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Cover photo courtesy of Michael Cullen ’82, Trent Photographics In The Charlotte Mews, 195 Simcoe Street, Unit D To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca (705) 748-4591 Distributed in accordance with Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #40064326 PAUL DELANEY ’64 DELANEY PAUL PAGE EDITOR’S GUEST 2 • TRENT MAGAZINE Faye will never forget Trent. president of their university? Hamdy the first, the former and the current many alumni in the world have met new president, Steven Franklin!” How breakfast in Alumni House with the added, “But Oncle Paul, I just had president of their university. Hamdy Patterson as well as the founding that they personally had met Bonnie that not many Trent alumni can say the Bata Library. I suggested to Hamdy painting hanging in the main foyer of although some recognize the large with the name of the campus, Symons name is primarily associated excited. To most Trent students the Professor T.H.B. Symons. He was so long ago to say that he had just met young Senegalese, phoned me not Symons Campus was still working its environmentalist. The beauty of the he was speaking as a passionate and sincere. By the end of his visit thoughtful, amusing, spontaneous, turned out to be the real thing. He was But I needn’t have worried: Justin Chiu common with a Hong Kong tycoon? uncomfortable. What did I have in As I drove to the campus I was a bit year with Justin in Peterborough.) a sabbatical and did spend part of a him this time. (In 1977 she had taken today. Rita, a teacher, couldn’t join in the 1970s and to see the Trent of he had known as an undergraduate to Canada to meet some of those given a gift to Trent. Justin had flown Chiu ’76 Hong Kong property developer and thank international alumnus, on a glorious spring day to honour in the Champlain College courtyard O In May a small crowd gathered Hamdy Bashir Faye ’06 ne of Trent’s newest alumni, and his wife Rita, who had , a Justin andMenEverywhere Good Women of Ipperwash and the sad story of alumnus. communicator ... and a proud Trent modern day hero/adventurer, a gifted by dogsled and snowshoes. Guy is a and Moose Factory overland in winter Timmins to Cochrane to Moosonee from Hearst to Kapuskasing to incredible “Commemorative Patrol” Centennial, completed an absolutely with a colleague, as part of the OPP’s Higgott ’88 Recently I was asked to introduce alumni the truth quickly comes out. Trent, but when they meet other Trent universities) that they graduated from graduated from the larger and older oddly reluctant to tell others (who world a better place. Often they seem experience and who are making their proud to have been part of the Trent everywhere on this planet who are ago ... but Trent has not left him. charms. Justin Chiu left Trent 30 years Everyone in Ontario knows There are good women and men , an OPP officer who, It’sToGiftOur You! callor clickAlumniandBenefits Services and Tolearnmore,visit • • • • memberasa ofTrent alumni: Enjoythefollowing perks andmore

GreatdiscountsTrentat Bookstore Specialgroupinsurance rates Expertfinancial planning connectedStayfellowwith alumni and the AthletictheandCentre Guy 1-800-267-5774. ’83 that PowWow include People responsible for the success of Anishnabe and Cree school children. February shared his experiences with community where Guy Higgott had in had in each and every First Nations healing took place that day, just as it a tree planted in his memory. Great honour of Dudley George and to see Commissioner Julian Fantino speak in the George family was there to hear Headquarters in Orillia, and that place on the front lawn of the OPP that a grand PowWow recently took Dudley George, but not many know in Canada. or in remote communities right here – whether you live in Senegal, China, last editorial, “Trent never leaves you” front-line workers. As Celia said in her as superintendents or CEOs but as world a far better place, not necessarily Salmon Arm, B.C., they too make their Like teacher Naughton ’04 , Pamela Sunstum ’71 www.trentu.ca/alumni

Celia Dyer ’83 —all Trent alumnae. Paula Drew , and out in Ashley 3 • FALL 2009 I wish all alumni and friends I have a special thank you for you a special thank I have to a special thank you Finally, Good the best in the coming years. luck to the incoming president and executive. ’97 Matt Griem President, Trent University Alumni [email protected] Easson ’78 in the Alumni Kathleen you who know Those of Office. she prefers to stay that know Kathleen during alumni out of the limelight the backbone she is However, events. the countless of the Association, and on our activities hours she has spent made them a success. have of you . As many Storey ’71 Tony is a remarkable Tony already know, man. He is dedicated to Trent alumni. fellow and to his University of his free time hours He readily gives willing to help, whether and is always or on night or weekends it is day, for responsible was the road. Tony others) into recruiting me (and many the Alumni Association leadership advice, for your Thank you ranks. friendship. and your patience, your thank you I’ve had tremendous support had tremendous I’ve As I head into the role of past- I’m grateful for all of the I’m grateful for all of itself. Thank from the University for your to Bonnie Patterson you dedication to alumni, the respect the Association, and shown you’ve personal touch. Thank you your , whose also to Dianne Lister ’71 vision, enthusiasm, commitment, and leadership continue to help The members of the shape Trent. and Advancement External Relations also been very Department have and services. helpful with our events Thank you! president, there are a number of people that need to be recognized for their ongoing support. As our heart of our are at the volunteers like to thank organization, I would members, all of the executive past and and volunteers, councillors, The time tenure. present, during my put into all our and energy you’ve appreciated! much activities are very thank fellow also like to I would , Kate Delaney ’64 alumni Paul , John Butcher ’67, and ’71 Ramsay Stephenson ’69, whose Robert always were advice and kind words helpful to me. had as opportunities that I’ve and President of the Association thus proud of our accomplishments is important for all it However, far. when the “right leaders to know others and give time” is to step aside the opportunity to demonstrate for their creativity and passion with the me, the organization. For son this fall, that expected birth of my right time is now. Four Years of Accomplishments of Years Four , the MATT GRIEM ’97

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PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION In these four years can hardly believe that it has been four years since I was

and so has has changed, University have the Alumni Association. We structure, our governance revamped professionalized our annual reports, a wide-ranging and developed strategic plan that will help guide new created We’ve us until 2014. new opportunities for awards, through our alumni involvement in our and reinvested committees, such as long-standing programs, the alumni homecoming weekend and our chapter relations program. one of the biggest changes, Perhaps has and most celebrated successes, been the establishment of the Alumni This House at Champlain College. Lodge reinvigoration of the Master’s is a testament to the support of Trent and the alumni for their University to its commitment of the University alumni. I selected as President of the Trent University Alumni Association. In this I’ve had time, the pleasure of welcoming new graduates into the wider alumni family, celebrating the accomplishments of our distinguished alumni, and working with a number of dedicated Trent volunteers and professional University staff. 4 • TRENT MAGAZINE PRESIDENT’S Jackson, theincomingchancellor, collaboration, andvision.Tom new opportunitiesforengagement, expectation intheair–asenseof 24, 2009. Thereisexcitementand chancellor willbeheldonSeptember ceremonies forbothapresidentand I institution. bright futureforthisoutstanding together onasharedvisionand community aswe begintoreflect with avibrantandenergeticalumni the mutualbenefitsthatarepossible us both.Ihopetocontinueenjoy University have meantagreatdealto and dreamsforthefutureofTrent evident passion,commitment, expressions ofwelcome, andyour Your caringandthoughtful from SaskatoontoPeterborough. successfully navigated thetransition me, andtomy wifeDawn, aswe have welcome thathasbeenextendedto you forthewarm andenthusiastic PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT the President’s Page. Thank to thealumnicommunityfrom am honoured to provide greetings Trent’s first-ever dualinstallation STEVEN FRANKLIN STEVEN PAGE for July2009, isnow available on and opportunities. Thefirst report, on themany emergingchallenges engagement oncurrentissuesand discussion, input,andmeaningful information, Ihopetherewillbe decision-making. Bywidelysharing administrative deliberationsandin to opennessandtransparencyin Report willemphasizeacommitment Each month,thePresident’s Monthly is thePresident’s MonthlyReport. information-sharing andawareness engagement andpromotebroader I hopewillbeusedtoincrease administration. Oneinitiative that part ofuniversity lifeanduniversity aspirations forTrent University. learn moreofyour ideas, goals, and and connectwithTrent alumnito hope toattendalumnichapterevents As partofanongoingdiscussion,I and theoverall planningprocesses. mission, strategic directions, structure, improving Trent University’s vision, consider sharingyour thoughtson and intheweeks andmonthsahead reflect onthesethemeswithme, Vision andRenewal. Ihopeyou will Installation Address isentitledValues, before us. ThePresidential engagement onthemany issues we lookforward toincreasing anticipation andoptimism, and Isharethesefeelingsof Communication isanimportant Trent University! for constructionever experiencedat This may well bethebusiestsummer of currentconstructiononcampus. and administrative activities, andalist planning, someinterestingacademic conceptual introductiontointegrated and specificinitiatives, suchasa orientation andtransitionactivities, a briefsummaryofthepresidential ca/president. Thisfirstreportprovides President’s homepageatwww.trentu. Trent’s publicwebsite andfromthe President andVice-Chancellor Dr. StevenE.Franklin Sincerely, and scholarship. landscape ofpost-secondaryeducation and respectedparticipantinthe helped makeTrent suchaprominent to connectwithallthosewhohave of theTrent communityandameager enterprise. Ifeelprivilegedtobeapart and remarkablediversity ofour embrace theexcitement,importance the realchallengeswe face–and future. Together, we canclearlyassess in thedirectionofTrent University’s president, Iinviteyou tolookwithme As Ibeginmy firsty ear as 5 • FALL 2009 built in Peterborough. built in Peterborough. to scoff at It is too easy these kinds of projects for not making any discernable difference to the environment. “One building out of a million,” a cynic Story continues on page 7. page on continues Story Humanity house to be The Fleming course is a five- help to get children thinking help to get children issues more about environmental Programming at the creatively. linked. Centre will be curriculum be able to offer The Camp hopes to aimed at unique programs, 30 Children different age groups. two from kindergarten to grade four trees, will be taught about habitats, footprints and the ecological species, without to much emphasis on like, High school complex global issues. will be encouraged however, students, to tackle these issues; they will learn water about things like sustainability, and air quality and climate change. tours Both age groups will be given of the building, so they can see action. energy in alternative month program with twenty-six one instructors, students and two . ‘85 of which is Chris Magwood Chris is also the co-ordinator of the program. The curriculum is largely practical, the building of the Centre being its main project, though theory Students graduate is included as well. of sustainable with a knowledge building code building practices, not to regulations and site safety, mention lots of practical experience. summer; The course runs every project is a Habitat for next year’s Green

