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Cloak and Dagger Robert Wright ’79 and Ken Taylor Tell the Real Iran Rescue Story It was a delight for me to read this wonderful book and to reflect on the great accomplishment that is Trent University.

Dr. Don Tapscott ‘66, Chancellor

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TABLE of CONTENTS

2 Editorial 3 Association President’s Message 14 Showcase 4 A Word from Dr. Steven Franklin Shining a Light on Leading Edge 5 What’s New at Trent Research 8 Cover Story: Robert Wright 11 Commemorative Anniversary Book 16 Making History 12 A Word from the Alumni Director These alumni forge tomorrows from 14 Showcase Excerpt their love of the past Michelle Watson ’94, Christina Vasilevski ’03, 16 Making History: Alumni Profiles Hannah Ellesworth, Carly Snider ’03 22 Alumni Accomplishments & Pursuits 25 Slo-Pitch League 26 Legacy Society 25 Having a Ball Trent Slo-Pitch Hits a Home Run 28 LEC Anniversary Jack Roe ’73 30 50th Anniversary

31 Symposium ON THE COVER 34 Sunshine Sketches Follow us on Twitter @trentalumni, at the Trent University Ken Taylor and 35 A Student’s Perspective Alumni Association group page on Facebook and at Robert Wright ’79 (right) 36 In Memoriam LinkedIn. Photo: Michael Cullen ’82 39 Upcoming Events 40 Looking Back

Trent Magazine 45.1 1 TRENT is published three times a year in June, September and February, by the Trent University Alumni Association. Unsigned comments reflect the opinion of the editor only.

Trent University Alumni Association Alumni House, Champlain College, Trent University Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B8 DONALD FRASER ’91 705.748.1573 or 1.800.267.5774, Fax: 705.748.1785 Email: [email protected] www.trentu.ca/alumni My history of History at Trent has some I can tell you this: my involvement EDITOR • MANAGING EDITOR Donald Fraser ’91 inglorious origins. in History courses did improve over COPY EDITOR I should point out that, as a writer, time. As my lectures and tutorials Martin Boyne ’86, Donald Fraser ’91 I’m not exactly a morning person. moved into more humane timeslots, DESIGN Beeline Design & Communications More accustomed to working by my participation grew and grew. By CONTRIBUTORS midnight lamplight than by early- the time I took John Wadland’s sublime Marilyn Burns ’00, Hannah Ellsworth, Donald Fraser ’91, morning sunshine, I am part a creature course on “Canada: The Land”—yes, Anthony Gulston ’07, Lee Hays ’91, Sandy Robinson ’10, Jack Roe ’73, Carly Snider ’03, Robert Taylor-Vaisey ’66, of professional habit and part one actually a Canadian Studies course, but Christina Vasilevski ’03, Michelle Watson, Stacey Wilkins of circadian confusion. Forced into truly historical in context—I was hooked EDITORIAL BOARD attending morning meetings, I am on the stories of our nation-building. Marilyn Burns ’00, Donald Fraser ’91, Lee Hays ’91, Terry Reilly ’69 inevitably groggy, lethargic, and This edition of Trent Magazine PRINTING and BINDING seemingly undead. I often wince from showcases alumni who have carved Maracle Press, Oshawa the first light of day. My hatred of the careers from their study or use of TUAA COUNCIL HONORARY PRESIDENT T.H.B. Symons dawn is truly vampiric. history. All of them look back on their PRESIDENT In short, my pre-noon functionality formative Trent years as stepping stones Robert Taylor-Vaisey ’66 is somewhat limited. to what they have accomplished. From PAST PRESIDENT Thus it is, and thus it has always award-winning authors, to teachers, to Adam Guzkowski ’95 been. Particularly in my student days. curators, to hockey writers, all of these VP, CAMPUS AFFAIRS Murray Miskin ’73 Which doomed a first-period, first- talented folks have one foot in the VP, GOVERNANCE semester, first-year history course right present and one firmly rooted in the Fallon Butler ’00 from the get-go. past. VP, MEMBER SERVICES Terry Reilly ’69 The initial hint that things weren’t The best part? Their varied and going to go my way was when the lively stories are all inspiring enough COUNCILLORS Evan Fleming ’04, Iain MacFarlane ’95, Otonabee College kids all stumbled into to ward off slumber—no matter your Charlene Taylor ’85, Wenjack wearing pyjamas. They weren’t personal sleep patterns. Patricia Carson ’74, Jessica Lee ’05 so much attending school as continuing Good morning, friends. Good BOARD OF GOVERNORS REPRESENTATIVE their morning slumber. One look at a afternoon. Goodnight. Enjoy. ❖ Steve Kylie ’72, Robin Sundstrom ’78 snoozing student would be all that it SENATE REPRESENTATIVE Drop us a line today at Jess Grover ’02 would take to knock me out cold. [email protected] ACTIVE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS For me, watching a morning nap Maile Loweth Reeves ’79 (York Region) is like watching someone else yawn: Caleb Smith ’93 (Niagara Region) Laura Suchan ’84 (Oshawa/Durham Region) physiologically contagious. James Currier ’05 (Vancouver) My first set of notes from that class Derrick Farnham ’83 (Montreal) started out in paragraph form. They David Wallbridge ’96 (Halifax/Dartmouth) Steve Cavan ’77 (Saskatoon) quickly moved to bullet points. Then Gordon Copp ’76 (British Isles) single-word squiggles that may or may Patrick Lam ’86 (Hong Kong) not have been relevant. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS Finally, there was an unintelligible Lee Hays ’91 scrawl that trailed off into a long single 50TH ANNIVERSARY & EVENTS COORDINATOR Ooops. In our previous issue, we Sue Robinson scratch of ink. It flat-lined off the page and across the fabric of my jeans. featured a photo of Gary Wolff ’67, ALUMNI SERVICES COORDINATOR Jean-Luc Dewez, Anita Dewez, Gerard Brittney Blake Physical evidence of when my fuzzy- Gengembre, Iris Gengembre ’67, and ALUMNI AFFAIRS ASSISTANT brained head drooped and my hand Ruth Wolff ’67. We mistakenly left out Sylvia Hennessy fell to my side. I can only hope that I Anita’s alumni status and class year 1968. didn’t drool. Gerard and Jean-Luc attended Trent for one year as exchange students.

2 Trent Magazine 45.1 ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S NOTES www.trentu.ca/alumni Alumni Association News

ROBERT TAYLOR-VAISEY ’66, ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Looking back Being a member of the community of Trent alumni may take the form of mentorship (students and alumni), support 2013 was a very busy year. We were involved in the of recruitment strategies, or involvement in meaningful, positioning initiative, discussions about the endowment focused initiatives. Contributions and benefits stretch far lands, the Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) process, the beyond financial support—they could also entail providing presidential search committee, Head of the Trent (when opportunities for transformational experiences, such as job 1,000 alumni returned), planning for the 50th anniversary, shadowing or professional development. convocation, the Leadership Conference, alumni-student networking events, and various university committees. Pyramid level of involvement There were lots of chapter events as well, in Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Halifax, Toronto, Peterborough, and It is all too easy to slot alumni into categories and assume Oshawa. Alumni represented us as guest lecturers and these are static, unchanging and members of panel discussions. Trent’s eleventh chancellor is unchangeable, but we know the reality Active volunteers an alumnus, Don Tapscott ’66. Alumni are a significant donor is much different. Through time and Moderately interested base. We are Trent’s largest constituency, and yet we have circumstance, alumni may move among the different tiers and possibilities of Might be interested barely scratched the surface of our individual and collective if the job is support of our alma mater. involvement. de ned This is an interesting concept. Where Student meeting do you fit? Where can you see yourself? What would motivate you to change? The face of universities and colleges is changing as the What constrains you from change? province looks to institutions to define how they are unique. In December at Trent, students assembled to talk about the SMA. I was invited to join Request for hidden treasures the discussion, as were faculty, and we met with Trent U is producing a 50th Anniversary video to celebrate its a solid representation of many past and present achievements. You too can share in this our demographic. It was an production with a very simple donation. exciting meeting, most of all If you own super 8 movies or VHS tapes from your years at because it was so inclusive Trent, we’d love to see them. So check your basement or your and quintessentially Trent. attic and dust off those rare and great recordings of our past. The tradition of engagement You could be sitting on a gold mine, and if so, we’ll put it on found in the Trent community was established from the very the silver screen. beginning, and it was great to see it alive and well. If interested you should contact Stephen Withrow at Kawartha Video Works ([email protected]). Please What does being one of the community provide a short synopsis of the material you might have, what of Trent Alumni mean to you? year it was shot, what format, and we’ll get back to you. The simple answer: it depends upon you. You may connect Lost alumni with the original motto (“Now I know in part”), or you may Do you know an alumnus or alumna who has lost contact? experience fierce pride in our shared experience and values. Let’s make a conscious effort to encourage lost alumni to You may point to the fundamental value of the college reconnect. system. Above all, you may reflect upon how Trent changed you, allowed you to become who you are now, or gave you the tools to create rewarding careers and value your life [email protected] experiences.

Trent Magazine 45.1 3 A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR OF TRENT UNIVERSITY

Dr. Steven E. Franklin

s a new year begins at Trent, and transformative) makes it abundantly study, continuously positioning Trent as the University is preparing to clear that the Trent community is a leader in the field. celebrate its most significant committed to providing an education These stories of success and milestone to date. 2014-15 marks based on understanding “history,” leadership of Trent’s alumni, as well as Trent’s 50th anniversary year. On and on gaining knowledge through past and present faculty and staff across the precipice of such an occasion, it critical inquiry and investigation. There the entire University, will represent a is only fitting that we pay tribute to is no question that this positions our large piece of Trent’s 50th anniversary the University’s past, as well as look graduates for success in any subsequent story to be celebrated over the coming forward towards a bright, bold new endeavour they choose to pursue. year and beyond. future. Trent History graduates, such Although my term as president Looking towards the year as Governor General award-winning comes to a close in June, I look forward ahead, Trent’s history will play a vital historian and author Dr. Tim Cook ’90 to seeing this important milestone role in the University’s anniversary and Dr. Laura Peers ’81, curator of occasion appropriately marked, and celebrations. And what better way to Oxford University’s Pitt Rivers Museum, to sharing in the celebrations with the explore a piece of that history than are just two examples of how alumni entire Trent community. to reflect upon and celebrate Trent’s are leading the way in their chosen I also invite you to join in the long-standing History program and its fields, and are applying the lessons celebrations. Keep up-to-date on all distinguished alumni and faculty? and experiences they gained in Trent’s of Trent’s anniversary activities at As the theme of this issue of Trent collaborative learning environment to trentu.ca and be sure to join the Magazine, history has an important make an impact on the broader world. conversation and share your own Trent role to play in Trent’s past, memories on Facebook and present, and future. Taken Twitter #trentu50. from the Greek word Finally, I would like to “historia,” meaning officially congratulate Trent’s “inquiry and knowledge newest president and vice- acquired by investigation,” chancellor, Dr. Leo Groarke, history represents how, at on his recent appointment. Trent, active learning has Dr. Groarke’s combination of always been key—both administrative and scholarly now and in our past. achievements in the university Throughout the sector provide a balanced pages of this issue, in perspective essential to the the profiling of some of Left to right: Our Man in Tehran documentary co-writer and director Drew role. It is clear that his skills Trent’s most prominent Taylor, Ken Taylor, the subject of the documentary and co-writer Trent and experience will set the and notable alumni and professor Robert Wright. stage for Trent’s success in faculty, the benefits and value of the Setting our graduates up for such its 50th year and beyond. I wish Dr. Trent experience are highlighted. success are Trent’s distinguished faculty. Groarke well as he begins his post as the As clarified in the recent Our Time From Trent Oshawa’s historian and University’s eighth president and vice- to Shine consultations, Trent’s new alumni professor Dr. Robert Wright ’79 chancellor in July 2014. ❖ positioning statement (Trent University to preeminent women’s history scholar is Canada’s champion of collaborative Dr. Joan Sangster ’70, the University’s Steven E. Franklin, Ph.D. learning that is personal, purposeful renowned faculty are making their own President and Vice-Chancellor significant contributions to their areas of [email protected]

