SEPTEMBER 2002 VOLUME 33, NO.3 TRENT is published three times a year in June, September and February, by the Alumni Association. Unsigned comments reflect the opinion of the editor only. Trent University Alumni Association, Langton House, Traill College, Trent University, Peterborough, , K9J 7B8; call 705-748-1399 or 1-800-267-5774 fax 705-748-1785 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.trentu.ca/alumni EDITOR Liz Fleming ’77 EDITORIAL BOARD Marilyn Burns ’00 Jan Carter ’87 Kathleen Easson ’78 Iain MacFarlane ’95 Lari Langford ’70 Tania Pattison ’84 Kate Ramsay ’71 In This Issue Tony Storey ’71 GRAPHIC DESIGN Editorial ...... 2 Trent University Design Office PHOTOGRAPHY Association Co-president’s message ...... 3 Tony Storey ’71, Richard Miller, Michael Cullen ’82 PRINTING AND BINDING President’s Page ...... 4 Ricter Web Printing Ltd., Brantford TRENT UNIVERSITY ALUMNI Cover story: PSB Wilson retires ...... 5 ASSOCIATION COUNCIL HONORARY PRESIDENT Teacher Education at Trent University ...... 8 T.H.B. Symons HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT Preparing for the Double Cohort ...... 9 John E. Leishman PRESIDENT Honorary Degrees: A Behind the Scenes Look ...... 10 Rod Cumming ’87 / Maureen Hughes ’89 A Woman of Distinction: VP Advancement Susan Mackle ...... 11 PAST PRESIDENT Cheryl Davies ’68 Wisdom & Dedication to Education: Professors Emeritii ...... 12 VICE-PRESIDENT Damian Rogers ’92 The First Head of the Trent ...... 13 SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Adam Guzkowski ’95 Head of the Trent/Reunion Weekend schedule ...... centrespread COUNCILLORS Jan Carter ’87 Annual Donor Report ...... insert Georgina Galloway ’91 Kerry Colpitts ’93 Lenaee Dupuis ’91 Geography Panel ...... 17 Mark Gelinas ’89 Iain MacFarlane ’95 Storeyline ...... 19 Scott Milne ’91 Holly Morrison ’95 Ecologist joins Trent faculty: Dr. Dennis Murray ...... 21 BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Dan Coholan ’77 The Sacred Flame of Learning: the Meaning of Convocation ...... 22 Kate Ramsay ’71 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Convocation Day photo collage ...... 23 Greg Burnett ’90 (Golden Horseshoe) Fran Cooney ’77 (Kingston) Sarah-Jane Badenoch ’97 (National Capital) Sunshine Sketches ...... 24 Jamie & Liz Fleming ’76 (Niagara Region) Vicki ’69 & Garry ’67 Cubitt (Oshawa/Durham Region) In Memoriam: Bruce MacLeod ...... 28 Nordra Stephen ’75 (Belleville/Quinte) Ann Farquharson ’76 / Julia Ledgard ’81 (Peterborough) Neil Thomsen ’86 (Southwestern Ontario) Wayne Wai ’88 / Sue Deefholts ’92 () Kerry Tomlin ’95 (Calgary) Jim Doran ’73 (Edmonton) Andrew Hamilton ’87 () Andy ’85 & Liz ’87 Rodford (Vancouver Island) Francois Senecal ’83 (Montreal) Mary Elizabeth Luka ’80 (Halifax/Dartmouth) Richard Gardiner ’73 (London/Middlesex) Jim Barber ’87 (Georgian Triangle) Patrick Lam ’86 (Hong Kong) Mas Dati Samani ’82 (Malaysia) Aznan Abu Bakar ’93 (Singapore) Gretchen Rosenberger ’95 (York Region) Andrew Homer ’86 (Tokyo)

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS Tony Storey ’71 ALUMNI AFFAIRS ASSISTANT Kathleen Easson ’78 Distributed in accordance with Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #40064326 Both have loved their work. And both will leave their respec- tive universities far richer for their EDITORIAL Not too long ago, I had time at the helm. the privilege of watching an old May we all be so fortunate to find friend receive an honourary doctorate work that is so fulfilling and causes from Brock University. As he that are worthy of so many years of addressed the crowd of excited grad- dedicated service. uates and families, he spoke not As those of you who know Paul about the world situation, nor about will attest, he has been the lifeblood his many achievements, but about of athletics at Trent – but he has the importance of commitment. been so much more than that. His His message was a simple one: booming laugh, his ability to remem- find what you love to do and do it – ber the names of every student who for as long as you can. ever went to Trent (or even consid- The honorary degree recipient was ered it) and his enthusiasm for alum- Terry Varcoe, a man who has held ni events of all kinds, have made our the position of vice president of university a better, kinder and more finance at Brock for 37 years. welcoming place. Our tribute to Paul find what Just one year longer than our own Wilson and his talented wife Gillian, Paul Wilson has reigned as Director begins in this issue, but we have no of Athletics at Trent. doubt that it will be continued at you love to And I know that Paul – who hap- many alumni gatherings, for many pens to be an old friend of Terry’s – years to come. would share his views on the impor- Thank you Paul, for everything. TRENT MAGAZINE do and do tance of remaining dedicated to a place and to the people in it. Liz Fleming ’77 2• Paul’s career at Trent has been it ... marked by the same love of task that Terry found at Brock. Both men had the remarkable opportunity to be builders of young universities, to watch something important grow out of nothing more than hopes and dreams and architect’s sketches. Both men have watched more than three decades of students pass through the gates, both have weathered the gales of uncertain funding futures and both have contributed mightily to seeing their institutions through the good times and the bad.

