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Dear TRU student: We’re so pleased that you’ve decided to study here in Kamloops at Thompson Rivers University. Whether your goal is to earn a certificate, diploma or degree, you are beginning an exciting journey. And, just like any journey, it’s important not only to have your end point in mind, but also to be sure that you get the most out of the process of getting to that destination. The information in this CHRISTINE ADAM guide is all about ensuring that you know the ser@trudeanstudents vices and resources available to you as you progress through your courses, engage in life on campus and connect what you are learning wpith the Kamloops community and the world beyond this region. There are hundreds of people working at TRU to ensure that you arrive at your destination. Take some time to look through the information now, but be sure to keep this guide somewhere on your desk so that you can grab it when you need to. If you have a question that isn’t covered here, let us know. You can get in touch with us at orientation@tru.ca or by logging on to tru.ca/orientation. Best wishes for a successful year, Christine Adam Dean of Students, TRU
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YOU ARE HERE
KAMLOOPS Centrally located in B.C.’s Interior, Kamloops is home to about 90,000 people and the hottest summers in Canada
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Campus Activity Centre
Student media
Better known as the CAC, the Campus Activity Centre is located at the hub of campus. The CAC houses TRU’s bookstore, Heroes Pub, the Terrace Cafeteria and the Grand Hall. It’s also a great place to hang out with friends or meet for a casual study session.
TRU students looking to take part in campus media have two options — print or broadcast. The Omega, TRU’s independent student newspaper, publishes every Wednesday. CFBX 92.5 FM — The X — is always looking for students to get involved.
The Tournament Capital Centre and Canada Games Pool The TCC is a sprawling state-of-the-art fitness centre — located on TRU’s campus and operated by the City of Kamloops — that includes a full work-out area, a fieldhouse and indoor track and the Canada Games Pool. TRU students with a U-Pass get free access to the pool and can pay to upgrade and receive full facility access (see Page 23 for details). The TCC is home to the TRU WolfPack basketball, volleyball teams and soccer teams play at adjacent Hillside Stadium.
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Student Street Located in the west wing of Old Main Building, Student Street is an open area furnished with tables and chairs for eating, studying or just hanging out. Just off Student Street is the TRU Art Gallery — a place for students, faculty and visitors to showcase their own work and enjoy that of others.
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be green
TRU is lucky to have a beautiful campus — let’s do what we can to keep it that way Campus recycling Did you know you can drop off your paper, cardboard, beverage containers, old textbooks and toner cartridges right on campus? Recycling stations can be found in most major buildings on campus and old newspapers can be recycled in containers appropriately marked “Newspaper Recycling” next to all Omega newsstands. All major buildings have beverage-container recycling stations and old textbooks can be disposed of at the TRU Bookstore. For recycling of toner cartridges and phone books, go to the TRU Stores Department. To learn more about how to find off-campus locations where you can recycle other materials — like batteries, paints, plastics, magazines and old light bulbs — log on to tru.ca/facilities/coreservices/recycling/recycling_directory.
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Kamloops Kamloops is a good place to be year-round, with some of the best golfing in Canada, access to countless lakes and trails and a world-class ski resort — Sun Peaks — just up the road. Things to check out
> McArthur Island Park
> BC Wildlife Park
> Riverside Park
> Kamloops Museum
> Rivers Trail
> TIB Museum
> Harper Mountain
> Kamloops Art Gallery
> Kamloops Lake
> TRU Art Gallery
> The Shuswap
> Kamloops Farmers’ Market
> Old Courthouse Gallery
For more ideas, visit tourismkamloops.com
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new student checklist GET READY . . . Access myTRU account Pay tuition deposit Plan fall and winter courses Watch ‘Timetabling’ video and attend Registration Support Lab Register for fall and winter courses Pay tuition
GET SET . . . Pick up student ID and TRUSU U-Pass Access network account Buy textbooks Complete online orientation Attend fall orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 4 Print class schedule Go to class
GET ORIENTED . . . Take a campus tour
Call 250-828-5006 or go to tru.ca/tours
Let the orientation team help you
Call 250-371-5835, go to tru.ca/orientation or email orientation@tru.ca
GO!