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What’s New at Trent

Trent Board Appoints Dr. Leo Groarke Eighth President and Vice-Chancellor

At a special meeting of the Board “I’m excited to be assuming this of Governors on February 21, Dr. role at an outstanding university Leo Groarke was appointed as the which is widely known for innovative domestic and international admissions University’s eighth president and vice- thinking, for the quality of its teaching to promote enrolment growth; and chancellor. Dr. Groarke will begin his and research, and for its commitment many initiatives in teaching and term in July 2014. to the Peterborough and Oshawa/ learning including: an Office of Open Dr. Groarke has extensive executive Durham communities,” said Dr. Groarke. Learning; Teaching Leadership Chairs; a experience acquired at two major “Trent’s size and structure has allowed Provost’s Committee on Teaching and post-secondary institutions: Wilfrid it to make a unique commitment to Learning; a new partnership between Laurier University and University of individual student experience. I am Windsor’s Centre for Teaching and Windsor, where he currently serves as flattered to assume the presidency at Learning and Faculty of Education; and vice president, academic and provost. the onset of Trent’s 50th anniversary, a major international forum on the Dr. Groarke has valuable experience which will be a time to celebrate what future of university teaching. In 2014, in virtually all aspects of university Trent has accomplished.” the Organization of Part-time University operations, including government and Dr. Groarke has led wide-ranging Students at the University of Windsor community relations, fundraising, and organizational transformation. At awarded Dr. Groarke the “OPUS Friend residence operations. At Laurier, he Brantford, he oversaw growth in of Students Award.” spearheaded the development of a student enrolment from an original A more comprehensive listing of new and highly successful downtown cohort of 40 students to over 2,000. Dr. Groarke’s accomplishments is campus in Brantford, Ontario, as At Windsor, he oversaw a Strategic available at trentu.ca/president2014. ❖ documented in his book Reinventing Priority Fund designed to promote Brantford, A University Comes new program development and Downtown. innovative strategic initiatives; the restructuring of recruitment and

Provincial Teaching Award Trent University for Trent Prof #1 in Ontario At a time when math teaching is under fire in the Trent University led the province media, Dr. Cathy Bruce is so widely recognized for overall in the primarily undergraduate her innovative methods, she was recently named one category of the 2013 Maclean’s of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers University Rankings, coming in first by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty overall in Ontario and sixth in Canada. Associations (OCUFA). A professor in the School of Trent also ranked number one in the Education & Professional Learning at Trent primarily undergraduate category in since 2003, Prof. Bruce coordinates and instructs the mathematics program, helping the key categories of Scholarships and teacher candidates better understand the subject and curriculum. Not only does Bursaries, Awards per Full-Time she prepare them to teach the subject, but also to really enjoy it. As part of her Faculty, and Medical and Science research and teaching at Trent, Prof. Bruce also leads the Trent Math Education Grants.❖ Research Collaborative (TMERC), a team comprising research assistants, teachers and consultants from both Public and Catholic school boards from across Ontario. Visit Prof. Bruce’s website at tmerc.ca or follow her on Twitter @drcathybruce. ❖

Trent Magazine 45.1 5 WHAT’S NEW AT TRENT

Challenge the Way You Think Trent’s New Positioning & Ad Campaign The University has unveiled a series of new advertisements Trent Raises $74,582 for United Way developed to raise the profile and reputation of our Through the generosity of faculty, staff, and retirees, institution—as well as to differentiate ourselves from other Trent raised an impressive $74,582 for the 2013 United universities. Way Campaign—surpassing the goal of $68,000 and Anchored in the outcome of the institutional making this the University’s most successful campaign positioning work completed in 2013 (see trentu.ca/ to date in support of the charitable organization. ❖ collaborative), the tagline “Challenge the Way You Think” gets to the heart of the Trent difference. That difference is Undergraduate Student and brought to life through provocative headlines and original

his Professor Establish Patent illustrations that stand in stark contrast to other advertising in the sector. See the first ad on page 7. The development of an innovative environmentally- For more on the ad campaign, visit friendly anti-corrosive coating for metals has earned trentu.ca/challenge. ❖ Trent Chemistry professor Dr. Andrew Vreugdenhil and his former undergraduate student Tom Singleton a new US patent. Professor Vreugdenhil and Mr. Singleton’s new coating technique, which uses a sol-gel process to lay Chancellor Named One of Top 5 Business down a silica-based coating on metals, is an ideal Thinkers in the World replacement for chromate-based coating technology Recognized as a leading world authority which is used in the automotive, aerospace, and on innovation, media, and the economic ship-building industries. Chromates are known and social impact of technology, Trent carcinogens. The unique and significant research University alumnus and chancellor, Don opportunities available to undergraduate students Tapscott ’66, was named one of the top at Trent made it possible for Mr. Singleton to be a five business thinkers in the world by ❖ co-inventor on the patent. Thinkers50. Thinkers50 also presented Dr. Tapscott with the prestigious Global Canada’s First University to Introduce Solutions Award recognizing him as conducting the most MV-1 Accessibility Vehicle significant work in the world about how to solve global problems. A new, fully accessible vehicle introduced in the fall at Trent In Peterborough November 2013 and Oshawa February is a Canadian first, providing full access to campus facilities 2014, Dr. Tapscott delivered the first two lectures in the Chancellor for students with disabilities, and affirming the University’s Lecture Series entitled “New Ideas for a Connected Planet.” The position as a leader in accessibility and student wellness. third and final lecture in the series will take place in Toronto on The world’s first factory-built wheelchair-accessible vehicle March 5, 2014. trentu.ca/connectedplanet. ❖ that meets the unique physical needs of those with mobility and other disability issues, Trent’s MV-1 is used to transport those in the Ph.D. Student Honoured with Prestigious Trent community with Vanier Scholarship disabilities from the east to Trent University Materials Science Ph.D. student Theresa west bank of the Symons Stotesbury ’07 received a $150,000 scholarship over three Campus and downtown years, as a recipient of Canada’s most prestigious scholarship to Traill College. Visit for doctoral students—the Vanier Canada Graduate trentu.ca/mv1 for more Scholarship. An emerging scientist in bloodstain pattern information. ❖ analysis, Ms. Stotesbury will focus her research on the creation of a synthetic blood substitute that will be very useful for research, training, and education purposes. ❖

6 Trent Magazine 45.1 THE MOST POWERFUL SEARCH ENGINE IS BETWEEN YOUR EARS Your brain. What if you could teach it to think better? At Trent University, we believe you can. Our collaborative learning environment allows students to have meaningful interaction with professors and fellow students. Where every voice is heard and debate is encouraged. That is when real thinking happens. CHALLENGE THE WAY YOU THINk.

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DONALD FRASER ’91

When told of the headline of this piece, “Much of this boils down to But, of course, stories don’t merely Robert Wright ’79 chuckled. approach,” he admits. “Over the past write themselves, no matter how juicy “Wait until I tell my kids,” the three books, I’ve made a conscious the material provided. It was, in fact, his Trent alumnus and professor smiled. effort to make history more accessible, accessible and lively prose that earned “They’ll wonder who it is really about. more readable, maybe even a bit more him the opportunity to work with Taylor Hip doesn’t really enter the equation fun. The end results are stories that in the first place. around these parts.” perhaps ring a little louder than straight “Ken has been approached by But even if Wright, a historian, historical analysis.” many, many people to collaborate on bestselling author, and screenwriter, This is definitely the case with the the Iran story,” admits Wright. “I couldn’t doesn’t see himself as cool, he’d be bestselling Our Man in Tehran. guess how many, but this is a story hard pressed to deny that the way he Working closely with Taylor, one that has been crying out to be told. I presents modern Canada sure is. of the few Canadian diplomats to ever was fortunate in that he had read Three Best known for his works Our Man gain global celebrity status, Wright Nights in Havana and saw a good fit. My in Tehran and Three Nights in Havana, had access to long-buried documents reputation in that small tent of history Wright takes flashpoint moments of and communication cables—as well and writing preceded me.” Canadian history and turns them into as the first-hand memories and stories The resulting partnership was even fascinating and compelling pieces of of significant events—relating to the better than expected. literature. Focusing on such notable rescue of six American Embassy workers “It has been one of the highlights figures as Iran hostage-crisis hero during the Iran Hostage Crisis. Making of my career. I was thrilled, not just to Ken Taylor, and a suave 70s-era Pierre use of this privileged information, he be welcomed by him or to be invited Trudeau, he proves that Canadian policy spun a cloak-and-dagger tale that reads to be part of the project, but also to makers and politicians were major like an espionage novel. collaborate with him—to work closely players on the world stage—and not “A story like that writes itself,” with someone of his remarkable stature, merely for their roles in government. suggests Wright modestly. “I was just talents, and presence. I’m also pleased Through his lens, Canada takes on a lucky enough to be the guy in the right that this collaboration has evolved into pretty considerable hip factor. place and time to get the opportunity.” a friendship.” Taylor, in fact, acted as an external reader and a source of advice for Wright’s forthcoming book, The Night That Canada Stood Still. “Between our work on the manuscript and on the movie script for Tehran, we ended up talking several times a week. I’d be going through these classified cables and come across the most remarkable bits of the story. I’d call him up and he’d be excited to remember what had been happening at the time. It made for lively conversation.” “Actually,” he adds, “even with the work behind us, the conversation remains lively.”

8 Trent Magazine 45.1 “Over the past three books, I’ve made a conscious effort to make history more accessible, more readable, maybe even a bit more fun.”

what happened in Iran was a Canadian effort—a group effort. He may be the one with the Congressional Gold Medal, but you’re never going to see him lining up to accept personal accolades.” This desire to set the record straight was definitely shared by both men. “There is a reason that he wanted an academic historian as a collaborator,” notes Wright. “Someone who would bring the required level of research to the project.” It is this careful balance of research and storytelling that sets Wright apart as a writer. But it is also one that sets him apart as a professional historian—for good or for ill. “I won’t deny that my work is looked at differently in academic circles,” he admits. “What I am producing is not deconstruction or analysis. It’s not the stuff of textbooks. I’ve had to defend that. But my work does follow the same academic rigours. Just as much research goes into a book like Our Man in Tehran For many, Taylor remains as According to Wright, Taylor still or Three Nights in Havana as in academic elemental a Canadian as Terry Fox—and remains a diplomat to the core. This works. My first three books (Our Place during the early 80s celebrated similar has been particularly notable after the in the Sun, Virtual Sovereignty, and Hip levels of fame. 2012 release of Argo, the Hollywood and Trivial) were all through university “It’s richly deserved,” notes Wright. blockbuster that casts the CIA as the true presses. I’m no stranger to academic “Ken Taylor brings an energy and passion heroes of the Iran rescue mission. That publishing.” to everything he does. This is a guy who movie originally went so far as to label At the same time, it’s refreshing to has risen to the top of whatever field he Taylor an imposter. know that his newer works are being has worked in, from being the Consul- While criticism of the slight was read by a much wider audience. General in New York, to his business immediate and far-reaching—and “I’m thrilled to know that my books interests, to his work consulting with eventually led to a formal apology— are being read by educated Canadians,” Boards of Directors. Even now, when Wright was definitely not the one he says. “As both a writer and a historian, you spend any amount of time with leading the charge. that is exactly what you strive for.” him, you realize that he can outwork, “I think he has been tactful in his His involvement with film has out-socialize, and stay up later than response to the film,” suggests Wright. brought this connection to even greater people half his age. It’s all that training as “At the same time, he has been firm in heights. a diplomat. He used to have two drivers. making sure that history reflects the It was the only way they could keep up true events. And this is not a point of Continued on the next page. with him.” self-interest. Ken has always insisted that

Trent Magazine 45.1 9 “I know that more people will see happy with the discussions that I’ve been forget about the rat-race and learn for the movie of Our Man in Tehran in a having about next steps.” the sake of learning.” month than will read all of my books in His involvement in Tehran has He also sees his classes as an my lifetime. The immediacy of that is opened more than a few doors. opportunity for personal growth. both astonishing and hugely rewarding.” “The process—and the success— “I try to put my students at ease. But Already comfortable in the role has introduced me to an elite level and at the same time, I implore them to take of historian and filmmaker, Wright an elite crowd of filmmakers. It has also risks, to think outside the box, to really is becoming equally at ease as a introduced me to a medium that I love explore who they are. They need to learn screenwriter. working in. It’s been a very pleasant to love learning.” “When it comes to my work in film, surprise in a career full of surprises.” And, of course, he expects them to I will say it again: attain confidence in their I’m the beneficiary “I know that more people will see the movie of writing. of dumb luck. “I want them all to be Our Man in Tehran in a month than will read all Argo whetted the good writers,” he notes. public appetite for of my books in my lifetime. The immediacy of that is both “I want them to gain the the real story of astonishing and hugely rewarding.” chops needed to survive Ken Taylor and the law school. Or grad Canadians in Iraq. Ken and I had already And while all of this transpires, he school. Or whatever the future holds. produced the book. It wasn’t a huge leap still finds time for his first calling—as a Because of that, I can be a tough marker. to bring it to life as a documentary.” professor of history at Trent’s Oshawa Or so I’ve heard.” Luck, however, doesn’t produce campus—where he brings his unique Once again, it boils down to a films of such caliber. Nor does it help passion for historical narrative into the combination of passion and discipline— produce follow-up pieces. When pushed, classroom. the two elements most needed in Wright is willing to reveal that his “I suppose you could say that I’m producing page-turning historical screenwriting project with Tehran was a bit of an old-fashioned educator,” he literature and film. And also the two not a one-off. smiles. “While academics are moving elements that have made Robert “While I’m not going to tip my more and more towards a skill-based Wright’s work so familiar to so many hand, I can tell you that I finished my first educational process, I still see value in Canadians. screenplay last year,” he says. “It’s full of the traditions of a general arts-based Despite his love of history and of adventure, characters that have that Rat- grounding. I see University as an words—of cloak and dagger—Wright’s Pack sense of cool, and, of course, some opportunity for unhurried reflection in greatest achievement may actually be great historical intrigue. Without going a fast-paced world. In my classroom we a success story. His has had more twists into details, I can tell you that I am leave the notions of worldly possessions and turns than most spy thrillers. and day-to-day stresses behind. We And it is one that is far from over. ❖

