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JUNE 2003 VOLUME 34, NO.2 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 Martin Boyne ’86 Marilyn Burns ’00 Jan Carter ’87 Kathleen Easson ’78 Tania Pattison ’84 Dale Rodger ’77 Tony Storey ’71 In This Issue Alexandria Morgan Thom ’95 GRAPHIC DESIGN Association Co-President’s Message ...... 2 Trent University Design Office PHOTOGRAPHY University President’s Page ...... 3 Tony Storey ’71, Richard Miller, Damian Rogers ’92 PRINTING AND BINDING Editorial ...... 4 Ricter Web Printing Ltd., TRENT UNIVERSITY ALUMNI The Open Road – Trent’s Biker Registrar ...... 5 ASSOCIATION COUNCIL HONORARY PRESIDENT Trent’s Other Alumni - Childcare Centre ...... 7 T.H.B. Symons HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT Hiring? / Think Trent! ...... 8 John E. Leishman PRESIDENT Course Profile ...... 9 Rod Cumming ’87 / Maureen Brand ’89 Alumni Volunteer Census findings ...... 10 PAST PRESIDENT Cheryl Davies ’68 Roberta Bondar - Cover Story ...... 11 VICE-PRESIDENT Damian Rogers ’92 Jim Cosgrave Wins Teaching Award ...... 13 SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Adam Guzkowski ’95 Meet Brad White, Mr. CSI Peterborough ...... 14 COUNCILLORS Jan Carter ’87 Taking Tradition Into the Future ...... 16 Georgina Galloway ’91 Kerry Colpitts ’93 Lenaee Dupuis ’91 Jason Price ’82 - Spirit of Trent Recipient . . . . . 18 Mark Gelinas ’89 Iain MacFarlane ’95 Storeyline ...... 19 Scott Milne ’91 Holly Morrison ’95 Sketches ...... 22 BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Dan Coholan ’77 Reflected Glory ...... 28 Kate Ramsay ’71 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Greg Burnett ’90 () Golf Tournament photos opposite, left Fran Cooney ’77 (Kingston) Sarah-Jane Badenoch ’97 (National Capital) to right: Paul Wilson congratulates Jamie & Liz Fleming ’76 (Niagara Region) Vicki ’69 & Garry ’67 Cubitt (/Durham Region) women’s winners (l–r) Joseline Nordra Stephen ’75 (Belleville/Quinte) Francy Poapst ’81 (Peterborough) Sikorski, Carla Rinaldo, Virginia Neil Thomsen ’86 () Walley and Marilyn Strain. Wayne Wai ’88 / Sue Farnand ’92 () Kerry Tomlin ’95 (Calgary) Jim Doran ’73 () Andrew Hamilton ’87 (Vancouver) The spirit of Team Trend was on dis- Andy ’85 & Liz ’87 Rodford (Vancouver Island) Francois Senecal ’83 () play at the 2002 tournament. Mary Elizabeth Luka ’80 (Halifax/Dartmouth) Richard Gardiner ’73 (London/Middlesex) Jim Barber ’87 (Georgian Triangle) Five-time tournament men’s winners Patrick Lam ’86 (Hong Kong) Mas Dati Samani ’82 (Malaysia) Kevin Crux ’81, Brian Bowes ’84, Rick Aznan Abu Bakar ’93 (Singapore) Gretchen Rosenberger ’95 (York Region) Brown ’81 and first-time winner Doug Andrew Homer ’86 (Tokyo) Parker ’66. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS Tony Storey ’71 ALUMNI AFFAIRS ASSISTANT Kathleen Easson ’78 Distributed in accordance with Post Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #40064326 “ all heard similar phases in the weeks and days before we headed off to Trent for the first time. Indeed, life ASSOCIATION CO-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Your life is never going to be the was different and an adventure; we same again.” “It will be the greatest didn’t get enough sleep, especially time of your life.” “You’re in for quite during Intro-Week and exam time; an adventure.” “Get your sleep now; and we had the time of our lives! you’re going to need it.” Now, after completing their cours- How many times in the months es, seminars, and involvement in any before the birth of my little boy did I number of extra-curricular activities, hear these phrases? (I also heard over 1000 new alumni join our ranks. many more that had to do with the Isn’t it funny how all the same excla- actual event of giving birth, but I mations from their first days of uni- won’t expand on those at this time.) versity apply to them now? As the So far, just a few months into the life new graduates head into whatever of our son, I can attest to the fact world they have chosen, life will once that no one has lied to me – life cer- again be totally different from what tainly is different now!! My husband they just experienced. and I know how little sleep a person In wishing them our congratula- Quite an actually needs to live a somewhat tions, we hope that their Trent experi- productive life; we have discovered ences will flow over into their “new” the joys of trying to get baby poo out lives. As well, it is the hope of all of Adventure of cloth diapers; we’ve survived our us “seasoned” alumni that our new visiting nieces pawing the child so members will keep contributing to that he’s absolutely inconsolable the life of Trent in some way and will TRENT MAGAZINE when they leave; and we’ve enjoyed stay in touch wherever they may end the smiles, giggles and cooing that up. 2• have developed over the months Our best advice as they start the since we first held Eamon. next chapter of their lives: “get So what has this got to do with enough sleep; you’re going to need you and other Trent alumni? it.” (And if, in your travels through Well, it occurred to me that I think life, one of you can tell me how to that many of us heard the same kinds get baby poo out of cloth diapers, I’d of phrases before, only it wasn’t really appreciate it!) before the birth of a child. I think we Maureen Brand ’89

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE HeadoftheTrent/AlumniReunionWeekend

Saturday October 4, 2003 * 11 am – Alumni Council meeting * All Day – Head of the Trent Regatta *Noon – 5:30 pm – Alumni gathering Barbecue, cash bar, family and children’s activities (alumni cards, free souvenirs, information…) *1 – 4 pm Alumni booth at Rowers beer garden (alumni cards, free souvenirs)