. . . THEN GET A JUMP START Extended campus service hours
Sunday, Sept. 2: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
visit facebook.com/truorientation
OV E R 4 0 STO R E S & SE RV I C E S
FOR YOUR SH OPPI NG C ONVE NIE NC E • Ardene • Back to Health Centre • Best West Realty • Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza • Cash Stop Loans • Canadian Hearing Care • CIBC • Dollar Tree • Easy Home • Extra Foods • Fabutan Tanning Salons • First Choice Haircutters • Government Liquor Store • H & R Block • Hair Express • Headhunters Shampoo • Interior Savings Insurance • Kool School • Lushwear • Mark's Work Wearhouse • McGoos Smokes 'N Stuff • Mommy & Me
• Movie Mart • North Shore Treatment • Northills Dental Centre • Northills Lottery Ticket • Papa John’s Pizza • PCS Wireless • Ruth Saunders Optometrist • Sandwich Tree • Seniors Information Centre • Serene Fish & Chips • Shaw Cable • Shoppers Drug Mart • Source By Circuit City • Spice of India • Starbucks • Suzanne's • TD Canada Trust • Tower Barber Shop • Treasures • Twin Phoenix • Water On The Run • YMCA
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250.574.1995 Relax at a luxurious spa without the worry of cost!
August Special [ Fancy Fingers & Toes (full manicure & full pedicure) with paraffin wax $65 + tax
These specials are available every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday! [ 10% off all waxing services [ Pampering Pedicure with paraffin wax $39 + tax [ Mini-Indulgent Package (30 min massage & 30 min facial) $45 + tax
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#2-1415 Hillside Drive Kamloops, BC V2E 1A9 250.828.8738 or 778.471.5718
L! A E D L A I C E SP Fresh, Healthy & Authentic Malaysian, Thai & Chinese
ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET IS BACK! Lunch Buffet only $7.95 (11am-2:30pm)
Dinner Buffet only $10.95 (Served with Seafood | 4:30pm-8:30pm)
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250.574.1995 Relax at a luxurious spa without the worry of cost!
August Special [ Fancy Fingers & Toes (full manicure & full pedicure) with paraffin wax $65 + tax
These specials are available every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday! [ 10% off all waxing services [ Pampering Pedicure with paraffin wax $39 + tax [ Mini-Indulgent Package (30 min massage & 30 min facial) $45 + tax
Show your student card and receive All Are Welcome See our website for more information chilliking.ca
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201B - 1150 Hillside Dr • spapure.ca
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Healthy + Fresh + Unique 256 Victoria Street • 250.372.3166 www.hojamongoliangrill.com One coupon per table. Not to be combined with other specials or discounts. Dine in only. Expires Sept. 30, 2012.
ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET TUES - FRI: 11:30AM - 2:00PM OPEN FOR DINNER! TUES - SUN: 4:30AM - 9:00PM
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ainaspa.ca With the purchase of any 24 oz. Smoothie receive a FREE 12 oz. Snack Size Smoothie. Valid at all three Kamloops locations only. Expires February 28, 2013.
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880 Notre Dame Dr. - 250.828.2000
50% off tanning membership signup fee (regular price $39.99)
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Does your vehicle make the GRADE? Get a REPORT CARD on your vehicle & prevent costly surprises!
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Designer Swimwear • State-of-the-art Tanning Studio
143 Victoria Street • 250-828-9400
1 Hour Massage for only
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Kamloops This Week is a proud supporter of students in Kamloops. As well as producing your
STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE we keep you connected on the web! Visit our mobile site at:
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ainaspa.ca With the purchase of any 24 oz. Smoothie receive a FREE 12 oz. Snack Size Smoothie. Valid at all three Kamloops locations only. Expires February 28, 2013.
BOOSTFREE YOUR LIFE! SNACK SIZE
With the purchase of any 24 oz. Smoothie receive a FREE 12 oz. Snack Size Smoothie. Valid at all three Kamloops locations only. Expires February 28, 2013.
FREE SMOOTHIE
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One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other promotion. Management reserves all rights.
One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other promotion. Management reserves all rights.
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Booster Juice Locations: Aberdeen Mall Upper Level (250) 374-7721 Summit Shopping Center 1180 Columbia Street West (250) 372-5842 Lansdowne Village 450 Lansdowne Street (250) 828-7113
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where to eat On campus Heroes Pub: Located in the Campus Activity Centre, Heroes is an on-campus bar/restaurant featuring pub food and drink specials. Tim Hortons: The Brown Family House of Learning is equipped with a full-service Tim Hortons location, complementing the smaller Timmy’s on Student Street in Old Main. Montague’s Deli: Also in Old Main, Montague’s serves up sandwiches and has microwaves to use if you packed your lunch at home. Terrace Cafeteria: On the second floor of the Campus Activity Centre, the Terrace Cafeteria is a food court open all day during fall and winter semesters, featuring eats from Pita Pit, Home Zone, Grille Works, Bene Pizza & Pasta, Salad Garden and Fresh Express. International Cafe: Located inside the International Building, this popular coffee spot serves Starbucks beverages and offers a wide assortment of baked goods and daily soup specials.