10 Trent Magazine 45.1 BY ANTHONY GULSTON ’07 1964 – 2014 GREETINGS from Trent University Men’s TRENT UNIVERSITY Rugby Booster Club CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE The Trent University Men’s Rugby Booster Club was conceived and formed Trent is about to get its very own history generates strong emotions.” The by a group of Trent rugby alumni this book for its 50th Anniversary, “a coffee outpouring of positive stories that he past summer and is working with the table book with a substantive text and received from faculty, staff, alumni, and Alumni Association and the Athletic a good read,” according to the book’s students, past and present, combined Department. The purpose of the booster author, D’Arcy Jenish. D’Arcy is quite with all of the details combed from club is three- fold: familiar with overarching historical past digitized issues of Arthur to narratives of Canadian institutions. As “help bring the whole thing alive.” To keep Trent Men’s Rugby alumni, author of books on the National Hockey “The contemporary students are just supporters and family updated about 1 League, the Montreal Canadiens, as enamoured as the students from the current team and to connect the St. Lawrence Seaway, Canadian the 60s,” he recounts, noting that this together as a community. cartographer and explorer David enduring quality is not found in larger To include alumni, family and Thompson, and even the Canadian institutions. 2 supporters in events that celebrates Pharmaceutical Society, D’Arcy is well As a writer, he has been very the current team as well as the equipped to deal with the plurality pleased with the story of Trent, with all history of the Trent Rugby program. of narratives that comes with the of its triumphs and upsets. From the territory of compiling a written history origins of the university, helped out To raise money to defer the cost that of well-cherished figures. One of his by the community and various trade is shouldered by the current players. 3 first books, his history of the Canadian unions, to the many occupations of the As of the fall of 2013, Trent Men’s Pharmaceutical Society, came about president’s office, “there aren’t too many Rugby players must pay close to $500 through a Trent connection, alumnus dull moments.” At points, the campus in order to play rugby at Trent. Also, Jim Keon ’72. has been “ablaze with protest,” because the booster club will raise money for Unlike other projects, though, this students love Trent, “have their ideas bursaries, equipment and tours. is one that particularly resonates with of what Trent is and what Trent should Thank you for taking the time to read him and has given him great personal be, and are ready to go to the ramparts this notice. If you would like to join the joy because of his connection to Trent. for it!” Trent University Men’s Booster Club, or He grew up in Peterborough, and his If D’Arcy has any regrets, it’s that would like more information, please formative years were during Trent’s he “couldn’t do the definitive history of contact Caleb Smith at formative years, so he was able to see everything,” due to the sheer volume [email protected] or first hand Trent’s symbiotic relationship of institutional memory that comes 905-357-9233. with the community. He was able to use from all of the individuals who have the library at Rubidge Hall and later Bata been associated with Trent. But there We look forward to formalizing our Library to complete high-school history are many common threads that sew us alumni network in preparations for projects. As he explains, “I have a degree all into the green and white banner of Trent’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in from Western but my spiritual home is Trent University that D’Arcy is weaving. 2014, and the 50th year of Trent Rugby Trent.” Trent is where he developed a The book is one of many 50th in 2015. ❖ love for reading and writing. Trent is a Anniversary celebrations, and D’Arcy David McCully, Head Coach place where he and his chums would encourages all alumni to return to Trent University Men’s Rugby go on a Friday night, a place where he campus for the 50th if they are able. He would go swimming, a place where he is certain that there are many others could see solemn scholars who were who “left Trent just as inspired and not “browners” but passionate students ready to go hard at who took lessons to heart. life as [he] did. Trent The book hopes to stir what D’Arcy takes hold of people refers to as the “enduring bonds of and people take Trent.” He continues: “Trent is one of hold of Trent.” ❖ those places that for whatever reason

For more information, visit www.trentu.ca/fifty/events_book.php See inside front cover for more details. Trent Magazine 45.1 11 ALUMNI DIRECTOR’S NOTES Alumni Connections Lee’s Top 10 Alumni Highlights

Lee Hays ’91 7 Director, Alumni Affairs Oshawa Campus alumni had a chance to participate in a survey led by alumna Holly [email protected] Daniels ’08. Trent has been offering courses 705-748-1599 in Oshawa for the past 40 years and has graduated more than 1,600 students! Check out the new Oshawa Campus website at The TUAA Hong Kong Chapter dined at trentu.ca/oshawa the Bankers Club in January.

10 Hong Kong alumnus Justin Chiu ’76 hosted 20 alumni for a regional dinner on the occasion of Julie Davis’ (Trent’s VP External Relations & Advancement) visit to the city. Special thanks to Patrick Lam Kam Ho ’86 and Louise Leung ’99 for their assistance.

9 Don Tapscott ’66 didn’t hesitate to get to work as the first alumnus chancellor, hosting a free alumni webinar and the Left to right: Prof. Gordon Johnston, Avril Rustage- first Chancellor’s Salon for Johnston ’72, Linwood Barclay ’73, Neetha Sands- several alumni at his home. Perhaps you’ve Barclay ’72. been lucky enough to catch one of his free public lectures in Peterborough, Oshawa 6 or Toronto. Stay updated at trentu.ca/ chancellor Best-selling thriller author Linwood Barclay ’77 was alumni writer-in-residence at Lady Eaton College for 10 days. Barclay stayed in 8 residence and generously hosted workshops Homecoming & HOTT 2013 lived up to for current students, helped welcome new its reputation as the largest, longest, and students at the November Open House, and loudest alumni event of the year, with gave a talk at Showplace which included an more than 1000 grads returning to campus. on-stage interview with Professor Emeritus Features included children’s activities, BBQ, Gordon Johnston. an alumni party at The Ceilie with live music (Josh and Dan Fewings ’82), rowing and other sporting events! See the photos at trentu.ca/hott/gallery_2013.php

Do you want to know about future activities? Be sure your email is registered in the Online Directory (www.trentu.ca/alumni/onlinedirectory. php) or email us [email protected]), follow Twitter @TrentAlumni and like us on Facebook trentuniversityalumniassociation 12 Trent Magazine 45.1 FLOREAT TRIDENTUM! Alumni Connections “MAY TRENT FLOURISH!”

being planned for Ottawa, Wit and Word-Play, Montreal, Toronto, and Sport and Spoof; Oshawa. Laughter Fit to Raise the Roof. 3 Nothing Nasty, Mean, or Shocking; Registration for the 2014 Buy for Granny’s Christmas 5 50th Anniversary Stocking! Mentoring & Career celebrations: Be sure to visit Opportunities: Alumni trentu.ca/fifty to learn more and students have been about the celebrations and Bob Lightbody ’64 the Tony Storey connecting this winter and plan to come back to campus Volunteer Award winner, with spring, including one-to- in August for the alumni Margie Lightbody ’64. one career discussions, reunion and 50th kickoff! networking nights, the Life More details are listed on 1 After Trent Event at Gzowksi page 30. Celebrating the 2013 College, the Alumni House Alumni Award winners: It Student Art Show, and 2 was wonderful to see many Alumni Discovery Sessions. previous award winners at The Career Centre offers many PSB Wilson Fund for Athletics this year’s awards event, held services to alumni—find out & Recreation: Thanks to on November 9, “Local to more at trentu.ca/careers donors, close to $100,000 Global Communities: Trent has been invested over the Alumni Lighting the Way.” past 10 years to maintain 4 Humorous songs and poems by and improve Trent’s high The 2013 honorees were: David Gallop, Regional alumni events took standards for athletics. Tony Storey Volunteer Leader place in Niagara-on-the-Lake Recent investments include Award–Bob Lightbody ’64; Illustrated by Wayne Thom (Caleb Smith ’93), the British squash racquets, a volleyball Distinguished Alumni–Cathy Isles (Gordon Copp ’76), serving machine, strength Fooks ’79; Spirit of Trent– Regular price (paperback): Vancouver (Lorraine Bennett and conditioning equipment, Brian ’90 and LeeAnne Can. $10.00 per copy ’72, Cynthia Loveman ’77, dodge balls, table tennis Lavender ’90; Robert W.F. (+ postage $2.50) James Currier ’05), Malaysia equipment, and sponsorship Stephenson Award for (Jessica Lee, ’08), and Halifax of the “50 Years of Sport at Student Leadership–Amber • (David Wallbridge ’96). The Trent” reunion taking place Vance, and Young Leader– Special Offer: Indigenous Studies chapter August 9th. Maryam Monsef ’03. Three copies for Can. $25.00 also hosted a special event (+ postage $7.50) See the full story and photos during the annual Elders’ at trentu.ca/newsevents/ • Gathering. Future events are newsreleases_131111 To order please email alumawards.php [email protected]

Vancouver – former Trent University President John Stubbs and Clayton Welwood ’99 at the Vancouver Alumni event held at West Vancouver Museum: Ron Thom & the Allied Arts Exhibit.

Trent Magazine 45.1 13 EXCERPT FROM FALL 2013 ISSUE Showcase TRENT LEADING EDGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH UNIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION EDITION

Unique Trent Research Group Conducts Knowledge Mobilization in its Truest Form

nspired by the discovery of (sometimes This pooling of collective the HEIC group around the importance Isurprising) commonalities between experience, together with facilitating of relationship in conducting research their research projects, the diverse an exchange of communication of what with and in Aboriginal communities, and group of students and researchers in they are learning, means students in the how to communicate about this issue the Health Environment and Indigenous HEIC collective are working together to to different audiences and in different Communities (HEIC) research group achieve knowledge mobilization in the forms. gain motivation from the interactive truest sense of the word. “We have learned a lot about atmosphere the group provides. While some students’ projects the importance of relationship in the “The group has facilitated and, to directly explore issues of knowledge research we do and the group wanted a degree, promoted common themes mobilization (for example, evaluating to explore ways of sharing our collective around research that no single student the communication of territorial health learning on this topic with a broader or researcher in the group could have survey results to northern communities), audience,” Prof. Furgal says. taken on entirely by themselves,” says Dr. knowledge mobilization is also a direct Learn more about the HEIC group: Chris Furgal, who leads the HEIC, made product of the interactions sparked www.heicresearch.com up of his graduate students and research within the HEIC group itself. A prime Watch the video at http://goo.gl/pJolOa assistants. example of this is a new collective research paper authored by members of

Learning with Robots Localizing Climate Rethinking Memory Loss Feeding our Food Responsive human-like Change Impacts What if Alzheimer’s and Advancing environmental mannequins to be used by Taking what academics dementia are not diseases sustainability through Nursing students in new, understand about climate but rather a normal part of manure, compost and hands-on research. change and making it real aging? other biowaste. for the local community. Read the full articles at: trentu.ca/showcase

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accessible and the dialogue inclusive. As of media in the classroom and in their the editor and project leader of Digital research, and inspires them to make or educators, students, creators, and Communitas, Professor Humphreys research accessible.” Ftechnology users who want to know quickly saw the site transformed into a Throughout the site, scholars and how to access technology, effectively clearinghouse of information examining media luminaries weigh in on the topic harness its power, and make it work how people use digital tools in research of technology and education. Trent in the world of academia, a thought- and in the classroom. chancellor Don Tapscott ’66, who is provoking new virtual meeting place Prof. Humphreys believes that recognized as one of the top business called Digital Communitas is a welcome knowledge mobility is really about thinkers in the world, conducted an development. accessibility and taking information interview for the site emphasizing the Led by Dr. Sara Humphreys, an learned in the ivory tower and moving importance of technology for today’s assistant professor in the Department it to the street in a way that’s accessible students. To view the video, visit: of English Literature at Trent University and responsible. http://digitalcommunitas.wordpress. Oshawa, the site hosts scholarly articles “This site is important,” she says. “A com/how-to-videos/don-tapscott/ lot of people are doing these fantastic and is a place where technological and Learn more about Digital Communitas: things in research labs and digital media educational visionaries reveal their http://digitalcommunitas.org expertise through online interviews, and zones. This is a site where teachers where educators and students post their and researchers can go and gather. I’m personal experiences. The information is hoping it empowers users in their use

