Kamloops Pride Open House at TRU
Wed August 21, 20243:00 pm
Thompson Rivers University (900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 6N6, Canada)
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Mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion! On Wednesday, August 21, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, join the City of Kamloops and its partners at the Thompson Rivers University Campus Commons for a community Pride open house in honour of Pride Week. This free event promises an afternoon filled with joy, connection, and celebration in support of our 2SLGBTQPIA+ community members and allies.
The Pride open house will feature a variety of fun activities and treats, including:
- delicious food trucks: tantalize your taste buds
- cotton candy: sweet, fluffy fun for everyone
- face painting: so many rainbow options
- exciting giveaways: don’t miss your chance to grab some fantastic swag
We are thrilled to offer food vouchers to the first 100 visitors who arrive, so come early to enjoy a special treat.
In addition to the festivities, representatives from several local public and non-profit organizations will be on hand to share valuable information about their efforts to better serve and represent our 2SLGBTQPIA+ residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with those working hard to foster a more inclusive and supportive community. The City would like to thank the Thompson Rivers University Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism for sponsoring the event. Partnering organizations at the event will also include:
- Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
- Kamloops Fire Rescue
- Kamloops Immigrant Services
- Kamloops Pride
- Kamloops RCMP
- Interior Community Services
- School District No. 73
- Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union
- Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
All are welcome to join the celebration, with a special invitation extended to our 2SLGBTQPIA+ community members. This event is a chance to celebrate our diversity, strengthen community ties, and enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendship.
Event Details:
- What: Pride Open House
- When: Wednesday, August 21, 3:00–6:00 pm
- Where: Thompson Rivers University Campus Commons
- For parking options, view this campus map.
Come celebrate with us and show your pride
About Thompson Rivers University
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Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is committed to facilitating student access to university education that combines the career benefits of an applied approach with opportunities for community-oriented, relevant research at both the graduate and undergraduate level, with seamless transitions between programs.
With program offerings ranging from university preparation to graduate programs, TRU has become a leader in providing students with opportunities to combine the scholarship and research of a first-class university degree with the career benefits of applied studies.
Now the fourth largest university in the province, TRU was created in 2005 when the University College of the Cariboo joined with the British Columbia Open University.
Centered in the heart of Kamloops, BC, TRU’s campus is one of Canada’s most beautiful university settings. A vibrant community of over 13,000 students from across Canada and around the world complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in addition to diplomas, apprenticeships, professional certificates, continuing studies and ESL. Another 10,000 students take advantage of TRU’s flexible learning options to study online or by distance through the Open Learning Division. Students can also take programs at regional centres throughout the interior of BC, a satellite campus in Williams Lake, and an Open Learning Centre in Vancouver.
TRU focuses on the individual student experience with small classes, accessible faculty, research opportunities for graduates and undergraduates, co-op and study abroad programs, and a global competency distinction. As fitting for a university located in Canada’s Tournament Capital Centre, TRU has 11 WolfPack varsity teams comprising of 200 athletes, participating in basketball, volleyball, golf, hockey, baseball, soccer, badminton and cross-country running. Another 600 students participate in an active intra mural sports program.
TRU is proud to serve Canada’s Aboriginal community. A variety of specialized Aboriginal educational programs and learning centres are offered in addition to TRU’s unique distance-learning opportunities that enable First Nations students to remain close to their home communities. The Aboriginal Education Centre in the new Brown Family House of Learning, and the recently expanded Gathering Place (Cplul’kw’ten) provide such services as assistance with transition to university, academic support, life skills coaching, and the Elder in the House Program.
In the Fall of 2011 Canada’s newest law school opened, standing as yet another example of TRU’s commitment to provide high quality, accessible education. Led by President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alan Shaver, and new Chancellor, the honorable Wally Oppal, Q.C., TRU continues to evolve and grow to meet the changing educational needs of Canada and our global community.