Trades & Tech Cafeteria: Open year-round, the Trades & Tech Cafeteria offers coffee and snacks, in addition to pizza by the slice and other lunch specials. Common Grounds Coffee House: Owned and operated by the TRU Students’ Union, Common Grounds is a fairtrade coffee shop in the Independent Centre serving coffee and lunch. Culinary Arts Cafeteria: Open for breakfast and lunch in the Culinary Arts Building, the cafeteria features a daily choice of affordable entrees with all the trimmings — prepared by students in TRU’s Culinary Arts program. Accolades: In addition to the Culinary Arts Cafeteria, the program’s students also run Accolades, an award-winning fine-dining restaurant located in the Culinary Arts Building.
Near campus
Elsewhere in Kamloops
Manhattan Grill Co.: Across the street from TRU’s campus, in the 1000-block of McGill Road, Manhattan Grill Co. serves lunch and dinner — specializing in burgers, ribs and wings. U-District Lounge: Also across the street from campus, the U-District Lounge opened in the summer of 2012. Offering a wide selection of international fare, the pub also boasts an extensive martini, cocktail and import beer menu. Earls: Kamloops might be home to just one Earls location, but at least it’s close to campus — near the corner of Columbia Street and Notre Dame Drive. Montana’s Cookhouse: Looking for ribs? Meatloaf? A really big burger? Montana’s has those, and the atmosphere of a hunting cabin, on Notre Dame near Hillside.
Kamloops has a lot to offer in the dining department. So, if you’re new to town, it’s worth wandering around different parts of the city and doing your own research. That said, here are a few tips: The largest cluster of local restaurants is downtown. On Victoria Street, you’ll find hot spots like Hello Toast, Hot House Bistro and The Brownstone, among others. Nearby are Felix on Fourth, Hoja Mongolian Grill and Sanbiki. There are also popular chain restaurants — including Boston Pizza and The Keg — in the area. The North Shore is home to plenty of good eats as well. Local favourite Mino’s has great Greek cuisine and Cap’n Sharky’s is tough to beat if you’re looking for fish and chips.
VITTORIO’S Kamloops’ Best Italian Experience • ITALIAN RESTAURANT •
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get a job Being a university student is nice, but those bills aren’t going to pay themselves — so get some help from the Student Employment Centre
Student employment TRU’s Career Education Department helps students find full-time, part-time and co-op experiences from employers locally, nationally and internationally. The department is open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and additional resources, visit tru.ca/careereducation or check out one of the many job boards posted throughout campus. To set up an appointment, call 250-371-5627 or stop by the office at OM1712. Thompson Rivers University Events Calendar
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The calendar provides a comprehensive listing of university-related events taking place on and off campus. The calendar is a useful resource for event planners and attendees. It provides detailed information about events related to students, staff and faculty. Check it out at events.tru.ca.
ALL DAY BREAKFAST
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GREEK RESTAURANT For nearly 50 years George has been serving Greek dishes that haven’t changed in centuries. His commitment to selecting the finest ingredients and cooking them the old fashioned way is the reason for his overwhelming success. George’s attention to detail and personal service has gained him the reputation he enjoys today.
For the best in Greek & Mediterranean food, stop by Minos today and taste what everybody is raving about.
At Minos We Care About Quality and Quantity! 262 TRANQUILLE RD • 250-376-2010
Kamloops' CORE skateshop
fACTION skate & bmx indoor skatepark skateboards longboards bmx bikes
single speed bikes
kids bikes clothing and shoes lessons parties snowboard tune ups bike service
CAFÉ CAF É & CATERING LUNCHBOX@TELUS.NET
SPECIAL EVENTS • MOBILE CATERING 1021 MCGILL RD, ACROSS FROM TRU • 250.374.4720
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help is here Writing Centre Regardless of your writing ability, the writing centre is an amazing tool on campus for undergraduate students, graduate students and staff. Getting feedback on your writing is always a good idea, especially if you’re unsure about your abilities. It’s very useful to bring in an already graded paper with you to help further assess the strengths and areas of improvement in your writing. It should be noted, however, that the writing centre is a not a proofreading service. The goal of the writing centre is to improve your ability as a writer through constructive feedback and assistance.