Breaking Barriers: Realizing a New Vision ne Trent student’s journey to pursue survey conducted by Professor Emeritus Oa degree in the field of study he Dr. Alan Slavin of the Trent Physics loves most, despite the restrictions of a Department, Mr. Cole’s first-year personal disability, is helping to change instructor, also revealed how unique the landscape of learning for future Mr. Cole’s situation is. According to the students. survey, only one other legally blind Ryan Cole, who has been legally student has studied university physics in can do for other potential students in Mr. blind since birth, but has limited vision, Canada in the last 12 years. Cole’s situation. This past summer, the came to Trent four years ago to study pair published a peer-reviewed article chemical physics. He chose Trent largely New Opportunities in the Journal of Visual Impairment and because the contacts he made early at That willingness to “do whatever it takes” Blindness, focusing on the camera and the University assured him they could has led to a world of new opportunity for how it is being used in university context find ways to assist him in his educational Mr. Cole at Trent. Support, guidance, and for a student in sciences. pursuits. funding from the Student Accessibility “I get annoyed with the social push “Like other universities, Trent didn’t Services Office has translated into the for blind people not to pursue study directly know how to accommodate discovery, purchase, and application in math and science. It’s a real loss.” Mr. for my needs, but unlike the other of new technology—a high resolution Cole says. “Most blind students don’t universities, Trent’s response was: ‘We’ll camera that acts as a powerful electronic know this technology exists. We want do whatever it takes,’” Mr. Cole says. “It magnifier—that has allowed Mr. Cole to to spread the word so others can know was like a breath of fresh air.” take his own notes as well as conduct about the opportunities available.” ❖ Remarking on the rarity of students vital lab work on his own, both for the with disabilities pursuing degrees in first time. Read the full articles and explore the the sciences, Mr. Cole notes there is Mr. Cole and Professor Slavin are entire Fall 2013 issue at often a tendency to steer them into the now working to spread the word about trentu.ca/showcase arts and social sciences. A subsequent what this enabling piece of technology

Trent Magazine 45.1 15 Alumni Profiles Making History

PROF. JOAN a very bleak time to Focusing on collective SANGSTER ’70 be looking for work in accomplishments is an approach academic life.” she inherited from the vibrant Professor Joan Meaningful women’s movement of the 70s. That, Sangster’s love of encouragement is plus experience of the way faculty history emerged during something Sangster has and students interacted during her her undergraduate paid forward in her time undergraduate years, also informs her years at Trent in the as a professor at Trent. perspective: “Trent offered an important 1970s. “I became very Demonstrating exemplary education in liberal arts through a concern for students, she commitment to small classes, teaching interested in African SANGSTER JOAN and colonial history, was the 1988-89 recipient and research, and close collaboration having had a fabulous of the Symons Award for between students and faculty that, I professor here—Deryck Excellence in Teaching. “I think, is part of its past, that hopefully Schreuder—who really like being at a place will be maintained as part of its future.” encouraged that interest.” Following that values excellence and innovation by Michelle Watson ’94 graduation, the Ottawa native spent in teaching. So that, along with my a year backpacking around Africa, induction to the Royal Society of Canada MARK COLLINS ’81 hoping to learn more about the effects are two accomplishments of which I’m of colonialism on that continent. The very proud.” Mark Collins is an accomplished trip brought about an unexpected Pioneering scholarship in areas of radio journalist who studied history realization, however: time away had women’s and labour history have also and English while at Trent. In his stirred up curiosity about inequalities on brought accolades, including a Killiam final year at Trent, he contributed the home front, and yet her knowledge fellowship and visiting professorships to historical knowledge about the of Canadian history was wanting. to Princeton and Duke Universities in Peterborough region by doing primary “Frankly, I had taken hardly any the U.S. She is currently working on her research on female domestic servants Canadian history at Trent, so I decided sixth book, about Canadian cultural in Peterborough at the turn of the that was a big hole in my education.” perceptions of the Indigenous North twentieth century. He conducted Her appetite whetted, she embarked on during the postwar period. interviews with senior citizens, reviewed graduate studies at McMaster University Though Sangster is presently documents in the National Archives in Hamilton. Sangster discovered an serving as of Canada, and talked to emerging Canadian community of administrator of the MARK COLLINS architects about how buildings historians that helped nurture specific Frost Centre for the were built and designed to interests in both women’s and labour 2013-14 year, her house servants but keep them history in Canada. “I also had a thesis time is usually spent separate from the people they supervisor, Richard Allen, who was an teaching courses in served. After he graduated excellent teacher. We had somewhat both gender and from Trent, he completed a different political perspectives, but it labour history at Masters degree in journalism didn’t matter—what mattered to him Trent. “I try to get my from Western University. was helping me to write the very best students not to think In many ways, his current thesis possible.” It was the generosity of about heroines. Not role as a producer for CBC fellow labour and feminist academics to think about ‘great Radio is a continuation during this time that also made a lasting women.’ It’s the unsung heroes of history of those interviewing and research impression. “There were people a bit that I want them to think about, who skills—he considers asking questions older than me in the historical profession have made an important contribution to and listening to be the most important who were incredibly encouraging, who society and don’t get recognized in the skills for primary historical research, and acted as mentors—particularly in the same way.” those skills also come into play when early 80s when there were no jobs. It was interviewing radio guests.

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Collins’ background in journalism is ROB SINCLAIR ’79 far-reaching. As a student, he wrote for The Arthur and also had a column in The “I remember the bus ride vividly,” says ROB SINCLAIR ROB Peterborough Examiner. He eventually Rob Sinclair, looking back to his first moved on to working as a clerk on a encounter with Trent University. Sinclair national TV news show, but ultimately still remembers standing on that first found a home in radio, which he prefers Greyhound bus for the entire trip. His Olympic Masters Games contract. Thirty for its more casual environment. first impression of the campus beauty years later, he is a senior writer and For the past decade, he has worked has also remained unchanged. “It’s one editor of the CBC sports program. He on the radio show Ontario Morning, of the most unique campuses in Canada, recalls that one of the most rewarding which covers weekday morning news if not North America.” aspects of his career has been travelling for the majority of Ontario outside of Sinclair’s career has brought him to sports venues and broadcasting live the GTA, Ottawa, Windsor and Kitchener to the threshold of world sporting at events. As Sinclair says, “Those stories regions. In his role as producer of the events and face to face with iconic stick with you. You want them to be show, he helps determine which stories sports legends. He fell into his career as unforgettable.” to cover, writes scripts, and provides a sports journalist naturally, through a The closing of the Montreal Forum background information on interview passion for the game. As a young adult is an event that especially stands out in guests to the host. He’s also responsible he dreamed of becoming a professional Sinclair’s mind. He had been covering for taking both short-term and long- athlete. Having heard great praise for the event live and had forgotten his term programming into account, finding the university, Sinclair attended Trent coat inside the venue. Sinclair recalls, “I columnists, and choosing music to as an LEC student. It was during his went back inside to get my coat and the broadcast. undergraduate years that he nurtured Montreal Canadiens party was going on. Because of Ontario Morning’s wide his creative writing and love of athletics. They invited me in, and I had a beer with geographical reach, Collins and the While Sinclair’s strongest sport was The Rocket.” rest of the radio staff focus on finding baseball, he often participated in many Although he has recently become stories that will resonate across a variety of the recreational sports on campus more involved in the editorial side of of communities—topics often include with his friends. Recalling his years sports journalism and no longer travels agriculture, provincial and municipal of winning intramural shirts, Sinclair to venues as much as he once did, politics, and health. says, “The wonderful thing about Trent Sinclair explains the value of his regular However, he also recognizes that was that you could try anything and travel in order to broadcast these events the role and impact of journalism everything.” live. Working across the country and is changing as media consumption After graduating from Trent with internationally, Sinclair notes that living changes too. His advice for students an Honours B.A. in History and winning in and visiting different communities considering journalism is to pay several prestigious athletics awards, has given him an insight into how those attention to news from all kinds of Sinclair decided to pursue his M.A. communities want their local heroes media, from the traditional formats to in History at Queen’s University. He to be portrayed, and how they should newer ones like podcasts. Outside of his completed the program in one year, be portrayed. He says, “You have to go work with CBC Radio, his hobbies include as opposed to the standard two years where the work is. For me it was always a playing video games (he even ran a that were usually expected. His thesis sense of adventure.” video arcade at Lady Eaton College!), focused on the social history of baseball His career is not the only aspect of gardening, and cooking. He lives in during the Second World War and was Sinclair’s life that was influenced during eastern Toronto with Linda, his partner of published in a journal shortly after its his time as a student at Trent University: 21 years, and a cat. completion. This paper was a large “One of the great joys of going to Trent is by Christina Vasilevski ’03 factor in Sinclair’s realization that sports that I discovered the Kawarthas.” Sinclair journalism was a career he envisioned for describes the cottage in the Kawarthas himself. that he shares with his wife of 20 years as After having graduated from a “second home. It has a special place in the Master’s program, Sinclair began my heart.” Continued on the next page. broadcasting at CBC under a 13-week

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Sinclair also shares his passion for professors related to the courses he was sports with his family, and he spends taking, he chose to change his major almost every weekend driving his to history in his third year. Memorable son to sports events and recreational courses include those taught by Stuart activities. Robson on the World Wars, by John Looking back, Sinclair describes Syrett on American history, and by John the nostalgia of visiting campus and Jennings on Canadian history. walking through Bata Library and the After completing his studies at Lady Eaton College hallway. “Trent is Trent, he completed a Master’s degree a university respected for its intimacy. in War Studies at the Royal Military Coming back to the campus, it hasn’t College of Canada (which reserves lost any of that. The lessons we learn at five spots each year for non-military Trent are lessons that we can take with students) and a PhD from the University Aside from his writing and museum us as alumni later on.” of New South Wales. His studies led to a work, Cook contributes to Canadian Sinclair goes on to explain that job in the National Archives of Canada, military scholarship in other ways, many of the lessons that have applied and eventually to his role in supporting including acting as an adjunct research to his long-standing career were first the latest incarnation of Canada’s War professor with Carleton University, introduced during his intramural sports Museum. The museum receives 500,000 teaching third- and fourth-year classes experiences as a Trent student, and that visitors each year—and Cook plays a on various topics. He also supervises his approach in both of these pursuits large part in its success by helping to students writing their Master’s theses. is essentially the same: “I try to be the plan special exhibitions. Life in Canadian history has been best I am, and I try to have the most fun The work involved in building busy and rich for Tim Cook, but it has doing it. That’s sports—it’s journalism’s an exhibition is varied and intense. not been without its setbacks. In 2011, play-box.” In addition to doing primary and he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s by Hannah Ellsworth, student secondary research, historians and Lymphoma. He has been on hiatus from curators have to comb through both teaching and the War Museum TIM COOK ’90 collections to find appropriate for the past two years to undergo artifacts to display, request treatment, but he hopes to return to his Tim Cook is an award- additional artifacts from other work in early 2014. He lives with his wife winning writer of museums, and work with Sarah and his three daughters in the non-fiction books others to make their exhibits Manor Park neighbourhood of Ottawa. about military history, truly interactive. It can take We at the Trent University Alumni and Acting Director of up to two years to create a Association wish him good health and Research and Exhibitions single exhibition that lasts six continued success. for the Canadian War to nine months. One of Cook’s by Christina Vasilevski ’03 Museum. Throughout TIM COOK favourite exhibitions was his career as a historian “Trench Life,” which examined LAURA PEERS ’81 and writer, his work has always focused the ways that soldiers in World War I on the human side of war: the costs lived and coped with trench warfare. Dr. Laura Peers is a lecturer at Oxford involved, and how both soldiers and Working in a museum also involves University’s School of Anthropology and civilians coped with great horror and a lot of writing and cataloguing on Museum Ethnography, and a curator upheaval. top of preparing exhibitions. Luckily, for the Americas Collections for the It is with some irony that he looks Cook’s writing has met with continued Pitt Rivers Museum. After completing back on his first few years at Trent: as success. In addition to works meant for her Bachelor’s degree in anthropology the son of two people with PhDs in academic publication, he has written and native studies at Trent in 1985, history of their own, studying history six books and won several awards, she completed a Master’s degree in was the last thing he wanted to do. But including the 2009 Charles A. Taylor Canadian history at the University of as he came in contact with history award for Shock Troops: Canadians Winnipeg, and then a PhD at McMaster. Fighting the Great War, 1917-1918. Both advanced degrees focused on