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The Belleville/Quinte Chapter has been revived, thanks to the volunteer leadership of new Chapter President Nordra Stephen ’75. For more infor- *mation about possible chapter activities & events, or to assist with the Chapter committee, contact Nordra at 613-966-4011 or [email protected]. Watch for a mailing about a chapter reception in October, with guest of honour retired Athletics Director Paul Wilson. While these two things might our BOG representatives! On behalf seem contrary at the outset, they are of the Council, I would like to thank actually closely connected. After all, Paul Crookall ’65 for three years of ALUMNI CO-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE the experiences and the reality of the excellent service as one of our two current students directly affects what Board reps. Kate Ramsay ’71 will our Association will look like tomor- continue for her second year and Dan row. It’s in our best interests to know Coholan ’77 will begin a two year today what we’ll be faced with term. The knowledge, expertise, and tomorrow. To this end, we were commitment these people have pleased to welcome Director of Com- brought, and will bring, to the Board munications Marilyn Burns ’00 to of Governors is nothing short of spec- our meeting. Marilyn gave a wonder- tacular. Thank you! ful presentation about the Finally, I would be remiss if I did University’s plans for a communica- not recognize another alumni contri- tion strategy. We were able to offer bution that directly impacts how suggestions, ask questions, and gen- effective the Alumni Council and the erally discuss what was important to Alumni office works for you, its us as a broad-reaching group. The members. Kathleen Easson ’78 communication strategy, as you recently celebrated 20 years of service 3• know, is a key component of our at Trent University! As most of you We’re Well SEPTEMBER 2002 2001 planning document, so we were will know, Kathleen is the kingpin of glad to have an opportunity to dis- the Alumni Office; the walking com- Represented cuss it with Marilyn. puter who knows all, schedules all, As well, we were visited by Profes- and makes sure that everyone is sor Chris Metcalfe, Dean of Research where they should be. She is an and Graduate Studies, and President excellent advocate for our Mentoring Bonnie Patterson. Both Chris and Program and making undergraduate Bonnie discussed ideas and current students aware of the Alumni initiatives underway at Trent and Association, and wastes no time in where the future might be headed. It meeting the requests of Alumni from was wonderful to hear about the around the world or staff members at many successes that Trent has met the University. On behalf of the This past June, members of the both in graduate studies and in the members of the Alumni Council, past Alumni Council converged upon general life of the University. and present: Thank you Kathleen, for Camp Kawartha for our annual week- I am pleased to tell you that our your years of wonderful service to end retreat to see where we were with visitors commented on the youthful our organization! our planning priorities and what kinds enthusiasm of our members, and our Add to all of these people, and of things we needed to do to help high level of interest and knowledge many more not mentioned here, the move our goals forward. In addition, of what is going on at Trent. It is this 950 new alumni members who were we spent a great deal of time dis- kind of attentiveness to the needs, welcomed into our group at the May cussing what’s going on today at the restrictions, and atmosphere of the convocation. With their Trent experi- University and how we might be able Trent of today that gives us a strong ence fresh in their minds, it is our to combine our Association goals voice in the University community, hope that they continue to act as with the over-all goals of the even though some of us graduated ambassadors for Trent and speak of University. many moons ago. the value of the education they A large part of the respect in received here. As well, I look forward which we are held in the Trent com- to their involvement in the Alumni munity comes from the wonderful Council for many years to come. representation we have on commit- Thank you to everyone who tees such as the Board of Governors. serves our 24,000 members so well! While there are many Alumni who sit on several University committees, the Maureen Hughes ’89 BOG is a very demanding one in terms of the time commitment and the level of knowledge and participa- tion members are expected to meet. We have always been well served by provide a much-needed supply of The Council of Ontario Universities graduates holding a Bachelor of (COU) will continue to work with the Education right here in our own com- Ministry to address these and other PRESIDENT’S PAGE munity. The program announced in issues—and, of course, it will be crit- the summer will accept its first stu- ical that Trent’s specific needs be dents in 2003, to the delight of stu- clearly understood. dents, faculty and educators through- Meanwhile, Trent’s Office of the out the region. Registrar reports confirmation of As alumni, you’ll be glad to know acceptances are up 40 percent over that the university funding announ- the previous year at Trent. An addi- ced in the June provincial budget will tional 1,700 students are expected to help us to prepare for the growth we enroll at Trent over a five year period. anticipate through the double cohort Perhaps most notably, a recent report and beyond. The jump from $293 shows Trent tops all other Ontario million to $368 million in operating universities for first choice accep- funds gives colleges and universities tances. To prepare for the extra stu- the ability to address issues related to dents, the University has hired 18 the double cohort system-wide more faculty this summer to comple- throughout Ontario. At Trent, our key ment the 25 new professors who Building goal remains to ensure that students joined Trent last fall. We will also have a similar quality undergraduate begin recruitment efforts this term for experience to the one that you, as an additional 20 faculty for 2003/4. Greatness alumni, had during your years here. Student Affairs is planning innovative Our focus on the success of the indi- and exciting Introductory Seminar vidual student. Week activities to prepare for a TRENT MAGAZINE at Trent As you’ll read later in this issue of younger contingent of first-year stu- TrenT, building projects at Symons dents. To help avoid some lineups 4• Campus are moving ahead—and and delays the University is imple- exciting developments in teaching menting a brand new software pro- and research will be the inevitable gram called My Trent, which will give result. Construction on Trent’s new students unprecedented online access Science Facility and the Integrated to their marks, schedules, and course College/First People’s House of Learn- registration status. When you step onto the ing has moved ahead with the selec- Having reviewed this message to Faryon Bridge at Head of the Trent tion of architects and contractors. you, our alumni, it strikes me that, in this year, you’ll be seeing the Trent Research and innovation at univer- so many ways, these are exciting University you know and love—and sities got an additional boost through times for Trent University. At the you’ll be seeing the University in a the provincial budget, with $250 mil- June 8th meeting of the Alumni whole new light. Construction of lion to be injected into the Research Council, I gave a brief talk about how brand new facilities will be visible on and Development Challenge Fund. Trent continues to forge ahead on the the East Bank and, no doubt, there The Ontario Innovation Trust will path toward its preferred future. As will be a buzz in the air about so increase by $300 million and the always, I was impressed with the much more. These are pivotal times Ontario Research Performance Fund level of interest, commitment, and for Trent and, I’m sure you’ll agree, will increase by $2 million per year, involvement our alumni brought to the University’s future is looking assisting universities with infrastruc- the discussion. Rest assured that with bright ahead. ture support and funding for the indi- Build 2000 projects fully underway, Trent’s success in attracting a rect costs of research. greatly increased enrollment figures, funded consecutive teacher education While universities had hoped for a and exciting new leaps in academic program will go a long way to response to the issues of unfunded programming and research, Trent is strengthening a sustainable Trent students and deferred maintenance, a truly poised to celebrate its 38th future and responding to the long- bright spot was extended funding for birthday this October with certainty expressed needs of students and the the Ontario Student Opportunities for a great future. community. Recent stats show that Trust Fund (OSOTF), a matching pro- On a closing note, this past 40 percent of Trent graduates go on gram for student aid. Overall, the spring, a dear friend of Trent to pursue a career in education. This budget gave an indication that uni- program will help our current stu- versity education remains a funding continued on page 26 dents achieve their career goals and priority for the provincial government. Paul: In 1971, we got the bubble. It was just a temporary thing, which in fact, lasted for ten years … better BY JAMIE FLEMING ’76 Contemplating the end of than nothing, but certainly not what the Wilson era at Trent is nothing Trent needed. The Athletic Complex short of mind-boggling: akin to imag- opened in October of 1977. ining Niagara Falls without water or Jamie: Paul’s Palace. the Arctic Circle without ice. In so Paul: The Athletic Complex is a land- many ways, and for so many years, mark building on campus and I think Paul Wilson has embodied the very it has always spoken to the impor- essence of athletics at Trent – for var- tance that Trent places on the non- sity and intramural athletes alike. He academic aspect of student life. has left his mark in more ways than Jamie: Paul, there’ve been so many we can enumerate and for this he will important moments in your career at long be remembered. In celebration of Trent. Are there any that will stand his long service to Trent and its peo- out in your memory? ple, and to serve as a means of letting Paul: There are too many to mention all those who love Paul enjoy another them all … Gillian and I have had a taste of Wilson wit and wisdom, we wonderful time here at Trent and in 5• invited long-time friend, Trent alum the Peterborough community. If I had SEPTEMBER 2002 and squash buddy, Jamie Fleming ’76 to choose one or two, I’d have to say to chat with the great man himself. that winning the Symons Award for The Their conversation follows: Teaching was a huge event not only for me, but also for the program as a Inimitable PSB: Jamie: Paul, how many years has it whole. It showed that there is a been? recognition within the Trent commu- Paul: A very, very long time. It’s nity that important teaching can hap- A Conversation been 36 years. pen outside the classroom…and Jamie: And what brought you to that’s key to what the Athletics pro- With The Great Trent in the first place? gram is all about. Paul: It was Michael Treadwell, actu- The opening of the Athletic ally. He was working as Dick Sadleir’s Complex was a stand-out moment. Man on The assistant at the time and they’d deter- We’d come of age … we were ready mined that Trent had better have to hire staff and get going. The devel- Approach somebody to handle athletics. opment of Trent’s partnership with Michael and I were old friends from the Peterborough Club and U of T and he knew where to find me the building of the boathouses … of His in England. When he called and told those were also important landmarks. me about the Athletic Director’s job, But I think that the part of the Trent Retirement the first thing I said was ‘Where the experience that has been most hell is Peterborough?’ But it was rewarding has been the chance I’ve Michael calling, after all, so I decided had to work with some really out- Above: PSB Wilson received the to come and have a look. I’ve been standing people … like Gillian Stamp, Symons Award for Excellence in here ever since. Carol Love, Sue Robinson, Bruce Teaching and the Board of Governors Jamie: And what did you find when Emmerton and Scott Ogilvie. It was Eminent Service Award at you arrived? always the people who were most Convocation on May 31, 2002. Paul: Not bloody much! There were important…who made this place no facilities at all – in fact, the what it is. Nassau campus didn’t exist yet. In Jamie: One of the things that I’ve those early years, we used city rinks always thought set Trent apart from and pools and fields. The City of other universities was the equal Peterborough was anxious to have a emphasis that was put on varsity and university, so they were very gener- intramural sport. One never seemed ous about sharing with Trent stu- more important than the other – was dents. that a fair perception? Jamie: At what point did you get Paul: I always believed that athletics facilities on campus? should be a part of everyone’s univer- sity experience and that our attention shouldn’t be focused exclusively on the varsity athletes. Our philosophy was that the intramural ball hockey game was as important to those who participated as the varsity hockey game was to its players. We felt that every participant should be treated the same way – they should get the ice time, or the gym time they need- ed, with proper referees. You need to concentrate on building a strong base of intramural athletics … the elite ath- letes will come to the surface and you can steer them into the proper spots as they appear. You have to remember that our students are our customers … they’re Lloyd Fenemore ’66, President Bonnie Patterson and Paul at his induction into the paying the freight. In fact, 60 percent Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame of Trent’s income comes directly from the students and they deserve gym time and pool time and whatever else much he’d enjoyed his fencing career Paul: What was incredible was the they need to participate in athletics. at Trent. Things like that made it all fact that we all managed to show up It’s that simple. worthwhile for me … made me proud in front of the Red Lion Pub in We’ve always had incredible sup- of what we’ve been doing here. Wareham at the same time! I’d fig-

TRENT MAGAZINE port from the students. A few years Jamie: And Trent athletes have given ured the chances of that happening ago, we asked for an eight percent you reason to be proud. were infinitesimal, but we all arrived 6• increase in athletic fees, and the stu- Paul: Trent has produced some very within ten minutes of each other. dents came back and said ‘Here, have fine athletes over the years. People I was also lucky enough to be part of eleven percent.” like Rob Marland ’83 and Ted de a rugby tour of England, Wales and Jamie: That really says something St. Croix ’76 … all the various row- Ireland in the early 80s, and a mar- about how important students feel ing teams and soccer teams and velous time was had by all. the athletic program is. rugby teams and … There are far too Jamie: Paul, given the traditions of Paul: One of the great highlights of many to mention them all. But there participation and inclusion that my career at Trent has been the mes- are moments I’ll always remember. you’ve established for Trent athletics, sages I’ve occasionally received from Like the time the Trent men’s and what would you like to see in the alumni saying things like: “the athlet- women’s soccer teams beat U of T in future? ic program had a profound effect on Varsity Stadium, one after the other Paul: I’d hope to see that same par- my time at Trent.” One fellow I … glorious! ticipation philosophy continued, but bumped into at a golf tournament not Jamie: One of the memories I’ll it will be up to the new Director to too long ago came up and introduced always have of the Trent Athletics create a program in his/her own himself specifically to tell me how Department under your leadership mold. There are huge challenges will be of the squash tour of England ahead like the coming of the double you organized. At the time, I didn’t cohort: no one is really prepared for think there was anything unusual that, I don’t think. Trent’s application about a couple of students, a couple rate is up by 49 percent, the highest of professors and their wives and the in the province, thanks to a strong Director of Athletics heading off to high school liaison team and great play squash in England together, but support from the registrar. It’s going now, as a university administrator to be quite a job to find facilities to myself, I realize how incredible it accommodate more students than was. we’ve ever had before, and they’ll be younger students. Another great chal- lenge will be to convince the academ- Nancy Sharpe ’82 was inducted into the ic world that athletics is a viable and Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame on the important part of university life; and same occasion as Paul Wilson the generally sedentary lifestyle of our population as a whole makes the serve as an alumni ambassador of wish you all the best on your retire- promotion of healthy participation all sorts. I think my job will be to travel ment and thank you for everything the more pressing an issue. around and drink beer with alumni in you’ve done for Trent. Liz and I hope Jamie: And what about you, Paul? various parts of the country. I think I you’ll make Niagara your first stop on What does the future hold for you? should be able to do that very well! your ambassadorial tour, and we hope Paul: Well, Fleming, it’s hard to get Jamie: Sort of tapping into a natural you’ll be making your rounds for rid of me, it seems. Tony Storey and talent, I’d say. many years. the Alumni Council have asked me to Paul, on a serious note, I’d like to Paul: Indeed. ❦

