers
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Cassie Greenough

Director of Student Affairs
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Amber Huva

Sexualized Violence Prevention & Response Manager
avatar for Henry Chan

Henry Chan

Safety Advisor, Office of Safety & Emergency Management
Friday August 30, 2024 11:00am - 11:50pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Campus Resources

11:50am PDT

TRU Aramark Food Services Presentation
Friday August 30, 2024 11:50am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
What and where to eat at TRU: https://www.tru.ca/current/campus-services/food-services.html
Friday August 30, 2024 11:50am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Campus Resources

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Friday August 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Campus Activity Centre, CAC
Food!
Friday August 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Campus Activity Centre, CAC
  Food

1:05pm PDT

Academic Integrity, student`s panel & more!
Friday August 30, 2024 1:05pm - 1:40pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
Friday August 30, 2024 1:05pm - 1:40pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Campus Resources

1:05pm PDT

TRU Gaglardi all post bac students orientation & planning session, student`s panel, meet your faculty!
Friday August 30, 2024 1:05pm - 2:30pm PDT
HL 190, House of Learning, 1st floor
Welcome to TRU Gaglardi!

If you are a post-bac business students, please join Gaglardi staff, faculty and students for a welcome to TRU info session: courses information, credit transfer info and so much more! Gaglardi folks will take you from the Grand Hall to the House of Learning for your session.

tru.ca/gaglardi  
Friday August 30, 2024 1:05pm - 2:30pm PDT
HL 190, House of Learning, 1st floor 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC
  Campus Resources

1:05pm PDT

TRU Transnational student`s orientation & planning session, student`s panel, meet your faculty!
Friday August 30, 2024 1:05pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panorama Rooms: A+B+C, 3rd floor of International Building (IB)
Welcome toTransnational Students!

https://www.tru.ca/truworld/transnational-programs.html
Friday August 30, 2024 1:05pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panorama Rooms: A+B+C, 3rd floor of International Building (IB) Panorama Rooms: A+B+C, 3rd floor of International Building (IB)
  Campus Resources

1:40pm PDT

Meet your TRU Student Union (TRUSU)!
Friday August 30, 2024 1:40pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
The TRU Students' Union is the membership organization of the more than 10000 students studying at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. TRUSU advocates for students, provides services, organizes events and administers grants. Visit https://trusu.ca/ to see what your Union does for you as a student!

https://www.tru.ca/current/student-life/students-union.html

TRUSU Services ->
The Common Grounds coffee shop
The TRUSU Bursary
UPASS bus pass
An extended health and dental plan
Emergency food security
Common Voices Lecture
Movie nights
Clubs List
Start a club

Friday August 30, 2024 1:40pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand Hall, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre (CAC) 805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8, Canada
  Campus Resources

2:30pm PDT

Celebrate end of orientation outside with ice cream, music, interactive kiosks & have fun!
Friday August 30, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Campus Commons (area outside between IB and CAC)
Meet other important stakeholders from TRU & beyond in an interactive way outside!
Join us for a student event packed with fun! Enjoy music, performances, ice cream, drink and snacks. You will get to know difference organizations in TRU and in Kamloops at their booth/desk. Don’t miss out on the games, activities, arts, and more.
One of them is LEAP
Tourism Kamloops
TRU Sense of Belonging Group
Art Party
And more!

Friday August 30, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Campus Commons (area outside between IB and CAC) Campus Commons (area outside between IB and CAC)
  Social event

7:00pm PDT

Music in the Riverside Park
Friday August 30, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
Riverside Park
https://www.kamloops.ca/our-community/news-events/events-calendar/music-park​https://www.kamloops.ca/our-community/news-events/events-calendar/music-park​​​
Friday August 30, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
Riverside Park Riverside Park in Kamloops
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