Sunday October 5, 2003 * 10am – Run for the Cure at Crary Park (Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation) * 2:30pm – Old Boys Rugby *To be scheduled: TUGS Alumni & Old Girls Rugby Trent’s newest , which will open in April of 2004, is being named in memory of our last PRESIDENT’S PAGE Convocation is always a mile- great Chancellor, Canada’s well-loved stone event in our academic year, and broadcaster, Peter Gzowski. The offi- sums up so much of what it means cial name of the building will be to study at Trent. As I watch gradu- “Peter Gzowski College” as a tribute ates accept degrees each year, I to the legacy he leaves to Canada, inevitably reflect on the overall value and the contributions he made during of student experiences at Trent, and his time here at Trent. This new col- what aspects of those experiences lege symbolizes so much of what was our graduates will carry with them as important about Trent, to Peter, and they seek out lives in the broader my hope is that every student who is community. This year 1,100 students affiliated with this college – as well as will be recognized at convocation, all other students who see this build- increasing the numbers of our distin- ing every day – will be reminded of guished alumni to almost 30,000. Peter’s inquisitiveness, his passion for Camaraderie is a great part of the learning and his vision of Canada. PRESIDENT BONNIE PATTERSON convocation atmosphere, and it is a These same traits can be seen in 3• joy to watch students enjoy each many of our students, and I know SUMMER 2003 other’s company as they participate Peter would be proud to have his in such a momentous occasion. The name and memory established in culmination of three or four years of such an enduring way at, what he intense academic work, each degree called, this special University. New Faces earned at Trent is a proclamation of Opening as well in April of 2004 achievement, ability and success. will be the First Peoples House of This is reflected in the proud smiles Learning. Under construction right and New of the parents and supporters who fill now, it will house a performance the Bata Library podium to watch space, gathering and ceremonial students accept their well-earned space. Peter Gzowski College and the Places degrees and anxiously cheer them on First Peoples House of Learning will as they cross the stage. be the new home of the departments This year, graduates will have the of Native studies, adminis- honour of receiving their diplomas tration, and mathematics, from well-known Canadian astronaut, as well as the Office of Research and and photographer Dr. Graduate Studies. Roberta Bondar. As the new In September of 2003 we will cele- Chancellor of the University, Dr. brate the opening of our brand new Bondar will be installed into office Science Facility, and Dr. Bondar will during the morning convocation cere- be the guest speaker at the opening mony, and will assume her official event. The whole University commu- duties as an ambassador and friend of nity is excited about the way these the University. additional facilities will enhance the Dr. Bondar has indicated a keen science programs offered at Trent. interest in cultivating relationships The Chemistry Department and the with Trent students and developing a Water Quality Centre will find a new deeper understanding of the Trent home in the 24,053 square-foot build- environment. I am thrilled to wel- ing, which will feature ten new come her, knowing the entire Trent research labs, four chemistry teaching community will be enriched by the labs, a computational chemistry lab, insights and knowledge she will share a problem set lab and a science con- with us. Her numerous achievements ference meeting room. Existing sci- are so diverse and remarkable, and it ence space will be extensively reno- is a wonderful privilege to number vated this summer, as well, and two her among the members of the Trent family. continued on page 25 The tree of liberty only grows when This war was fought to disarm Iraq. watered by the blood of tyrants. , however, will remember this — Bertrand Barère de Vieuzac conflict for the same reasons as EDITORIAL World War II and the Civil War – the I didn’t want to write this. Talking advancement of human freedom. about war is unpleasant and uncom- Operation Iraqi Freedom will be fortable. Supporting it is even worse. remembered for creating the first Arab I only support the war because I sup- democracy. Ever. A free and prosper- port freedom. The anti-war camp ous Iraq will provide a strong impetus claims to speak for Iraqi children, yet for progress, to a culture mired in the would condemn them to a lifetime of thirteenth century, a culture that has tyranny and oppression. They to change or be changed. There marched and chanted – “No Blood should be no argument that our cul- For Oil! Not In Our Name!” but ture is superior to that of Iran, Syria, failed to present any credible alterna- Saudi Arabia, and every other vicious, tive to war. Assassination wouldn’t repressive theocracy in that conflicted have worked – power would have region. No amount of moral equivo- passed to Uday or Qusay, Saddam’s cating can hide the fact that we allow sociopathic spawn. Inspections failed our women to drive, to vote, to The Other – the Iraqi government consistently become doctors, lawyers and soldiers. deceived and evaded inspectors, who We do not stone them for the were admittedly willing to ignore hor- “crime” of being raped. When Side of the rific violations of human rights. thieves emerge from our sys- Diplomacy failed – Hussein’s allies, tem, they still have hands. Most France and Russia, vetoed any resolu- importantly, we do not raise our chil- TRENT MAGAZINE Story tion that would remove Saddam from dren in the hope that one day, they power. War was the only moral might strap on a vest of C4 explo- 4• option left. sives, and blow themselves up on an It can’t be said that war is always Israeli school bus. Soon, the same Every now and again, someone comes the right choice. Equally untenable, will be said of Iraq. The example a along and makes you take a second however, is the position that war is free Iraq sets for the Arab world will look at your own firmly held opin- always wrong. War freed the slaves. be the most lasting, positive result of ions. And when that someone is your War ended the Holocaust. On April this war. There will be tremendous 16 year old son, you take an even 8, 150 children were freed from a pressure on the clerics of Iran, the harder look. In the last issue of this Baghdad prison, where some had princes of Saudi Arabia and every magazine, I shared my anti-Iraq-war been held more than five years for other murderous despot in the Middle views with you – and our son Joel refusing to join the Ba’ath party. It East to liberalize. They will cave to took exception to my position. His was not protestors reuniting those this pressure and respect human English class had been debating the children with their families. It was rights or they will fall. Either way, the issue and he’d been asked to write a neither diplomats nor celebrities. The world will be a better place than it column for the school newspaper. I’m men who opened the gates were US was on September 10, 2001. sharing that column with you Marines – men with guns, fighting to because his perspective is more ensure a better future for all Iraqi chil- Joel Fleming provocative than you might have dren. A day later, it was again expected. (In case anyone is American troops helping cheering interested, I didn’t change a word.) Iraqis to do what ten years of inspec- You may not agree with Joel’s tions and negotiations could not – position, but I guarantee that you’ll topple a statue of Saddam Hussein. give it some thought. In doing so, they hammered the final nail into the coffin of a regime that Liz Fleming ’76 tortured and slaughtered its own peo- ple for two decades. Soldiers did that. War did that. The American Civil War was fought to prevent secession from the Union. World War II was fought because Germany invaded Poland. return to the open roads as she reliv- mission of the university – these are ed the exhilaration of a motorcycle people who stick around as students trip to Edmonton this past summer. and even faculty come and go.” MARTIN BOYNE ’86 Whether describing the Going to the Susan notes that the administrative Sun Road in Montana’s Glacier side of universities tends to get left National Park or the humbling feeling behind, especially from the point of The Open of awesome silence in the vast north- view of the public, when really it has ern U.S. plains, Susan shared a pas- a critical role to play. Indeed, the sion for biking that made even me – a three parts of the day-to-day life of Road: confirmed non-biker who prefers the the university – students, faculty, and climate-controlled comfort of a fully staff – could not exist without the enclosed vehicle – want to hop on a others, she says while reflecting on Trent’s Harley and head off into the sunset. the fresh ideas that new students But first to bring in every business. year and the Biker Susan came to exciting Trent in 2000 research pro- after a long jects of facul- Registrar career at York ty. 5• University. I hesitated SUMMER 2003 She graduated a little before Susan from that asking Susan institution in about the infa- 1971 with an mous “double Salusbury Honours B.A. cohort” – in human when Ontario resource universities in development particular face and psycholo- two sets of As someone who spent a couple of gy. She never graduating years in the hotel-hopping world of contemplated students – university admissions and liaison, I a career in since it’s the thought there was little more to the university hot topic on term “on the road” than the sound of administration (who does?), but soon campus these days. But clearly she tires crunching along miles of relent- found herself handling first-year was prepared. Noting that the enrol- less in pursuit of the next advising and designing voice- ment bulge of September 2002 repre- batch of fresh young Trent students. response enrolment systems in York’s sented the beginning of the double But Trent’s registrar, Susan Salusbury, Registrar’s Office, eventually becom- cohort period, Susan provided some adds a refreshingly new dimension to ing senior associate registrar with sound advice for parents and others the concept. Unlike liaison officers, responsibility for managing the entire who are concerned about what lies she’s not out touring schools, armed office. Twenty-six years after first ahead. Patience is crucial, she says, with viewbooks and fridge magnets starting work at York, she fled the big as a lot of manual checking of records depicting the Bata Library, but she with her husband Mark, eventu- will be necessary to ensure that stu- does like to tour the highways of ally settling in the Bethany Hills, not dents are treated fairly. Places in – on two wheels far from Peterborough. Her experience some limited-enrolment programs will rather than four. Yes, friends, our reg- at York (and of course her liberal arts be even more difficult to find than in istrar’s a biker. and science degree) made her emi- other years, but Susan encourages I see Susan quite often, usually in nently well qualified for the position students to explore their options and meetings or at open houses, but this of registrar at Trent. investigate various ways of achieving time I met her in her spacious, Susan finds the life of a university their goals. In fact, while it is a tough remarkably uncluttered office in administrator both challenging and time for parents, students, high Blackburn Hall. She was, like most of rewarding. At both York and Trent schools, and universities (and the us, still reeling from a busy fall, from she has faced budget challenges, gov- challenges will be with us for many reporting high enrolments and pre- ernment cutbacks, and administrative years to come), Susan points out that dicting even higher ones to come. Yet restructuring, but she’s also found a there are many positive sides to the as our conversation turned from busi- host of dedicated staff members who double cohort. Most obviously, ness to pleasure, Susan seemed to are, in her words, “devoted to the greater attention is now being paid to the physical infrastructure of universi- Edmonton last summer to attend a her cope with her day; the ride to and ties (including, for example, the new registrars’ conference, Susan was reg- from work is the freeing experience construction on Trent’s east bank) as ularly struck by the magnetism of the that puts everything else in perspec- governments invest money in long- biking mystique: “Every time we tive. And, still recalling with vivid overdue building and refurbishing stopped, people came up detail their western road trip, Susan projects. But even more important is to us and asked us and Mark are already planning next the shift in the public gaze toward about the bikes. summer’s tour: heading east this time the value of a university degree: as Would that happen in to , most likely the intense focus generated by the a car?” She notices accompanied by new friends they double-cohort hype has put uni- that the image of bik- met out west. versity education back on the ing is changing, and So next time you hear the revving front burner, Susan notes, everyone immedi- and purring of a Harley – whether in this has created excit- ately self-identi- the vicinity of Blackburn Hall or on ing new opportunities fies in some some highway heading to a confer- for post-secondary kind of biker ence, fair or open house – it’s proba- opportunities. She category: bly Susan Salusbury. Sit back and points to the creation current relax in the knowledge that Trent will of an facul- be well represented and its future in ty at York and the new safe hands, for as Susan herself says, School of Education here “If you can ride a bike, you can do at Trent as prime exam- anything.” Words to live and learn ples of the beneficial by. ❦ legacy of these challeng- ing times. And so back to the