Paul Wilson is not the only member of were a few of the successful the Wilson family who has made an shows that were lucky enough important and lasting contribution to to have Gillian in the director’s Peterborough and Trent. Trent Maga- chair. zine invited alumna Beth McMaster to Gillian didn’t shy away from contribute this profile of Paul’s “mate”, the less visible tasks either. She Gillian Wilson. has produced (Murder in the 7• Cathedral), stage managed (Ring SEPTEMBER 2002 Gillian Wilson by Beth McMaster ’78 Round the Moon), assisted with make-up, house managed and We’ve grown accustomed to her face put together programs. … it’s second nature to us now …. Much of this was done while Ever since she turned on a cockney Gillian and Paul were serving a accent and brought Eliza Doolittle to five year term as Dons of Lady life in the Peterborough Theatre Guild Eaton College. Both Robyn, born 1972 production of My Fair Lady, the in 1968, and John, born in 1970 whole community has been in awe of got a head start in theatrical Gillian Wilson’s theatrical talent. training because of the number Even before she engaged in verbal of rehearsals they attended, both combat with Henry Higgins (John inside and outside the womb! Wiseman), in fact soon after Gillian The dramatic interest of other and Paul arrived at Trent in 1966, she Peterborough children was encour- Paul & Gillian Wilson, outside of the was involved with Theatre Trent pro- aged through the creative drama church where they were married in Queen ductions of the very popular Gilbert classes Gillian conducted over several Camel, Somerset and Sullivan Operettas and with years. shows at Lakefield College School. Parties! There were parties for the Over the years Gillian and David students. There were team parties for Showplace. Over the four years, Gallop directed and produced hilari- rugby, for cricket, for squash. The Spring Tonic, a celebration of local ous Anniversary shows for the Trent Wilson door was open and Gillian talent, has raised close to $100,000 Community. was there unrolling the welcome mat. for the downtown theatre. Because Gillian’s main work with the As time went on, knowledge of she brings such fun to everything she Theatre Guild has been acting and her fine stage work spread to Lindsay does, year after year Gillian has a directing. And talk about versatility! where she appeared in Kawartha devoted group ready and willing to She was one of the staid king’s wives Summer Theatre’s professional shows donate their time to put the show on in The King and I and then became a for two seasons. stage. Kit Kat Girl looking for a menage a Gillian was on the board of Arbour It was a lucky day for Trent, and trois in Cabaret. She took many leads Theatre during its very active years for Peterborough when Paul Wilson but according to Gillian the role that and served on the selection commit- accepted his position as Athletic was the most fun was when she went tee for Peterborough’s Pathway of Director and part of that good fortune over the top (in acting and in the low Fame. Activities during her term as was that Mrs. Wilson was Gillian cut costume!) for the part of Mrs. chair of the board of The Art School who has been and still is an ener- Squeezum in Lock Up Your of Peterborough included major getic, capable and generous contribu- Daughters. fundraising auctions. tor to the community. It has indeed Wait Until Dark, Brigadoon, Blithe In more recent years Gillian has been “loverly”. ❦ Spirit, Oliver!, and Me and My Girl directed an annual fund-raiser for offered, which may be particularly attractive to mature students who have job and family dynamics to con- There is good news afoot for the sider. An innovative compressed 1,500 people who called Trent summer schedule will be an option University this past year to inquire for part-time students, along with about the availability of a consecutive part-time studies throughout the Trent teacher education program. school year. For years Trent has lobbied the Specific details of the Trent con- provincial government for the secutive education program are being University approval of its own consecutive firmed up, with a goal of September teacher education program. Now, on 2003 as the intake point for the first the eve of a province-wide teacher group of students. Dr. Deborah Berrill to launch shortage, the University has been (shown at left), former director of the given the green light to create its own Trent/Queen’s Concurrent Teacher program and open up 155 teacher Education program, will be a key high-profile education spaces for September of player in pulling the program compo- 2003. nents together. She is a highly- In late spring of 2002 Trent respected educator and, as the new consecutive received a letter from the Ministry of director of the Trent School of Training, Colleges and Universities Education and Professional Learning, confirming the approval of the pro- will oversee the entire process. education gram. This was followed, in June, by The expectations of Trent a visit from representatives of the University leaders for an extremely Ontario College of Teachers and the successful consecutive education pro- TRENT MAGAZINE program launch of program development dis- gram are based on the experience of cussions. A steering committee and the program’s administrative staff as 8• advisory committee have been estab- well as community interest in the lished and a new School of Education program. There is high demand from and Professional Learning director – Trent students for education training Dr. Deborah Berrill ’69 – has been and the many outside calls received appointed. this year echo that interest. Both area The introduction of a consecutive school boards are highly supportive program goes hand-in-hand with the of the program’s introduction. concurrent education program Trent Peterborough has historic ties to has been offering for many years in education programming that date conjunction with Queen’s University. back to the opening of the In a concurrent program students Peterborough Normal School in 1907. take education courses in tandem This later became the Peterborough with B.A. or B.Sc. courses, followed Teachers’ College and, in the 1970s, by one year of study and practicum the Trent/Queen’s concurrent pro- teaching administrated through gram began. Trent is committed to Queen’s. Traditionally, in a consecu- nurturing and supporting that tive program scenario, students apply arrangement, introducing the consec- after they have completed a B.A. or utive program as a complement to B.Sc., focussing all of their education the existing concurrent program. studies into a subsequent year. Both Many members of the Trent com- programs result in a Bachelor of munity are excitedly discussing the Education (B.Ed.) designation. news of the approval of the consecu- The Trent program will offer 115 tive teacher education program and spaces for full-time education stu- its positive implications for Trent, as dents using the traditional consecu- a whole. ❦ tive model. A second, unique approach will also be offered to stu- dents who prefer to complete their education training on a part-time basis. Forty part-time spaces will be Although elimination of Grade 13 students and graduates of the new is not set to take place for another Ontario curriculum. As in the past, year, many post-secondary institu- Trent will continue its long-standing tions, including Trent University, are practice of evaluating any extenuat- already feeling the affects of the dou- ing circumstances regarding a stu- ble cohort implementation. Some stu- dent’s application. Preparing dents are ‘fast-tracking’ their studies Preparing to beat a perceived glut of applica- INVESTMENTS IN FACILITY tions to universities and colleges. UPGRADES This fast-tracking trend is most evi- One of the most important responses for the dent by the significant increases in the university has undertaken is a for the applications to Ontario universities revised capital development strategy this spring. Applications to Trent to accommodate the double cohort. Double increased dramatically. Through Ontario’s SuperBuild pro- Double What is Trent University doing to gram and investments by the univer- Cohort: prepare for these changes? sity, construction of a new $17 mil- Cohort: lion dollar Science Addition will pro- MEETING WITH vide students access to research labs, 9• STUDENTS/PARENTS lecture halls, teaching labs and ancil- What does Getting Trent University’s messages lary space. A new Integrated College/ SEPTEMBER 2002 What does out to students and parents has been Residence and First Peoples House of a priority. Public meetings have been Learning has also been approved. it mean for held in the Kawarthas in collabora- This facility will include a new 250- it mean for tion with Sir Sandford Fleming bed residence fully integrated with College to address students’ and par- academic space, classrooms, lecture Trent? ents’ questions and concerns. halls, academic offices, department Trent? Advertising boosted attendance at administrative offices and new cultur- the meetings and local media report- al space for the Native Studies ing increased awareness of the issue Department. All facilities are sched- and Trent’s plans. Liaison staff have uled to be ready for September, 2003, also been meeting with prospective will blend into the natural landscape students and their families at numer- and will animate the activity on the ous applicant receptions outside of East Bank towards the Otonabee Peterborough. Attendance at these River. meetings was strong and many ques- In Ontario many parents, includ- tions at these sessions focused on NEW FACULTY ing Trent alumni, have been deluged how Trent is preparing for a younger Trent hired 26 new faculty for the with media reports on the phenome- cohort of first year students. 2001-02 academic year. Through na of the ‘double cohort.’ implementation of its long-range The double cohort refers to the NEW SUPPORT SYSTEMS staffing plan, the University plans to Government of Ontario’s decision to At Trent the ‘don’ system has been recruit an additional 18 new profes- eliminate Grade 13 effective reorganized and new training pro- sors in the coming year followed by September, 2003. That year will see grams introduced for college staff to 20 more new faculty members in two cohorts or groups of students provide better support services to 2003-04. New faculty combined with graduate from high schools at the younger students. Providing a safe improved class scheduling, and an same time – grade 12 students and learning and residential environment increase in classroom and lab space, the last of Ontario’s graduating class is a priority issue for parents. Trent’s will add to Trent’s reputation for pro- of grade 13 students in their final small size is an attribute that will pro- viding students access to faculty in ‘OAC’ year of study. The decision vide reassurance to students and their small classroom settings. brings Ontario in line with many families. other provincial jurisdictions that see REVISED ENROLMENT PLAN their students graduate from high ADMISSIONS – FAIR TREATMENT Trent’s revised institutional enrolment school after Grade 12. In response to frequent questions by plan projects almost 1,500 additional students, Trent has stressed that its students between now and 2004-05. admission procedures have been care- fully reviewed to ensure that equal consideration is given to both OAC continued on page 26 ours and degrees,” and tries to seek out individuals who have made a sig- nificant contribution to society, but BY TANIA PATTISON ’84 What do astronaut Chris who have, as yet, received little for- Hadfield, former hockey player Bob mal recognition. Gainey, dancer Karen Kain, and While a connection with Trent or native activist Matthew Coon-Come the Peterborough community is not have in common? Apart from being required, a number of recipients have distinguished Canadians, they are all been involved with the university and honorary graduates of Trent. They are the city. Some, like James Orbinski, among the over 160 men and women are past students; others, such as who have walked across the stage at T.H.B. Symons, are remembered for Convocation to receive the honorary the crucial role they have played in degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) or the development of Trent. Members of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from Trent. the arts community who have enjoyed Who are these honorary gradu- a relationship with Trent and the local ates, and how are they selected? area include writers Timothy Findley, Each year, up to four individuals Robertson Davies, and W.O. Mitchell, are awarded honorary degrees in Trent architect Ronald Thom, and of recognition of the outstanding contri- course, Peter Gzowski. Similarly, hon- butions they have made to society. orary graduates are often members of The contributions could be in any the local business community, noted field: the arts, science, business, for their service to the university and sports, public service, academe, and the local community. so on. Some, like Margaret Atwood, Once the nominations are in, the Gordon Lightfoot and the late Ernie Committee on University Honours Coombs (“Mr. Dressup”) are house- has the difficult job of coming up hold names; others are far less likely with the names of the three or four to be seen on national television, but individuals who will receive the Honorary are considered no less worthy of degree. The final decision is approved recognition for their contributions to by the Senate Executive, and ulti- their fields. mately by the Senate, and the deci- Degrees: A The process of obtaining an hon- sion is made whether to confer the orary degree from Trent usually starts degree of D.Litt., or that of LL.D. in the fall, when a call for nomina- Most honorary graduates will receive Behind-the- tions goes out from the Committee the LL.D. degree, with the D.Litt on University Honours, a sub-com- being reserved for those involved in mittee of the Senate Executive. Any- the literary world. Scenes Look one may submit a nomination to the All that remains is for the recipi- Committee, which is made up of the ents to be invited to come to Trent to Chancellor, the President, a member receive their degrees. Honorary of the Board, and representatives degrees are generally not granted in from faculty, the alumni, and the stu- absentia, and it is customary for each dent body. recipient to attend Convocation and While there are few hard-and-fast receive his or her degree in person. rules concerning honorary degrees, This year, four honorary degrees there are one or two guidelines that were awarded at Convocation on May nominators should keep in mind. 31st. The recipients were: John de Active elected politicians are usually Pencier, former Chair of the Trent Above, Dr. Doris McCarthy not eligible, and honorary degrees are Board of Governors, nominated for generally not given posthumously. his extensive volunteer work; Canadian citizenship is not a require- Canadian landscape artist Doris ment, and past recipients have McCarthy (shown at left); David included such well-known interna- Morton, former CEO of Quaker Oats, tional figures as Nelson Mandela and recognized for his volunteer work and Andrei Sakharov. However, the fundraising efforts; and John Daniel Committee tends to avoid nominees O’Leary, President of Frontier College. who already have “a long list of hon- ❦ 11 • SEPTEMBER 2002 ❦ Mackle graduated from King’s Mackle of no doubt, this ‘Woman There’s her unquestioned passion for Trent passion for her unquestioned encourage ability to Her University. to become others and inspire community is a Trent in the involved con- her success. Susan factor to key as an not Trent sistently presents ordinary but as something institution outstandingspecial – a distinct and Her enthusiasm for university. her society through both improving activities and professional volunteer the decision to honour reinforces of as the ‘Women Susan Mackle recipient this year.” Distinction’ of Western at the University College Ontario. career beginning her Before in 1988 as Vice President of at Trent as the Vice she worked Development, and Com- President of Development munity Relations at the Wellesley In 1998, Mackle Hospital in Toronto. was to Vice promoted President She Advancement at the University. every at Trent: has truly year enjoyed to expe- is fascinating, I get “My work things and interactrience so many she said. people,” exciting with such recipient will con- Distinction Award’ tinue dedicating her time and knowl- and the community. to Trent edge VP Susan Mackle (centre) and colleagues (centre) VP Susan Mackle Jennifer r): Lois Fleming, Katie Brown, (l to MacIsaac and Helen Keller. Our Walls campaign which campaign Our Walls goal the campaign exceeded million for raising $17.2 President University. Trent Bonnie Patterson offered her sincere congratulations the award. for to Mackle tribute pays award “This leader- only to Susan’s not ship in the advancement butions to the community butions to Beyond last year’s including In her 14th year at Trent, Mackle at Trent, 14th year In her skills and dedi- leadership Mackle’s has expressed her gratitudeMackle Soroptimist International is has made many outstanding many has made contri- but also to her volunteer profession, said in the community,” work President Patterson. “Susan is contin- skills uously sharing her professional with community service groups, adding to the vitality of the Peter- borough community.” by gone unnoticed not cation have her staff. “Susan has led the most successful fundraising in campaign and in University the history of Trent as area, and as busy the Peterborough she is in her position as one of the she Vice Presidents of the University, in the commu- finds time to volunteer staff her is commented. “Susan nity,” warm, strong and supportive of her staff, community.” colleagues and and, perhaps the award for the nomination by especially, her staff. fact that my “The staff nominated me was a wonderful indication that they in work supportivewere of my she said. the community,” classified largest the world’s service execu- organization for women and professional tive through ser- who are working vice projects to advance human rightsstatus and the Although she is of women. a member of Soroptimist, not Susan definitely reflects the kind of with the organiza- involved women Soroptimist for tion. A spokesperson International says of Peterborough is no doubt that Susan “There embodies all the characteristics that represents. As a profes- this award sional, Susan consistently displays BY MARILYN BURNS ’00 BY distinction

