3. “Kamloops” is the English translation of
the Shuswap word Tk’ emlups that means
“Where the Rivers Meet”
The North Thompson River and the South Thompson River
meet to become “The Thompson River” hence the name:
Thompson Rivers University
Our campus covers 101 hectares (250 acres)
9. TRU Mission Statement
Thompson Rivers University is a
comprehensive, learner-centred,
environmentally responsible institution that
serves its regional, national, and
international learners and their communities
through high quality and flexible education,
training, research and scholarship.