TRENT MAGAZINE bike . . . . Even without the double cohort, 6• Susan’s job is a busy one. Her own staff of dedicated individuals is responsible for recruit- ing, admitting, monitoring, funding, awarding and rewarding, cautioning (and sometimes suspending), and finally graduating students – in total, well over 6,000 each year. So it’s little wonder that Susan finds the freedom and escapism of the open roads so “empowering” (a word she usually dislikes but finds appropriate in this context). She is a late convert to the motorcycle but lived the biker’s life vicariously through her hus- band, a devotee for more than 20 years. She describes her own road to Damascus: “I had left York, just turned [a certain age], and I want- ed to do something for myself.” Now she is the proud owner of a owner, Harley Davidson Dyna Glide Sport past owner, wannabe with a 1435 cc engine, and is even owner – all attracted by prouder of the fact that she can now the men and women in black, by the keep up with (and sometimes over- noise, the excitement, and even the take) Mark on his big Harley touring risk. “I know the risk every time I get bike – although she still feels just a on the bike,” Susan says. “But when little guilty that she sold her baby you’re riding you have to focus on grand to finance her new “hobby.” the road – clear your mind of every- As she and Mark travelled to thing else.” In this way the bike helps 7•SUMMER 2003 . continued on page 26 continued on page th government funding cutbacks, th government One of the best indicators of a One of the best indicators The day-care is a spirited commu- The day-care the 10 begin to plan for As we rdeners, comedians, but they are but they rdeners, comedians, ents, which offer opportunities offer for ents, which ears of experience. A number of the ear anniversary of the Symons eelings, or takingeelings, or the first steps remarkable work in providing pro- remarkable in providing work to each geared is gramming, which are children Whether the group. age signs of spring, the learn-looking for children’s to other ing to be sensitive f reading and writing,towards the staff care and entertain.are there to teach, The staff are actors in numerous in- artistshouse productions, as seen in portraits,the shadow photographers, ga most concerned with the always child. being of each and well growth of staff is retention great workplace Child and the current staff at Trent Care Centre boast an incredible 128 y staff Centre con- from the King Street care, including Susan tinue to provide Sandra Robinson, Scoffin, Karen Troy, Northrup, Nancy and Rose Latchford, Everyone will Sandra Turco-Payne. remember Chris “the Cook” after who retired last year Latchford, and nutri- lunches of hot 22 years parents will tious snacks. Many turning their remember their children noses up at dinner and stating “you Chris” it like make don’t nity still involved in many fundraising in many nity still involved ev other. each to know families to get Pizza Suppers, Raffles Sales and Bake become but also have are fun events crucial to the running daycare. of the Wi Child Care Centre has to the Trent rely more on the contributions from and from the staff Way the United and families. This has made the cost care increase and become of quality less accessible to some families and so the Centre continues to be care in the greater child involved a universally for lobbying movement, child accessible, non-profit, affordable care system. y are look- location (2003) we Campus and pictures (then and now) ing for The daycare also provides care for also provides The daycare After a Presidential Task Force After a Presidential Task alking into the Infant Room you ildren are nurtured to be and happy ildren and parents using the day- ildren and ell used and much loved century loved old much ell used and uture alumni, Class of 20?? uture will see lots of colourfulwill see lots pictures, smell the music playing, hear quiet latest fruit pudding art and see work, in the babies, being cuddled, rocked to with toys or playing swing, fed The three full- stimulate and enjoy. remained con- time staff who have work the last nine years, stant over that hard to create an environment ch in. The children. toddlers and pre-school done some staff in these rooms have home located on King Street. The on King Street. home located ch remember the time may care at the bathtub and the atmosphere homey yard. play in the sandbox on- need for demonstrated an urgent winning the award childcare, campus facility was constructed on main cam- to Symons Campus pus. The move the day-care ago, allowed nine years to start needed Infant Care a much to Program. This program has proven be vital Com- to the Peterborough to a university munity and especially community where students, faculty the flexibilityand staff are allowed needed when balancing the needs of careers. an infant and their university care specifi- The infant room provides individual child’s to each cally geared needs and stage of development. W care. The Centre wasThe Centre care. in a housed first w F ent’s Other Tr Alumni

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ren Troy (Senior Pre-school Staff). (Senior Pre-school ren Troy ent Summer Sports or at Camp ersion of “Sunshine Sketches” and ersion of “Sunshine Sketches” profit charitable organization and was a group in 1974 by originally founded child- of parents committed to quality creating an Alumni Wall of Fame at of Fame creating an Alumni Wall the Centre. Association to keep us up to date Association to keep families. This we with our former starting by our own hope to change v who have earned degrees in any num- earned degrees in any who have gone ber of disciplines and who have prepared with well off into the world gained at Trent. they the knowledge group of another There is, however, oftenalumni not just heard about but of the world prepared for as well graduates Those are the of Grade 1. Child Care Centre, who had the Trent education pro- their early childhood a committed and caring vided by of the Trent Some group of teachers. Child Care Centre Alumni are still in at the area and are seen on campus Tr swimming lessons in the Allan day- the Some drop by Marshall Pool. outgrown have care to see if they Ka Other Alumni have moved on with moved Other Alumni have their parents to new communities, and some of them are adults with degrees and families. Our difficulty is we W Whether students are seeking career advice or employers are looking to post jobs, the Career Centre has MARCIA BLASCHKE ’90 In pursuing your degree at Trent, the resources to meet those needs. A you recognized the value of a liberal full-time career counsellor is on staff arts education. You learned critical to offer advice and guidance to stu- Hiring? skills necessary to be successful in dents. Often a student simply needs the workforce. You used the analyti- to be pointed in the right direction cal, problem solving, and communi- with the right resources. The Centre Think Trent! cations skills you learned to sell your- houses a full range of books covering self in the . Like you, stu- such topics as résumé and cover let- dents today face what looks like an ter writing, interviewing skills, indus- How the impossible task: finding a job. try profiles as well as national and What have you done with your international academic calendars. degree? Where has it taken you? Recent alumni are always welcome to Career Centre Right now, you can bet several Trent visit the Centre, too. students are wondering what they are Services for employers extend far going to do with the rest of their beyond job postings. The Career can help lives. As an alumnus/a and an avid Centre can help you find the right reader of TrenT Magazine, you employee for your organization already know about the Student through many of the services it you recruit Mentoring Program. But did you offers. We can help you post your know that through the Trent opportunity on University Career Centre, you workopolisCampus.com ensuring you your next have access to an extensive receive applicants from the largest TRENT MAGAZINE pool of potential employees for student audience possible. We can your organization? also help you organize an information 8• employee. Last fall, the new Trent session or arrange on-campus inter- University Career Centre views. You can always make plans to opened its doors in connect with students right on cam- Champlain College. This new pus by attending one of our career or space and the hiring of full- job fairs held at the beginning of each and part-time staff gives the term. When you’re thinking about Centre more resources to hiring, think Trent! provide services including For more information on the a resource library, Career Centre, visit www.trentu.ca computer worksta- /careers tions, individual To post a job on workopolisCam- career coun- pus.com: selling, a stu- • Simply log on to www.workopolis- dent work- campus.com space, more • Click on the Employers button, workshops and click on “Employers to post a single additional services job click here,” Choose where you for employers like want to post (workopoliscampus.com you. for 30 days) •Follow the steps to provide your contact information, the job posting details etc. and then supply your pay- ment information – it’s that simple! The more information you provide in your job posting, the more likely you are to receive good applicants. Job seekers like to read as much detail as possible before applying. ❦ power, there is a greater chance to exploit that position. The empower- ment of funeral directors can lead to JOE TEFT ’99 Everyone has to deal with more costly services. For instance, death. There is no denying that death while most directors will insist that COURSE PROFILE : exists; the only unique thing about embalming is necessary it is only an death is the way people deal with the extravagant choice. Now there is a issue. When does one die? Is the growing awareness that there are new 406 process of dying complete when options for a less costly funeral. brain wave activity ceases or when These two examples both look at the heart stops beating? Is your soul the Western world’s perspective of Culture and free when decomposition starts or dying. One of the more interesting does it move fluidly regardless of the books the class discussed was Dying position of the body? Professor the Good Death: The Pilgrimage to Mortality Sharon Hepburn has been interested Die in India’s Holy City. Delving into in the idea of death since her under- ideas that are foreign to us often graduate career in Calgary. helps us to understand our own Well traveled and well read, beliefs. With a focus on India, the Hepburn’s main area of inter- class came to understand what is 9• ests are Nepal and death. important in other cultures. For exam- SUMMER 2003 Nepal is not only her area of ple, location is important when dying study, but also her area of in India. The Ganges is a holy river choice; she visits there as and if your charred remains are often as possible. deposited in the river, then you are The first book introduced in guaranteed moksha (the end of the the course Hepburn teaches, death and rebirth cycle). The role the Culture and Mortality, family plays in the death process is explores organ transplanta- also different when making a pilgrim- tion. Twice Dead by Margaret age to India’s Holy City. Certain Lock looks at two cultures, hotel-type structures house those the Japanese and North who are dying. These buildings are American. Some people solely for those who are dying and oppose organ transplants in their families. There is a restriction on Japan because they believe the number of days one is allowed to that the soul will only be free if the stay and it is crucial for the develop- whole body decomposes together; ment of all the karma involved. These therefore, if any part of the body is buildings have men who speak holy missing – liver, eyes, or kidneys – words in order to align one’s karma. then the soul will be incomplete. Fear of death is still prominent in North Americans on the other hand, India. Although there is an awareness consider organ transplants the gift of of rebirth there is still a hesitation to life. These ideas help develop a better die. With one’s remains in the understanding of transplantation. Ganges, there is still the promise of Another interesting topic that the moksha; however, there is no guaran- class discussed was the role of the tee it is going to end the cycle imme- funeral parlor and death profession- diately. als. Some in the class thought that Funerals are an important area of the industry was concerned with study in Prof. Hepburn’s class. moral issues. However, like most Princess Diana had a glorious funeral. , the funeral industry has She was no longer a part of the royal an interest in making money. Most family but her funeral was of a royal people only plan funerals immediate- nature. With this in mind, we dis- ly after a death, which can lead to cussed the idea of a royal funeral. monstrous charges since there is no The underlying theme was the way in real comparison shopping or research- ing of alternative options. With the continued on page 25 funeral director in a position of 10 • TRENT MAGAZINE of Alumnivolunteer Assessing the value Assessing the DENIS DESJARDINS ’76 Alumni Volunteer participation at participation Tr ent University Results ofthe Census O promoters oftheUniversity tothepar- recruiters, mation nights,letterwriters, atinfor- several hundredparticipants have Addtothismix specialexpertise. issuesorwho respond toparticular uals whocanbecalleduponto Un the hundreds ofhoursannuallyto mostly inleadershiproles,whogive dedicatedindividuals, a groupofvery Canada. ofStatistics Roberts Centre for Philanthropy, andKaren McKeown, oftheCanadian and Larry P ofGiving,VolunteeringSurvey and Highlights from the 2000National the help of Robert Morrison ’87and Morrison the helpofRobert numbers andprovide With context. andpromotion. student recruitment ters, College coaching, programming, tees, theBoardofGovernors, Chap- tion inAlumniassociationcommit- Un atTrentof volunteer participation alumni volunteers togauge thevalue the AlumniAssociationsurveyed articipating Tr iversity. 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. And, SA In 1984, ASA in Boston, specializing in neuroph- thalmology. she was one of the six original Canadian astronauts selected to train at N in January 1992, Dr. Bondar was launched into space aboard the NA shuttle Discovery and became the first assionate Vision: assionate P our values are entrenched afterour values are entrenched “Y Bondar said While in space, Dr. about her emotional She wrote estern Ontario. her completed She niversity of Toronto and earned her of Toronto niversity ou fly,” she reflects. “I was already ou fly,” photomicroscopy while pursuing a pursuing while photomicroscopy in experimental degree master’s of at the University pathology W doctorate at the in neurobiology U Univer- medical degree at McMaster with a special interest in space sity, her board medicine. After completing she studied certification in neurology, Medical Centre England New at Tufts Canadian woman to fly in space. In to fly in Canadian woman her role as an international payload and specialist she conducted life material science experiments in first space, becoming the world’s neurologist in space. y and came back environment-minded with a real sense of purpose. In space it and contemplation, there is time for can look at the the only place we Earth without the context and reality of being on the Earth.” vastness” of space wasthe “black a precious sobering reminder of how resources are. the Earth’s response to seeing the Earth from space in her book Parks National Canada’s Discovering oberta has been Bondar frank her experiences about as