— Jacob Rodenburg ’86, Rodenburg — Jacob tasks we can undertake.” The need for the building was The need for the building was Camp Kawartha of Director Executive walls that will provide excellent that will provide walls insulation. Solar panels will provide electricity and a rain collection system The building water. will provide will look green too – its roof will be seeded with plants to put oxygen back into the atmosphere. The Environment Centre is a joint University, Trent project between and Sir Sanford Camp Kawartha has provided Trent Fleming College. lease on the land, Camp a 21-year will manage the Centre’s Kawartha operations once finished and the structure itself is being designed and the Sustainable students in built by Building Design and Construction certificate program at Fleming. The possible made financially project was thanks to a generous $120,000 gift from the Gainey Foundation announced in January. originally felt by Camp Kawartha, Camp Kawartha, originally felt by has been using which up until now land to conduct a portable on Trent their school programs but felt a more inspiring structure would

“To provide children with the hope for a for hope with the children provide “To greener future, is one of the most valuable valuable most the of is one future, greener Completely Completely Building to be

he first steps of Trent’s Trent’s he first steps of building project were newest when taken last February, Construction proper began

this April and will continue until September on what will become Environment the Camp Kawartha acres 200 Situated on Trent’s Centre. the Centre will of nature reserve, programming environmental provide for local school children as well as training for current and future teachers in environmental education. Just as important, it will reaffirm commitment to a green future Trent’s Canadians that sustainable and show building projects are both possible and functional. that will Features keep the building eco-friendly include the aforementioned thatched entranceway, for its use of local and a natural materials, constructed wetland that will treat the site’s composting water, waste geothermal toilets, bale floors and straw T a group of eager Sir Sanford a group of eager Sir took Fleming College students to 115 to the edges of Highway of Fragmite collect the thousands reeds needed for the structure’s This thatched roof entranceway. might sound a bit fanciful for a actually but it is modern university, a serious attempt at building a structure that is entirely eco-friendly, one that produces as much energy doesn’t pollute and as it consumes, the doing so. When the project ends, most product will be one of Canada’s and Ontario’s sustainable buildings, only thatched roof.

New BY WILL PEARSON ’07 PEARSON WILL BY 6 • TRENT MAGAZINE Alumni continue working part-time at the when it opens this fall. He will new Lakefield Primary Health Centre handful of doctors practising at the Terry May ’93 country in the past. positions at private schools across the effective August 1. He has held similar its new headmaster, Ted Staunton ’67 School has named The Saltus Grammer war crimes. Leone investigating spent a year in Sierra years and recently Service for over 30 Peterborough Police working with the June. Steve has been of Peterborough in deputy police chief became the new Steve Streeter ’75 sit on the 2010 jury for the prize. was recently announced that Tim will Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction. It issue for winning the 2009 Charles Tim Cook ’90 the program. 2008 for publicly protesting against events that led up to Paula’s arrest in as well as a first-person account of the program under way near Sharbot Lake into Ontario’s uranium-mining Sibi Resource Regime in the Valley of the Kiji Dishonour of the Crown: The Ontario 2007) alumna Indigenous Studies professor and diverse endeavours. Here’s a quick look at some of our grads’ put Trent on the map all over the world. Our alumni continue to succeed and . The book is both an investigation has written a new book, Paula Sherman (Ph.D. will be one of a was featured in our last as Yann Martel ’81 Peterborough Historical Society in presented a talk sponsored by the Recent graduate four days a week. writes about public life in Toronto columnist for John Barber ’72 disabled daughter living at home. with the government to keep his July for a funding battle he is fighting the front page of the governance in 1997, was featured on Stephenson award for student Gallinger ’94 United Church minister to pay off his student debt. is currently teaching English in Korea Recent graduate in the emergency wing. Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Calder Cheverie ’05 Canada. Grau. Knopf will publish the book in worth $3 million, with Spiegel & U.S. publishing deal, reported as being as yet unnamed, recently secured a Strong Kids Foundation. an effort to raise money for YMCA’s Haliburton to Alberta this spring in The , a winner of the Allyson Brown ’04 B May. Her lecture is a regular

Life of Pi raek Urquhart ’0 Booker Prize-winner, to his 2002 Man writing a follow-up is in the process of Yann Martel ’81 teacher herself. Allyson plans to be a she wrote at Trent. the topic of a thesis County, which was Peterborough education in (1800-1940) focused on early Globe and Mail Toronto Star biked from Matt . The novel, in . He 3 short stories, of her first published collection of The nomination came in recognition Gleed Literary Prize earlier this year. with a nomination for the Danuta Betsy Trumpener ’82 of Directors in May. appointed to the NAV Canada Board and corporate operations. He was and senior executive for both military which he has served as a pilot, officer, career in the aviation industry, during R article” prize. Business Press Association for a “best been nominated by the Canadian magazine. Michael’s own writing has many nominations for best new The publication has recently received news in Canada’s northern territories. magazine devoted to covering business managing editor of Michael Ganley ’87 of the Peterborough Folk Festival. She has served in the past as director involved with the arts her whole life. Lindsay. Candace has been heavily manager of the Academy Theatre in Candace Shaw ’98 awareness about invasive species. and Hunters this summer, raising for the Ontario Federation of Anglers graduate Environmental and Resource Studies ichard Gage ’76 Pamela Ruttan ’03 Butcher of Penetang continues a 40-year is the new general Up Here Business is the founding