a woman of a woman

he name ‘Soroptimist’ is coined

Vice President of Advancement, Soroptimist This past March, Susan Mackle:Susan

from the Latin words ‘soror’from the Latin words and ‘opti- and, women meaning the best for ma’ one of the have may in fact, Trent best of women. is truly of dis- a woman Susan Mackle Com- tinction in the Peterborough munity and it was her staff in the and Office here at Trent Development the Soroptimist International of Peter- her the recognition borough who gave she deserved. of with the ‘Woman Mackle awarded 2002. She was for Distinction Award’ who has made selected as a woman in her pro- outstanding achievements business and voluntaryfessional, activities during the last ten years, demonstrated exemplary character, integrity and leadership, and been vis- in her field. “I am actu- ible and vocal in the communi- involved ally quite was the first she said. Mackle ty,” the Peterborough President for female Rotary has been involved Club and committees through- other with many out the community. T “I chose Trent because of its inno- vative character, commitment to teaching and its proximity to wilder- The following professors have ness and Toronto,” says Marsh, who exemplified wisdom and dedication is retiring from his role as educator. to quality education at Trent Univer- Marsh feels his greatest professional Respected sity. They have all been active in reward has been seeing graduate and campus life, beyond the classroom, undergraduate students complete and are highly respected in their interesting theses and progress to educators fields of study. Thankfully, as they jobs in conservation. enter retirement, they have been hon- Marsh has been a long-time mem- oured with Professor Emeriti status ber of several committees at Trent achieve and plan to continue with various University, including those in the area research projects. As a result, you’re of Academic Development, Graduate likely to see at least a few of the fol- Studies, the Frost Centre and Nature Professor lowing individuals around campus in Areas. His career has taken him far the years to come. beyond Trent boundaries, teaching Trent summer courses at the Univer- Emeriti PATRICIA MORTON sity of West Indies in Trinidad and History Professor Patricia Morton geography courses in Barbados. This came to Trent in 1976 and, after 26 professor has also published over 240 status years of teaching, has been honoured articles, reports, editorials and with Professor Emerita status. reviews and has edited five books. Morton is originally from Toronto, Over the years, Marsh has made hun- where she attended the University of dreds of presentations at conferences, TRENT MAGAZINE Toronto and received her M.A. and such as the World Parks Congress, Ph.D. She wrote extensively about the Canadian Association of

12 • the fields of women’s history and the Geographers and the Parks Research American south, including numerous Forum of Ontario. articles and two books, entitled There are many things about the Disfigured Images: the Historic Trent campus Professor Marsh will Assault Upon Afro-American Women miss, such as interaction with stu- and Discovering the Women in dents and field work. “I will remem- Slavery. Morton also enjoyed serving ber the exciting atmosphere around as Senior Tutor at Lady Eaton College Trent in its first decade, the compati- for four years. ble colleagues and the attractive cam- She has been the recipient of sev- pus,” he says. eral awards including an Ontario Although he has finished teach- Scholarship, Ontario Graduate ing, John Marsh expects to live in the Fellowship and a University of Peterborough area for a few more Toronto Fellowship. Along with years and will offer a training course teaching, her pleasures in life include in ‘ecotourism and community devel- writing short stories, outdoor activi- opment.’ As a Professor Emeritus, the ties, and spending time with her fam- research he will conduct during his ily, including her husband, David, retirement will focus on national and six grandchildren. parks and national identity in Canada, as well as the “characteris- JOHN MARSH tics, designation and protection of For 31 years Professor John Marsh has cultural landscapes,” particularly in been teaching students about the the Kawarthas. In the midst of these wonders of geography. Born in the things, Marsh plans to find some U.K., the professor left the University time for consulting about internation- of Calgary to come to Trent, where al conservation and simply enjoying he became an important part of the what he taught so well – the world university’s faculty and broader com- and its geography. munity. continued on page 16 13 • SEPTEMBER 2002 , a continued on page 26 continued on page How satisfying that moment How Half-way through the season we’d Half-way that final regattaFor of the first orous new physical regimen. It wasn’t regimen. It new physical orous the discomfort of wading just even the cold river into level up to crotch no were the boat. (There to launch beyond docks first season.) No, that inconveniences all these physical to all of apparent what was quickly in the hands of us was were we that made this com- a fanatic, and having out. No mitment there was no way out of the nightly “warm-up”way run standing up the drumlin, at Lach no sure to make yelling the bottom to runone faltered (failing all the way mean extrawould sprints). track No designed out of variousway Lach of tortureforms running like while carrying And piggyback. a teammate certainly were out once we no way right beside us Lach on the water, analyzing, criticizing our every move. ass! your shooting you’re “Seven, late again! Set it up ! SET you’re Bow just when we IT UP !” And invariably our outer limits for had all reached practise, the oft repeated, that day’s hard 20!” It was,“Just another of just 20 strokes. course, never (We be finishing just as darkness fell. shell with the shared our borrowed the early got crew and they men’s morning read “The shift.) Lach of the Superior Athlete” Psychology could only assume we book, which discipline and no prescribed rigour, praise whatsoever! to allowed even not were season we Nor crew. share a bus with the men’s “fraternizing”was there to be any prior to the race, just the total focus of the “superior athlete”. But required pulled it off, this mot- amazingly we uni- unknown from the new, crew ley the victory being that much versity, expected weren’t because we sweeter place. to even duffle-coated, threw Lach, when we into those cold, murky waters , all the for immediate compensation been subjected to. By the abuse we’d of us still for- next September a few signed on flush with glory, getfully atching my daughter’s crew daughter’s my atching We had actually made our debut had actually made We arrived on the scene When we have of course could not They on the water, After our first week rowing in the Trent regatta last year the Trent in rowing to the time 30 years took me back when I was part Trent of the first crew and the first Head of women’s the Trent. the in 1970 at year the previous champi- Eastern Canadian rowing were Catharines. We onship in St. of a threat. At much considered not people many that point in its history, , much heard of Trent even had never idea where it might any less having be. once co-ordinated our for wearing shirts from some varsity borrowed team and carryingmen’s our aged, met were shell, we also borrowed outright not , if with some skepticism derision from the more established fact rumour In Western. like schools , confi- University had it that Brock dent of victory course, on their home had already had their name engraved on the trophy. weapon, about our secret known then MacLean (in training even Lach his future role as an officer in the for ( a for- and Chris Leach Lach Navy.) the driving were rower) mer Olympic season behind that first rowing force crews, a women’s when two at Trent The launched. eight , were and men’s recruiting process consisted of literal- heartyly twisting the arms of a few water with some affinitywomen for sports. canoeists, of us, keen Many to try challenged a “real” sport.were After had a brief honing process we , all and a cox rowers eight novice but really with a sense of adventure in for. were no idea of what we among us the most masochistic even experiencingwere serious doubts. It just the blisters on our hands wasn’t hardened into calluses, nor yet not where the the bruises on our calves easily adjustablenot tracks made a matter of contact. simply It wasn’t muscles adjusting to this rig- aching W