Dr. Bondar’s family is still support- Bondar’s Dr. taken Those early interests have “I wanted ry as a bit ollowed the ollowed more serious about this. I f space pro- gram vora- ciously and built models of space ships. My aunt moved as an assistantto Florida and worked in the vertical assembly building, where the shuttles are, and sent me crests from the missions. things like My family was very supportive.” and has always of her endeavours, ive her to pursue her goals: encouraged want doctors knew they’d “I always the space program) and I was(for interested in medicine. My always interest in environmental goes studies to grade ten when I read Rachel back Carson. She was a thoughtful, intu- and had a profound woman itive on me.” effect jour- Bondar on an incredible life Dr. of She obtained a Bachelor ney. Science degree in agriculture in zool- of , ogy from the University for new techniques and developed ve her view of the and how an astronaut Earth was of her altered as a result and driven time in space. An intense has entire life individual, Bondar’s space the allure of been moulded by a differ- to make and her desire travel ence in the of oth- lives ers. fly in to space from of the age says eight,” Bondar. Dr. “It was a dream. We all have dreams but I w R ld: ent’s Ninth Tr Wor

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LEEANNE LAVENDER ’90 LAVENDER LEEANNE Chancellor Out of This Out of Dr. Roberta Dr. “A first space flight cannot be repeated – at least not in the anticipation of the unknown, that combination of butterflies, professional coolness and preparedness, curiosity and joy. No two people are alike, so no two space experiences can be alike; but my flight left me with a whole new view of my science, myself and my future. Medicine now seemed to encompass more than my specialties of neu- rology and space medicine; it included the health of the environment, and thus I decided that the planet would be my focus.” This new vision of the Earth affected more than Dr. Bondar’s work as a doctor and researcher. Her love of photography also became

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12 • beauty and fragility. Dr. Bondar studied professional nature photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography in reflects. “I think there are things we In May, 2003, Dr. Bondar will tack- California and, as a professional pho- do very well in Canada and we le yet another job when she becomes tographer, has produced hundreds of should not lose our vision of , the ninth Chancellor at Trent powerful landscape photographs from for a peaceful existence where people University. She is looking forward to around the world. have respect for one another. I would getting to know the Trent community, “I feel a connection to extremes of like to think Canadians can be role and hopes to be able to bring some the planet, given my experiences as models, and it’s very important for us sort of legacy to the University relat- an astronaut. I marvel at the natural to be confident that the way we pro- ed to her experiences in space and world,” says Dr. Bondar, adding that tect the environment is Canadian, but her views on the environment. she is currently working on two major also global. We have such resources “It (Trent) is an interesting place, photography projects. One involves in Canada, such strength. We have a university interested in the environ- capturing images of all major deserts tremendous resources of water and ment, women’s studies, aboriginal on Earth and the other focuses on have the ability to develop new tech- issues and liberal arts and studies. portraying astronauts as explorers. nology for the good of the world.” Your President was very eloquent in Within the borders of Canada, Dr. In addition to her photography describing Trent and its vision to Bondar feels a particular affinity to work, Dr. Bondar travels the world to me,” explains Dr. Bondar. the area of the and the speak about her experiences, writes Dr. Bondar will be installed as Canadian Shield, as well as the books and serves as a volunteer. “I Chancellor in the morning convoca- Arctic. “Canada is so big,” she have lent my name to a number of tion ceremony on Friday, May 30. ❦ causes and keep up with technology in space medicine, photography and more. At General Hospital I help in the emergency department and am philanthropic with my time. I maintain a keen interest in research,” she says, admitting her schedule is intensely busy. 13 • SUMMER 2003 continued on page 25 continued on page learning experience. I am always Dr. Cosgrave earned his BA in earned his BA Cosgrave Dr. current research Cosgrave’s Dr.

Dr. Cosgrave, gambling is growing Cosgrave, Dr. terborough. terborough.

olitical Thought Programolitical Thought at York, ou make a difference if your stu- if your a difference ou make ainly the college experienceainly the college helped ial.” Classical Sociological Theory Sociological Classical in Pe his by followed at York and PhD. in the Social Masters and P his doctorate in and he received 1999. “My dissertation examinedthe the ways concept of culture through in exam- it is accomplished in which ples of and cultural I was inter- words, analysis. In other culture was interpretive- ested in how in the worksly formulated them- his interests Jim developed selves.” of social theory, through his reading hermeneutics, and phenomenology, sociological analysis, an interpretive Alan taught professors by approach McHugh at York. Blum and Peter While earning his degrees, Dr. his teach- began to develop Cosgrave courses several ing craft teaching by in level, at the community college of teaching addition to six years assistantship. According to Jim, “col- exposed me to a differ- teaching lege and I was able to ent kind of teaching bring things I learned some of the at to teaching teaching from college It was definitely part of university. my trying to find what works and cer- t necessarily are not me because you dealing with students who are going to become sociologists but still have do So, how them sociology. to teach y going to graduatedents are not with con- do you a sociology degree? How are takingvince them that what they is actually something interesting and a practical have meaningful if they attitude? That influence has carried to my I tryon in the way to convey students the significance of the mate- r inter- interests include social theory, culturalpretive methodologies, and the sociology of gambling. According to in North America and of particular eaching students how to apply students how eaching Helping students make sense of Helping students make Cosgrave The first course Dr. ard mean[s] that I [am] connecting emplary students. concern for eaching. Students, staff Students, and faculty eaching. ou actually live your life.” By shar- life.” your ou actually live ou do.” While the at Trent. ear of teaching aught at Trent was Introduction to aught at Trent sociological concepts to their lives is lives concepts to their sociological Jim Cosgrave’s the cornerstone Dr. of “Sociology,” methodology. teaching be quite admits, “can Cosgrave Dr. abstract, especially when dealing but I trywith theory, how to show how for sociology has applications y exam- everyday ing and developing experiences, life ples from his own students is able to help Cosgrave Dr. grasp of sociological the relevance In fact, the theory lives. their own for for most rewarding aspect of teaching that “the is discovering Cosgrave Dr. been opened have eyes students’ through an encounter with the mater- are doing in ial or with what we start that they class, such to see in light.” things in a different sociological theory has earned Dr. the 2001-2002 Part-Time Cosgrave in Excellence for CUPE Annual Award T the $600 for Cosgrave nominated Dr. in recognition of his annual award and at Trent outstanding teaching ex According to Jim, “winning this aw pleased with the students. I am quite and it to [win this award] and happy what recognition for is nice to get y t Sociology at the Durham-Oshawa in 1996. Along with teaching campus Classical Sociological the challenging 100 level teaching enjoys Jim Theory, courses “because students at that sociology. had any point haven’t are being introduced. It is the They a chance first exposure to it and it’s Dr. them about it.” to actually excite entering his eighth is now Cosgrave y the past over of his teaching majority has been at the Durham years several he is currently teaching campus, Self Classical Sociological Theory, and Social Interaction and in Oshawa T