was honoured worked . , a 7 • FALL 2009 wartha wartha The Camp Ka energy in see alternative “To Environment Centre is a great co- Fleming, project between operative When and Camp Kawartha. Trent the Camp completed, it will provide with the perfect space to teach children about sustainability and the environment. executive action,” Camp Kawartha’s ’86 said director Jacob Rodenburg announced, when the project was the natural world “to be inspired by children with the and to provide this is one hope for a greener future, can tasks we of the most valuable undertake.” Left, straw bales and construction the new buidling. materials for had built straw bale structures of their bale structures straw had built to in the future planning or were own to learn more about and wanted bale structures Straw the technique. because the are advantageous natural, so materials are completely with their no pollution is associated they offer production, and because so less energy superior insulation, to keep a needs to be consumed the time of writing, At building warm. at an was the Environment Centre interesting stage of development; had been erected and walls its straw had started sprouting grass and other natural, This was plants horizontally. a result of Jamee said, and was When moisture still left in the bales. the students will know the plants die, to accept a are dry enough the walls plaster that will give of clay final layer them texture and added stability. continued from page 5. continued from Straw bale building is already bale building Straw Jamee Desimone, a 27 Jamee Desimone, catching on. A tour of the Centre a by attended held in July was who handful of do-it-yourselfers the Fleming student in year-old program, maintains that most of the sustainable features included in the Environment Centre could be implemented in mainstream They might be building practice. but with time much more expensive, through for themselves they pay just People reduced energy costs. need to make the initial investment. might say. But this would be to would But this might say. of such an miss the entire point that the undertaking. It is true not curb building alone will and it environmental degradation, to defend be a bit naïve might even the first of the project for being a necessary steps towards many But the more sustainable future. of the project lies in the value The project raises. that it awareness fact that there are the will showcase alternatives realistic sustainable very and to traditional building practices, are no less that these alternatives functional than traditional ones. Prototypes need to exist before the public will gain confidence in a new idea. Building New , Linwood Linwood Jeremy Jeremy . Jeremy was also also was Jeremy . , senior senior , Too Close to Home to Close Too has been awarded awarded been has won the Arthur Ellis Ellis Arthur the won for his collection of poetry, poetry, of collection his for Nancy Simmons Smith and Miles Ecclestone ’71. Sarah Lamble ’99 Lamble Sarah Barclay ’73 Barclay thriller his for Prize Trillium announced recently the and to went Poetry for Award ’99 Dodds Hounds the to Crabwise Edmonton year’s this at headliner a Festival. Poetry Centennial Canadian the from funding 2009/10 the for Fund Scholarship awards Fund The year. academic each scholarships 15 approximately pursuing Canada from students to year UK. the in work post-graduate Alumni authors continue receive receive continue authors Alumni work. their for recognition Miles Ecclestone ’72 Ecclestone Miles the in demonstrator and technician is Trent, at Department Geography Nancy the of winner inaugural the of Award Staff Smith Simmons E. recognizes award The Excellence. who members staff non-academic a and work excellent demonstrate University. the to commitment Meet

StevenTrent’s new Franklin president is a passionate academic, environmental scientist, and leader, naturally BY MARILYN BURNS ‘00

“I loved the notion of coming to a university that was ready to start Joining Steven in Peterborough thinking about the future,” says Dr. is his wife, Dawn, an educator with Steven Franklin, the new president of a focus on opportunities for new Trent University, just one month after Canadians. He has two daughters. taking office on July 1, 2009. Meghan just finished her degree Dr. Franklin, who immediately in English at York University and insists that everyone “call me Steven,” is ­­­­­now studying and preparing to is sitting in the President’s Office at write the LSAT at the University of the long oval table where his meetings Saskatchewan. Heather is entering take place with his vice presidents second year of arts and science at each Monday morning. The view is the University of Saskatchewan. classic Trent, as original architect Ron Steven’s parents are from England, Thom no doubt intended it – as if the and he is proud of the fact that he office were a small ship, its occupants is a first-generation Canadian, and at the bow, taking in the beauty the first in his family to earn a of the Otonabee River. “I loved the notion of coming to a university degree. In turn, his A confluence of the family is extremely proud of his University’s attributes and university that was ready to start accomplishments. circumstances brought Steven thinking about the future.” “When my folks came here, to Trent – the beautiful, natural — Dr. Steven E. Franklin they made choices which created campus being one aspect along opportunities for their children,” with the University’s distinct he says. “My whole family – identity and unique challenges. is animated and passionate as he including my two sisters, brother and “I wanted to come to a place where talks about the work that lies ahead – parents – is coming for the installation the challenges are worthy,” he says, and makes meaningful connections ceremonies on September 24. This will “to do the kind of work that will between his past experiences, his be like a family reunion for us around a make a difference. I loved that about present position, and what he sees as a wonderful opportunity for me.” Trent University. People here want to brilliant future for Trent. It would be an omission to write meet the challenges of the future. The “I feel like I’m coming home,” about Steven without mentioning values, the interdisciplinary nature of says Steven, who grew up in the his research. Equal to his passion for the place, one of the most beautiful community of Aurora, Ontario. “My leadership is his enthusiasm for the campuses in the country … this is an university career has allowed me to work he does in the field of remote opportunity to lead a university to the learn a lot about different parts of sensing as it relates to environmental next level.” Canada and the world. I’ve done change and policy. Remote sensing is Having spent the past six years sabbaticals in the United States (1999 a very powerful approach to mapping as vice president of research at the in California and 1994 in Oregon) and modelling earth resources. Using University of Saskatchewan, Steven and this past year in Australia, and my satellite and aerial remote sensing, arrived at Trent at the end of a year’s research and administrative work have researchers collect layered images of sabbatical pursuing his research in brought me to every province and territory in Canada. I look at myself the earth’s surface, detecting radiation, TRENT MAGAZINE remote sensing in Australia. As a to produce accurate thematic maps result, he brings both the experience as the kind of person who’s had wide

8 • of a specific location or an entire of a senior administrator and the and joyous experiences. I’m thrilled to region. He started in the area of forest rejuvenated energy that comes from be here in Peterborough, to share this management, publishing his first spending many months focused on experience with the province of my book in 2001 entitled Remote Sensing his passion for the environment. He birth. It’s a personal thing.” StevenTrent’s new Franklin president is a passionate academic, environmental scientist, and leader, naturally

for Sustainable Forest Management. costs of introducing change into the him, Steven immediately names Peter He has since broadened his focus, environment.” McKinnon, president of the University most recently using a grant to apply One of the pleasures of research of Saskatchewan for the past ten years. remote sensing to granite outcrops in for Steven is the opportunity to “Peter has meant so much to me,” says Australia to map topography and plant make interdisciplinary connections. Steven. “There is not one leadership communities and produce biodiversity Among his favourite collaborators is quality that he doesn’t have, the information. A new book on remote Trent alumnus David Janz ’71, who most valued of all being the quality sensing for biodiversity and wildlife completed his Master’s in Watershed of integrity. No one has been more management, his fourth, is due out Ecosystems at Trent. Another research important in the development of my later this year. partner, Marc Cattet, is a veterinary professional life than Peter.” “I am an environmental scientist,” biologist. Steven says, “Working with As a mentor and a friend, Peter Steven says. “I have a very strong Marc and David has been unbeatable. will also attend the installation passion for the environment – always You get this fabulous set of skills you ceremonies on September 24, when have. I had always felt I wanted to could never have in one person.” Dr. Steven Franklin, Trent University’s be outdoors, working in the natural The transition from research seventh president, will officially be environment. When my folks came to university administration was a installed at the same time as the tenth from England, they were thrilled to natural one for Steven. While he feels chancellor, Dr. Tom Jackson. The dual spend time as a family in Canadian he has always had natural leadership installation is a first for the University. forests, camping and hiking. Emily qualities, he enjoys the study of When asked how he will express Provincial Park was always one of our leadership. Sharing his philosophy, leadership of the University on a day- favourites. I then used my education he says, “I strive to lead from the to-day basis, Steven is quick to say, to explore ways in which we can middle, from a position of respect “I have an open door policy. I want improve environmental management. and credibility with colleagues. I do to hear from people. I want them I’ve spent a good part of my university not assume I’m the smartest person in to feel they can come and talk to • 9

