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Trent University Alma Matters
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TRENT Magazine, Autumn 2022
The autumn edition of TRENT Magazine is making its way to mailboxes across the country and around the world, and the digital edition is now available online.
Read or download it today!
This edition features a gorgeous feature spread highlighting the Trent University Public Art Collection, a look at the experiential-based research into homelessness
being led by alumna and faculty member Dr. Naomi Nichols ’97, alumnus Mike Gowanlock '03 on the cutting edge of computer science, astroinformatics and astrobiology, an update on the impact
of philanthropic gifts to the Trent Fund and much more.
Also new is the online presentation of TRENT Magazine. We’ve moved the past five years of the publication to ISSUU to make your reading experience that much
better. Each edition also presents stand-alone feature articles that can either be downloaded or shared on your favourite social media platform.
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Looking
Back on Degrassi and Linda Schuyler
Trent honorary alumna, Order of Canada member and executive producer and co-creator of the multi-award winning Degrassi television franchise,
Linda Schuyler, has released a new book, The Mother of All Degrassi: A Memoir, available now at booksellers everywhere.
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Trent
University Alumni Association AGM
The Trent University Alumni Association (TUAA) annual general meeting took place on Saturday, November 19, via Zoom. The AGM saw
the election of 2022/2023 council seats, as well as committee positions. It featured guest speaker Chancellor Stephen Stohn '66.
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Alumna
Named Top Youth Sustainability Leader
After joining Canada’s first climate-rights lawsuit earlier this year, environmental activist and Trent University alumna
Shaelyn Wabegijig '14 has been named one of Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders.
The 25-year-old, who earned her B.A. in Indigenous Studies & Philosophy, was one of seven youth who took the Ontario government to court
in September over its reductions in emissions targets.
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Trent
Alumni Honoured by Order of Ontario and Order of Canada
Alumnus, former Trent Board of Governors chair, and former York Region Police chief
Armand La Barge '95 has been appointed to the Order of Ontario.
Former chancellor
Dr. Tom Jackson '00
(Hon) and
Yann Martel '81 (Philosophy) have been promoted to the highest level of the Order of Canada and invested as Companions.
Read more about their honours.
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Alumni and Campus Community Events
Tom
Jackson's Stories, Songs & Santa Causes
Former Trent University Chancellor and Indigenous Canadian entertainment icon
Dr. Tom Jackson (Hon) will kickstart the holiday season with the grace, style and quirky festivity that many have enjoyed for decades. His new touring show,
Stories, Songs and Santa Causes will land at Wenjack Theatre at Trent University on December 8.
Expect an evening of original music, sing-along tunes and festive music from this master storyteller. Tickets are $35, or free to Trent students. Proceeds from this show will go to the Trent Fund in support of Indigenous cultural services offered by the First
Peoples House of Learning at Trent University.
Ottawa
"TUAA Together Again" Reception November 28, 5:30pm
Alumni living in the Ottawa area are invited to attend the upcoming “TUAA Together Again” reception. Join us at an exclusive venue to meet other alumni, share stories about Trent times and get caught up on what is happening at your alma mater today.
Montreal
"TUAA Together Again" Reception November 29, 7:00pm
Alumni living in the Montreal area are invited to attend the “TUAA Together Again” reception. Join us at an exclusive venue to meet other alumni, share stories about Trent times and get caught up on what is happening at your alma mater today.
TUARP
Holiday Gathering November 30, 2:00pm
The Trent University Association of Retired Persons (TUARP) Executive would like to invite Trent retirees to attend the 2022 TUARP Holiday Gathering, sponsored by the Office of the President.
Trent
University Tours Plus December 3, 2:00pm
Trent Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses are open to explore, with guided campus tours and so much more. Explore Trent's collegiate communities, career-boosting programs and hands-on experience, scholarships and student support services. Our students and
staff look forward to welcoming you to campus.
View
all alumni events
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all campus community events
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Life
After Trent Builds Relationships and Careers
Designed to create networking opportunities for students, alumni and community members at various stages of their career, LAT events bring people together to mingle, engage and support
each other along their professional journeys. The program works in partnership with Alumni Engagement & Services and CareerSpace to help Trent University students and recent grads develop networking skills, build their professional network and gain experience
to help kickstart their career.
Check out details from recent LAT events, and find out more about the program and how you can get involved.
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PHILANTHROPY
Giving
Tuesday
Giving Tuesday – widely considered opening day of the holiday season - is the perfect time to support Trent University students in their academic journey.
Thousands of people across the world will be supporting their favourite causes for the annual event on Tuesday, November 29 and gifts to Trent University can be directed to the Trent
Fund, colleges, Trent Athletics or Trent Durham GTA.
Watch your inbox on Tuesday for an email with all of the details and some exciting matching opportunities. You can also visit the University’s
Giving Tuesday site.
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Champlain
Committee Report Approved and Endorsed by Trent University Board of Governors
Trent University’s Board of Governors endorsed the recommendations in the Report of the University’s Champlain Committee on Friday, October 14, 2022.
The Committee’s eight recommendations are part of a 28-page report that is the result of a nine-month investigation into the legacy of Samuel de Champlain and its implications for
Champlain College and Trent University.
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Durham GTA Campus - 55 Thornton Road Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5Y1
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