Making Sense is M. DALE RODGER ’77 RODGER M. DALE Making a Connection 14 • TRENT MAGAZINE Pe terborough: Dr. Bradley MARILYN BURNS‘00 MARILYN Mr. CSI White Meet Meet Corporation ( Corporation borough AreaEconomicDevelopment Commerce, andtheGreaterPeter- lege, thePeterborough Chamberof enforcement agencies, FlemingCol- the Peterborough region:the of economic prospectinthehistory f gathered andparticipants spectators to beseen. packed thehouse.Not anempty seat zens, students,andresearchers Local businessowners, interestedciti- O N we provincial, andfederal politicians Cinemas inPeterborough. Municipal, ga or was possiblythemostsignificant or was Cluster Project.Andatitscenter atural Resources( atural thering tookplaceattheGalaxy thering re there as the Ontario Ministry of Ministry re thereastheOntario w What thisheterogeneous mixof DNA Fo as an opportunity to sharewith as anopportunity Resources w and DirectoroftheNatural Genetics Chair inConservation U rensics Centre( as Dr. White,Trent Bradley niversity’s CanadaResearch Showcase atGalaxyCinemas n April 24,2003,auniquen April the communityjusthow GPAEDC close thePeterborough DNA region istocreating a unique econom- OMNR ) tookthestage. Profiling and ic niche for NRDPFC itself. ), Cluster The Project DNA ). The DNA advancing advancing focus on withaprimary partners andpublicsector between private White which Dr. a projectfor cial borders, and provin- Canadian, across U.S., populations through raccoon spread ofrabies tracking the One key projectis large scale,inexpensive a versatile robotic systemtoprovide fociOne ofhiscurrent isdeveloping information technology.”important ( through the wildlife management programs already beingusedtoconduct ing. Someofthistechnology is prominently inthe figures researchers andpartners panies alike. Whilethework ofmany interests, andU.S. automationcom- dent research projects,localbusiness White’s lifetime of that “ mass. of critical has broughttheprojecttopoint the Symons campus willbethehubof Centre tobebuiltontheEastBankof ty. AResearch andDevelopment U tions. It’s abigdealfor Trent and developing applica- itspractical PDC niversity—and theentirecommuni- Dr. Whitehasbeenknown tosay PDC ) is a strategic partnership ) isastrategic DNA with spin-offs impacting stu- DNA is thefirstandmost NRDPFC and forensic science DNA PDC . , itisDr. DNA experti profil- se that recently received significant research the Fragile X Syndrome a genetic papers and trained over 30 graduate funding. Among an array of studies form of mental retardation. He also students and post-doctoral fellows underway are the health and biology developed a program in cancer during his research career, Dr. White of the St. Lawrence estuary beluga research and located a number of is currently focused on the whale, population identification, and important genes. His laboratory was Peterborough DNA Cluster and the a joint project with Queen’s the first to use DNA markers to assess potential for DNA technology to drive University to locate the genes respon- parentage in a natural population the economy of the future. This sible for autism. (snow geese). He initiated a long- includes the development of an Believe it or not, a conversation with the person behind these mind- bending research projects is quite relaxing. Dr. White has a unique abili- ty to boil complex concepts down to bite-sized ideas for the average person – and he’s got a wicked sense of humour. One might wonder how he got to the point of looking at the tini- est genetic codes to crack some of the biggest questions of humankind. • 15 According to Dr. White, his first degree was in botany because “I SUMMER 2003 could not stand the sight of blood.” He still claims a life-long passion for plants, but most of his current research involves animals. After obtaining his BSc in Botany at Nottingham University in 1967, Dr. term research program on endangered Applied Degree in Forensic Science White emigrated to Canada and then species such as the beluga whale, with . obtained his PhD at McMaster North right whale and the A recent initiative that drew an University working on the molecular Puerto Rican parrot. He also devel- overwhelming response was the biology of extremely halophilic bacte- oped the Wildlife DNA Forensic introduction of a DNA Forensics ria. He spent three years as a post Laboratory to perform DNA forensic Camp. Affectionately nicknamed CSI doctoral fellow in the laboratory of analyses primarily for the Ontario Peterborough, after the hit television Dr. , where he studied Ministry of Natural Resources series CSI Miami, the summer camp transfer RNAs during the development (OMNR). provides high school students with of Drosophila. “My plant-animal con- Dr. White returned to McMaster the opportunity to learn about DNA version was in David Suzuki’s lab,” University in 1990 as Chair of technology, forensic science and their says Dr. White and adds, “I worked Biology. He served on the Board of related social issues. A number of on fruit flies that fortunately do not the Royal Botanical Gardens and led a cases will be given to students in the have red blood.” In 1973, he joined large interdisciplinary research initia- form of crime scene or case modules. the Biology Dept of Queen’s Univer- tive on the restoration of Hamilton From international corporations to sity and continued his research on Harbour with Dr Mark Sproule-Jones high school students to his brand transfer RNAs and the control of egg and spent his 1996 sabbatical at the new granddaughter, (who puts the yolk synthesis in insects. He spent a Durrell Institute of Conservation concept of DNA in a whole new sabbatical in the Biochemistry Dept at Ecology at the University of Kent at light!) Dr. White is bringing unparal- Imperial College in London and Canterbury. leled focus and energy to DNA gained expertise in DNA cloning tech- Trent University came into the pic- research at Trent. “It’s hard for me to nology. ture in 1997 when Dr. White moved envision any future technology that It was in 1980 that Dr. White the Wildlife DNA Forensic Laboratory won’t have underpinnings in DNA turned his attention to human genet- to Trent and was awarded the technology,” says Dr. White. “I’m ics and the genetics of natural popu- McLean Fellowship. In 2001, he was trying to get people to think in terms lations. He developed the DNA awarded a in of what could be in 50 to 100 years.” Diagnostic Laboratory of Kingston Conservation Genetics and Biodiver- Judging by the exponential interest in General Hospital, which was the first sity and formed the Natural resources the Peterborough DNA Cluster in Ontario and the second in Canada. DNA Profiling and Forensic Centre as Project, Dr. White has done just that. He was awarded a Killam Fellowship a partnership between Trent and the ❦ in 1987 to continue his research on OMNR. Having published over 170 16 • TRENT MAGAZINE University’s standards Tr MARILYN BURNS’00* MARILYN new logo new into the adition Future: T aking Tr ent the Trent University Archives Amanda Aucoinbasedonfiles from * withresearch by andsummaries Canadian foundation. forand inappropriate anew, modern, thoughttobetooancient was aldry U rejected by thefounders ofTrent inLondon,butitwas of Heralds seas toawait approval by theCollege sentover-the region.Thecrestwas Champlain, of theearliestexplorer of theTrent System andSamuelde sword representthelakes andrivers and and thesymbolsofwater colours atthetimewere redandgold wa ground andasword pointingdown- acrossagoldback- it horizontally with threewavey bluelinescrossing finished crestconsistedofashield between thecityandschool. The f borough, aswere allthedesignsthat oftheCityPeter- Coat-of-Arms basedonthe Thisdesign was of Art. College AldwinkleoftheOntario Eric sity’s presentedin1963by logowas The firstproposalfor Trent Univer- U intheearlydaysnotably ofthe undergone several evolutions, fixed colours. attaching thewords tothelogoin Tr includes newtypefacesfor thewords introducing a“wordmark”—which n’ wa Champlain’s sword embeddedinthe Tr U give to feedbackopportunity onTrent College, theAlumniCouncil hadthe meeting inCrawford HouseatTraill A ollowed, thecloseties representating niversity. Many believe thattheher- niversity’s closeto40-year history. niversity’s newlogostandards. t changed, buttheUniversity was ent University andasetway of ent’s beloved symbolof v rds onaredfield.TheUniversity’s The Trent University logohas es oftheTrent river systemhad- t their January 2003 t theirJanuary the design team affirmed theimpor- the designteamaffirmed No processes ofUniversities across and researched thesymbolsand ers fromthroughouttheUniversity The teamconsultedwithstakehold- pany specializinginlogostandards. acom- withAmoebaCorp, in tandem sity’s worked CommunicationsOffice ates. achievementsstanding ofitsgradu- ex institution, theworld-renowned excellence ofthe the established revered symbol–onethatrepresents recognized theneedtoprotect a Un tion oftypefacesfor thewords Trent designhadledtoaprolifera- original intothe hadbeenincorporated tering test oftime,butthefactthatnolet- the Allan Flemingdesignhadstood f wo or ing thelogowithother graphics we as anincreasingnumberofgroups w present. was no lettering represent Trent University, although plicity. intendedto Thesymbolwas adopted becauseofitspowerful sim- circular format. Thelatterversion was anda theLatinphrase, incorporating wa designs, allusingthesword inthe Fleming. Mr. Flemingsubmittedthree ing logodesignerofthetime,Allan finally replacedin1965by thelead- Un fo green andwhiterepresentingthe schools were putasideinfavour of colours commonlyusedby other part.” Thistime,theredandgold meaning“nowCorinthians Iknow in cognosco ex parte Tr combined both thelogoand f ofthecrest produced anadaptation or useasadesignelement.The or the1964-65calendar. Thislogo as indanger oflosingitsintegrity, ent University motto, rests andrivers associatedwith the pertise ofitsfaculty,pertise andtheout- v re changing itselements,obscur- rds, andtiltingorfadingthelogo To In recentyears, however, thelogo In 1964,Frank Davies DesignUnit rt iversity. Students, facultyandstaff iversity today. Thisversion was es motif: ashield,blazercrest h America. Early in theprocess, h America.