Trent

The First BY GAIL MCLAREN ’69 BY Head of the Head theTre Reunio WHERE AND WHEN TO FIND IT… At Reunion Weekend/Head of the Trent Friday October 4, Saturday October 5 & Sunday October 6

Rowing – races all day Saturday 9 am to 5 pm – Trent/Severn Waterway from Parkhill road to the Faryon footbridge, Symons campus. Regatta reg- istration can be completed at www. Trentu.ca/rowing/hot/registration.html

Paul Wilson pub tribute – Saturday evening from 6:00 pm at the Olde Stone Brewing Company, 380 George Street

Alumni trivia challenge pub – Otonabee College Cat’s Ass pub-Friday evening from 8 pm – team based competition of TUGS Reunion – check for information at www.trentu.ca/geography Children’s activities – Champlain College Great Hall riverside lawn- Saturday afternoon … balloons, free children’s drinks & snacks, face paint- ing, video feature presentation, Elmer the Safety Elephant (2:30-4:30 pm)

Food & drink – 1. Alumni gathering area CC Great Hall lawn noon to 5:30 pm – cash bar & bbq 2. Trent Rowing Club beer garden Bata Library parking lot – noon to 6 pm

Accommodation – www.thekawarthas.net Book as early as possible! Elmer the Safety Elephant is a trademark of the Canada Safety Council. Canada Safety of the Elephant is a trademark Safety Elmer the Souvenir mugs & t-shirts – Rowers’ beer garden & alumni gathering area

Alumni cards – Alumni gathering area, alumni canopy in the Rowers beer garden & outside Trent bookstore Saturday afternoon

Live band - Treblecharger! - Friday evening in the CC Great Hall nt (organized by the Trent Central Student Association). Tickets available from the TCSA (705) 748-1000. A limited number of tickets will be held at the door for alumni.

Alumni Council meeting – 11 am Saturday, Blackburn Hall (Physical Resources meeting room)

Alumni athletics Old Boys rugby – Sunday 2:30 pm – main field Old Girls rugby – Sunday 1 pm – second field (opposite Blackburn Hall)

Run for the Cure – annual run or walk for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Sunday 10 am at Crary Park, Little Lake

Virtual reunion/regatta – If you can’t make it back this year, check out our webcam images – Saturday 2 to 5 pm at www. Trentu.ca/alumni. n Click on Head of the Trent. Professors Emeriti continued Chemistry at the University of DOUGLAS MCCALLA Toronto, and has now moved into the Douglas McCalla, the leading authori- ranks of Professor Emeriti. Originally ty on the economic history of Upper from Glasgow, Scotland, Mackay Canada in the 19th century, is retiring HERMANN HELMUTH received his B.Sc. and Ph.D. at the from his 34-year teaching career at For Professor Emeritus Hermann University of Glasgow. Trent University. Helmuth, retirement goes far beyond Throughout his seven years of Professor McCalla joined the facul- its laid-back reputation. Slotted into research and teaching in Trent’s ty at Trent in 1968 and has taught his retirement agenda are research, Environmental and Resource Studies such courses as ‘Nation and Citizen- reading, learning and volunteering in Department and Chemistry ship: Interpreting Canada,’ ‘The science-related institutions. Other Department, Professor Mackay made Making of Canada, 1760-1873’ and personal pursuits he hopes to make a significant contribution to life at the ‘Canada and Japan/Japan and time for include travelling, gardening, university. In addition to his teaching Canada.’ He has received several cycling and, one of his most enjoy- commitments, he served as a Fellow major research grants and awards able pastimes, collecting shells and of Champlain College. including Trent University’s Distin- minerals. With support from a variety of guished Faculty Research Award in A Professor of Anthropology, chemical industries and the Natural 1995-96 and a Research and Teaching Hermann Helmuth began teaching at Sciences and Engineering Research Merit Award in 1997. One of his Trent in 1969, coming from the Council (NSERC) of the Canadian fed- greatest awards, outside of the Trent University of Kiel in Germany. Dr. eral government, one of Dr. Mackay’s community, was the Killam Research Helmuth holds a Doctor of Science in most prominent successes was the Fellowship which he received in Anthropology degree from Kiel establishment of the Canadian 1998. McCalla was the first Trent fac- University, with a specialization in Environmental Modelling Centre. The ulty member to receive this presti- physical anthropology. He also stud- philosophy of the project is to gious, and sizeable, national prize ied geology and zoology. improve the ability to understand and awarded by the Canada Council. This

TRENT MAGAZINE Professor Helmuth is the author of predict the sources and effects of award was noted by Paul Healy several scholarly pieces including fea- chemical substances in the environ- (Dean of Research and Graduate

16 • tures about the ancient Maya in ment. Models predict where chemi- Studies, 1998) as “a sign of McCalla’s Belize; the sites of Lamanai and Altun cals travel in the environment, how national reputation for excellence in Ha; human skeletons from the Row- long they persist and their effects on his discipline.” The fellowship grave site of Altenerding, South humans and other species. allowed him a two-year absence from Germany; and other work on human In 2001, Dr. Mackay was the first teaching, during which time he wrote skeletons such as that done at the Canadian recipient of the very presti- an economic history of Canada from Viking project from Haithabu in gious International Honda Award for 1600 to 1939. North Germany. Helmuth has also the development of the ‘Mackay Raised in Edmonton, McCalla presented papers to a number of Models’ and his work in ‘Eco- became a Rhodes Scholar for Alberta national and international confer- Technology.’ The award included a in 1965, one year after he received ences. certificate, a medal and a sum of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Professor Helmuth has taught $130,000. Mackay was also one of upon completion of his B.A. at many courses at Trent, such as ‘Bio- three finalists for the 2001 Gerhard Queen’s University. He earned his logical Anthropology’ and ‘Compara- Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for M.A. at the tive Human Osteology and Evolu- Science and Engineering, and he has and his doctorate at Oxford. He is the tion.’ He has also been a member of received several other awards includ- editor of several books, the writer of the Animal Care Committee at Trent ing one from the Association of dozens of articles and the author of for at least 15 years and will continue Environmental Engineering Professors; books including the award-winning to be appreciated by fellow anthropol- the Distinguished Lecturer Award; an Planting the Province: The Economic ogists from around the world as he Excellence in Research Award from History of Upper Canada, 1784-1871. joins the ranks of Trent’s Professors the Ontario Ministry of the Environ- As a retiree, Professor McCalla’s con- Emeriti. ment; and an Editor’s Award from the nection to Trent will continue in his Journal of Great Lakes Research. role as Professor Emeritus. ❦ DR. DON MACKAY Trent University applauds the con- Dr. Don Mackay joined the Trent Uni- tributions Mackay has made to the versity community in 1995, after a university and to the sphere of global 28-year career in the department of environmental studies. Dr. Mackay Chemical Engineering and Applied will continue key research projects as a Professor Emeritus at Trent University. 17 • SEPTEMBER 2002 per GIS at the GIS (B.Sc. Geography/ . Jenny has completed courses has completed . Jenny She encouraged students to under- students to She encouraged James Britton leave to join St. Peter’s Separate High Peter’s to join St. leave specializes in she in which School pre- has always Jenny Geography. and teaching High School ferred that her present position noted to a relatively owing became available rare retirement of a Geography in the Separate board. Teacher the sense take thesis for an honours that it provided of accomplishment sub- for the ideas that emerge and for projects either within teach- sequent occupations. The finan- ing or other cial benefits of the Honours degree salaries are noteworthy teaching for representing about $1,500 as well, annum as both since graduation for specialist (the qualifica- Geography departmenttion for Head) and Principal (although neither position materialized). has yet was a part-time Studies) Computer at Sir been teaching student having Frost ’s Sandford in the cartographyCampus and Division for several years with previ- years several Division for experi- mapmaking ous professional James subsequently ence in Lindsay. sought more credentials and on a M.Sc. in embarked (B.A. Honours (B.A. Honours Jenny McGillis Jenny Bryan Poirier From left to right: Jennifer McGillis ’87, James Britton ’85, Rachelle Laurin ’95, Miles Laurin Rachelle ’85, James Britton McGillis ’87, Jennifer right: left to From ’95 Poirier ’72 and Bryan Ecclestone Geography) wrote his thesis on recre- his wrote Geography) reflected his which ational geography, passionate interest in the outdoors As a result and canoeing in particular. of summer guiding experiencein Bryan encountered a fac- Temagami, ulty member from Queens University a him to pursue who encouraged post-graduateone-year course in Outdoor/Experiential Education there. this to be most worth- found Having while, Bryan followed subsequently up an opportunity at the Canadian coor- Canoe Museum where he now dinates the Educational Programme. He jokingly admitted that, at least in part, his job at the Museum is a to go canoeing” excuse “thinly-veiled and is thus extremely satisfying. In endeav- addition to his vocational ours, Bryan is currently pursuing a M.A. on a part-time basis at the in Ontario Studies Institute for of Education at the University Toronto. to Queen’s went Geography) as part of her ConcurrentUniversity She Education training after Trent. had taught within the local Separate board at the Intermediate level School when she returneduntil this year from her second period of maternity GIS GIS

(Joint Honours Panel Panel

Alumni 2001-02

he annual Alumni Panel was Geography Panelists briefly summarized their Rachelle Laurin Group Leader with responsibility for scientific collaboration, hiring and areas of responsibility. other several upgradingShe has completed courses and takes advantage of opportunities scientists into research to accompany the field. Certificate course at Sir Sandford This in Lindsay. Fleming College her thesis to complete her equipped and pro- in the 4th year at Trent back subse- several vided credentials for summer jobs. These included quent Canada the Environment at work Directorate, Trent’s Inland Waters Areas CartographicNature Assistant, post-graduate contract with the work Conservation Authority Trent Lower the and lastly her present employer, Ontario Ministry of Environment. over there for Rachelle has worked and has become Acting years two organized once again by Professor organized once again by as partAlan Brunger of the GO411h: course and of Geography Philosophy 28, 2002. on March held this year careers “after Trent”.

