Our Year at a Glance
TRU Gala
TRU Foundation Gala
The TRU Foundation Gala: Adventure is Calling was held on April 22, 2023 and invited donors to support the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism (FACT). Donors gave $82,000 to fund the purchase of a passenger van for experiential learning opportunities in backcountry and urban destinations. FACT prepares students for a range of careers in outdoor adventure guiding, tourism leadership and management, crafting cuisine for modern bistros and fine-dining restaurants and creating memorable experiences. In total, the 2023 TRU Foundation Gala raised $250,000 to support students at TRU.
TRUWL Gala
TRU WILLIAMS LAKE GALA
Raising $37,665, the TRU Williams Lake Gala returned on Oct. 14, 2023 after a four-year hiatus. Funds raised supported the newly created Williams Lake Endowed Fund and a goal to raise $1 million that will fund student awards and bursaries in Williams Lake in perpetuity. Mark and Sally Nairn were the first contributors, donating $100,000 to establish the endowment.
Day of Giving
Day of Giving raised $81,591 on Feb. 29, 2024 surpassing the goal to raise $48,000 in 48 hours. A total of 223 donors — including alumni, long-time individual supporters, organizations and new contributors — chose from several areas to make their donation during the campaign. Donors were invited to choose their cause, with most opting to support student bursaries and scholarships.
TRUnity
TRU’s annual employee giving campaign, now known as TRUnity Employee Giving, empowers staff, faculty and administration to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Staff were invited to support student success with a one-time or ongoing payroll deduction during the 10-day campaign in October 2023. Following the campaign, participation in payroll deduction giving was up 20 per cent and total contributions through payroll deduction amounted to over $100,000.
Evening of Champions
The TRU WolfPack Evening of Champions brought together athletic supporters on March 12, 2024 to celebrate triumphs, inspire future victories and ensure TRU’s varsity athletes continue to shine on and off the field. Keynote speaker Kaleb Dahlgren, who played for the Humboldt Broncos, shared his story of gratitude and resilience. This event raised over $50,000 for student athlete scholarships.
