Thompson Rivers University Alumni

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! 👏

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

Okanagan alumni, don't miss out!

NEW LOCATION! Join President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Airini for a Thompson Rivers University AlumNight at Delta Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort! Come be part of an 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

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

The September Thompson Rivers University Alumni newsletter is live!

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

Looking for a specific service and want to support alumni? Take a glimpse at our business directory! 📒

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Looking for a new job? Want to share a job posting?

Check out the TRU Alumni Job Board! 💼

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Click here: https://alumniconnect.tru.ca/

Attention TRU alumni in Japan! 🇯🇵

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan is hosting a Canadian Universities Alumni Summer BBQ Mixer in Tokyo on August 27.

If you are interested in connecting with graduates from a wide range of Canadian universities, this is a fun opportunity to make connections and expand your network in Tokyo.

Register now: https://www.cccj.or.jp/events/canadian-universities-alumni-summer-bbq-mixer