B.Sc. Geography/Biology) undertookB.Sc. Geography/Biology) in the concurrenther third year T University of Edinburgh, which was Miles urged students to “look What GIS techniques and methods rewarding in unanticipated (yet around” before going on in Geo- are best? Several panelists noted that uniquely “Scotch”) ways after return- graphy, but noted the attraction of employers often have limited knowl- ing, the Fleming College opportunity graduate study if one is truly interest- edge of the range of alternatives for “knocked” in the form of a teaching ed. Staying within Geography profes- producing the same result and position in GIS at the University of sionally is something of a challenge demand experience in very specific the South Pacific in Fiji. and many posts or jobs have “non- software teacher techniques. The The antipodal sojourn was also Geographical” titles although they dominant producer of GIS software is “educational” in unexpected ways, clearly depend upon knowledge ESRI and its products tend to monop- not the least towards the very end of acquired in the Geography degree olize the field, e.g. ARC-INFO. Very James’ stay when an armed coup by training. Many alumni have testified good alternatives exist, certainly for ex-military overturned the govern- that their Geography background is teaching purposes e.g, IDRISI, ment of Fiji (during a field trip)! One invaluable to their work although not although these are not used much year later, along with many other overtly recognized in the actual commercially. expatriate professionals, James left “title” they hold professionally. Rachelle Laurin noted that she has the country, although he has retained In the subsequent question and found GIS to provide an “avenue” for contact through his Ph.D. work and answer session, both the panelists inter-disciplinary interaction, particu- contract teaching. and members of the audience – stu- larly as more and more scientists and James recounted various fascinat- dents and faculty alike, made a num- researchers acknowledge its merits for ing aspects of his experiences in the ber of points. analysis and representation in their “field” in the south Pacific and Museum work – Bryan Poirier – work. She emphasized the value of stressed the value of training that relatively few jobs exist and the pay computer programming, acquired as Trent provided him in dealing with is not high, although the work is sat- early as possible. Rachelle also noted alternative societies and cultures. He isfying and rewarding and has that the present labour trouble in the noted that visitors from Canada and “fringe” benefits such as the opportu- Ontario Government (her union

TRENT MAGAZINE other “developed” countries need to nities for varied activities, including OPSEU is on strike) was, in part, to be aware that the “aid” provided, if travel to seasonal events. However, combat the trend to contract work

18 • not “lavished”, on such countries as the future employment pattern in the and the reduction in permanent jobs. Fiji is often dependent on a level of “museum field” looks bright owing GIS work is often of this contractual bureaucratic efficiency totally absent to large-scale retirement across the type and may be so increasingly. from the local setting. Without the board in Canada. The Museum James Britton credited the Trent efficient infrastructure much of the Studies programme at Fleming programme with a great deal and felt assistance is wasted and a source of College is an excellent way to prepare little was “missing”. He appreciated frustration as much as genuine help. for work in addition to the degree Geography for its diversity and the Miles Ecclestone (Honours from Trent. Once again, volunteering variety of opportunities and environ- Geography) took a year off after com- at the local museum is a sure way to ments he experienced. pleting his honours degree, which “get your feet wet” (particularly at Importance of grades at Univer- was beneficial in many ways. He the Canoe Museum!) and to establish sity? Some debate arose over the rela- decided that his geomorphology the- contacts. tive importance of high grades. Some sis research was sufficiently interest- What was missing from Trent of those present felt that only two ing to pursue the M.Sc. at the Geography education? Jenny McGillis “key” grades existed that of “pass/ University of Guelph (completed – very little, although the political fail” and “A” or below. The latter 1978). An opportunity arose to return “side” might have been mentioned applied particularly to graduate to Peterborough in the form of the more. Teachers also benefit from school entry and even more so to the position of Chief Technician at Trent’s experience “before” teaching and the competition for grants and teaching Department of Geography and Miles need to “volunteer” in the communi- assistance salary at graduate level. has occupied that post ever since. ty (as well as in schools) should be The feeling was that otherwise, One attraction of the job is the stressed to prospective teachers. the precise average was not the focus “never-ending” surprises that occur Trent Geography’s emphasis on field- of attention in job interview and on a week-by-week basis. Another work is an excellent way to tackle competition. For example, no one attraction is the opportunity for field- this and invariably “carries over” to reported grades being mentioned in research and teaching both locally the teaching career. job interviews. Postgraduate educa- and elsewhere in Canada. Rachelle Laurin credited the tion screening emphasized the last Concurrent GIS certificate program as ten courses in most cases, looking for beneficial for her in that she gained immediate employment and experi- continued on page 26 ence within the four-year Honours program in Geography. 19 • SEPTEMBER 2002 , Cheryl . The Maureen Tony Storey Tony , , Eileen Hurley ’86 Eileen Hurley . The Currie John Currie ’76 ) attended dinners, lun- once observed that there Tom Phillips ’74 Tom , Association Past President also The Special Projects Fund There are other annual awards There are other alumni achievements, outlined alum- outlined achievements, alumni educa- Trent their with ni satisfaction alumni career opportu-tion, profiled distributednities and Children of applications to Alumni scholarship whose parent(s) students high school Alumni Trent Trent. had attended proudly sportedlapel labels were by of the staffmany and faculty who assisted at the very successful Open Houses. Davies that areas at Trent so many were benefit from just a modest would amount of support. She exhorted the at a “$200 Trent Council to improve That direction was most evi- time.” dent in 2001-02 as the Alumni vary- provided Special Projects Fund of supporting levels to the Debating the Model Society Tournament, Society conference, Nations United Artsthe Fine the Friends Collection, case and a Athletics trophy of Trent presentation and the on body image of media on girls. impact supported the annual program of recognition of graduating students at again, Once alumni vol- the colleges. unteers and staff ( Kathleen Easson ’78 Lightbody Prize rewards a Peter ’71 Hughes to congratu- and receptions cheons late deserving their students for important contributions to college and to remind everyone of the life, tremendous value the Alumni Association places on the role of the fabric. in Trent’s colleges Trent by inspired and managed Alumni. The Alumni Bursary is Fund dozens of students. The for a lifeline Grant assists a Dobson Travel WACH International member of the Trent costs. It honours Program with travel the late Bill Dobson, the father of Iain Dobson ’70 helps Awards Honours Geography the costs of thesis field work cover and is a long-time program generous- Association former ly funded by President traveled Kate oversaw an oversaw . Arlene’s lec- . Arlene’s Oedipus at Maureen Hughes ’91 John Morritt ’75 , Arlene Allan ’92 ince 1997, the Trent Univer- the Trent ince 1997, Cheryl ’68 Davies Volunteers from the Alumni Volunteers The tradition of having an alum- The tradition of having We revived the student and alum- the student and revived We ture was particularly those helpful for who also attended the Classics performanceDrama of Group’s Oedipus at Kolonos. Through the of generosity Wine the (Peterborough Not), Alumni Association was able to donate wine to a post-performance reception at the new Lady Eaton offices of Ancient HistoryCollege & Classics. Council also took part in both Open Houses. University from Northwestern University in from Northwestern University to discuss Michigan Rest:Sophocles Last Play Ramsay ’71 and showcased which alumni booth Deserves Recognition”, and a number of grateful students applauded the takingAlumni Association for the time to recognize the value and importance volunteerism of student of the university. to the life to contributenus/a return to campus of the universi- to the intellectual life ty was continued through the Alumni Lecture. sity Alumni Association’s planning Association’s sity Alumni strengthening included priorities have and profile campus the Association’s 2001-02 was a particularly vital and in this regard. satisfying year an informal ni leadership reception, student leaders that allowed evening Association, from the Central Student Senate and Board representatives, the athletics cabinets and council, college toand clubs and groups meet each with alumni leaders. 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2002 Alumni Lecturer Arlene Allan ’92 Arlene 2002 Alumni Lecturer Trent Alumni – Good Alumni Trent Kate Krenz, Dave Lasenby Maureen Hughes’89,Jack “Celebrating OurAlumni” Barnfield ’91,Barnfield Blue Maury Scrivener ’88,Tony Storey