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Aboriginal history and representations often much older than those available in Canadian public life, and this focus for study in Canadian ones. continues today in her work at Oxford. One particular emphasis of Peers’ Indeed, her interest in Aboriginal history studies is the Red River Settlement from and cultural knowledge goes back to 1780 to 1870. She also has been studying the very beginning of her time at Trent: the histories of the Blackfoot and she chose to enroll in the Native Studies Haida groups. In much of her academic intriguing for all visitors, and appreciates program after hearing Fred Wheatley practice, she focuses on women’s the variety of duties that come with talk during her first week of classes. experiences of history and the ways in managing the museum and working Since then, her studies have included which Aboriginal groups have coped with her coworkers and other volunteers. the impact of the fur trade on the Ojibwa with colonization. It’s a big job, as the museum houses people and how Aboriginal peoples Another focus of her studies at over 25,000 objects and coordinates are represented at historical sites. One Oxford is to help Aboriginal communities the exchange of artifacts with other accomplishment she looks back on with reinforce past knowledge. One project museums. pride is her development of a training involved the loan of Blackfoot clothing The Oshawa Community Museum program to help Aboriginal staff (often to a museum in Alberta so that Blackfoot offers historical re-enactments with dressed in period-appropriate clothing) elders, artists, and teachers could people in period-appropriate costumes deal with racist comments from visitors. handle them and cement their cultural to showcase what life in the city was She has also participated in museum knowledge about the past. In fact, like in the 1800s. It also offers special exhibitions on Aboriginal history, Peers considers this to be the most programs to students on archaeological including the Sacred Encounters exhibit valuable thing about knowing history: discoveries in the region, such as an old on Father De Smet’s western missions, “Understanding your history orients you Iroquois settlement. The museum also which toured across North America. in the present; it helps to explain why allows access to the Oshawa Community Since many Aboriginal artifacts in things are a certain way today; and it Archives so that students can learn more British museums were originally stored provides examples of how people have about critical thinking and doing primary in Canadian ones, her role in the Pitt coped with incredible challenges.” research. Rivers Museum often involves helping by Christina Vasilevski ’03 Suchan is proud of the museum’s Aboriginal communities access them community outreach efforts and the for research purposes and for greater LAURA SUCHAN ’84 role the Oshawa Community Museum cultural awareness and healing. This is plays in promoting historical awareness particularly important considering that Laura Suchan studied anthropology and learning: “History enriches our the objects stored in British museums are at Trent and completed her Bachelor lives in the present by educating us of Science degree in 1988. Her studies and providing context.” She’s proud to covered a wide variety of disciplines play an important role in promoting from politics to history to native studies. this awareness in the Durham region of Soon after she graduated, she joined Ontario. the Oshawa Community Museum, and In addition to her work with the she has worked there ever since, first as museum, Suchan takes part in other a curatorial assistant, and then as the LAURA PEERS LAURA activities and organizations: she enjoys museum’s executive director—a position travelling to UNESCO world heritage she has held for 25 years. sites, and she is the president of the In her role as executive director, Oshawa Durham chapter of Trent’s she manages the development and alumni association. operation of the museum and works by Christina Vasilevski ’03 with her staff to highlight and use local historical resources. She strives to make Continued on the next page. the museum experience welcoming and

Trent Magazine 45.1 19 Alumni Making History

Before long, he suddenly realized he was understanding of history is essential in inadvertently writing his own textbook. what is going on today. “I approached three publishers and “As more people learn more about asked, ‘What do you think? There is an our history, they are more able to obvious gap here,’” says Boyko. become engaged with current events.” Oxford University Press picked up It was after his second book that his textbook, and it became the leading Boyko decided to pursue his Master’s politics text across Canada. degree in Canadian Studies at Trent in

JOHN BOYKO JOHN “When I seriously began writing, 2005. He was drawn to the program I fell in love with the process,” says because of its “tremendous reputation” Boyko. “It inspired me to write more. in the field and because of the way it It’s fascinating to work like a detective, integrated various areas of study into the JOHN BOYKO ’00 discovering new things and ideas I had degree. never considered, unlocking the past to Because Boyko had already John Boyko’s self-proclaimed “insatiable better understand the present.” researched and written two books by the curiousity” has made him a busy man. Next, John wrote Last Steps to time he took on his Master’s degree, he With five books published and Freedom: The Evolution of Canadian approached the course in a different way a sixth set for release in 2016, Boyko Racism, which was published in 1998. than when he had attended university still manages to balance book tours, He followed that with Into in 1979. His life experience television and speaking appearances, the Hurricane: Attacking allowed more conceptualization, and interviews with his position as Socialism and the CCF and and he looked forward to the an administrator at Lakefield College Bennett: The Rebel Who intellectual challenge. School, playing lead guitar with his band Challenged and Changed a “I was looking forward to AM Radio, and running marathons. Nation, and, most recently, learning from and experiencing How does he do it? Blood and Daring: How people who I respected,” says “There’s compartmentalization that Canada Fought the American Boyko. “It was my insatiable needs to happen,” says Boyko. “When Civil War and Forged a curiousity that led me to my I’m writing, that is all I am doing; when I Nation. books. It led me to teaching in play my music, that’s it. Everything else With his books, Boyko the first place and it led me to disappears. The only place it all floats strives to make history accessible and the Canadian Studies program at Trent.” together is when I’m running. That’s my interesting by exploring a common Boyko’s new book, exploring JFK’s Zen-like trance.” consensus about an event and role in Canadian history, is scheduled for John’s busy schedule and attempt introducing new ideas, stories, and a publication in 2016. In the meantime, to quench his curiousity began with fresh light on something that had been he will not vanish. He will continue achieving degrees in English, history, and previously agreed upon. He creates a researching, writing, appearing at education from McMaster University and new way of looking at Canada’s history speaking engagements, writing opinion Queen’s University. From there, he began by taking an established theme and pieces, playing music, and running teaching, which opened the door to his “turning it on its head.” marathons. career as an author. While he agrees that there is a by Carly Snider ’03 When he was challenged with definite value in history publication by teaching a senior-level high-school scholars for scholars, Boyko also notes politics course but couldn’t find an that there is a need for popular history appropriate textbook, John began books as well. writing short pieces for his students “Not enough history is taught in to get them through the curriculum. our schools and there is not enough history on our screens,” he says. “An

20 Trent Magazine 45.1 GERRY BARR ’66 “Thousands of people make their living work,” says Barr. “As a result, we ended in screen-based production, it’s an up with hundreds of local unions Gerry Barr has carried his experiences at enormous industry. It’s an industry with with clauses that generated resources Trent with him throughout his entire life. a future. for international development and After beginning his post-secondary “It’s all about narrative. It’s about humanitarian work.” education at Acadia, Barr began to hear creativity and when properly done, you Many unions now have a form of a echoes throughout the community of a will never run out of a product. Canada social justice fund and use the original new school that was establishing itself. can be and is a real force in this field.” idea that Barr and the Steel Workers’ Trent was developing a reputation as In his work, Barr focuses on the Union initiated as the model to generate an institution filled with students who public policies that are key to building resources. supported the teaching of each other the industry in Canada and ensures the “That’s the kind of thing that through the tutorial model. members of the union are effectively Canadians do very well: collective And so Barr transferred to Trent represented. He monitors the decisions initiative,” says Barr. “It takes people to midway through his philosophy degree and processes made by the CRTC and propose it and it is very exciting to see it to see the innovative and student- parliamentary committees regarding develop.” centred education style for himself. film production and broadcasting, Throughout his career, Barr has “I found, personally, it was incredibly representing the members’ interests. been honoured with several awards, satisfying,” says Barr of his time at Trent. Barr’s involvement in social justice including the Queen Elizabeth II “You were the researcher. You were the and collective bargaining stems from a Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, the learner. You were finding and sharing passion to generate resources through World Peace Award from the World the information that others were using citizens’ actions. Federalist Movement in Canada in 2008, for their own learning. It is a very vivid the Order of Canada in 2006, and the quality.” Pearson Peace Medal from the United Barr went on to pursue a career Nations Association of Canada in 1996. in social justice and community “It’s a lot of fun, to tell you the truth, organization, and he credits his when people notice what you’re doing,” education at Trent to his successes. says Barr of being honoured for his work. “Philosophy is not about technical “The truth of it is, all these things skills, but it is really about ways of involve a lot people. “It wouldn’t be thinking and understanding how to imaginable without the engagement approach things generally,” says Barr. of many,” he continues. “All of these “The analytical skills and the initiatives take a lot of collective energy. discernment you develop as a student You find yourself being named or at Trent, the ability to put together a honoured as a result, but of course it’s problem and review it, you carry it with because of what you’ve done with others you everywhere.” always. That’s what I remember.” Barr is now the Senior Advisor for GERRY BARR Barr says he will always be Public Affairs with the Directors Guild of interested in social justice and always Canada, after working as the National In the early 1980s, while he was have ideas. Executive Director and CEO of the same working as a negotiator for steel workers, “We could always do better,” he says. organization. Speaking with Barr, you the Ethiopian crisis in Africa inspired “It always seems like It is possible and I can hear the passion he has for his work Gerry and his colleagues to take action. think we have a long way to go.” both past and present. “We were able to propose a labour- “I’ve been involved all my life and “The Guild is an organization based NGO that would be organized I still am. It is a tremendously satisfying focusing on the protection and through the Steel Workers Union to challenge and it is something that just promotion of the rights and creators in negotiate a small contribution to keeps calling on you.” ❖ the screen-based industry,” Barr explains. humanitarian assistance and solidarity by Carly Snider ’03

Trent Magazine 45.1 21 Alumni

with retired Trent professor Geoffrey Eathorne—her first professor at Trent— who now resides in Culross, Scotland.

LAURA BRIGHT ’97 is among a team from Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) that was recently named the first Canadian company and first government-funded organization in the world to win the prestigious international Project Management Office of the year award. With more than 700,000 members spread across nearly every country in the world, this is a significant accomplishment for Laura and Infoway’s project management team.

Photo: Jesse Thomas, Peterborough This Week This Peterborough Jesse Thomas, Photo: TIM ROLLWAGEN ’06, who teaches in Peterborough, continues to use his Former varsity athlete SARA RETTIE ’08 unveiled a new statue outside Trent passion for storm chasing to educate his Athletics on September 4, 2013. Named “The Excalibur,” it is a modern take on the students. He also brought well-known sword in the stone, symbolizing the past, present, and future of Trent Athletics storm chasers Mark Robinson and coming together as one. Rettie started the sculpture as a legacy project while George Kouroupis to visit his students. studying at Trent, with the help of fellow business graduate COLE MARICOTTI ’08, in order to celebrate the growth of athletics on campus. Cataract City, the latest novel by CRAIG DAVIDSON ’94 was shortlisted for the Giller Prize in October 2013. The Giller Prize aims to highlight the best CHRISTOPHER GRAY ’85 HON. JUSTICE AND GRAND CHIEF Canadian fiction writers with an annual is pleased to announce WABISKA MUKWA (ZANE A.A. prize of $50,000 for the the publication of his BELL) ’74 has been recognized for his best Canadian novel or new novel, Dark Nights. lifelong efforts and dedication to the short-story collection. The novel is set in the welfare of all peoples Indigenous and One of his earlier present day and focuses Naturalized of the Lands known as Turtle works, Rust and Bone, on the future of citizen Island, both as a Grand Chief and as an was adapted into a surveillance by the environmental biologist. Chief Mukwa film starring Marion National Security graduated from Trent with his B.Sc. in Cotillard. Agency. The NSA funded the Biology. development of a revolutionary new MIKE RODIN ’10 was supercomputer, but did not foresee the On May 10, 2013, scouted by Strutt Central Models powerful new QC becoming self-aware, Trent alumna and signed with the Ford Modeling evolving into a true machine. As the ALEXIA HANNIS agency a year and a half ago. Since then computer grows more intelligent and ’91 (B.A. Hons, he has worked for companies such as powerful, its goals conflict with those of English Literature) successfully defended H&M and walked in the MasterCard its human creators, eventually putting her Ph.D. thesis, “Joseph Conrad and The Fashion week for companies such the world into the greatest peril it has Aristotelian Turn,” at The European as Holt Renfrew. Rodin, 24, left for ever faced. Graduate School in Switzerland under Shanghai in October 2013 for a three- the direction of Christopher Fynsk. After month modelling contract with ESEE defending her thesis, Alexia reunited Model Management. 22 Trent Magazine 45.1 VIOLETTE UWAMUTARA ’94 is the recipient of the 2013 Anita Borg Institute Change Award for her

transformative work in supporting Northern DanielPhoto: Campbell, News Services women in Information Communication Technology in Rwanda. She is the SARAH ARNGNA’NAAQ ’05 was Country Director of Digital Opportunity announced in the House of Commons Trust (DOT) in Rwanda and is on October 29, 2013, as a recipient of passionate about developing economic the annual Indspire Awards. The award opportunities for youth and women in recognizes the outstanding efforts of Rwanda. inspirational Indigenous individuals in their communities who are leaders DAVE WESLEY ’70 was named in their respective fields. Arngna’naaq manager of operations and fundraising completed her joint Honours B.A. Peterborough photographer of the project to convert the in international development and MICHAEL CULLEN ’82 was inducted former Lindsay Jail into a museum business administration at Trent. After into the Peterborough Pathway of Fame celebrating Kawartha Lakes history. The completing her J.D. in Victoria in 2013, in September 2013 for his work in visual announcement took place November she was called to the Bar in September arts. The Pathway honours individuals 2013 and was courtesy of a $144,000 2013. Arngna’naaq currently works for and groups who have contributed grant from the Ontario Trillium the Department of Justice Canada in to Peterborough’s reputation as a Foundation. Yellowknife. supporter of artists, writers, and musicians. Cullen has been a tireless MARLA HAYES ’72 released supporter of Trent University and other her second book last fall community groups. for young adult audiences. Entitled Screw you, Mr. ADAM LOWE ’95 took on a senior President, the book “points sales executive position at Neo-Traffic out the pitfalls a political last September. Neo-Traffic is located life can have on family in Toronto and specializes in creating life, especially when the speciality media products nationally. President’s teenaged