research career visiting and studying in the room. I don’t want all the power. Steven Franklin, and that I can come F different parts of the world to make as I share it, deliver to others power and speak with them in a collegial A LL 2009 LL much impact as possible in the field. that I think is best shared. I delegate environment. It’s about the power we “What motivates me to use everything I can and feel that, by have to do things together. remote sensing is the chance to more working together, we’ll make better “I organize myself around fully understand environmental decisions than if I were to assume all collegiality – respect for others, changes as they occur. It allows us the responsibility alone. Clarity of tolerance of other perspectives, to better manage change, to make vision is not one of my problems – I sharing knowledge and information, better decisions, for example, about enjoy leadership.” respect for both responsibility and species-at-risk and the quality of When it comes to mentors, accountability. Academic values their habitat, and to count the true people who have inspired and helped motivate me!” 10 • TRENT MAGAZINE an impressive careerindeed. Consultative Conference. Ithasbeen of theChinesePeople’s Political government throughthe Committee as anexternaladvisortotheChinese Trust, andsince2003 hehasacted the SuntecReal EstateInvestment Real EstateInvestment Trust, and Management Limited,theFortune He istheChairman of ARA Asset chip companiesinAsia. has worked forthreeblue- (Holdings) Limited,Justin director ofCheungKong Currently anexecutive as the“GodofProperty.” has grown tobecomeknown sociology andeconomics, 1978 withajointdegreein graduating fromTrent in international studentwho,since success story—thisoneaboutan able tocelebrateanotheralumni the University, andTrent was rekindled hisrelationshipwith the city. and innovative propertydevelopers in described asoneofthemostinspired to hisnative HongKong, whereheis of Trent whenhereturned back morefondmemories alive andwell, Justintook over 20 years earlierwas still his timeasastudenthere remembered sowell from that the“humantouch”he run into.Impressedtosee faculty hehappenedto chat withany staffand tour ofcampusandto campus foranimpromptu so quietly, appearingon the summerof2007, hedid first tripbackto Trent in Justin Chiu’76madehis When international alumnus BY KATHRYN VERHULST-ROGERS $1MillionGiftto Trent inSupportof InternationalEducation International AlumnusandWorld-Renowned PropertyDeveloper Gives Rewarding Over thenexttwo years, Justin Kate Ramsay’71andJustin Chiu ’76 Trent because wefeltthatanoutstanding small Canadian universitywould provide “In the 1970s, my family and Ichose he was welcomed backtotheTrent so much.And so, onMay 25,2009, he felthadlearnedandgained to give backtotheUniversity where dollars tothecompany. bringing in1.8billionHong Kong condominium unitsinoneday, division soldarecord1,000new success. ThispastApril,hismarketing current economicturmoiltogreat has ledCheungKong throughthe opportunities inadverse markets, he row. Anexpertinturningcrisesinto in HongKong formany years ina has becomethetoppropertyseller leadership, CheungKong Holdings throughout Asia.Underhis and changedmany otherhorizons transformed Singapore’s waterfront resulted inprojectsthathave an excellent education on a verypersonal scale.” In 2009, Justinmadethe decision His visionanddynamism

the — JustinChiu Personal Touch is avery personal place,” shewas by Martel’s testimony that“Trent alumnus Yann Martel’81. Intrigued University afterreadingLifeofPi by she becameacquaintedwiththe universities aroundtheworld when some ofthemostprestigious to comeTrent over offersfrom in internationallaw, Nguyen chose Singapore whoaspirestoacareer need. leadership potential,andfinancial achievement, communityservice, demonstrates outstandingacademic entering internationalstudentwho awarded every fouryears toan renewable scholarshipwillbe top undergraduatescholars. The and expertiseofonetheworld’s to benefitfromtheknowledge allow theUniversity community Bursaries fund. and theRitaChiuStudyAbroad International Scholarshipfund at theUniversity: theJustinChiu create two newendowed funds generous $1-milliondonationto and circumstance, tocelebratea campus, thistimewithmuchpomp education atTrent butwillalso experience thebestinCanadian grant astudenttheopportunityto Trent. Thescholarshipwillnotonly international studentattending scholarship toanoutstanding Scholarship willprovide afull the NationalJuniorCollegeof studies atTrent. Agraduateof and internationaldevelopment international politicaleconomy to pursueajointmajorin Ha ofHanoi,Vietnam,intends the event. Ms. Nguyen ThiTu of 2009, was alsoannouncedat who willstartatTrent inthefall The JustinChiuInternational The inauguralChiuScholar, 11 • FALL 2009 For more information about For To cap off the momentous To Currently there are more the Justin Chiu International Scholarship fund and the Rita Chiu Study Abroad Bursaries fund at Trent please visit University, . www.trentu.ca/chiuscholarship organized the University Trent day, of Diversity” first “Dialogue very Luncheon. All guests from the invited to announcement were participate in the luncheon in Dining Hall in Robinson Peter College to discuss Gzowski Peter and internationalization at Trent and its impacts on the wider Trent communities. Peterborough students international than 550 are full-time the majority at Trent; while the rest are undergraduates, graduate students and students of English as a Second Language Trent’s (ESL) program. Since the University’s inception, students from more than have world countries around the 110 In addition, over attended Trent. more than 220 years, the past five participated have students per year of Study Abroad in a variety opportunities around the globe. Justin Chiu. This distinctive approach Justin Chiu. This distinctive the inspiration for a unique provided presented to Justin at the gift that was A one-of-a-kind gift announcement. Faryon of the flag, featuring a photo of the Justin Bridge and the names created was and Rita Chiu awards, scull of eight a by and unveiled The guests that day. before all rowers to Justin on was then presented flag Caught up in students. two land by the excitement of the moment, Justin took the flag, draped it across his shoulders like a cape and ran through to a roaring round of the crowd applause. Dorothy also supported Justin also supported Dorothy In recognition of Justin Chiu’s of In recognition as a world-renowned accomplishments University Trent developer, property him with presented Alumni Association Alumni Award a 2009 Distinguished which ceremony, awards annual at the in Arts Centre National at the was held 23, 2009. Ottawa on May 2009 Alumni about the more read To 12. please see page Awards, in his quest to run for student office, a unique marketing which involved a scull of rowers campaign: having on the past the campus sweep for carrying a sign to vote Otonabee, international community. Among international community. special also one very was the crowd a retired Trent Blake, guest: Dorothy staff member whom Justin calls his Blake “Canadian mom.” Dorothy John Leishman, the secretary to was academic advisor Justin’s who was She took during his time at Trent. Justin under her wing and helped the international student adjust to life in Canada and at the University. On hand at the announcement, In reflecting on his time at The Rita Chiu Study Abroad The Rita Chiu Study held outdoors on which was in the day a beautiful sunny on the banks Champlain Courtyard nearly were of the Otonabee River, faculty, alumni, students, Trent 100 and staff, along with local dignitaries and members of Peterborough’s Trent and his decision to invest in to invest and his decision Trent Justin the future of the University, and family my said, “In the 1970s, felt that we because I chose Trent an outstanding small Canadian an excellent provide would university A personal scale. education on a very and information recent visit to Trent International about the Trent Program happily confirmed that the human touch in higher education is still an essential part of the Trent honour It is my student experience. to be a part of the continuing vibrant international life of the community me so warmly.” that welcomed

Bursaries are named in honour of Bursaries are named who took a one-year wife, Justin’s from her job in Hong sabbatical leave time to spend a memorable Kong in 1977. with Justin at Trent The bursaries are intended to encourage study – and research – abroad experiences and to offer support to those students who educational think this unique may economic their beyond is opportunity reach. The bursaries will help Trent sense of global their students develop learning gaining citizenship by experience outside of Canada. then glad to learn about Trent’s Trent’s then glad to learn about community. vibrant international to starting her Looking forward said, “Where Nguyen studies at Trent, reign, I imagination and possibility more and actualize hope to achieve potential.” my 12 • TRENT MAGAZINE around theworld. small community, inCanada and effects ofaTrent degree, feltinone’s served toillustratethepositive camaraderie, andreminiscences premier theatres. Thewarm words, evening heldinoneofCanada’s planning theevent, itwas anelegant member whowas instrumental in ’76, aformerAlumniCouncil a difference. LaraSylvester, one ’92 younger alumni whostrive tomake Leader Award in2007. Itfocuseson and topay tributetooneanother. accomplishments oftherecipients showcase thevarious talentsand National ArtsCentreinOttawa to and several guestsgatheredatthe 23, five alumni award winners that never wears out.OnMay outstanding alumniisatradition of itsown. Andrecognizingits significant accomplishments reputation forhonouringthe Trent University hasawonderful BY FRANCYPOAPST ‘81 Alumni Honouring Trent establishedtheYoung Thanks to Denis Desjardins atthe National ArtsCentre, May23,2009 you love….” recognized when you aredoingwhat way…what anexperience tobe I hadcontributedinameaningful in shapingmy futurethoughtthat the schoolthatplayed a largerole She says, “Iwas very humbledthat Ontario CollegeofVeterinarians. work andtospeakonbehalf ofthe out tobecomeinvolved incharity she isnotworking, shetakes time two communitycollegesand, when has beenaninstructoratTrent and degree inveterinary medicine. She Pennsylvania sheobtainedher in medicine. At theUniversity of Toronto andlaunchedhercareer as astudentattheUniversity of Ph.D. Subsequently, sheenrolled University wheresheobtainedher science, shemoved ontoDalhousie and environmentalresource major Honoursdegreeinbiology graduating fromTrent withajoint- and believes inbeingbusy. After a veterinarian intheQuintedistrict of thetwo recipientsofthisaward, is work inthe world. determination –attributesproven to environment ofhardwork and when auniversity fostersalearning is anexampleofwhathappens Education program.Kevin’s success University AboriginalTeacher Island, hecoordinatestheQueen’s consulting firmonManitoulin economic andbusinessdevelopment addition toestablishinghisown Development designation. In Professional AboriginalEconomic completed therequirementsfor enrolled inthisprogram,healso Development designation. While EcD: theProfessionalEconomic from Trent ledhimtopursue the administration andNative studies joint Honoursdegreeinbusiness distinguished noblerecipients.” His University andtobeapartofsuch honour toberecognizedby the receiving theaward: “Itwas an has thesameimpressionabout Young LeaderAward recipient,