20 • TRENT MAGAZINE Trent Foundation annual Kate Ramsay’71, Yvette shown Sara Fernald ’76 ’64, KimKrenz ’89.Not meeting. Onhandfrom ’68, Walter Howell ’69, Roe ’73,Cheryl Davies ’74, Neil Hannam ’87, the alumni&friends was the theme ofthe ’71, GlenEasson’89, Trent student. The Gary Wolff served onuniversity committees. served Trent Wolff student.TheGary another award which willbenefita delightedtoannounce tion was TheAlumniAssocia- pleted histerm. Chair OursecondalumnusBoard serve.) Governors (thefirstalumnustoso asChairoftheBoard service occasion of introduced by theAssociationon Stephenson Award. Thisaward was saluted annuallythroughtheRobert Excellence instudentgovernance is beginning theirTrent education. of AlumniScholarships for students oftwoalso saw Children thegranting Trent’s BoardofGovernors. Thisyear Lightbody ’64 honour to established was tocollegecant contribution life. It academic achievement with signifi- Robinson College studentwhoblends ranks were: Allan Gary WolffGary ’67 Robert Stephenson Robert for his service on for hisservice has alsocom- Bob ’s Gary WolffGary ’67(left)and the newly Wolff established Gary Leadership Cup(middle) ’78 ’84 Hartwick Reg Maureen Hughes ed onSenateby Len Vernon ’64 Easson ’89 Ramsay Board included Senate andcommitteemembers.Our ble oncampus asBoard, needs andaccomplishments. ing studentsfor of avariety deserv- of alumniinrewarding indicate thegrowing presence alumni overtones, butitdoes awards andscholarships with exhaustive listofprizes, level. atanyleadership inany sport and courage, determination lete whodemonstrates ed annuallytoastudentath- Leadership Cupwillbepresent- Alumni continuetobevisi- not an This iscertainly and Jennifer Backler’93 , Paul Crookall ’65 Paul Crookall , Marie DoyleMarie ’89 Gary WolffGary . We were represent- David French ’80 , , Scott Milne’91 Karen Sisson Karen , , Kate Glen all and . , College Squash CourtHall ’70 performed atthe Peter Robinson George Meanwell ’70andClifford Maynes research. Trent Athleticscontinuesto connectionstouniversity corporate ina weekend conference part on take ’91 Narine elsewhereinthisissue. article Geography panelisthe subjectofan formance space.)TheannualAlumni acommonroom/per- into converted Hall(now Robinson Squash Court Maynes ’70 Gelatto), backed upby Meanwell ’70 ational dimensionsofTrent. andrecre- lectual, social,cultural Our alumni contribute to theintel- to Our alumnicontribute travelled from Alberta to travelled fromAlberta performed inthePeterperformed (of Quartetto Clifford George Suresh be well served through alumni Originally from Trois Rivieres, involvement in coaching and other Quebec, Mr. Murray earned his B.Sc. support roles. Alumni were out in at McGill, his M.Sc. at the University force at both the Athletic Awards of Alberta and his Ph.D. at the banquet and the All Canadians recep- University of Wisconsin. After one tion. year of post-doctoral work at the A final highlight for our Campus University of Massachusetts he Profile efforts was the annual meeting joined the University of Idaho faculty and luncheon of the Trent University in 1996. Foundation. The theme was “Celebra- “I’m thrilled to be coming back to ting Our Alumni.” Maureen Hughes Canada,” says Mr. Murray, who and Tony Storey reviewed the enjoys paddling and the many other Alumni Association’s Planning outdoor activities that the Kawarthas Priorities 2001-04 and spoke about are well-known for. He adds that he the Alumni Wall of Fame. Exhibits has heard many positive things about from the Wall of Fame were dis- Trent and is looking forward to join- played. Lunch included live music, ing faculty in the Departments of courtesy of Cheryl Davies and Glen Biology and Environmental and Easson, who performed songs by Research Studies. Mr. Murray’s wife, • 21 Stan Rogers ’68 and Gordon Cynthia Kapke, and several family Lightfoot (Honorary Graduate). Ecologist pets will also be moving to the SEPTEMBER 2002 Following lunch, David Lasenby ’64 Peterborough community. outlined his work as a Trent biology The focus of Mr. Murray’s research professor, while community alumna returns to at Trent will be on two areas: preda- Sara Fernald ’76 discussed the tor/prey relations and host parasite impact Trent had on the development interactions. Specifically, Mr. Murray of her professional and volunteer Canada to will research these in small mammals, careers. Many thanks to Foundation some larger mammals and amphib- secretary Katie Brown for suggesting ians. He will also study the Algon- the focus on alumni. We were proud join Trent quin Park wolf population in conjunc- and pleased to be involved. ❦ tion with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. University Some of Mr. Murray’s research will be conducted at Trent’s James McLean Oliver Ecological Centre on faculty Pigeon Lake. Other research may occur throughout Ontario and in additional provinces. “My official date of arrival is October 15, but I’m hoping to be there (at Trent) a bit earlier than that,” says Mr. Murray. He will have a Dr. Dennis Murray has temporary office until the new sci- always loved insects and animals. ence wing is completed in 2003. At Even as a child he raised tadpoles in that point Mr. Murray will be working his backyard pond and stored earth and teaching in the new facility. worms in his family fridge, so it was “We are delighted to welcome Dr. a natural progression when he began Murray to Trent University’s commu- to study sciences at university. nity of scholars,” says Dean of “I have always been interested in Research and Graduate Studies Chris how species interact together, and in Metcalfe. “His vast experience and complex interactions you might not extensive publishing in population immediately see,” explains Mr. dynamics, behavioral and nutritional Murray, who will arrive at Trent ecology, wildlife conservation and The Alumni Wall of Fame display University in the fall of 2002 as the at the Trent University Foundation Canada Research Chair in Terrestrial meeting – June 2002 Ecology. continued on page 28 felt in the heart, it sounds a bit corny when put into words but it was as though the graduation ceremony was BY TUI MENZIES ’69 It has been almost 30 years now a symbolic passing along of the since I received my undergraduate sacred flame of learning and that this degree from Trent and yet it is still a in and of itself was a gift of profound moment which is very clear in my freedom. memory. Mine was the generation of At that moment, I felt a deep grat- peace and protest marchers, of rebels itude to those teachers who rigorous- against the ‘crass materialism of post- ly protect this freedom, who are con- war North America’, of young women stantly vigilant in defending the right seeking to find our voice, of young to speak and write one’s mind with- men rejecting the Beaver Cleaver’s out fear of censure. Quite aside from father prototype. Consequently, cere- any specific knowledge which they monies such as graduation were held had imparted to us, they had also in faint disdain by some of us as taught us to be tolerant of the opin- “establishment rituals”. Now, if there ions of others, to be patient and dili- is anyone here from an immigrant gent, to be passionate about ideas. I family, you’ll know exactly why there remember feeling profound gratitude The Sacred was no question whatsoever that I that they had not only fostered our would be walking across that stage curiosity, treated our thoughts with and getting my degree, establishment respect and accorded us the dignity Flame of rituals notwithstanding. They hadn’t of having our ideas matter, but that come over from Scotland in the they themselves continued to Depression and worked their fingers research and explore the frontiers. TRENT MAGAZINE Learning: the to the bone so that I could be a hip- Next week it will be your turn. pie and miss my graduation, thank You will be handed your spark of

22 • you very much. learning to take out into the world. Meaning of It was a beautiful day, hot and You too have now become keepers of sunny. We walked in procession the flame. I hope that the Convoca- behind the faculty members and seat- tion ceremony will hold as much Convocation ed ourselves by the Library in strict meaning for you as it did for me alphabetical order. A native elder those years ago and that you will burned sweet grass, purifying the cer- feel, as I did, that you have been emony. This simple act lent a sacred given something very precious sense to our being there and I began indeed. Would you join with me now to be very glad that I had come. In in expressing our appreciation of our the spaces of silence between the teachers to their representatives here [This is the text of a speech given by speeches, the river could be heard this evening, Dean Colin Taylor and alumna Tui Menzies ’69 at the 2002 burbling by the stone walls and the Associate Dean Popham. ❦ Julian Blackburn College graduation din- swallows swooped and soared over ner. You can’t hear it in print, but Tui’s our heads. It was then that I had my invitation to the graduating students to revelation – or as we like to say in salute their teachers prompted a tumul- English Literature, a moment of tuous round of applause. Tui was quick epiphany. to point out that the true value of her As I looked at the faces of the speech lay in that burst of recognition for men and women who had taught me, Trent’s professors, and the quality educa- dressed in their various gowns and tion they foster.] fantastical caps from universities around the world, I realized that I was a part of something very ancient and extraordinarily special. I had not had a sense of this as I struggled with the obscure analogies of Spencer but at that moment I felt as though these people were handing something very precious to all of us. As with things Convocation 2002 images

Paul Wilson (Honorary alumnus), Former Board Chair and Honorary Trent staff member, alumnus and proud parent alumna Jalynn Bennett and Professor David Glassco Manindra Shah ’69 and daughter and new graduate Parimeeta ’98

Trent Director of Communications Marilyn Burns ’00 joined the ranks of the alumni with a degree in English

Jesse Wilkes ’96, shown here in 1978 with a Trent t-shirt presented by proud uncle Paul Delaney ’64. Jessie Former Board Chair and long time friend of Trent graduated at this year’s Convocation & the Alumni Association John de Pencier to the delight of her mom, Anne received an honorary degree (Delaney) Wilkes ‘67 Doug Lounsbury and his wife Stephanie are overjoyed by the arrival of their first child, Grace Olivia. Grace 1981 was born on April 21st 2002.The Tom Philp was appointed Editor of Lounsburys currently reside in The Independent, a feisty stand-alone Georgetown, and can be reached at newspaper in Brighton, Ontario, in [email protected]. photo 3 June 2002. A senior reporter with the publication recognized widely as “the Sunshine best news source in Northumberland County,” Tom finished second as Reporter of the Year in the 2001 com- Sketches petition sponsored by the Ontario Community8 Newspapers Association. 1987 Alumni can read some of his work at Meg Earley married John Chisholm www.eastnorthumberland.com. He on September 15th 2001 on Bowen lives in Colborne (Big Apple Country) Island, B.C. Meg has just graduated with his wife Linda. with a M.Ed. from the University of Calgary. photo 4

Brian Purcell and Colleen (Ludlow) ’89 and their children, Robert, Jessie, Ali and the new addition, Josie make 1972 up a full Team Trend line! Josephine 1984 Geneva was born June 6th – about TRENT MAGAZINE Helvi Virkamaki’s “Happy Mother’s Kristopher Churchill married shortly three weeks early. (We have had a Day” was included in the Shadows of after leaving Trent. Jocelyn, originally total of five kids now including