Photo: Catherine Whitnall, Kawartha Lakes This Week This Kawartha Lakes Whitnall, Catherine Photo: daughter has had PROFESSOR CHET SINGH ’80 of enough!” Centennial College in Toronto reunited ALBERT BOLTER ’83 released his new with his band “One Mind” last August groundbreaking self-help book The WILLIAM TIPPETT, an instructor in in Peterborough at the Hunter Street C.A.T. Principle: Change, Action, Trust the Psychology Department at Trent, Caribbean Festival. The band reunited – Words to Live By. From Bolter’s wide released his new book, Building an at the annual festival to raise money for range of experiences, including training Ageless Mind: Preventing and Fighting Jamaica Self Help. to be an air force pilot, brokering Brain Aging and Disease, real estate in a reunited Berlin, and last October. The KATHY MCINNIS ’80, a homeopath working in Miami book has been who studied psychology at Trent, is the during the Great described as new Director of Clinic Operations at Recession, “unique,” “brilliantly Adaptive Health Care Solutions, which he offers his written,” and opened in June 2013 in Peterborough. suggestions for “multifaceted.” ❖ The clinic offers family medicine, respite tackling life’s care, physiotherapy, homeopathy, most important massage therapy, rehabilitation and traits: namely, prevention, and home health care. change, action, and trust. Trent Magazine 45.1 23 JOIN US IN 2014! SUMMER FUN AND FRIENDSHIP FOR YOUTH 5-17 YEARS OF AGE

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24 Trent Magazine 45.1 TRENT SLO-PITCH LEAGUE: A HIDDEN GEM

BY JACK ROE ’73

t’s probably one of Trent’s best-kept Plague. I happen to play for the Alumni And so, in the heat of a glorious secrets: the softball diamond located Classics. I know, it’s not a very creative mid-summer’s Tuesday evening ahead Ion Pioneer Road, an outfielder’s throw handle, but we, too, have an illustrious of the contest to come, The Black Plague from the entrance to Peter Gzowski past (and present). But I’m getting ahead and The Classics gathered on the mound College. It’s home to the Trent Alumni of myself. where a light-hearted, but heart-felt and Staff Slo-Pitch League. It has been There are some age-old rivalries, ceremony was held, and a hand-hewn there, nestled up against the Wildlife perhaps the most entrenched of which trophy was presented to Ron Wilson for Sanctuary, for 40 years or so, not long is the Plague vs. the Classics. Members of his 40 years of continuous, gentlemanly after Champlain College first opened its both teams look forward to the twice- play in the league we have all come to doors to undergrads. If you were to close yearly encounters, much like you would love. your eyes and think of a sandlot where a class reunion: you’re happy to see old As with most leagues, ours reaches kids gather on a summer’s night to play friends, but you secretly hope you’ll an autumnal climax: Tournament workups until the sun drops below the come out on top once the party’s over. Day—the Saturday before Labour Day trees, you’d have a pretty good image That brings me to the crux of weekend. Chalked lines to define the of what our beloved little home- this story ... Ron Wilson ’64, a retired foul lines and out-of-play territory plus away-from-home looks like—more elementary school teacher. Mr. Wilson, an official slow-pitch umpire magically importantly, what it feels like. as he is respectfully known by friend appear. It’s a festive atmosphere where The backstop is a wooden-framed and foe alike, just celebrated his 75th teams, their families, and fans claim structure. Until a couple of years ago birthday last season, though to look at territory around the field, setting up when a major summer storm broke its him and to watch him play (he’s still one tents, banners, barbeques, and lawn decades-old back, the entire edifice was of the most revered batters in the league chairs. covered in ivy. What did survive that —and a damn fine pitcher to boot), you’d Game on! Each team has two mid-summer blast was the root of the never guess his age. Over the 40 years chances that day to make the semi-finals ivy plant itself. Last summer, a volunteer Mr. Wilson has played for the Classics, he and the eventual championship game. crew made up of members from various has broken several bones and shed not And as quickly as it begins, it’s over, and teams spent a weekend building a new a small amount of blood on the field of one lucky squad leaves that evening wooden backstop in keeping with our battle. He once separated his collarbone with the coveted trophy, and the right dearly-departed old friend. This summer in a diving catch in the outfield, but to boast of their achievement until the the ivy boldly crept up the first-base side refused to sit on the bench, choosing following May. of the backstop, as if to announce to instead to finish the game, much to his I was always taught to win with the world it had, indeed, weathered the wife’s chagrin. grace and lose with dignity. Somehow, storm. In mid-July last year, as we were this summer sanctuary embodies that Each summer from mid-May until preparing for our second tilt of the sentiment, where balls and strikes late in August, more than 150 alumni, season with our arch enemies (read: are forgotten amidst the laughter of staff, and faculty show up on a weekly favourite foes) The Black Plague, I got decades-old jokes shared amongst basis in their brightly coloured, and a call from their majordomo, Leigh friends and friendly rivals. How lucky sometimes cleverly silk-screened, team “Moose” Mellow ’80, wanting to ensure we are to be part of these glorious, jerseys. The eight squads have some that when we met the following week, comfortable gatherings on our diamond wonderful, whimsical names: The Misfits, Mr. Wilson was going to be present on every summer. Pass the Advil, Mr. Wilson! The Bio-Hazards, The Ground Zeros … the diamond. The Plague had a special Another storied season is just around the and everybody’s favourite, The Black presentation to make, he said. corner. ❖

Trent Magazine 45.1 25 Expansion and OF renewal of the state- THE IMPACT A LEGACY of-the-art Trent Community Sport & Since the University’s inception nearly 50 years ago, legacy gifts have Recreation Centre touched every corner of Trent’s campuses. At their core, estate gifts benefit Trent’s programs, students, and communities both now and for Estate of John Bradshaw generations to come. These gifts often have a broad reach, but remain a Making an impact reflection of the individuals who gave them. since 2011

since 2011 Discover the impact of past legacy gifts to Trent

since Rewarding excellence: 1986 financial award for graduate students Estate of David Woods Making an impact since 1986

Supporting Trent’s female scholars: financial aid for women

since Estate of Fern Rahmel 2010 Making an impact since since 2010 1987

Creation of a unique conference centre, Estate of Mary Northway retreat and research facility: Windy Pines Making an impact since 1987

26 Trent Magazine 45.1 MICHAEL NOLAN ’69

since MEMBER OF TRENT’S FIRST ROWING TEAM 2000 BUILDER OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES AVID TRENT VOLUNTEER Contributing to campus since beautification: creation of 2005 CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVER the Warren Garden Building collections: new acquisitions for Estate of Margery Warren ISLAND COTTAGER Bata Library Making an impact since 2000 Estate of Irene Curtin Remembering Trent in his will, Michael Making an impact since 2005 Nolan’s legacy will ensure Trent’s breathtaking natural environment will Caring for those who continue to be enjoyed for generations. need it most: Nursing scholarship for students who care for dementia WHAT patients WILL YOUR since Estate of Vena Bews 2005 Making an impact since 2005 LEGACY BE? Discover the impact of past legacy gifts to Trent

Preparing the next generation of medical leaders: scholarship for students pursuing medical training Estate of Dr. Charles Omole ’64 – first alumnus to provide a legacy gift since Making an impact since 2012 2012

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Trent Magazine 45.1 27 BY LEC PRINCIPAL DR. MICHAEL EAMON

History and Lady Eaton College

Lady Eaton College stands like a fastidiously furnished. This blending Common Room (with the longstanding sentinel on the western edge of of modern function and minimalist student-run Crawpaddies and the Trent University. Its design is a marvel design with an appreciation of scholarly Magpie). of mid-twentieth-century modern tradition is witnessed everywhere, The college is also home to the architecture, an unabashedly brutalist from the dons’ apartments and student last functioning Senior Common structure with low-rising ceilings, sharp rooms to the faculty offices and Room (SCR) on the Symons Campus. corners, and multiple concrete levels recreational precincts. The SCR offers a 1960s-styled oasis for that accommodate both study and It is also a college that seamlessly fellows, faculty, and staff, replete with relaxation. Yet an inherent love of the combines private and public space. original fixtures and furniture from past, of history and its humanizing Students can always find a quiet spot, such designers as Arne Jacobson, Kaare influence, also inspired the college’s but they are never far from their peers Klint, Hans Wegner, Klaus Nienkämper, forward-thinking design and continues or professors. These features transcend and the associates of Ron Thom. to resonate to this day. design and inform the current approach Every month Trent’s Design Legacy The college, crafted under Trent’s to education at the college. Students Committee meets in the SCR. A group Master Planning Architect Ron Thom, are encouraged to find their niche and with student and staff representatives is a modern take on tradition. From be independent, while knowing that from across the university is looking the quad and its cloistered walkways peer and faculty support is literally just at ways to inventory and preserve the to the residence blocks, cues from around a concrete corner. Providing university’s rich design legacy for future both natural and human history safe, reflective, inspirational, and generations. were followed. Structures emulate celebrative spaces for both students Named after Flora McCrea Eaton, glacial moraines while at the same and faculty is at the heart of the the college may appear to take on time echoing the medieval university. college ideal. At the college there are a somewhat regal air. Yet, like Lady Thom valued interior design as much several places for both structured and Eaton herself, who had humble, local as outward appearance; every type of unstructured activities including the roots, the college prides itself on being room was thoughtfully planned and Dining Hall, the Pit, and the Junior inclusive and down-to-earth, never

28 Trent Magazine 45.1 Sapientia et Humanitas

exclusive. McCrea trained as a nurse, official coat-of-arms with letters patent and her future husband John Craig from the Chief Herald of Canada. It was Eaton, was one of her patients. Later, she one of the first issued by that office, would blend the worlds of retail with and the college remains only one of a dining, pioneering a series of high-end few dozen educational institutions in restaurants within the growing chain of Canada to have received this honour. The Eaton stores. Coincidentally, dining has motto emblazoned on the coat-of-arms become a central part of the college that is Sapientia et Humanitas (wisdom and bears her name. A portrait of Lady Eaton, the use of knowledge for the betterment adorned in all her 1920s finery, hangs in of all). It is embraced by students who the dining hall, where she is toasted at see it as a clarion call to be engaged college dinners. In the portrait, she once both academically and in terms of social bore a large lit cigarette in a holder. Given justice. complete set of photos (regardless of the fear of the negative influence that The continuing appreciation of the college affiliation) will be displayed. A such an image might have, it was decided past and the importance of history is new gallery space at the entrance of the to have the offending item removed, perhaps not a coincidence. No less than dining hall has also been created where and her pearl necklace was painted over six of the college’s thirteen principals students will be able to exhibit their top of the extended fingers. Not only is have been historians. In 2000, history art, or curate innovative exhibitions on the college amenable to history and its officially became part of the college’s history or current social issues. Finally, lessons, but it also can be a place where fabric when the History Department was a music lending library (for use in the history is rewritten! moved from Peter Robinson (and the college’s practice rooms or baby grand The Toad, the mascot of the college, Principal’s Lodge was converted to office piano) will be opened for the use of all History and Lady Eaton College is also toasted at dinners and continues space). Today, in addition to being the Trent students this spring. to be ritually hunted at the end of the home of History, the college hosts the The unique design of Lady Eaton winter term, when the mud is especially Philosophy, Women’s and Gender Studies, College continues to inspire. Like its abundant. The origins of the Toad can be and Modern Languages and Literatures architecture, the philosophy of the traced to the official opening college encourages students to embrace of the college in January the future and its unlimited possibilities 1969 where dons (who had while fostering a deep sense of meaning been living in college since and civic-mindedness that is gained September) signed their address through understanding the past. ❖ in the guest book as “Toad Hall.” Of course, this tongue-in-cheek reference is to the stately manor, and its resident curmudgeon, of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows. Over the years, the college has been framed by many literary experiences. Most recently, students observe how departments, as well as the Queen’s-Trent the college reminds them of life in Harry Concurrent Education program. Potter’s Hogwarts. On more than one In 2013, the college marked its 45th occasion, first-year students have noted anniversary, and several celebratory that the college itself is like the sorting projects are underway. In partnership hat that chooses house affiliation: they with Alumni Affairs, part of the main feel that the college called to them, corridor will be renamed Alumni Hall instead of them picking the college. and a set of composite graduate photos After a student-led initiative in is being hung. When finished, this will 1989, Lady Eaton College was granted an be the only place on campus where a

Trent Magazine 45.1 29 COMING SOON… TRENT UNIVERSITY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION WEEKEND

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EDUCATION INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN SUSTAINABILITY & Join these and other experts: CANADA ENVIRONMENT Trent Professor of Education Inuit Activist Rosemary Kuptana, Professor Emeritus Peter Adams, and Mathematics Cathy Bruce, former Chief of Temagami First Chair and CEO Northwater Director of Education UCDSB Nation Gary Potts, Inuit Leader Capital David Patterson ’66, UCI Dave Thomas ’76, CBC Executive Mary Simon, Trent Prof. Shirley Distinguished Professor Dr. Barbara Jennifer Dettman ’88, former Trent Williams ’97 and many more in Finlayson-Pitts ’66, Ottawa Presidents John Stubbs & Bonnie discussions around socio-cultural University Prof. Jamie Benidickson Patterson, and many more to development, education and politics ’67 and many more distinguished explore the future of the university, & policy. speakers on topics including the value of a liberal arts education, and politics and law; the science; the the future of teaching. economics.