Kevin Rose ’97,theother 13 • FALL 2009 This year’s award winners are a award This year’s Kevin Rose ’97 Kevin commitment to testament to Trent’s community and the belief that the long goes a pursuit of knowledge that community. in supporting way It is based on the idea that if one humble person can make a big works, the world difference in how accomplish. can many what imagine “So many says, Ramsay As Kate students and alumni are Trent engaged in building or bettering I think Trent their communities. attracts students who are already and helps to that way, motivated … encourage a social conscience in those who aren’t….” Each of these recipients represents that very mandate. important part of Trent’s and sits on several committees: the and sits on several the 2008 Committee, Advancement Committee, Presidency Review the last Committee, the Executive Presidential Search Committee and the Human Resources also helped to Kate Subcommittee. and raise funds for the “renovation She College. repurposing” of Traill She supports does not stop there. literacy the arts and conservation, and access to education (among other organizations) and is a Crossroads member of the YWCA Shelter campaign.

Kate Ramsay’s ’71 Ramsay’s Kate The variety of The variety

interests is one of the best reasons the Spirit of Trent given she was why latest achievements Kate’s Award. mostly about indeed been have She joined the Alumni Trent. Council in 1999 and has been a member since Board of Governors co-vice-chair After serving as 2001. vice-chair she is now from 2006-07, Having worked with health crises in worked Having and Thailand, the field (Cambodia first-hand in particular), dealing different are very with problems that she recognizes to those in Canada, to try to an obligation in herself make things better for people in As a student at Trent, the world. in projects of involved she was this nature and realizes that Trent helped to initiate that involvement. Her ongoing connection to Trent also helps to sustain these beliefs: Alumni the Distinguished “Receiving special for me as it is very Award reinforces the relationship that I had an as a student; [it is] with Trent honourable recognition for the work that I am doing.” also Christine Harmston ’91 This year there were two two there were This year

and Roberta Bondar at a special tribute reception held at the celebration one day prior to the Alumni Awards National Gallery, page 19) (see Storeyline, Bonnie Patterson, retired Canadian ambassador Larry Dickinson retired Bonnie Patterson,

award Distinguished Alumni attended Justin Chiu ‘76 winners. international student as an Trent Justin and graduated in 1978. director of the executive as serves (Holdings) Limited Cheung Kong and sits on the Committee of Political the Chinese People’s advisor Conference as Consultative Successfully to the government. managing his real estate pursuits stems from his time as a student. The careful instruction and guidance culminated have at Trent he received in a flourishing career and helped back to desire to give nurture Justin’s a feature (For community. his own story on Justin, see p.10) received the Distinguished Alumni the Distinguished Alumni received employee She is a former award. of the Canadian International Agency and the Development Canadian Council for International Cooperation. As the senior advisor to the International Health Division to help Christine strives in Ottawa, strengthen global health efforts. The 2009 Alumni Awards recipients with Alumni and University leaders-from left Alumni and University recipients with Awards The 2009 Alumni Matt Storey, Tony Christine Harmston, Justin Chiu, Kim Fielding, to right are: Lara Sylvester, Lister, Vice President Dianne Roberta Bondar, Griem, Chancellor Ramsay. Kate Bonnie Patterson, President Rose, Kevin s at the National Arts Centre, May 23, 2009 May Arts Centre, National at the

14 • TRENT MAGAZINE June 3,4&5,2009 A Green Celebration Convocation 2009: by travelling, freeofcharge, on encouraged to reduce emissions and theirfamilies were actively first timein Trent’s history, graduates Convocation even further, forthe 60percent. the threedays was reduced by Due tothisinitiative, waste during consumed atpreviousceremonies. use water bottlesthathave been social impactsofthe5,000single- the negative environmentaland instead, Trent successfullyreduced steel water bottlefilledwithtap water graduate withareusablestainless- ceremonies, andproviding each commercial bottledwater atthe event. University’s firstbottled-water-free another importantmilestone–the this year’s Convocation alsomarked members oftheTrent alumnifamily, U 4, and5. Convocation ceremoniesonJune3, of 2009 over threedays andfive and accomplishmentsoftheClass In aneffortto“green” By eliminatingtheuseof Honouring the1,774newest celebrated thesuccesses temperatures, Trent University nder clearskiesandperfect love and greatthought.” We willreflect onthesetimeswith we willnever beableto enjoy again. “We’ve enjoyed atimeinourlifethat during herfinalConvocation speech. family,” addedChancellorBondar exciting newfuture.” lives togetherandlookforward toan mark animportantmilestoneinour each andevery oneofyou aswe chance topersonallycongratulate class. “It’s excitingformetohave the in heraddresstothegraduating of another,” saidPresident Patterson particular journeybutthebeginning Chancellor Dr. Roberta Bondar. Chancellor BonniePatterson and by long-servingPresidentandVice- – thelastceremoniespresidedover represented theendofaneraatTrent job theyconsider. environmental consequencesofany and takeintoaccountthesocial to taketheGreenPledge, toexplore Trent graduateswere alsoencouraged commitment totheenvironment, the ceremonies. To demonstratetheir Peterborough Transit toandfrom “Just rememberwe areall “Today marksnottheendofthis Convocation 2009 also www.trentu.ca/convocation. student profiles, visit photo galleries, audioclipsand Convocation ceremonies, including with theirfellow graduates. their adviceandwords ofwisdom and MaryPratt–allofwhomshared Hon. IonaCampagnolo,Tom Porter, – MaudeBarlow, Sarah Polley, The upon five outstandingCanadians honorary degreeswere conferred together asagroup. Trent-in-Oshawa studentsgraduated year alsomarkedthefirsttimethat students inTrent’s history. This degrees—the largestclassofgraduate students received Ph.D.andMaster’s students. Inaddition,76graduate undergraduate andtendiploma were conferredupon1,685 1,400 graduates. Overall, degrees Bondar shookhandswithnearly throughout threedays, Chancellor For moreaboutTrent’s 2009 Over thecourseofthreedays, Presiding ov er five ceremonies Maude Barlow 15 • FALL 2009 Mary Pratt Mary degree An honorary Doctor of Laws upon conferred (in absentia) was Mary Pratt for her internationally in acclaimed achievements contemporary realist art. to Trent “I am grateful this – not only for but also for honour, that I am its reminder as convinced now as I was when I was young that the backbone of a fortitude moral country’s arts is the small liberal I am excited. university. I am I am honoured. grateful.” Tom Porter Tom degree of Laws An honorary Doctor for Porter conferred upon Tom was an Indigenous his contributions as and Elder, cultural educator, Spiritual Leader. to believe. hard “I’m still in shock. It’s such an honour.” I feel tickled to receive Sarah Polley Sarah An honorary Doctor of Laws conferred upon Sarah degree was for her award-winning Polley and internationally acclaimed as an actor and film achievements director. by the news “I was thrilled and honoured It Trent. from doctorate of the honorary an is especially meaningful coming from being so institution which is known for innovative and progressive.” (on opposite page) (on opposite

An honorary Doctor of Laws degree was conferred upon the Honourable Iona conferred upon degree was An honorary Doctor of Laws to public life and for her Campagnolo for her distinguished contributions commitment to international humanitarian and environmental work. post-secondary institutions. truly exceptional and respected is one of Canada’s “Trent staff faculty, It is a very special honour to join such a distinguished administration, degree.” with an honorary and student body by being conferred Hon. Iona Campagnolo Iona Hon. Maude Barlow Maude 2009 Honorary Graduates Honorary 2009 An honorary Doctor of Laws degree was conferred upon Maude Barlow for conferred upon Maude Barlow degree was of Laws An honorary Doctor and for her international in citizen advocacy her outstanding leadership environment work. the environmental in and its leadership University of Trent “I am a huge fan I am excited to receive this doctorate. it is a double honour to sustainability field, so going to shake up who are graduates this day with the wonderful young Trent share the world!” 2009 HEAD of THE TRENT Mark Your Calendars! and HOMECOMING WEEKEND

October 2-4, 2009 The Pen Pal Program’s 20th Anniversary Various events will be held EVENTS to celebrate this anniversary throughout 39th running of the the afternoon, with Head-of-the-Trent regatta the official programme The race runs all day long, running from starting at 8:00 am, Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 pm on the October 3. Trent University Rowing Club Champlain Field. See ad Beer Garden elsewhere in this issue. Homecoming Festival at This annual event is the primary Alumni House source of funding for Trent’s Trent University The homecoming festival returns rowing programme and the TURC Alumni Association this year to Champlain Field, thanks you for your continued Annual General Meeting next to Alumni House. Running support. The garden will be open All are welcome to Alumni House at from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday on Saturday from 12:00 - 6:00 pm 10:30 am on Saturday morning for afternoon, the festival includes a in the rectangular Bata Library the TUAA annual general meeting licensed tent and BBQ, an Alumni parking lot. Entrance costs $10 and and an opportunity to meet Trent’s House open house and lots of fun includes a souvenir glass mug on new president, Dr. Steven Franklin. children’s activities, including a exit while supplies last. Containers, bouncy castle, face painting, free bags and glass are not permitted, Bata Library 40th Anniversary balloons and a spelling bee. though there will be a bag check in Celebration operation.

VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE

Rowing is the main draw at HOTT, but be sure to check out these varsity sporting events as well.

Friday October 2: 7:00 pm Trent Women’s Rugby vs York Stadium

Saturday October 3: 10:00 am Alumni soccer game/reunion Stadium 12:00 noon Alumni volleyball game/reunion Gymnasium 1:00 pm Invitational swim meet Pool TRENT MAGAZINE 1:00 pm Women’s soccer vs Queen’s Stadium

16 • 3:15 pm Men’s soccer vs Queen’s Stadium 5:00 pm Men’s rugby vs Fleming Stadium 7:00 pm Men’s lacrosse vs U of T Stadium THE REGATTA REMINDERS:

The Head of the Trent is North Please do not drink and drive. Buses to and from campus are free on America’s biggest single day head October 3, and there will be no parking tickets issued for cars left on race regatta. Over a thousand campus overnight provided they are not in disabled or emergency spaces. athletes from more than 50 Parking on weekends is free in Peterborough’s two downtown garages. There will be a R.I.D.E. program in effect. universities and clubs will travel to Peterborough to participate Souvenir glass mugs will be available for $10 at Alumni House and the in it this year. Rowers will come Peterborough Rowing Club. Also, a $10 admission to the TURC beer garden from all over Ontario, Quebec and includes a free mug upon exit while supplies last. To reserve a mug, email the North-Eastern United States. [email protected] and pick it up at Alumni House. Net proceeds from mug They will start racing at Parkhill sales support the Trent Rowing program. Road, wind their way through the Note that, in an effort to keep this event eco- Trent Canal and finish 5km later at friendly and raise awareness concerning issues of Symons Campus, cheered on by an sustainability, this year’s HOTT will be bottled- enthusiastic crowd. The race’s rich water-free. Please bring a permanent water bottle to refill at the stations provided. history and unbeatable atmosphere make the Head of the Trent this Bring your ID to all licensed areas, as the region’s premiere rowing event university is required to check stringently. of the fall. Alumni who present their alumni cards will be granted express admission to the TURC beer garden. Physics and Astronomy Get Together Trent’s risk management department continues to monitor the spread of H1N1, or swine flu. Those who suspect they have a contagious illness are The Department of Physics and encouraged to take precautions to minimize the risk of it spreading. Astronomy is holding a get together for present and former An alumni card is essential ID for this event. They must be ordered in students during the Head of the advance by emailing [email protected] and picked up at Alumni House. 7 • 17 Trent, in the Physics Building on Accommodation is scarce this weekend. Book early at

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Matt Griem ’97 Griem Matt The Awards Dinner and its roster The Awards at the National Arts Centre for the Arts Centre for at the National Celebration. Alumni Awards 2009 to subsequently travel (Justin would for an extraordinary Peterborough at Trent philanthropic announcement on the Monday.) described are alumni accomplished of But the reach elsewhere in this issue. was alumni network of the Trent through the nimbly demonstrated of Phil behind the scenes support Ecclestone ’80, who generously donated the resources of Golden Planners Inc., and Denis Desjardins as ’74, our “mole” at the NAC, President Association exciting that the also declared. It was declared carbon neutral by was event Canada, Mike the president of Tree ’75, as the Association and Rosen on the carbon Canada agreed Tree trees in the offset planting of 70 consistent with And spring of 2010. another alum rose event, the Friday splendidly to the occasion as Master of Ceremonies in the person of Jack ’73. Roe Storeyline continued on page 20. page on continued Storeyline in the Life of the Alumni Association the Alumni of Life in the The “furthest travelled” guest at The “furthest travelled” 72 Amazing Hours Amazing 72 oversaw a late- Easson ’78 oversaw Kathleen that included afternoon reception and family of local alumni, friends and colleagues the guests of honour, the Association of from government, and Colleges of Canada Universities and other Ottawa-based (AUCC), ’83 Davidson Paul organizations. a masterful MC, saluting these was along with strong leaders, two Holly Claire Morris from AUCC, Stardom ’95, and retired Canadian ambassador Larry Dickinson. There Trent touches to this fine many were Bondar reception—from the Roberta to the mannequins rose on display, outfitted in academic regalia, music, the background and even ’67. Ian Tamblyn by Antarctica the reception had to be Justin Chiu Hong from ’76, who had arrived whirlwind schedule for his own Kong 24 hours later, Less than of activities. Awards Alumni Justin and fellow , recipients Christine Harmston ’91 , ’71 Ramsay ’97, Kate Rose Kevin gathered ’92 and Lara Sylvester Left to right: Director of Alumni Affairs Tony Storey ’71, Association President Matt Storey ’71, Association Tony Alumni Affairs Left to right: Director of Rosen ’75. Canada, Mike Tree Griem ’97 and President of

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TONY STOREY ’71 O Late May 2009 was such a time… was Late May 2009 From time to time, the activity From time to time, alumni-relations of Trent’s level with program spins into hyperdrive, exciting results for both the Alumni Association and the University. registering the strongly positive registering the strongly positive response to this Alumni Association other alumni in Oshawa, initiative at the National Gallery in were tribute preparing to pay Ottawa, Bondar and to Chancellor Roberta as they President Bonnie Patterson, their terms of office. down wound central and eastern Ontario. As its first-ever held the University for the graduation dinner in Oshawa graduating students of our Oshawa program, the Alumni Association Alumni by proudly represented was Councillor Kim Fielding ’98, who presented the inaugural Alumni to a student who Award Recognition had made a significant contribution University to the life of the Trent program. The inaugural in Oshawa , who recipient is Amanda Daley ’05 selected for her dedication to was at open in Oshawa students at Trent and in the recruitment fairs, houses, Mentoring program. Amanda Peer as a student governor, also served bake sale coordinator, food drive pen pal, and a member contributor, of numerous college committees. 20 • TRENT MAGAZINE [email protected]. December 1,2009, at Nominations areinviteduntil Trent, andDistinguishedAlumni. categories: Young Leader, Spiritof an alumnus/ainoneofthethree others. Pleaseconsidernominating from alumni,faculty, staffand by thethoughtfulnominations recognition ofalumniistriggered over thepastfewyears. Thesuccessful quality oftheAlumniAwards event allowed ustobuildtheprofileand and otherpartners. Theirsupporthas examine theservicesofferedby these always, alumniareencouragedto TD InsuranceMelocheMonnex.As program withWellington West and partners, theClearsightInvestment to ourevent sponsorsandaffinity Storeyline continued University SymonsCampus, to [email protected] Questions canbedirected 1 pmto5 Saturday, October3,2009 Tent (besideAlumniHouse). Homecoming Festival Please joinus A “forest”ofthanksisextended 20 Trent Penpal Program atTrent