do so, staff fromtheUniver-do so,staff , the excerpt from1 , theexcerpt N unc 7• 17 Frank Davies, 1963 Allan Fleming, 1965 Allan Fleming, 1965 SUMMER 2003 tance of the tradition held in the cir- Thom’s award-winning architecture, and don’ts” as well as templates for cular logo, and the symbolism of the was introduced for the word Trent. A business cards, letterhead and sword in the waves. Working from strong, traditional typeface, envelopes and was shared with all Alan Fleming’s original artwork, they Garamond, was selected for Trent, University departments in print and recaptured the logo and maintained with a swoop added to the “R” to on disc this Spring. Anyone with the equity built up in the symbol, adapt it specifically for the questions about the Trent University strengthening key line work to University’s use. The lighter, sans- logo and how it can be used is wel- improve the graphic integrity required serif typeface, Frutiger, was selected come to call the Communications for today’s media. for the word University. Department at 748-1011 extension also reaffirmed the “for- Two options were provided for the 1218. est green” so prevalent in Trent mate- attachment of Trent University’s cur- Many thanks to the alumni, stu- rials and retained this colour for the rent tag line, “Canada’s Outstanding dents, faculty and staff who provided logo and the word University, fixing Small University.” One horizontal input and encouragement throughout on a specific Pantone number (a stan- treatment for larger applications and a this process. The outcome is an inte- dard colour matching system) to vertical treatment for smaller pieces, grated logo treatment that will serve ensure accurate use in the future. A such as business cards. the entire University community well second colour, a grey-blue represent- The resulting standards package into the future. ❦ ing the Otonabee River and Ron provides Trent University logo “do’s ALEXANDRIA MORGAN-THOM ’95 18 • TRENT MAGAZINE Jason Price With Spirit With Honoured The Price of Spirit: of Trent A ward ’82 T American Democracy ( Democracy American Inter-Association Cultivating Jason co-founded theHarvard Schoolthe International ofPanama. aw ofTrentas therecipientofSpirit this year’s recipient. and asalumni,we canallbeproudof such anaward, know we bestow to surprised w uate myself, I fairly recentgrad- w difference inthe made apositive U passed by Trent encom- morals and the values ued topractice who hascontin- alum deserving awar ofTrentSpirit bestows the Association Alumni accomplished history. Each year, the our beautifulUniversity throughits thehallsandcampushas walked of thing different studentwho toevery and respected,” and thislone“Trent “that allvoices needtobetreasured passed alongtothosestudents is ke says systems. Price human rights the and including thecourt organizations constituencies inregionaldemocratic andoppositionfor their sentation toprovideAmericas effective repre- goal istopreparethestudentsof and councils. committees States tion ofAmerican institutionsandtheOrganiza- cratic cational simulationofregionaldemo- by staffed andiscurrently organization non-profit administered international and organized is ademocratically ate students. orld. Beinga niversity and as (pleasantly) y value hefoundy value atTrent and

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he Alumni Notes from t DIGEST OF ALUMNI IN THE NEWS Richard Clarke ’88 three-time sum- mer Olympian for Finn Dinghy Sailing Michael Jenkin ’68 received the gained even more respect in February award for commu- 2002. During the Volvo Ocean Race, nity service in Ottawa for his leader- Clarke was involved with the Illbruck ship and contribution to community Challenge team and did extremely association vitality and efforts as a well. Scout leader. And, in his professional role as Director General for Industry One of the seventeen Health Heroes Canada’s Office of Consumer Affairs, named by the Pan American Health he was very pleased at the recogni- Organization was none other than tion afforded to Consumer Connec- ’80. In November, tion. This is the Office’s award-win- the former President of Doctors ning web site, which provides access Without Borders received this award to consumer information and links to during the ninth annual Canadian ALUMNI AFFAIRS consumer and other organizations. Conference on International Health. WINS NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP Visit strategis.ic.gc.ca/oca to take The Alumni Affairs office, along with advantage of the information and Linda Viscardis (Doran) ’76 has the Annual Giving, Liaison and Com- research tools. Reliable consumer been very busy since her graduation. munication departments has been information, with the public interest Involving herself heavily in communi- awarded one of three TD Meloche in mind, is also found at consumerin- ty work, she co-founded Prospects Monnex Advancement Fellowships formation.ca. (Peterborough & Region Organization for 2003-04. The Fellowships are for Special Parents of Exceptional intended to introduce talented recent Children Talking & Sharing). She now university graduates to the field of writes for several on-line news pro-

TRENT MAGAZINE advancement, including alumni rela- grams including: Community Living tions. Trent’s proposal focussed on Leaders (www.acl.on.ca), Prospects’

20 • planning celebrations for the universi- Our View (www.prospects.org) and ty’s 40th anniversary in 2004. The Family Net (www.familynet.on.ca). successful candidate is Joe Teft ’99 (photo above) who graduated at this Former Rugby star Caleb Smith ’93 year’s Convocation. Joe is a is now the backs coach for the Brock Champlain College student who University Women’s Rugby Team. majored in history and anthropology. He has been a popular and respected student who has been a fixture in intramural Frisbee, as well as an athletics convenor, a highly regard- ed campus tour guide and a special assistant to the Alumni Office. In The Estelle Klein Award, which is 2003, Joe received the David Glassco presented to those who make an out- award as a graduating student who standing contribution to the Ontario demonstrated sportsmanship in Folk community, was awarded to Ian Champlain College athletics, the Tamblyn ’67. Ian, who was part of Campus Recreation award for most the first Canadian Studies graduating participation by a Champlain male class, accepted this award in Ottawa and the Trent University Athletics at the Ontario Council of Folk award for an upper year student who Festivals in October 2002. makes significant contribution to both varsity and intramural athletics. Professor Peter Dawson ’69 spent Dr. Susan Drain ’68 (above, with He was also the recipient of a Trent part of February studying in Hawaii. PSBW) won the Instructional University Alumni Association bur- He was investigating the chemical ori- Leadership Award at Mount St. sary, as a financially deserving stu- gins of the universe, through his use Vincent University. dent with extracurricular contribu- of the Canada-France-Hawaii tele- tions to the university and communi- scope. Prof. Dawson recorded a great gave a full ty. deal of information for his continuing scholarship to Kelly Akerman ’90 research at Trent. for continuing his studies in Education. Kelly is working with a Jim Hamilton is the head of Professor Shirley Williams ’79 has leading ESL researcher to complete a Information Management Services released an interactive CD-rom that Ph.D. thesis. and the head of Business Solutions will promote Ojibway. Using hockey Services. and the medicine wheel she created a Dr. Uwaya Erdmann (’92) a naturo- fun and interactive way to deliver the pathic doctor spoke to Trent students ’s Enroute magazine fea- language to young people. in October about alternative tures a regular contribution from Don approaches to menopause. Tapscott ’66. Former President and CEO of the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, The Principal Secretary to the Premier Using her Trent degree, Sarah Dianne Lister ’71 has established of the North West Territories is Trent Williams ’96 has worked her way to her own practice this year. Dianne alumna Melody Morrison ’65. the University of where she Lister and Associates will provide ser- will become one of Canada’s few abo- vices in leadership development and riginal medical doctors. training, intelligent philanthropy, management consulting and public Leah Curtis ’81 is now a partner of policy research. She will continue to Collins Barrow Chartered sit as a member of the Association of Accountants. Fundraising Professionals board. 1• 21