Find the centre in room OM2674 in the Old Main Building, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Math Centre The Math & Stats Help Centre is a free service for students and is staffed by mathematics and statistics faculty and upper level students. Students can work alone or together with other students in a relaxed, informal environment, with help readily available. The Help Centre is open for your use during the fall and winter semesters daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Help is available Monday to Friday according to the staffing schedule
posted in the Help Centre, usually 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. During un-staffed hours, assistance can be sought at one of the faculty offices located on the fourth floor of the House of Learning.
Economics Centre The Economics Help Centre is a free service for students and is staffed by economics faculty. Students can work alone or together with other students to understand and/or solve economics issues and problems — done in a relaxed, informal environment, with help readily available. The Help Centre is located in IB1021 in the International Building.
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back the 'pack TRU is home to the WolfPack — 10 teams repping the university on stages both provincial and national. Here’s when you can cheer them on . . . Home games are in bold Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
8/25: at UBC (exh.), 3 p.m. 8/26: at U of S (exh.), 3 p.m. 8/31: at SFU (exh.), 7 p.m. 9/1: at TWU (exh.), TBD 9/8: vs. Douglas, 2 p.m. 9/9: vs. Kwantlen, 2 p.m. 9/15: at Quest, 3 p.m. 9/16: at Langara, 3:30 p.m. 9/22: at Capilano, 3 p.m. 9/23: at VIU, 2 p.m. 9/29: at UBCO, 1 p.m. 9/30: vs. UBCO, 1 p.m. 10/6: at Douglas, 3 p.m. 10/7: at Kwantlen, 2 p.m. 10/13: vs. Quest, 2 p.m. 10/14: vs. Langara, 2 p.m. 10/20: vs. Capilano, 3 p.m. 10/21: vs. VIU, 2 p.m. 10/26-10/28: PACWEST playoffs 11/5-11/10: 1/10: CCAA Nationals
8/17: at UBC (exh.), noon 8/24: at GMC (AB) tournament 8/25: at GMC (AB) tournament 9/8: vs. Douglas, noon 9/9: vs. Kwantlen, noon 9/14: at Quest, 1 p.m. 9/15: at Langara, 1:30 p.m. 9/22: at Capilano, 1 p.m. 9/23: at VIU, noon 9/29: vs. UBCO, 1 p.m. 9/30: at UBCO, 1 p.m. 10/6: at Douglas, 1 p.m. 10/7: at Kwantlen, noon 10/13: vs. Quest, noon 10/14: vs. Langara, noon 10/20: vs. Capilano, noon 10/21: vs. VIU, noon 10/26-10/28: PACWEST playoffs 11/5-11/10: CCAA Nationals
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9/27-9/30: U of C (exh.) 10/19-10/20: UBC tourn. 11/2: at Brandon, 5:45 p.m. 11/3: at Brandon, 4:45 p.m. 11/9: at TWU, TBD 11/10: at TWU, TBD 11/16: vs. U of A, 7:45 p.m. 11/17: vs. U of A, 6:45 p.m. 11/22: at U of M, 6 p.m. 11/23: at U of M, 6 p.m. 11/30: vs. U of R, 7:45 p.m. 12/1: vs. U of R, 6:45 p.m. 12/29-12/30: TRU tourn. 1/11: at U of S, 6 p.m. 1/12: at U of S, 6 p.m. 1/18: vs. UBC, 7:45 p.m. 1/19: vs. UBC, 6:45 p.m. 1/25: at U of C, 7 p.m. 1/26: at U of C, 7 p.m. 2/2: vs. MRU, 6:45 p.m. 2/3: vs. MRU, 5:45 p.m. 2/8: vs. U of W, 7:45 p.m. 2/9: vs. U of W, 6:45 p.m. 2/15-2/17: CW playoffs 2/22-2/23: CW Final 4 3/1-3/3: CIS Nationals
9/21-9/23: U of R tourn. 10/5-10/7: U of C tourn. 10/19-10/21: Van. tourn. 10/26: vs. UBCO, 6 p.m. 10/27: at UBCO, 5 p.m. 11/2: at Brandon, 4 p.m. 11/3: at Brandon, 3 p.m. 11/9: at TWU, TBD 11/10: at TWU, TBD 11/16: vs. U of A, 6 p.m. 11/17: vs. U of A, 5 p.m. 11/22: at U of M, 4 p.m. 11/23: at U of M, 4 p.m. 11/30: vs. U of R, 6 p.m. 12/1: vs. U of R, 5 p.m. 1/11: at U of S, 4 p.m. 1/12: at U of S, 4 p.m. 1/18: vs. UBC, 6 p.m. 1/19: vs. UBC, 5 p.m. 1/25: at U of C, 5 p.m. 1/26: at U of C, 5 p.m. 2/2: vs. MRU, 5 p.m. 2/3: vs. MRU, 2 p.m. 2/8: vs. U of W, 6 p.m. 2/9: vs. U of W, 5 p.m. 2/15-2/17: CW playoffs 2/22-2/23: CW Final 4 3/1-3/3: CIS Nationals
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back the 'pack Last season, Justin King’s first at TRU, the Las Vegas native became the first WolfPack men’s basketball player in program history to be named to the Canada West All-Star team, averaging just over 23 points per game. He also led the Canada West in defensive rebounds, averaging 8.3 per game, and free-throw shooting, at 90 per cent.