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memorable andmoving. Pleasebe $1-million giftby JustinChiuwas steps. Theannouncementofthe the OtonabeeRiver, attheChamplain back inPeterborough assembledby to run.Monday morningfoundus Association vitalityhadonemoreday expertise. contributing uniqueandappreciated bend over backwards toassistTrent, these events. Ouralumnirepeatedly alumni interestandparticipationin occasions. Iamsogratefulforthe Association frontandcentreonboth in just24hours, withtheAlumni 145 guestsintwo nationalvenues featured seven guestsofhonourand reflect onthelevel ofactivitythat on Sunday, May 24,Ihadtimeto Children’s Area Cash Bar Cash BBQwithdiscountsfor registeredPenPalalumni the Trent PenpalProgram Archival Booth–shareamemoryorexperiencefromyour timein Key notespeaker Special Trent PenpalProgramparaphernalia This longweekend ofAlumni As Idrove backfromOttawa th www.trentu.ca/alumni/newsandevents.php Anniversary Storeyline continuedonpage21. Hope onSeptember19,theAnnual our annualgolftournamentinPort 2009, watch forinformationabout mother.” he characterizedashis“Canadian member Dorothy Blake, whom regard andaffectionforretiredstaff It was alsowonderful toseeJustin’s chums alongtheriver pastthelibrary. Justin bannercarriedby hisrowing student government throughaVote student, campaigningforofficein back intimetoJustin’s tenureasa during theannouncementtookus “row-by” by theTrent Rowing Club one whogotgoosebumpswhena this issue. Iknow Iwas nottheonly Kathryn Verhulst-Rogers, bothin Delaney ’64andthearticleby sure toreadtheeditorialby Paul ’s As we launchintoautumn 21 • FALL 2009 ork toward ork toward But while we w But while we It is going to be an exciting Continuing on the publications and news stories, stories, publications and news to keep you will soon be able we more up to date on old friends. and With social networking you’ll be able to reach profiles, seen haven’t out to people you The promise of more in years. intimate social interaction is what in the of us to Trent drew many We hope it will draw first place. to the magazine in the same you way. elsewhere in this elsewhere issue. to want we future endeavours, as an integral part of keep you Please email us our new growth. in order to at [email protected] remain a part of ensure that you our subscription list. Include a subject line of “Online Magazine Request.” See you online! period for us all. environmental theme, also features the Wall Clues Nature’s Reading Doug the late Dr. by , a book Sadler ’70 written for the casual to help nature-lover - him or her better un derstand the wild. Doug also an alumnus but was an honorary received degree from Trent in 1988.

Trent Magazine Trent of future to the New Features Coming Soon New Features Chris Magwood ’85 has Chris Magwood Finally, we hope to help we Finally, By moving online we are we online By moving DISCOVERING THE ALUMNI ALUMNI THE DISCOVERING OF FAME WALL Our Wall of Fame at Alumni of Fame Our Wall collection House features a large alumni, our diverse of books by photographs as Trent as well part of and memorabilia. As to the our ongoing introduction of more books are two here Wall, interest:

written a text book on straw-bale on straw-bale written a text book building, a new construction on for its practice that is catching sustainability and high insulation can read about Chris’ You levels. the Camp on campus with work Environment Centre Kawartha large quantities of greenhouse-gas emissions that stem from road Magazine Trent and air miles. see. tends to get around, you the bring alumni together in ways traditional magazine couldn’t. By offering user-generated content, video, photo posts, such as blogs, and links to alumni-produced of innovation part of a new wave that is seeing more and more print publications embracing new media techniques that for embedded video, up- allow and photo to-the-second word and social networking, blogs, have user-generated content. We already had discussions with consultants who are eager to help usher in some of these new Look for them in the features. future.

Welcome Both the Alumni Association Magazine strive to Magazine strive and Trent maintain these time-honoured This is one of the reputations. decided to have we reasons why place an emphasis on expanding our online publication. By cutting a will have we back on paper, stream great effect on a waste is when recycling that, even amounts of factored in, uses vast resources and causes unneeded electronically By delivering waste. are to those who prefer it, we of cutting back on the delivery the magazine and reducing the

Trent University has several has several University Trent characteristics that define its traditional reputation: It It is is a “green” university. It is an intimate progressive. setting where one-on-one relationships are forged and nurtured. on October 3, in conjunction on October 3, in conjunction and with Head of the Trent chapter Homecoming, renewed Oshawa/ Toronto, activity in Ottawa, Peterborough Durham, Niagara, and of alumni Tim and the special visits ’98 Cook ’90 and Dalal Al Waheidi campus. to the Trent General Meeting at Alumni House at Alumni House General Meeting Storeyline continued Storeyline 22 • TRENT MAGAZINE to measmy onefromTrent.” Diploma meansalmostasmuch that night.It’s funny, my Piggy were postedonthewall ofthebar pictures ofmeandmy friendsthat also atmy Trent convocation, taking his Piggyconvocation night.“Hewas people uponeby one,” Pat saidof at thefrontofbarandcalled gesture. “Theowner madeabigshow that frequentthepub. It’s awonderful the accomplishmentsofstudents proprietor JohnPuntertorecognize they graduatefromTrent, away for members ofthePig’s Earfamilywhen Piggy Diplomaisconferredupon known asThePig’s EarTavern. The that ancientandfabledinstitution while thediplomawas grantedby a B.Sc. inbiologyandgeography, Trent, in Peterborough’s downtown. off-campus and wholly distinct from quick sketch of student life as it exists from school, in this issue I’ll provide a that it’s now July and my mind is far academic institution. student as recognition from his or her regulars can mean as much to a from a favourite proprietor and pub comes as no surprise that recognition high marksonessays andlabs. Soit more importanttothemthan their communityas endeavours, socialaction,and But mostwould rankartistic don’t necessarilyexcelinthem. academics, oreven thatthey is nottosay theydon’tenjoy significant partoftheirlives. This do notseeschoolasthemost that many university students P Considering this, and the fact And why not?Thetruthis The degreewas fromTrent, and adiplomainJune2008. at O’Brienreceived adegree their “diplomas”from Pig’sEarowner JonPunter Heather andPat O’Brien‘03were excited to receive to have us there. summer jobs. Peterborough islucky a deserved breakfromschool and Street) withcoffeesandbeers, taking streetside (mostlyalongHunter this meansthatwe canbe found Peterborough forthesummer, and for studentswhodecidedtostay in academia. Itispatioseasonrightnow not stay isolatedintheworld of downtown fordiscussionanddoes at Symonscampusgetsbrought is essentialthatwhatgetslearned places canbeforums, andit cafés, bars, and restaurants. These because of the students that sit in its more level-headed and socially aware Peterborough as a whole is a little into a community. I like to think that sobriety that a university can breathe and revelry, but rather the quiet Yet it is not one about drunken excess downtown is one largely about bars. fabulously cheap drinks. that boasts two wonderful patios and dedicated to live alternative music a small bar near Alymer and Hunter my favourite this summer being Ossia, – though new spots have popped up, Pig’s Ear are still popular with students House), the White House, and the Dog (once called the American know that institutions like the Red The story of student life Older alumni will be glad to Now IKnow inPart this ishappening. Trent’s students aremakingsurethat the broadercommunity. Thankfully, I think,ifitdoesnotintegrate into A schooldoesnotfulfillits mandate, keep inmindastheUniversity grows. presence, andthisissomething to community benefitsfrom Trent’s weren’t forTrent students. arts would notbeashealthy ifit drumming. Evidently, Peterborough features localpoetsrecitingtheir but notatallaboutrivalry, theslam Café. Structuredasacompetition, poetry slamheldmonthlyatTheSpill scene, agreatexampleofthisisthe the vibrancyofPeterborough’s arts would benowhere nearaseffective. Faryon Bridgewould befun,butit community. Aprideparadeacross must happendowntown, inthe organized by them.Thesecampaigns by Trent students, ifnoteven of initiatives thatareheavily attended bikes arevehicles too,areallexample take tothestreetsremindcarsthat bike rides, wherehordesofbikers rights, andthemonthlycriticalmass this spring’s rallyforPalestinian awareness. TheannualPrideParade, for active protestsandcallsfor as this. Downtown isalsothevenue Indeed, every aspectofthe Trent studentsalsocontributeto But we arenotalways sopassive rock totechnoAfrican music scene;stylesrangefrom and contributetothelocal students continuetosupport Society. Moretraditionally, offshoot oftheTrent Film Midnight FilmSociety, an cult filmshosted by the midnight screeningsofgory also thevenue formonthly This summerTheSpillis fun, andtypicallyrunlate. members. Thenightsare (it’s allingoodfun)audience of tenby sometimesjeering work andbeingmarkedout BY WILLPEARSON ’07 23 • FALL 2009 Submissions can include written memories and/or photo memories. over Since this is a memoir of Traill to include love would we the years, a glossary of slang and common or used during said phrases that were so please include any time here, your phrases you quotes or catchy pithy In addition to asking for remember. also hope to we memories of Traill, gather information on the evolution so feel free the years, over of Traill and thoughts on views to add your throughout that happened anything and/or Trent. time at Traill your photos and your memories Please send to [email protected] email via or by post to: Hutcheon Sarah c/o Alumni House University Trent Canada Ontario, Peterborough, K9J 7B8 your submissions, Thank you for Hutcheon ’05 Sarah

