Buildings and Features
The main buildings include the newly built House of Learning, Clocktower, Old Main, Arts and Education, International Building, Campus Activity Centre, BC Centre for Open Learning (BCCOL), Culinary Arts, and the Library.
The $32-million House of Learning was opened on May 26, 2011, which will be the new home of the library, Aboriginal programs and services, and student commons designed to promote group work and interaction. The project has been approved by TRU to be built to LEED Gold Certified eco-friendly standards.
"Accolades" is a restaurant that has meals prepared by students from the Culinary Arts program and is staffed by students from the Tourism program.
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