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formerly the trent report 13 feb. 2003 focusYour connection to news at Canada’s Outstanding Small University trent innews the Trent English Prof. a cosmic Geoffrey Eathorne combination was quoted in a January 18 Globe and Mail world’s beauty through images article about the Bloomsbury she captures on film. “Your val- era and its effect on current ues become entrenched after you style trends. fly in space,” Dr. Bondar explains. “I was already environment- In a minded and came back from January space with a clear sense of pur- 23 pose.” Toronto A quote from Passionate Vision, Star arti- a beautiful book of Dr. Bondar’s cle that photography that focuses on docu- Canada’s national parks, explains mented her viewpoint further. She writes: applications to nursing pro- “For a brief moment, I lived grams in Canada for fall, beyond Earth, ceasing to exist on 2003, Trent’s B.Sc.N. program land or sea. Space isolated me was noted. The rise in nursing from Earth’s complex, beautiful applications was cited as and precious life, leaving me good news for the profession with only faint memories of bird- and the health care system. song, splashing water, warm scented plants. My photographs Dr. Chris Metcalfe was fea- are of a land that protects this tured in a Feb. 9 CTV televi- fragile beauty. This is the passion sion segment that looked at of my vision.” She also writes: pharmaceutical drug traces in “No two people are alike, so no drinking water. This was also two space experiences can be the focus of a front page Globe alike; but my flight left me with a and Mail article on Monday, whole new view of my science, Feb. 10. The environment, the world’s that is interested in the environ- with a special interest in space myself and my future. Medicine resources and beauty, the stun- ment, women’s studies, aborigi- medicine. After completing her now seemed to encompass more The ning diversity of North America’s nal issues and liberal arts and sci- board certification in neurology, than my specialties of neurology Examiner national parks, the way humans ences. This is ideal,” says Dr. she studied at Tufts New England and space medicine; it included ran a see and think and process infor- Bondar. “I believe education and Medical Centre in Boston, spe- the health of the environment, front- mation – all of these things are communication are the ways we cializing in neurophthalmology, and thus I decided that the page linked in the philosophies that can change the world. It’s critical the science of how we see and planet would be my focus.” article in underlie Dr. Roberta Bondar’s that young people see older peo- record the world around us. The role of the Chancellor is January work. ple who have a keen interest in Continuing to pursue her interest an important one at Trent profiling As a person who has seen the education.” in photography, Dr. Bondar stud- University. Not only does the the use of voice recognition earth from space, Dr. Bondar’s Dr. Bondar is an exceptionally ied professional nature photogra- Chancellor confer all degrees and software in Trent classrooms. views of the world have devel- qualified candidate to serve as phy at the Brooks Institute of diplomas at convocation, but she This is a new initiative driven oped from a unique perspective. Chancellor. She is a neurologist, Photography in California. also sits as an ex officio member by the Special Needs office at Combined with her attention to scientist, pilot and astronaut who In 1984, Dr. Bondar was one of on the Board of Governors and Trent. detail – as seen in her exquisite holds the NASA Space Medal. She the six original Canadian astro- the Senate, chairs the Senate photographs of the natural world is also an Officer of the Order of nauts selected to train at NASA. In Executive sub-committee on The – she seems able to merge macro Canada and a laureate of the January 1992 Bondar was University Honours and repre- Messenger, and micro elements of the earth’s Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. launched into space aboard the sents the University in an official published heterogeneous riches in a tangi- Dr. Bondar’s scientific career NASA space shuttle Discovery capacity at various external func- by the ble way. The resulting message began in high school in Sault Ste. and became the first Canadian tions. The Chancellor also enters Ontario that surfaces in her work res- Marie. She earned a Bachelor of woman to fly in space. In her role into and enhances the life of the Fire onates with the strength and Science degree in agriculture and as an international payload spe- University in many ways that Service, diversity of nature, as well as a zoology from the University of cialist she conducted life and reflect his or her