The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto had four Arbor Award SUMMER 2003 Recipients. Among the winners was Julie Hannaford ’73 who helped cre- ate the “Trial Advocacy” program. Also receiving an Arbor Award was Thomas H B Symons the Honorary President of Trent University Alumni Association. CTV hit, Degrassi: The Next Generation can now be seen on the Maggie Helwig ’79 a classics gradu- U.S. networks. This is very pleasing ate has had many published works to executive producer Stephen Stohn over the last couple of years. These ’66 (above, with Bonnie Patterson). include Graffiti for J.J. Harper and Gary Cubitt ’67 (above, with his Stephen also served as executive pro- Gravity Lets You Down. daughter Catherine ’95 and his wife ducer for the 2003 Juno Awards cere- Vicki ’69) has been appointed vice mony. Chairman of the University chair of board of Department, Paul governors. Also contributing to Tariq Hassan-Gordon ’92 is now Boghossian ’74 puts his liberal arts Durham College’s board is Liesje de writing for the Middle East Times in degree to work. Burger ’74 a professor in the col- Cairo. lege’s School of Business. She has Paul Earle ’00 participated with a been elected to represent college fac- Troon Harrison ’90, winner of presti- Teach-in at Peterborough Collegiate ulty. gious children’s literature awards, par- and Vocational School. Paul explored ticipated in the Lakefield Literary the ideas of health care privatization The Peterborough Green Party elected Festival. in Ontario. Tim Holland ’97 as its candidate for the next provincial election. Holland After many years as an educator, Northern studies specialist Shelagh hopes to have fun and get elected in much-loved Beverly Archer ’67 Grant ’76 discovered, by chance, order to change policy in Ontario. retired from East High exciting evidence that lead to her The local Green Party president is School. new book Arctic Justice (McGill- Derek Pinto ’89. Queens University Press). Still a believer in a strong liberal arts Shawn Penson (’98) overcame a education Gordon Fraser ’70 has Trent University’s Office of Student learning disability to win the consulted for some of the biggest Affairs appointed John (Red) President Symons Medal for high banks and corporations. Currently he Keating ’84 as the new counselling overall academic achievement. is working with the Provincial govern- team co-ordinator. ment to reconfigure their communica- tions networks. College School of comedy, The Second City and The Equity Show- 1982 case Theatre. She has recently found- Edward Lorne Sawdon and Lorraine ed a production company and is cur- Cynthia Stanley are happy to rently working on a second stage announce their engagement to be play. She plans to return to Trent as a married. They got engaged June 15th guest playwright in residence in the of this year, and Ed and Lorraine plan Fall. on getting married on July 3rd, 2004 Sunshine at Wesley United Church, St-Johns Newfoundland. They both live in the Sketches of Newfoundland and Labrador8 – St. Johns. Photo #1 1992 Karen (Adam) and Byron Stoyles would like to announce that their pride and joy is one year old now! Lauren Alexandra Stoyles was born on May 14, 2002 and has been 1988 brightening her family’s days ever Virginia McCullough Steele and since! Photo #4 Douglas W. Steel (MSc) are thrilled to announce the birth of their third Kirsten Exall graduated from 1965 child. Owen Brice Steele was born on Queen’s University with a PhD in Bill Gudgeon is pleased and proud to June 13th 2002 at the Rockyview Chemistry in May, 2002. She was

TRENT MAGAZINE announce that his daughter Lisa mar- General Hospital in Calgary, . awarded a post-doctoral fellowship in ried Chris Kiely on September 7, Owen is loved very much by his big January 2002 to continue her research

22 • 2002. Daughter and alumna Tara ’92 brother Kaelan and big sister Bridget. into water purification methods with married Rob Pade on November 25, Photo #2 Environment Canada, and is more 2001. recently accepted a position as Research Scientist with the National Water Research Institute, located in Burlington. Kirsten and her husband, Greg Girard ’93 who is a Clinical 1990 Solutions Specialist with Cedara 1981 Sarah (nee Nott) and Neil Carr Software Corporation, live in Robert Lamb and his wife Robbie are announce the arrival of Tatyana . Photo #5 extremely proud to announce the Rhiannan on March 10th 2002. Big birth of their first two children, Colin brother Ben is terrified! Photo #3 Edward and Andrew Trent, on December 30, 2002. Twins are quite a handful, but the kids are beautiful and we’re enjoying adapting to the 1993 new life! Robert is working with Dan and Jen Kooy are pleased to retirement plans for Merrill Lynch near 1991 announce the arrival of their daughter Philadelphia, where he and Robbie Jennifer Sipos recently completed Megan who was born on January have lived for seven years now. We her Masters degree in communication 10th 2003. They are residing and are looking forward to bringing the and culture at . While teaching in Oshawa. Photo #6 boys up to Peterborough to see she prepares for her PhD, Jen works Andrew’s namesake in a few years. as a freelance writer, editor and com- Diana (Goller) Ford attended Trent Robert would like to hear from friends munications consultant in Toronto. for four years graduated with an at [email protected] Her first stage play, The Right Road, Honours Bachelor of Science and was recently produced to two sold completed a Bachelor of Education at out shows in Toronto community Queen’s University the following theatre in November. Jen’s recent year. She is presently teaching chem- comedy writing and performance istry and science at a high school in training credits include The Humber York Region. R.J. Ford attended Trent for three years in the business pro- gram, graduated from and is now practicing Family Law in Oshawa. Diana and R.J. met in their first year at Trent University (L.E.C. residence). They were married July 28, 2001. They can be contacted at [email protected]. Photo #7

1 1995 6 Married July 6, 1996, D. Christopher Conley and Candace Conley are please to announce the arrival of their first child. Douglas William Lawrence 2 • 23 Conley was born November 30, 2002 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Christopher, Candace and William 3 SUMMER 2003 can be reached at [email protected]

Jon and Julie (Talosi) Thurston are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Avery James Matthew. He was born on June 27, 2002 in , ON. Jon is teaching high school in 7 the Simcoe District School Board. Julie is a Naturopathic Doctor 8 and is currently enjoying time at home with her son. They would love 4 to hear from old friends and can be reached at [email protected]. Photo #8 1997 Chris (Brenneman) Hartmann and her husband Burton had a beautiful baby boy on November 13, 2002. Cole Aaron Hartmann is happy, healthy and growing. Photo #9

5 9 Erin Connelly and husband Pat Hill 10 welcomed first child Emma Frances to the world on July 13, 2002. Erin and 1998 Pat were married in 1999 and live in Kanata. ON. Erin will be returning to The parents, aunts and uncles of teach high school science with the Benjamin Vanveen all had a sense Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School of déjà vu last June as they watched Board in September. Photo #10 him stride across the podium to receive his degree. They also graduat- ed from Trent (and they also worked at Bata Library). Ben, son of Bill and Angela, will marry Trent graduate 11 Katy Jenkins ’97 in 2003. Photo #11 Front Row: Antoinette (Toni) Richards Van Veen ’78, Katy Jenkins ’97, ,Johanna Van Veen Sutton ’71, Angela Fudge Vanveen ’72. Back Row: Bill Vanveen ’72, Benjamin Van Veen ’98, Art Van Veen ’76, Clementine Van Veen ’74, Jamie Sutton ’73. TRENT MAGAZINE 24 •

Dear Alumni,

The twenty-first anniversary of the Trent International Program will be celebrated by an alumni reunion at Trent, 9-11 July 2004. We anticipate a weekend of social events, talks, campus tours, and trips to local sites such as the Petroglyphs, the Canadian Canoe , and the Lift Lock Cruise. Accommodation will be available at the new (air-conditioned) residential college currently under construc- tion, or at local hotels. Families are welcome. I am writing at this time to seek your input on the kinds of events you would be interested in attending at the reunion, and the names of any Trent faculty, staff, or alumni you would be particularly interested in meet- ing. We are still at the early stages of planning the reunion, and your advice is very important to us. Everyone at TIP and in the Alumni Office is excited about the opportunity of welcoming back our alumni, and we hope that many of you will share in this excitement and be able to join us. Do let us have your thoughts! Please email us at: [email protected] With warm regards,

Leonard Conolly Interim Director Trent International Program 25 • SUMMER 2003 which will which The Sociology of ❦ isks when they implement gam-isks implement when they r