Men’s Basketball 9/7: vs. EWU (WA) (exh.), 7 p.m. 10/13: vs. Seattle (exh.), 7 p.m. 10/19: vs. York (exh.), 8 p.m. 10/20: vs. Montana St. (exh.), 4 p.m. 10/26: at NWU (WA) (exh.), 7 p.m. 11/2: vs. UNBC, 8 p.m. 11/3: vs. UNBC, 7 p.m. 11/9: at UBC, 8 p.m. 11/10: at UBC, 7 p.m. 11/17: at MRU, 6 p.m. 11/18: at MRU, 3 p.m. 11/23: vs. U of R, 8 p.m. 11/24: vs. Brandon, 7 p.m. 12/1: at U of W, 1 p.m. 12/2: at U of M, noon 12/20: at Point Loma (CA), 7:30 p.m. 12/21: at San Diego Christian, 7 p.m. 12/22: Scottsdale (AZ) tournament 1/5: vs. UBCO, 8 p.m.
Golf 9/8-9/9: TRU Tournament (The Dunes) 9/15-9/16: Kwantlen Tournament 9/29-9/30: VIU Tournament 10/6-10/7: UFV Tournament 11/15-11/19: CCAA Nationals (ON)
Badminton 10/19-10/20: TRU Tournament 11/3-11/4: VIU Tournament 1/19-1/20: Douglas Tournament 2/15-2/17: PACWEST Provincials 2/28-3/3: CCAA Nationals ( TRU)
425åS *USTIN +ING 1/11: vs m vs. Lethbridge Lethbridge, 7 pp.m. 1/12: vs. U of C, 7 p.m. 1/18: at U of A, 7 p.m. 1/19: at U of S, 6 p.m. 1/25: vs. UVic, 8 p.m. 1/26: vs. UVic, 7 p.m. 1/31: vs. TWU, 8 p.m.
2/1: vs vs. TWU TWU, 8 p.m. 2/8: at UFV, 8 p.m. 2/9: at UFV, 7 p.m. 2/16: at UBCO, 7 p.m. 2/23-2/26: Canada West playoffs 3/2-3/3: Canada West final 3/8-3/11: CIS Final 8
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back the 'pack Women’s Basketball 10/19: vs. GMC (AB) (exh.), 4 p.m. 10/20: vs. UVic (exh.), 6 p.m. 10/21: vs. U of S (exh.), 11 a.m. Last year, as a fourth11/2: vs. UNBC, 6 p.m. year forward for TRU, Diane Schuetze was named a 11/3: vs. UNBC, 5 p.m. Canada West first-team all11/9: at UBC, 6 p.m. star, capping off a season 11/11: at UBC, 6 p.m. in which she was named Canada West and CIS 11/17: at MRU, 4 p.m. player of the week. 11/18: at MRU, 4 p.m. The 2012-2013 season will be the six-foot-three 11/23: vs. U of R, 6 p.m. Vernon native’s fifth and 11/24: vs. Brandon, 5 p.m. final year of CIS eligibility. 12/1: at U of W, 11 a.m. 1/12: vs. U of C, 5 p.m. 12/2: at U of M, 11 a.m. 12/28: at Ariz. Christian (exh.), 6 p.m. 1/18: at U of A, 5 p.m. 12/29: vs. RMC (MT) (exh., AZ) 1 p.m. 1/19: at U of S, 5 p.m. 1/25: at UVic, 6 p .m. 12/30: opponent TBD (AZ) (exh.) 1/26: at UVic, 5 p.m. 1/5: vs. UBCO, 5 p.m. 1/31: vs. TWU, 6 p.m. 1/11: vs. Lethbridge, 6 p.m.