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BY MARY DELANEY ’72, CHAIR, LAND OVER LANDINGS

n 1972, green was just a colour, David Suzuki was studying fruit flies, and I had just been accepted to Trent. I was Iabout to learn what “left” meant and also about to don my Trent uniform—not the Oxford-style gown worn by my elder siblings, but Levis and Grebs. I would be taught by the likes of Walter Pittman, Robert Paehlke and John Wadland. It was like a finishing school for environmental activists. Meanwhile, not far away, a massive battle had begun. The governments of the day had expropriated 30 square miles of the best farmland in Canada for an airport that would never be built—and an even bigger parcel for a community to be built to support it.. People or Planes rose up to fight it—and won. In 1980, we moved into an abandoned, vandalized farmhouse on the federal lands of North Pickering, thinking we might stay a few years. As we came to know our Transport Canada (TC) landlord, we also learned why the house was derelict. TC was the worst landlord in Canada, and the “care’’ of the 750 properties on the Lands was deplorable. Whether you called it “bulldozing by stealth” or “malignant neglect,” the outcome was the same: a demolition project now into its 42 year—with the goal of clearing the Lands of people (aka Mary Delaney ’72 is sister to Paul Delaney ’64 and Anne Delaney “opposition”). Wilkes ’67; aunt to Jessie Wilkes ’96 and mother to Alison Bezubiak ’05, On June 11, 2013, Jim Flaherty announced that the ill- all Trent grads. advised airport was again on the front burner, and that the land would be developed. It seems natural that Trent would lead me to the cause We’ve ridden the waves of changing governments and of vanishing farmland. It seems equally natural that two visions for these lands while continuing to plant trees as supportive teachers who invited us into their classrooms a gesture to the future. We’ve watched the world change should be Trent grads—Alison Ellwood ’01 and Kenny Looking after your family is not just about today’s new shoes, it’s about always. around us. The Milky Way disappeared. Super highways cut Simmons ’97. The next generation is taking up the cause and, through farmland, and walls of subdivisions and big-box in turn, educating the generation after them. Our Term Life Insurance lets you live life fully and enjoy every moment, confident stores dwarfed the few The world has indeed changed remaining homes and farm since 1972, as reflected in the fact that you have provided for the future of those most important to you. buildings. It became a land that “We owe it to the future. No farms, no food.” that Trent now has a program in time forgot. And yet, the land— No food, no us.” Sustainable Agriculture and Food the rich fertile land—remained. Systems. “Professors, tell your Term Life Insurance The story of People or Planes and the birth of Land Over students that we’ve got the land—Class 1, the best there is! Landings is well documented on our website—as well as in But we need help convincing the government that now, more For a personalized quotation or to apply online, please visit us at: the documentary Last Stand. I’m proud to count many of the than ever, we need food and water, not airports and sprawl. original crusaders as my friends: Mike “the Kite” Robertson, We owe it to the future. No farms, no food. solutionsinsurance.com/trent who flew a hang-glider around the Peace Tower in 1973; and No food, no us. ❖ 1.800.266.5667 Bill “Father Goose” Lishman (now well into his 70s), who flew an ultra-light from his underground home near Blackstock to For more on Land Over Landings, please visit this summer’s Food and Water First Festival in Orangeville. For www.landoverlandings.com. Like us on Facebook and 40 years the message has stayed the same: stop paving the follow us on Twitter. land that feeds us!

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1990 1999 Ray Bourcier Wei Lynn Eng ’99 and Armand D’Souza ’09 would like to would like to introduce their second son announce the birth August Jiat Kuan D’Souza. He was born of his daughter, on August 21, 2012. He joins big brother Arya Boucier, born Oliver, who loves him very much. He in Peterborough on keeps us busy, as is evidenced by the August 28, 2013 at 3:10 pm. late announcement, but we are enjoying every moment of it. 1976 1991 In September 2013, The Trent James Thomas University Alumni Association British Gotthardt Hannis Isles Chapter held another small but was born to parents enthusiastic meeting, organized by Alexis Hannis Trent alumnus Gordon Copp ’76. In ’91 and Michael attendance (pictured from right to left) Gotthardt on May 5, are Gordon Copp ’76, Jane Robb ’76, 2012. Simon Whittle ’75, and Doreen Healy ’70. The gathering took place at the Phoenix Pub near “The City” in London. Discussion touched on Jane’s post- 2005 retirement activities, Simon’s fine-arts initiatives, and Gordon’s renovations of James Bradburn Currier IV, or just a Victorian station-master’s house. “Bradburn,” was born to parents James ’05 and Heidi Currier ’03 at 11:15 PST 1986 on August 23, 2013, weighing 7 lbs, 7 oz. Mom and baby are both very happy and Brigitte Daniels ’86 is thrilled to 1993 healthy. ❖ announce that Lorelei (Song Ying Ze) joined the family on January 19, 2013, The Trent University Alumni Association in Guangdong, China. Lorelei is getting Niagara Chapter hosted a gathering at along well with the menagerie of the Silversmith Brewery on September animals (3 shelties, a cat, and a rabbit) 27, 2013. It was organized by Trent that are also part of the craziness. alumnus Caleb Smith ’93, and a great Brigitte returned to work, teaching in time was had by all. In attendance were Chilliwack, in September 2013. Danielle Smith, Amy Brunning ’90, special guest PSB Wilson, Caleb Smith ’93, Baron Bedesky ’80, Kelly Davis ’86, Heather Davis ’97, and Greg Ballinger (pictured from left to right). Jamie Fleming ’76 also attended.

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34 Trent Magazine 45.1 Dear Alumni: A Student Perspective

BY SANDY ROBINSON

ello, my name is Sandy Robinson. January, 1968 and was spearheaded by a Trade organization in North America. Ten I’m the newest student writer for student committee (along with founding Thousand Villages creates opportunities HAlumni Affairs and a student of President, Professor Tom Symons). for artisans in developing countries to English Literature. I absolutely love Trent A group of 206, including 75 faculty earn income by bringing their products and I feel lucky and privileged to be here. members, walked the 18 km from Curve and stories to our markets through As a Gzowski College student, I am Lake to Trent, raising almost $4000 for long-term, fair trading relationships. a fan of the college system, particularly Curve Lake First Nations and UNESCO. The Festival also features educational participation in extracurricular activities The photo below captures the jubilancy displays about fair trade, ethical trade, with my friends and classmates. of the moment, as President Symons and and Ten Thousand Villages partner Oh, and I almost don’t mind the the students sprint across the finish line. communities. frigid winter walk across the Faryon Thinking of all the students who came Trent’s Festival has been hugely Bridge! before me—and who were concerned successful and popular, with the last I often hear about the foundations about the world, both near and far— three years bringing in just under of Trent—the college-based “Ox-Bridge makes me proud to be a part of this $25,000 for the organization. Since on the Otonabee” and community. Principal Benzen’s passing, 10% of the the “good old days” I believe that Trent proceeds from the Festival have been of the University. students and alumni given to the Benzen Scholarship fund— Back then, people should still be proud almost $2,500! met in small groups of the Trent of today. Being a part of the Festival has with their professors, In my first two years meant a lot to me. I love that the Festival wore gowns to class, here, I had the chance promotes the idea that everyone can and had fireplaces in to be the volunteer make an impact by making ethical offices. Kalista Clement, festival organizer, holds coordinator of Gzowki choices about consumption—and that Fifty years later, a basket made in Viet Nam from recycled College’s Ten Thousand one person can actually impact the life students don’t wear materials. Villages Festival. This of another for the better. academic dress to class annual event, which I firmly believe that the Festival and anymore. And though the fireplaces takes place each November, was started Trent are a great match. Trent continues remain, they aren’t lit. We do still by late Gzowski principal, Ellen Benzen, to empower students to make lasting meet in small groups with professors, in 2009. The Festival works in partnership change—both here and abroad. And 50 however, and I think that founding spirit with the much larger Ten Thousand years after it first began its mission, that of the university—that small group Villages movement—which, founded still very much matters. ❖ engagement—hasn’t been lost. in 1946, is the oldest and largest Fair Like many students before me, I have found a second home within the English Department. The faculty there have been—and continue to be—a great source of inspiration. They are also accessible to students. I think that an important part of Trent’s intimacy is that, because professors and classmates actually get to know you, you feel empowered as a person. It is why I believe that a spirit of social consciousness continues to exist—both with the University and its students— almost 50 years later. I recently learned about a Trent The finish line of the Hike for Hundreds. From left to right: Stephen Stohn ’66, Maggie Edmison ’67 fundraising event called “Hike for (Margaret Gwendolyn Glossop), and Professor Tom Symons, are among the participants. Hundreds.” The event took place in Photo: Maggie Edmison (Margaret Gwendolyn Glossop), Trent University Archives.

Trent Magazine 45.1 35 IN MEMORIAM

Matt Shaughnessy ’77 (December about your life. “The Senator,” as his 3, 1952 – November 26, 2013) passed friends liked to call him, lived a lifestyle away peacefully, in the loving care of that many would shake their head at, family, on November 26, 2013 in El but they ultimately envied his carefree Cerrito, California, in his 61st year. Born ways. He put everything he had into in Peterborough on December 3, 1952. living and was in constant search of Beloved son of Rita (Sullivan) and the companionship and communications to late John Francis Shaughnessy. Loving feed his inquisitive mind. to lead the face off,” says Erica as she brother to Daniel (Barb), Janice (late Gale Matt lived simply, and the door continues, “the issue resolved, Matt and I Benson), Timothy (Hannah), Patrick (Mary to his quaint little cabin in Douro was became buddies. I’m thinking about him Ellen), Louise (Yves), John (Rosemary), always open. He didn’t lock his door, now, gone but never forgotten …” Andrew (Kathy). Affectionately known as and at times, as Ed fondly remembers, This is the recurring theme about “Uncle Buck” to Tim, Sheila, Connie, Kelly, Matt didn’t even have windows. There Matt: he may be gone, but he will never, Tara, Ted, Casey, Patti, T.J., Aaron, Norah, was no heat, so he abandoned his place ever be forgotten. Matt was a special Brendan, Maude, Samuel, Aedan, Ciara, most winters in favour of “vacationing” human being; he truly cared about Liam, Meghan, Loretta, and fifteen great- or helping the poor in Guatemala (he people, and it was his many relationships nieces and nephews. was the unassuming champion of the that brought him life. Some people The popular Douro resident was Guatemalan Stove Project) or hitchhiking collect things, titles, or wealth, but Matt, well known for his energy, spirit, and all over North America, Mexico, or he collected friendships, life experiences, upbeat approach to life. Affectionately Europe. Matt choose to live this way and great memories. The 60-year-old known to his many friends and for decades—“his furniture was sparse, was a friend to all—local artists, authors confidents as “Shiny,” Matt had a zest his possessions few, but his friends and writers, and musicians—all trades for life, always living it to the fullest. A were many,” said Ed. Born and raised in that he had tried himself. He was a great friend of Matt’s, Ed Arnold, wrote Peterborough, he had graduated from friend to books and a friend of cooking, a very touching tribute to his buddy, Trent University with an environmental often inviting people to his home in the commenting that “if Matt Shaughnessy science degree and continued to be an country for some “porcupine stew,” which knew you, he never forgot you. If he liked integral part of the Trent community Ed remarks that only those who knew you, you were a buddy for life.” That is throughout his life. While at Trent, he him thought he was kidding about. just what Matt and Ed are—buddies for was the President of the Trent Students “We’ll miss his laugh, his ability life. Ed, along with all of Matt’s family Union, where he protested via a strike to make us laugh, and his incredible and friends, remember Matt for his against the Trent administration, leading conversations but most of all we will miss warm and enthusiastic greetings; “as he the strike and a sit-in that attracted his genuine caring about your life,” says approached you, inevitably you knew national attention. The issue was Ed. “To have known Matt Shaughnessy he would greet you with the enthusiasm resolved at a meeting of Trent’s Board of was to have known a very special guy. only he could bring to a greeting. He Governors, of which Erica Cherney (Hon.) Different, yes, but who the hell isn’t.” was genuinely so glad to see you, with was the Chair at the time. Twenty years Matt was indeed one of a kind: a truly his reddish hair that moved with him, later, Matt and Erica are still buddies wonderful person. In memory of Matt, usually under his cap or toque of the and met only a week before his passing donations to the Alzheimer Society – day, and under his unkempt eyebrows at a local pub. Erica fondly remembers Peterborough Branch or the Guatemala his eyes sparked,” said Ed. As a dedicated the morning that she and Matt first met Stove Project would be appreciated by member of the Liberal party, Matt when the two arrived at the same time the family. enjoyed expressing and sharing his outside Bata Library. • • • views whenever he could. Nothing “In his BIG smiling enthusiastic pleased him more than grabbing a bite style, he swooped me up in his arms, to eat and discussing Canadian concerns, carried me up the many stairs of the politics, history and the way the world building, right into the meeting room! was, or wasn’t, and especially asking There we arrived, big Matt and little me