24 • the Dawn, An Anthology of Canadian from Zimbabwa, Africa, is a Human Johanna our guardian angel and think Verse, published by the Poetry Resources professional, currently we are ready to call it quits. We are Institute of Canada, 2001. working as an employment counsellor building a home to fit everyone in for the Canadian Hearing Society. The and would enjoy visitors.( Brian and couple has a three year old son, Luke. Colleen can be contacted at Kristopher is completing a Doctor of [email protected]. photo 5 Education degree in Educational Administration at OISE and is in a new position as Assistant Head- 1974 master at Albert College School in Yes, pigs are flying and hell has, Belleville, Ontario. photo 1 indeed, frozen over! With great joy (and much surprise), Lucile 1988 McGregor is thrilled to announce John and Angela (Bougiotis) that, after a nine-year courtship and Vavitsas ’88 are thrilled to announce five-week engagement, she and Norm the birth of their baby boy, Elliott King were married on March 22, Jonathan on January 16th 2002. 2002. Lucile is thrilled to share this 1986 Proud godparents are Steve and news with her Trent friends and Rhonda Jessup and Rob Wiersma, Cheryl (Gallant) Fawcett ’88. extends special thanks to Elizabeth along with big sister Emily, welcomed Angela has been busy during her Thomson and Lynda Marshall Sarah Louise to the family on Novem- maternity leave. She completed coau- Ongaro for their best wishes and pre- ber 22, 2000. Sarah is now a 1 1/2 thoring the Nelson Biology 12 text- and post wedding visits. year old bundle of energy and an book, which will be used throughout (We are very happy and are rejoic- absolute joy. After Trent, Rhonda the province this upcoming ing in this unexpected curve in our graduated from the Faculty of Infor- September. In addition she will be lives and Chess the Cat is thrilled to mation Studies at U of T. She is cur- commencing work on a chemistry have his parents finally living together rently the Public Services Manager at textbook this fall and returning to her under one roof! Lucile can be reached the Whitby Public Library. photo 2 position as Head of Gifted Education at [email protected].) at Northern Secondary School in Toronto. photo 6 1989 Clive Archer and Rosemary Judd- Archer would like to announce the arrival of their first baby. Charles (Charlie) Clive Archer was born on August 30, 2001. Rosemary will be returning to teaching and OSSTF work in September. photo 7

Jeff and Sandra (Dona) Lynch cele- brated the birth of their second daugh- ter, Kyra Elizabeth on July 10, 2001. 2 Jordyn, born two ears earlier, is very proud of her baby sister. 3 Mocha, the family’s chocolate lab is just happy to have someone else to lay close to. Jeff is still working with Quaker in Peterborough but is being transferred to Mississauga. Sandra is enjoying her maternity leave, especially living so close to the zoo. Jeff and Sandra will miss their friends in Peterborough but 4 are looking forward to meeting up with old friends as they move to Oakville during the summer. You 8 can reach them at [email protected]. photo 8

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1992 1993 1997 Tina Watson and Greg Bernetic Steve White and Sue Bartels were Adam Coovadia and Tanya, his wife (SSFC grad) got married August 5, thrilled to welcome their first baby, of two years, are living in St. Peters- 2000 and are pleased to announce Thomas Mackenzie White born at burg, Florida and are expecting their

TRENT MAGAZINE the birth of their son, Dominic Blake home on November 8, 2001. 14 oz. first child – her name will be Darwin. Bernetic May 15, 2001. The happy He is four months old in the picture. Adam graduated from Trent in June

26 • family are now residing in Fort The couple married in 1996 at Lady 2002 with an honors degree in Bio- McMurray, AB and would love to Eaton and are currently living in chemistry (he finished a general here from former classmates. Email Stouffville, Ontario. Steven is working degree in biochemistry in 2000. He address is [email protected]. as a Mental Health Case Manager at a has also just graduated from post- social service agency and Sue is on baccalaureate program in Genetic Melissa (Kennicle) and her husband leave from her job at Allstate as a Technology (which was offered by Neil Juniper would like to introduce Communicator, Web Technologies. the Michener Institute for Applied their daughter Alexandria Madison Friends can contact them at suebar- Health Sciences) and recently has (pictured at four months), born [email protected]. photo 10 been certified by the Canadian November 9, 2001. Mel will be Society of Medical Laboratory returning to her teaching position Sciences (CSMLS) as a Registered with the Bluewater District School Technologist (R.T.) in Clinical Gene- Board in September 2002, while Neil tics and by the (U.S.) National continues to work for Blue Mountain Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Resorts. They can be reached at Personnel (NCA) in both Cytogenetics [email protected]. photo 9 1995 and Molecular Biology. Adam is cur- Kristina Michaud and Wade Wilson rently working as a Genetic Tech- were married May 18, 2002 in nologist for a Biotech company in Alexandria, Ontario. The maid of Tampa, Florida. honour was Lisa Wise ’94 and the bridesmaid was Erin Allin ’94. Other Trent grads in attendance were Adria (Zweerink) Hayes ’94, Julie Marshall ’94 and Sarah Gooderham ’94. photo 11 1998 Scott Dawson received the OUA Coach of the Year Award 2001- 02. Congratulations Scott! 27 • SEPTEMBER 2002 ❦ The better . GIS ❦ On-the-job training. On-the-job Professor Brunger thanked the thanked Brunger Professor Through meetings with students Through meetings with James Britton emphasized the need James Britton emphasized pre- persistence in seeking your for and the need to sphere of work ferred – thinking in be a “problem-solver” self but your only for not this way employer. the (potential) also for will permit “on-the-job” employers and in subsi- training “at work” both classes, dized workshops, evening in this etc. Their willingness to invest to linked will be in the employee way degree of commitment and perceived problem-solving ability and enthusi- of the training will be asm. Much to involve and likely computer-based managing information procedures for systems, particularly panel for voluntarily agreeing to par- panel for He felt ticipate in the 2001 event. sure that their comments had been those present in terms for invaluable of immediate and future careers. through the Council of Ontariothrough the Uni- the restoration $28 of the for versities million shortfall in Ministry funding double cohort. the for Provincial The 2002 on June 17, delivered budget contained specific responses to the double cohort in President as outlined in this message Bonnie Patterson’s were issue. These announcements university Ontario’s by welcomed community and parents, training of university major staff, a fair admissions policy, recruit- in facilities, the investments enrol- a revised ment of new faculty, ment plan, expansion of financial support students — programs for the will be ready for University Trent full implementation of the double cohort. have no formal training no formal in have Double Cohort from p. 9 from Cohort Double GIS Geography Panel from p. 16 from Panel Geography With regard to graduate school in the growing Most employees the field and have acquired their acquired the field and have “on the job” or through knowledge, the “odd” course. This will inevitably up” with as training “catches change demand, but testifies to the uncer- tainty in this area of of the job market specialty and, to an extent, generally. improvement and high achievement; improvement of quality the elusive however, the subject” may “enthusiasm for and a relatively tip the balance well 78 percent, be mark of say, low deemed acceptable, if commitment expressedwas to the inter- genuinely viewer. entry is impor- of referee the choice tant carries and the letter of reference Networking a great deal of “weight”. is vital a and personal contacts play role in learning of opportunities and obtaining them. in eventually field of WE’LL BE READY uni- Ontario’s level, At the Provincial continue to advocate versities DIRECT INVESTMENTSIN SUPPORTS FINANCIAL better support these students, To been have substantial investments bursaries made in new scholarships, total In 1997-98, Trent’s and awards. bursaries and awards scholarships, this amounted to $900,000. In 2001, figure had risen to $4.5 million. represent the These investments student financial supportlargest pro- gram in the history of Trent University. The revised plan will guide the plan will guide The revised in its programming, University staffing, planning. budget facility and First Head from p. 12 Head from First President’s Page from p. 4 from Page President’s ❦ In the spirit of Helen, and others Members of that first crew were: Afterword: In the course of writing Of course 30 years later in this later Of course 30 years University and the community passed and the community University was Helen Whiteside the first away. member of the Trent female An Board of Governors. University was Helen the inspiration to many, giving consummate philanthropist, freely of her time, talent and treasure per- I will throughout the community. as will so many sonally miss Helen, outside of the in and both others on but she lives community, Trent and the Frank through her good deeds which and Reata Scholarship Scott she created in memory of her parents. the time enjoy left us, let’s who have the to promote together have we Outstanding Small future of Canada’s at Head of the See you University. Trent! place called middle-age, it’s the very it’s place called middle-age, rigour and discipline of the sport one misses, that and the camaraderie of a terrific a trained of women group for couple months at least to be in per- there was to say Needless synch. fect vicarious watching satisfaction much last year. Trent for Meg row Symons, Gail McLaren, Jane Toos Wynn, Leslie Marcia Stobie, Nix, Harrington, Cathy Henke, Fran Martha Mary Bull, and cox, Lewis. this I was the vivid mem- grateful for ories of Marcia Biles (Wynn) with in contact those kept for whom I have to write in I have Now 30 years. as she died of cancer memory of her, She lived in England last November. with gusto and will be greatly her life missed. for another season of Lach’s regimen. season of Lach’s another for the first Head of the saw That year boasts of now which an event Trent, single day being the biggest in North America. Ecologist from p. 21

management will complement Trent together with their affiliated research University’s new and existing sci- institutes and hospitals, to achieve In ence programs. As a Tier II Canada the highest levels of research excel- v Research Chair, Dr. Murray brings lence and to become world-class added resources that are certain to research centres in the global, knowl- Memoriam enhance our research directions.” edge-based economy. ❦ The primary objective of the Canada Research Chairs program is to enable Canadian universities,

TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY:

The search for Trent’s next Vice-President (Academic) & Provost is now under way and in early fall the position will be advertised. I am writing on behalf of the Search Committee to invite

TRENT MAGAZINE Bruce MacLeod your input to the process. Specifically, the Committee (Board of Governors, 1987-1991) encourages individuals and groups to share their views on

28 • the mandate for the Vice-President (Academic) in the peri- Bruce MacLeod, 49, died in April. He od 2003-08 (i.e. what needs to be accomplished) and the is survived by his wife Willmont attributes (background, qualifications, personal and profes- (Woods) and children, Christopher, sional skills) needed to accomplish the mandate. Blakeney, Matthew and Peter as well The Committee encourages that you forward any input as his parents Mary and Murray and in writing. However, time has also been set aside on the sister Elizabeth Davidson. afternoon of September 18, the evening of September 19 “A man whose morals dictated his and the morning of September 20 for those who would like actions, who guided his family by the to provide input in person. The Search Committee will also beat of his heart and who instilled in consult with Faculty Board and Senate. his sons the most important values Written input may be addressed to the VP Academic from the way he lived his life.” Search Committee c/o University Secretariat, Bata Library. Emails can be sent to [email protected]. To arrange a time to meet with the Committee, please call Nancy Smith at Helen Whiteside extension 1223. A tribute to Trent’s former Board I encourage you to take this opportunity to give the member appears on page 4 of the Committee input about this important leadership position Annual Donor Report insert in this in the University. issue. Yours sincerely,

Bonnie M. Patterson President & Vice-Chancellor