More recently, Dr. Cosgrave has Cosgrave Dr. More recently, music is an avid Cosgrave Dr. eryday in terms of taking lives risks ke ambling as an activity and people’s ambling as ambling entitled aught guitar player. His audio library aught guitar player. in apes. My musical taste is stuck Making Sense, cont. from page 13 page cont. from Sense, Making him are “the linksinterest to between g ev uncertainty. and the problem of in the Theoretically I’m interested to broader cultural aspects that have are in a cul- we do with the idea that a situa- in live ture of risk, where we in a In some ways, tion of insecurity. gamblingDurkheimian sense, is a col- representation. only do lective Not individuals gamblegovernments but ta these bling. I’m still developing In relation to his gambling ideas.” recently taught Cosgrave Dr. research, a fourth course called The year Sociology of Risk and Gambling. he is editing a book on Moreover, g Risk and Gambling Reader Canadian Scholars be published by Press in 2004. turned the role his attention to in shaping our plays biotechnology understanding and death. life of this topic has According to Cosgrave, attention in sociol- much received not and to philosophy ogy compared “I am interested in anthropology. this topic in relation to developing sociological theory.” collector of music and self- lover, t consists of “at least 3000 vinyl albums, 1000 CDs and scads of t good pro- I love and 70’s. the 60’s and fusion, blues-rock, rock, gressive as blues and jazz. When I’m as well my neighbors with my annoying not I’m on the golf course electric guitar, and brothers a round with my playing friends.” ❦ President Bonnie Patterson President prepare for a bold and bright prepare for Please visit us and see all of the ying connected is part of what

citing things that are going on as a ent during the coming years, and I and ent during coming years, the xplore options. As alumni, you will you xplore options. As alumni, ience life on campus in a way that way in a campus on ience life Tr look forward students expe- to seeing r traditions. inter- Close honours Trent college action with faculty members, athletics affiliations, a comprehensive program, clubs and groups, active vibrantaccess to dozens of speakers – these and leaders, open dialogue stu- Trent are the things that allow dents to cultivate interests and e experiencesremember that these a crucial the evolution role in played choices. career and life own of your ex we the opportunity to have future. If you take time to attend convocation, and see the stroll around campus on the east bank. new developments it to convocation, make can’t If you free to visit us anytime. please feel St community continue the Trent makes to flourish and succeed. what we use to discuss all of our what we readings and all of our ideas. nearly one Although he researched ago, his theorieshundred years are still prominent. Heertz theorized that the most important links to death and the community are the interaction the soul and the the body, between put community of grievers. parts on different emphasis different of the relationship. Using these ideas of look at our own themes, we death. Our class, although all seems rare at Trent) Canadian (which has varying ideas about what death of holds. By looking through the eyes Heertz, value most. see what we we Everyone has to die; but this class me more comfortablemakes with the whole process. th all of these details in place, I aill College remains a vibrant remains aill College The ideas of Robert Heertz are Tr Wi As we head into the years of the years head into the As we udeau died, even when he left udeau died, even udeau died, there was a public out- ueens; some cultures choose which ueens; some cultures choose atterson, continued from page 3 page from continued atterson, ears, which will provide additional will provide ears, which hose to represent itself. When Tr office, the nation adopted a different identity. which the body plays a role in the the body plays which that of a say nation. A political body, oftenking or queen, represents the nation. In some cul- actual physical and tures if the body of a king ages deteriorates, then the land is also in A ruling body is closely linked danger. to the idea the nation has of itself. to kings and apply only This does not q body represents the nation. When Tr pouring of grief that can only be com- was Trudeau pared to that of a ruler. the nation king; he was how Canada’s c Anthro 406, continued from page 9 page 406, continued from Anthro P part of Trent life and the Peter life part of Trent have townhouses Robinson College for an additional year been leased for student accommodation. to meet will be able am confident we the primary needs of students at residence, office and classroom space during this temporary period. growth new lecture halls, a computer studies halls, a computer new lecture systems information lab, geographic more and much suites lab, research These rooms will will be added. in the currentreplace outdated labs science facilities. double cohort in Ontario, all universi- had to create have ties and colleges numbers of plans to handle increased and is no exception, students. Trent are underwaythe new facilities that role in maintaining a key the will play strengths of our programs during the double cohort In addition, we years. site of the leased the former have and Seminary College Master’s on four for in Peterborough Argyle Street y 26 • TRENT MAGAZINE 40 growers, four andover wineries, planted. 400acresofgrapes helping guidethedevelopment ofCanada’s Regionwithover newest Wine CountyWinegrowers Association,Richard Edward As ChairofthePrince is vineyard. building setintheoriginal brick roominanadjacentandcharming historic withthetasting Ontario, ontheproperty, collection ofbarns the wonderful overlooking Lake w local legend, would theCairns lethimknow homewhenhe thathewas o Chadsey, Ira isnamedafter and CheninBlanc.TheWinery oneoftheearly va 1999, andnow has16acresof Richard by began plantingRieslingvinesin the growing season. 11am to5pm,seven days aweek during W Tr on Highway 33,twenty minutessouthof islocated Saturday June 21st.TheWinery County, Edward in Prince atnoon,on By Chadsey’s openingontheirfarm Cairns, and AlumnitovisitOntario’s latestwinery, Richard invite Johnston(’64)andhiswife Zalnieriunas allTrent Vida Staff By Chadsey’s Cairns wners of the property whoerected“Cair wners oftheproperty as reincarnated, as a white horse. The Winery itselfissituatedinoneof asawhitehorse.TheWinery as reincarnated, enton andfive kilometreswest of ri ellington. The Winery willbeopenfrom ellington. TheWinery etals includingGewurtztraminer, Chardonnay,etals Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir vinifera Other Alumni,continuedfrom page 7 1017. phone 705-743-2811, fax705-748- Pe W Tr [email protected] Mahoney at Grace contact more abouttheWall ofFame Project Sketches ofourown. To find out our alumniandcreatesomeSunshine F daycare familiestocreateaWall of fromsomeofourformer memories ame. We would love tohearfrom ns” ontheproperty. Accordingto ent ChildCareCentreInc.,1600 terborough, Ontario K9J7B8; terborough, Ontario est BankDrive, Trent University, ❦ or theCentreat: gma- Price ofSpirit, cont.from page 18 passes the spirit ofTrent.passes thespirit encom- our sharedworld, Jasontruly e intellectual andsocialtravel. Forever f thathe withinourwalls that itwas hisroots. Heprofessedstill maintain and strive for everywhere, democracy encourage himto systemto support hisworld,the courage toexpand the ic womb withaview”couldhefind Tr the burbs.” WhereelsebutinPrice’s self-labelled “working classkidfrom P Ethiopia, Kenya, Thailand,Spain, twenty andlived countries, in that? needs.” Now whocouldarguewith “courage” asocialjusticewayfarer kindofcuriosity; the in-the-van f Tr officials. andparamilitary immigration ov w beloved system“preparedme tutorial alsonotes thatour create. Price him whatadiverse worldview could being thatwhich to firstillustrated as offacultyandstaff” spectrum teaching.” HecreditsTrent’s “eclectic without andnolearning learning, qu he totheUofTtable, what hebrings dents andcolleagues.Whenasked to bettercommunicatewithhisstu- reflects onhistimeatTrent, usingit U within thelarger communityofthe S ound hisfirstdesiresfor spiritual, our-hours-after-curfew, bullet-holes- xpanding hisworld, andimproving tudents’ Association.Whileworking anama andIndia:farreaches for a ell for Ihave thegrilling received niversity ofToronto, still Price ent, whathefondly callshis“goth- me themeaningof ent taught erseas atthehandsofunfriendly ot Price hastravelledPrice tomorethan es Freire: “noteaching without ❦ 27 • SUMMER 2003 , Alumni Jan Carter ’87 and website contributor. and website right) (Bottom Editorial Magazine Trent Councillor, president. Chapter Toronto former Board, , Vice , new Cheryl Kerry , Alumni , Alumni Councillor John Stardom ’94 John Stardom te Ramsay ’71 te Ramsay Adam Guzkowski ’95 Ka , Alumni Councillor; and , Alumni Councillor; , Past President TU Alumni President , Past presentative to the TU Board of TU Board the to presentative (Below left) left) (Below re and Alumni Councillor former Governors, and contributor Board Editorial Davies ’68 Association, former Peterborough Chapter Peterborough Association, former president. right) (Below President TU Alumni Association. 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Your may You you. alumni association need someone already to help by be asked but if you with the University involved a go-getter, or better yet, are impatient, please contact the Alumni office. can reward volunteering Either way, y w V Re 28 • TRENT MAGAZINE T flected glory ently. university thatdoesthings differ-arts Tr tiger)Bengal meshesnicelywith hy onalifeboatman stranded witha tence throughthepersonofayoung philosophy andthemeaningofexis- ning novel, a unique andquirky (hiswin- writer time atTrent. 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