interests recently call to guardianship in preserving Guelph, and developed new material science experiments in and talents. featured the implementation the resources of our planet. techniques for photomicroscopy space, becoming the world’s first Dr. Bondar has expressed keen of a comprehensive Fire Code As the newest Chancellor at while pursuing a master’s degree neurologist in space. One of her interest in working with Trent compliance program at Trent. Trent University, Dr. Bondar will in experimental pathology at the assignments was also to take pho- students and being a part of the Glen Easson from Physical be able to expose the whole Uni- University of Western Ontario. tographs of the earth from space. University community. “I want to Resources was interviewed for versity community to these issues. She completed her doctorate in Photography is an essential bring some sort of legacy to the article. “I am very pleased to have the neurobiology at the University of part of Dr. Bondar’s life. She is Trent, something related to my opportunity to lend my profile – Toronto and earned her medical deeply committed to environ- experiences in space and to the my experiences – to a university degree at McMaster University, mental issues and portraying the environment,” she says. ❦ The most recent includes thoughts from Trent stu- degree from a wonderful school Peter Gzowski dents, faculty, staff and others. and a great Canadian icon.” ~ tribute book, A few excerpts read like this: alumnus David Wallbridge called “I would like to take In addition to the chapter Gzowski Remembering this opportunity devoted to Mr. Gzowski’s chan- Peter to thank cellorship, Trent is noted for tribute Gzowski: A housing the collection of his Book of papers. His long-time assistant, Tributes, Shelley Ambrose, writes: was “Trent University, learn and grow. Physical Education and Health at recent- one of Copies of Remembering Peter the University of Toronto and the ly Gzowski: A Book of Tributes are author of seven books, and hun- available at the Trent bookstore. dreds of articles, papers, film and ❖ radio scripts), Stephen Lewis Trent University’s annual (adjunct professor and advisor on Chancellor’s Dialogues, started by International Research and Mr. Gzowski in 1999, will be held Development at York University, on March 4, 2003. Moderated by former Canadian Ambassador to Stuart McLean (a professor of the United Nations and Deputy Peter’s journalism at Ryerson University Executive Director of UNICEF, last and and host of the CBC’s Special Envoy for most popular program HIV/AIDS in Africa released loved “Vinyl Café”), the for the United into Canadian homes, event will focus on Nations since 2001) bookstores. holds his the theme of “Peter and Andrew Pyper This book is a collection of papers.” Gzowski’s Canada”. (author whose fic- letters and writings by Thousands of Panellists will discuss tion, reviews and Morningside listeners and Mr. Peter letters, clippings aspects of Canada essays have ap- Gzowski’s colleagues, friends and Gzowski for from his that were important peared in a variety family. It paints a fascinating pic- inspiring me to reach “Canadian” bul- to Mr. Gzowski and of publications, ture of his work and his broader well beyond my perceived letin board and which shaped his including the Globe life. capacity in the investigation of many types of docu- vision of the nation. and Mail, Toronto As the former chancellor of understanding what it means to mentation are tucked Panellists for this Life, the National Trent University, Mr. Gzowski be courageous and humble at the away in the University archives. high-profile event are Post, Saturday Night was deeply connected to the same time, and for being honest.” Reflecting Mr. Gzowski’s love Tom Jackson (humanitarian, and the Malahat Review). people and issues at the ~ alumna Lynda Mannik of Trent, and of Frontier College, actor and musician, featured in The Chancellor’s Dialogues University. He had a special place “The memory of Peter Canada’s leading literacy organi- North of 60, Star Trek, Shining will take place at 7:30 p.m. on in his heart for this campus, Gzowski that will last upon me zation, all proceeds from the sale Time Station, Street Legal and, Tuesday, March 4, at the which is revealed clearly in many forever was from this past June of this tribute book will be direct- most recently, the Longhouse Wenjack Theatre. All are wel- pages of Remembering Peter when he conferred upon me a ed equally to these two institu- Tales), Molly Johnson (one of come to this free event and seat- Gzowski: A Book of Tributes. An Bachelor of Arts Honours degree tions. In this way, a small piece Canada’s best loved performers ing will be on a first-come, first- entire chapter is devoted to his from Trent University.