36 Trent Magazine 45.1 Kenneth (Ken) Brandon him an ideal candidate for a job with different locations in Scarborough. As McLeod ’66 (March 21, 1922 – American Can in the town of Marathon. a child, his happiest times were when October 5, 2013) died very peacefully His portfolio included acting as the he stayed on a farm in Belleville, where after the long goodbye of living with Town Properties’ Manager, performing his grandfather worked. John received Lewy Body Dementia on October 5, as a liaison with the government on his early education in Scarborough, 2013. He is survived by four children: environmental issues, and assisting in attended Ryerson (Electronics) and then, John (Shannon), Karen, Janet (Steve turning the town from a “company town” following a few months employment at Roedde) and Heather (Dev Minty). He to a modern mainstream corporation. Atomic Energy of Canada in Chalk River, is also survived by eight grandchildren He retired at the age of 60, originally he attended Trent University to study (Erin and Scott, Jenni and Christy, Zak making his way back to the Sault. The physics and mathematics. John married and Nigel, Robin and Kendra) and well Davey Home staff became his family in Lynn Allison in June 1969. He and Lynn as eight great grandchildren. He is the last few years. He was often asked lived briefly in Guildwood Village before predeceased by his wife and the love of “who he was prior to his dementia,” moving to Oakville, where their daughter his life, Grace, as well as by his parents, because he still liked to hold meetings, Allison was born. They bought a home John and Eliza McLeod (originally from to be the centre of attention, to make in Burlington, where their son Darryl Cloudslee), and his brothers John (Elta) people laugh, and to charm the women. was born, and then moved to Aurora and Gordon McLeod. Ken’s family is grateful to all the staff on in 1980. Most of John’s employment Ken could be called a Renaissance the second floor of Birch and Cedar. Their involved data processing/ information Man. He built well-constructed homes, respect, compassion, professionalism, systems and health. His main employer put together a delicious stew, held and gentleness throughout his residency was the Ontario Government, mainly the public office, worked as a manager and death provided great comfort to Ken Ministry of Health. He worked for the and road construction, grew a perfect and his family. Smart Systems for Health Agency, the tomato, and could deliver an informative Memorial contributions to the Sault predecessor to E-Health. He retired at and thoughtful treatise on the Roman Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen or the charity age 60 to spend more time travelling and Empire. He was guided by a sturdy moral of your choice would be appreciated, or enjoying life with his family. This was a compass and a very strong sense of please do something special with your wise decision, because by the time John justice. He was honest and hardworking, family. reached age 65 he was diagnosed with principled, domineering and decisive, • • • Parkinson’s disease. A faithful member curious, and, at times, very fun loving. of the Presbyterian Church, John served He was very well read and interested John David Stenabaugh on the building committee for Brant in a broad range of intellectual topics, ’66 (February 18, 1944 – September Hills Presbyterian Church in Burlington, especially history and politics, and was 4, 2013) passed away peacefully at age and then in various capacities in his an alderman in his twenties, acting 69 on September 4, 2013, at Union home church, St. Andrew’s, Aurora. In on his passion for politics and civic Villa, Unionville. He is survived by his recent years, John and Lynn became very duty. He also served as a member of devoted wife of 44 years, Katherine Lynn interested in interfaith studies. the R.C.A.F., working as a ground-crew Stenabaugh (nee Allison). John was In memory of John, donations technician at the base in York from the loving father of Allison Iderstrump to the Parkinson’s Society would be 1942–45. He returned to the Sault and (Chris) and Darryl Stenabaugh (Elizabeth appreciated. was employed by Algoma Steel as a Joanna) and grandfather to new baby • • • stationary engineer. He then worked granddaughter Emilie Iderstrump, and as the Division Court Bailiff for several brother to Larry Stenabaugh (Marion). Continued on the following page. years until he was able to realize his He will also be fondly remembered by lifelong dream of going back to school. his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, He became Trent University’s oldest full- and nephews. time student at the age of 45, graduating John was born in Kingston on with an Honours B.A. in History and February 18, 1944. He lived with his Political Science. His broad range of skills parents and brother Larry on Sackville and his ability to problem solve made Street in Toronto and then in two

Trent Magazine 45.1 37 IN MEMORIAM

Norman Bruce Grandfield ’70 Since receiving the news of his worked in Edmonton, Toronto, and North (June 12, 1951 – October 25, 2013) died untimely death, the students and Vancouver where she met the love of her suddenly in Cobourg on October 25, staff of the Trinity College have found life, Gary Mac Salmon, who predeceased 2013. Norman was husband of Joanne many ways to remember and honour her in 2007. Missed by her parents, Veronica Farquharson; Stepfather of Erin, Grandfield’s memory. Candles were lit Adele (Addie) and William (Bill) Gregory, her husband Kyle, and their son, Stellan, in his honour in the chapel over the and her sister Barbara Gregory. At her Julia, Rachel Anne, and Elliott. Son of weekend and on Saturday, October 26, memorial a chamber group played to Diana and the late Norman Grandfield. the football players played and won honour Jane’s love of classical music. Survived by his brother Clive Galbraith a hard-fought match while proudly • • • and his wife, Andrea Richardson, their displaying Grandfield’s initials, NBG, children, Charles and Julia; and his on their helmets. “The world has lost Wenda Woodman ’72 (May 11, sister, Daphne Wilmot and her husband a generous, humorous and intelligent 1954 – October 10, 2013) died suddenly Michael Wallace. Born on June 12, 1951, soul as well as an inspirational educator,” at her home in Toronto, resulting from a Norman attended Trinity College School Trinity College School headmaster Stuart brief illness. Her death has shocked and in Port Hope from 1964 to 1970. He Grainger said. Memorial donations to deeply saddened her friends and family, returned to the school in 1977 to join The Trinity College School Foundation including her nieces and nephew. She the faculty in the English department. would be appreciated. will be lovingly remembered for her During his more than 36 years at the • • • sharp wit, loyalty, and elegance. She is school, he was recognized as a devoted survived by her mother, Doris, and her teacher. He was also active in organizing Jane Megan Salmon (née brother Neil. A memorial was held in the inter-house debate program. Prior Gregory) ’70 died of cancer on Wenda’s honour on October 25, 2013, to joining the Trinity College faculty, Monday, August 12, 2013 at her home in at the yoga studio where she practised. ❖ Grandfield attained his B.A. from Trent West Vancouver, British Columbia. Born University (1973) and his M.A. from the in 1951 and raised in London, Ontario. University of Oxford (1975). After attending Trent University she

February 27th, 2014 marks the tenth anniversary of the student repurchase of Sadleir House. Visit our website to learn more about our 10th Anniversary Celebrations and about what’s new at Sadleir House. www.sadleirhouse.ca/celebrating10

2004 - 2014 10Celebrating 10 years of student ownership Trent students and alumni participated at the Inaugural PSB Wilson Squash Classic held at the Peterborough Squash Club November 22 & 23 2013. Pictured are Peter Shennett ’74, Tyson Shennett ’04, Fraser Bleasdale, Kurt Austin ’89, PSB Wilson, Peter Pula ’87, Sherry Pula ’89 and Peter Devlin ’70. Photo shy: Adrian Pond , Mary Jane Pilgrim, Andrew Galvin ’82.

38 Trent Magazine 45.1 For full events listing and information visit upcoming events www.trentu.ca/events

MARCH 5 Chancellor’s Lecture: Government and MAY 3 Peterborough Spring Thaw Open House Democracy in the Networked World. Chancellor trentu.ca/undergraduate/schoolvisits.php Don Tapscott, ’66, 6:30 p.m., Toronto Reference MAY 17 Oshawa Spring Thaw Open House Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario. To at our Thorton Road Campus. For details, register: http://govtdemocracy.eventbrite.ca trentu.ca/undergraduate/schoolvisits.php MARCH 8 Saskatoon Chapter Event. At the Woods Alehouse, 148 Avenue North, Saskatoon, 1–5 p.m. AUGUST 7-10 THE KICK-OFF TO TRENT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY For details and to RSVP please contact To register for events: trentu.ca/fifty Steve Cavan ’77 at [email protected] OCTOBER 3 – 6 Head of the Trent Rowing Regatta & Alumni MARCH 8 Peterborough March Preview Open House Homecoming Weekend trentu.ca/undergraduate/schoolvisits.php For details, www.trentu.ca/hott MARCH 11 Alumni-Student Networking Evening “Life after Trent,” 4–6 p.m. at Gzowski College Dining Hall. For more details and to RSVP: HOLD THE DATE [email protected] OCTOBER 17 Chancellor’s Anniversary Gala Athletic Centre, Trent University MARCH 13 Talk and Film Screening featuring Filmmaker Tickets on sale in April Alanis Obomsawin, “Reflecting Canadian Cultural Production in the 21st Century: A Speakers Series OCTOBER 18 Community Parade and Celebration Honouring 40 Years of Canadian Studies at Retrace the original opening parade and Trent,” 5–8 p.m., Bata Library, BL103. For details, ceremonies [email protected] Trent @ 50: In Story and Song MARCH 15 Oshawa March Preview Open House Written by Beth McMaster and directed by Gillian at our Thornton Road Campus. For details visit Wilson, Showplace Peterborough trentu.ca/undergraduate/schoolvisits.php Watch the 50th website, Twitter and Facebook MARCH 16-18 Ryle Lecture in Philosophy. Prof Harry Brighouse, for information on ticket sale dates 3 lectures, 4 p.m., Bata Library, BL 103. For details, trentu.ca/fifty [email protected] f /trentuniversityalumniassociation MARCH 27 The David Schindler Professorship in Aquatic @twitter.com/TrentAlumni Science Lecture. Featuring Dr. John Smol, 7–9 p.m., Great Hall, Champlain College

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for the First Two Years Celebration Organized by alumni of ’64 and ’65. October 17–19, 2014

Members of Trent's first two classes are encouraged to partake in all of the University celebration events being organized for October 17–19, the official anniversary date of Trent University.

In addition, the first two classes are invited to get together for a reunion dinner and brunch as well as a campus tour.

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Trent Magazine 45.1 39 LOOKING BACK

Professor Dale Standen leads a History tutorial during the first days of Lady Eaton College. LEC has been home to the department for the past 45 years. Congratulations and happy anniversary!

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40 Trent Magazine 45.1 STORIES OF DIVERSITY AT TRENT A project for the Trent 50 Reunion Weekend

rent University prides itself on being a unique place Twhere students and faculty experience an intense educational engagement. University life is not just about classes, however, and we equally value the life experience of being in an environment where we are exposed to different identities and cultures. As part of Trent’s 50th anniversary program, this project seeks to collect reflections on experiences of diversity at Trent over the past half- century. Trent has a reputation as a queer friendly university. We hope to hear from those of you who are queer identified about how you experienced the acceptance of sexual diversity in your time here. Trent is increasingly multi-ethnic, reflecting overall changes in Canadian society. We also want to hear about your experiences as an ethnic minority at Trent and in the local community. The recognition of disabilities is also a relatively recent WHAT YOU CAN DO: but important part of public culture in Ontario. We would 1. Take the survey to give us your reflections at appreciate hearing about experiences living with disabilities https://trentu.qualtrics.com within the Trent community. SE/?SID=SV_1RGhHYuIS3r0Bw1 Even if you do not identify with any diverse or minority 2. Come join a discussion of diversity at the Trent50 community, Trent may be a place where you encountered reunion weekend, where we will present some of diversity for the first time and your experiences of this are these stories. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1:30 P.M., also part of the Trent story. lecture room to be announced.

Since 2007, this project has been run by Momin Rahman, Sociology Faculty, [email protected] and is sponsored by: Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic • Department of Sociology • Dean of Arts and Science – Social Sciences • Trent University Faculty Association • Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs

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