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1/11: at TWU, 7 p.m. 1/18: vs. UVic, 8:30 p.m. 1/25: vs EWU (WA), 8:30 p.m. 1/26: vs. EWU (WA), 8 p.m. 2/1: vs. Selkirk, 8:30 p.m. 2/8: vs. SFU, 8:30 p.m. 2/9: at TWU, 1 p.m. 2/15: at UVic, 8 p.m. 2/16: at UVic, 7:30 p.m. 2/22: vs. Selkirk, 8:30 p.m. 2/23: vs. TWU, 8 p.m. 3/2: at SFU, 7 p.m. BCIHL PLAYOFFS TBD
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important dates Fall semester Sept. 4: Orientation Sept. 5: First day of classes Sept. 18: Last day for late registration; drop with refund Sept. 21: Deadline for most TRU scholarships/bursaries Oct. 5: Fall convocation Oct. 26: Last day to withdraw from a fall semester course Nov. 1: Deadline for international student winter fees Nov. 30: Last day of classes for fall semester Dec. 3: Fall semester final exams begin Dec. 15: Last day for most fall semester final exams Dec. 25 to Jan. 1: TRU is closed
Winter semester Jan. 2 to Jan. 4: New international student orientation Jan. 7: Winter semester classes begin Jan. 18: Deadline for most TRU scholarships/bursaries Jan. 18: Last day for late registration/drop with refund Jan. 25: Last day to withdraw from a full-year course
Feb. 18 to Feb. 22: Reading Week March 8: Last day to withdraw from a winter semester course March 31: Deadline to apply for spring graduation April 12: Last day of classes for winter semester April 15: Winter semester final exams begin April 27: Last day for winter semester final exams June 13 and June 14: Spring convocation
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HEALTHY BODY . . . Whether you’re trying to avoid the dreaded ‘Freshman 15,’ trying to get back down to your high-school fighting weight or just hoping to stay active, there’s no shortage of fitness opportunities at TRU
TRU Recreation Fitness classes: Free for students, TRU offers classes including cardio and strength circuit, boot camp, LBT (legs, butt, tummy), yoga, Zumba and stretch, among others. Intramural sports: Students at TRU can take part in intramural sports including volleyball, basketball, soccer and floor hockey. Open gym: One night each week, the doors to the TRU Gym are opened and students are encouraged to come
burn off some stress. For the 2012 fall semester, open gym will be Thursdays between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., with a few exceptions for special events. Cross-country running club: Do you like to run? Why not join TRU’s cross-country club? Call Jack Miller, 250371-5906, for more information. Special events: Check tru.ca/athletics/recreation for a complete list of special events, including Paddle Fit, Hockey Night in the Loops, cosmic bowling and rock climbing.
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WHEN YOU CAN GO TO THE TCC Wellness Centre and indoor track Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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The Tournament Capital Centre If you have a TRU student ID with U-Pass, you get free access to the Canada Games Pool at the Tournament Capital Centre. The facility features an Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, a waterslide and a kids’ pool. But, if you want to experience all the TCC has to offer, pay an additional $27.50 per month — a special rate just for TRU students — for access to the entire facility. In addition to the pool, the TCC has two workout centres loaded with state-of-the-art cardio and weight-training equipment, a full-sized indoor track and fieldhouse, complete with basketball and volleyball courts and drop-in table tennis.
Other options The Kamloops Y: With two locations — downtown, on Fourth Avenue and Battle Street, and on the North Shore, inside Northhills Shopping Centre — the Kamloops Y is a convenient option for people looking to stay in shape on both sides of the river. Gold’s Gym: Located within walking distance of TRU’s campus, on Laval Crescent and Dalhousie Drive, Gold’s Gym boasts state-of-the-art training equipment in an energetic atmosphere. Other workout facilities in Kamloops include Bodyworks Fitness Centre in Brocklehurst, Ladies Only Fitness downtown, Nelly’s Executive Fitness, also downtown, Curves in Sahali and Heavy Metal 24-Hour Gym on the North Shore. In addition to gyms, a number of facilities offer a variety of yoga, pilates and Zumba classes, among others, to help keep Kamloops residents in shape. Check out the City of Kamloops’ Activity Guide for more information.
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