Thompson Rivers University Alumni

10/08/2026

“I was a very shy, quiet student, and I think choosing TRU for my undergraduate degree was one of the best decisions I could have made,” she said, attributing much of her success to small class sizes, which allowed her to build genuine relationships with her professors.

Hear from Kaitlyn Boyd (BA '11) on her journey from TRU in Kamloops to the United Nations in Geneva eventually settling in Calgary working for the British Consulate General.

“Get out into the world.”

For TRU alum Kaitlin Boyd (BA ’11), those words have shaped a career that has taken her from Kamloops to Geneva and now Calgary.

After discovering her passion for sustainability through co-op, she went on to work with the United Nations, including UNICEF and the International Labour Organization. Today, she helps connect Canadian and UK leaders on clean energy, climate technology and innovation.

Along the way, she says TRU gave her the confidence and foundation to step into larger national and international environments.

Discover Kaitlin’s journey: https://inside.tru.ca/2026/10/05/co-op-program-opens-world-of-opportunities/

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10/07/2026

Ottawa alumni, don't miss out!

Join President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Airini for a Thompson Rivers University AlumNight private dinner at Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa! Come be part of an intimate, 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.

Claim your tickets now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a648we2/lp/19d0edb2-14d3-4bdc-b5d2-a5a8428bfc09

📅 Wednesday, October 28 l 6-8 PM
📍 Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa

10/07/2026

The October Thompson Rivers University Alumni newsletter is live!

Read now: https://conta.cc/4ht2AMY

10/05/2026

TRU alumni in Japan! 🦃

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan is hosting a Canadian Thanksgiving Grand Buffet in Tokyo on October 12th.

Enjoy an evening of good food and good company with the Canadian alumni community in Japan.

Register now: https://www.cccj.or.jp/events/canadian-thanksgiving-grand-buffet?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&ut…

10/02/2026

"Every day brings meaningful interactions with Canadians who are changing this world and I wake up excited to support them in their endeavours." Read more from TRU alum Stephanie Hutchinson in this month's Q&A!

09/28/2026

Join President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Airini for Thompson Rivers University AlumNight private dinner at Delta Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort! Come be part of an intimate, 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.

Claim your tickets now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2792hgc/lp/a22179fe-2af3-4358-ba0f-10aae4ae00ba
📅 Thursday, October 1 l 5-7 PM
📍 Delta Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort

09/25/2026

What an incredible evening! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Thompson Rivers University AlumNight Kamloops. We loved connecting with new faces, catching up with familiar ones, and celebrating the amazing TRU alumni community.

We’re already counting down the days until next year – can’t wait to see you all again!

09/25/2026

Learn more about alum Emma Matusiak’s journey using her TRU Tourism degree to open her event planning business, Elm & Peony, specializing in creating meaningful experiences that feel personal, intentional, and true.

What can you do with a Tourism degree? Emma Matusiak has a pretty great answer.

Emma studied Tourism at TRU, specializing in events, and today she owns Elm & Peony Events right here in Kamloops.

Her interest in events actually started when she was 17 and helped plan a surprise wedding hidden inside a 50th birthday party. Years later, she turned that interest into a career and eventually her own business, Elm & Peony Events, in March 2020.

Since then, Emma has planned 81 weddings, building a business around the part of events she has always loved most: the people.

Emma was recently featured in Faces of Kamloops, sharing more about her path from TRU student to business owner and what she’s learned along the way.

We love seeing where our Tourism grads take their careers. Congratulations, Emma! 👏

09/10/2026

Join us next Wednesday for Little Lectures Big Ideas at Kamloops Film Society!
Reserve your seat before spots fill up: tru.ca/littlelectures

Come curious. Leave inspired.

At the Little Lectures, Big Ideas event, explore technology, history and psychology by watching TED-style talks from TRU faculty. 💡

When: Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Paramount Theatre

Reserve your seat before spots fill up: tru.ca/littlelectures

Open to everyone and refreshments are available for purchase.

Hosted by: Thompson Rivers University Alumni, Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Arts

09/02/2026

Big ideas don’t need long lectures. 💡

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

Watch thought-provoking TED Talk-style lectures from TRU faculty on Sept. 16 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre.

Dr. Sheba Rahim & Dr. Thom Vernon
➡️From Digital Humanities to Human Connection: using digital tools for creative and critical research and teaching
Dr. Alana Toulin
➡️A Seat at the Table: How Restaurants Made Modern Urban America
Dr. Cory Gerrtisen
➡️Recovering in Solitude

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Open to everyone and refreshments are available for purchase. Hosted by the Faculty of Arts and TRU Alumni.

Reserve your seat here: tru.ca/littlelectures Thompson Rivers University Alumni Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Arts Kamloops Film Society