The transition of Traill into The transition of Traill need Alumni… we So Traill Trent’s graduate college as of Trent’s has academic year the 2009/10 transformed the college from one the undergraduate central to that was experience into one that is now an integral part of the graduate the years Nevertheless, experience. College has of service that Traill undergrads will to new Trent given remain an important part of Trent’s In an attempt to capture history. a group of this interpersonal history, are putting together current Traillites with a collected history of Traill, the hopes of including as many alumni as memories from Traill possible. help! Please send in your your pictures, reminiscences, memories, name, Include your and stories. contact information, and years prefer would Ideally we of study. submissions that are up to a page realize that we in length; however some memories cannot be confined, to the fullest! so express yourself wandered the halls; the people whose the halls; wandered celebration, and sounds of laughter, echo across the quiet conversation These memories are what give years. its buildings true and the University meaning. Traill Memory Project Seeks Submissions Memory Project Traill In 1957, Reginald R. Faryon wrote R. Faryon In 1957, Reginald a letter to The Examiner, expressing the desire for a junior college to be What established in Peterborough. and University, Trent emerged was the rest is history. goes, as the saying often, the history of a university Too is written to reflect the establishment of a faculty or the opening of a building. What are often neglected, are the stories—the histories however, in the dorms, of the people who lived and learned in the classrooms, I was not fortunate enough to live at enough I was not fortunate Traillites Rez but the year, in first Traill had always been very welcoming, and I a friend night The first often slept over. of mine let me stay over in her room that I discovered House, in Crawford despite being her computer speakers, turned off, picked up a country music station. This station only seemed to play much to my friend’s Shania Twain, this strange on When I remarked dismay. she launched into what became serenade, affectionately known as “The Shania Since then, I have often Rant.” Twain students working late if grad wondered a have ever heard into the night at Traill echoing serenade Shania Twain strange of their computers. the speakers from BY SARAH ANN HUTCHEON ’05 ANN HUTCHEON SARAH BY 24 • TRENT MAGAZINE I mustadmitthatthoughtitlooked actually runningaftertheconclusion. distance andblinkasifeyes were argument. He’dpeerintothemiddle he’d getwhenhewas inpursuitofan rest ofhisfaceinalaugh.Orthelook did, withhisteethsmilingandthe He’d chuckleinthatspecialway he world isflat;itjustlooksround.” someone said,“It’s likethis:the and realityerrorinscience, and the relationshipbetween appearance Metaphysics whenwe were discussing the timeinEpistemologyand thought would ticklehim—like and old.I’dlove itbestwhensome eagerness totacklenewarguments sheer happinessatnewideas, andhis me intothephilosophicalfoldinhis chosen anewlife. Berniewelcomed educated mind.IhadnoideathatI’d knowledge intheserviceofabroadly cross-pollinations ofcourse-based in yet anotherofTrent’s endearing listed withpsychology andbiology philosophy ofmind,acoursecross- wandered intoBernie’s classinthe it. Iwas astudentofbiologywho who arealreadythereanddoing choose todoaccordingthepeople myself isthatIchoosetodowhat I’ve discovered over theyears about the lifeI’ve lived sincethen.What I didbothinthoseclassesand his encouragementforeverything courses atTrent, andtohave felt Bernie Hodgson’s studentinseveral I was privilegedtohave been Bernie Hodgson In Memoriam the easeandfellowship offriends him talkingaboutanything: with with metheway Ialways experienced him right?Andhe’dtalkaboutthis published. Andhasn’ttimeproved he persistedsodoggedlytogetit and longonthatargument, to bevalue-free. Heworked sohard people wheneconomicspretended consequences forrealflesh-and-blood at stake;hewas firedupaboutthe concerned aboutthelogicalissues in economictheory. Hewasn’t just unacknowledged ethicalpropositions the way, intheend, he’ddiscussthe the stateofworkplace, butin faculty membersandstudents just inhiscommitmentstofellow with acommonman’s touch–not Bernie stuff.Hewas aphilosopher seeing. You hadtobeBerniedo just lookedlikeIwas having trouble doing itmyself forawhile, butit the behavior ofaface, thatItried of theinquiringmindwrittenin so thoughtfulandintense, theimage 2009. Thefollowing tributewasprovided byRichard Harrison’76. Long-serving philosophyprofessor Dr. Bernard HodgsondiedsuddenlyonApril25, Richard Harrison’76 For thatIwillalways love him. of itandintothelifeIhave now. grateful. Healsowelcomed meout into philosophy, and forthatIam I cameback.Berniewelcomed me was always theretogreetmewhen from him,hewent withme, andhe even thoughinasenseIwalked away to you, couldseeorunderstand.So anyone else, even thepeopleclosest even ifwhatyou foundwasn’t what way tolive thelifeworth living, found you hadtodowas theonly how) thatfollowing whatitwas you and hetaught(I’mnotquitesure that selfmustdo.Bernieknewthat, equally difficultcorollary:Dowhat had todo.“Know thyself” hasan keep lookingforwhatitwas Ireally papers, healways encouragedmeto poems embeddedinphilosophy instead, andeven startedsubmitting When Ichosetotrybeawriter that you couldknow thesethings. of-teacher selfbeknown well enough let himself,hisrealbehind-the-role- that, andhenever would, butBernie philosopher likehim.Henever said would have loved itifI’dbecomea I standrightnow. IthinkthatBernie man, andI’lltellyou why fromwhere a greatteacher. Andhewas agreat thrust ofplayoff predictions. 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: 25 • FALL 2009 President President Vice-President Sarah Fee ’03 Sarah Fee Ashley Wall ’04 Ashley Wall Kylie Patrick ’94 Patrick Kylie Events Coordinator Kristopher Harrop ’04 Christopher Beattie ’04 To get involved with the get involved To Communications Coordinator Communications Coordinator Alumni Council Representative Alumni Council Representative Group visit its Facebook chapter, Alumni – National Capital (Trent Chapter) or send an email to . If [email protected] area, not in the Ottawa you’re remember that the Alumni chapters all Association has active Visit www.trentu. the world. over ca/alumni to find the one closest to you. NATIONAL CAPITAL CHAPTER NEWS CAPITAL NATIONAL The national capital chapter Alumni Association of Trent’s has a new and excited executive as listed below. committee, The new council hopes to keep the but that depends on chapter active, as much as its members the chapter’s council. A successful pub night, The held on Piggy Comes to Market, was and a July 22nd at the Honest Lawyer in the Footprints wine-tasting, “Trent is planned for November Vineyard,” Bistro. Ottawa Bill’s 16th at Petit residents are encouraged to attend. Elle Christina Bothof EVENT DETAILS in Park Kiwanis Heydenshore Ontario Whitby, 2009 26, September Saturday, 10:00am to 1:00pm contact or volunteer, participate To at (416) 220-2913 or Josh [email protected]. please visit learn more To website. the 1993 & Shannon (Sigtema) David Bothof ’93 are excited to announce the birth of their third child, Elle also Christina Bothof. She was brothers Jack & big by welcomed 19, 2009 born on May Elle was Case. (right) and happy! – she is healthy 1977 continues to live Hitsman ’77 Tony just Shore, North Lower on Quebec’s he retired 2002 In Labrador. below from active on long-term disability Church of ministry in the Anglican Canada. invites the Trent alumni Trent the invites www.thewalktofightfa.com

Josh’s brothers Jason and David David and Jason brothers Josh’s

disease for have lived with the have brothers three The 20 years. research to raise event the organized awareness. and money Josh Mills ’97 Mills Josh community to participate in The Walk Walk in The to participate community is a FA this September. FA to Fight disease neuromuscular but severe rare tissue muscle and that causes nerve and to balance leading degeneration, as well as problems, coordination speech. of slurring Sunshine Sketches Sunshine

Denis Desjardins ‘76 has been Denis Desjardins of Directors elected to the Board Festival of the Canadian Theatre annually The Society Society. North Theatre presents the Magnetic of It is the premier festival Festival. The festival new Canadian theatre. treating around the country, moves in English Canadians to excellence Canada. In 2010, theatre from across in Kitchener- will be the Festival in as volunteering well As Waterloo. he has capacities at Trent, various held senior risk-management and at years financial positions for 25 the National Arts Centre in Ottawa the financial and is also overseeing and risk management of the Centre’s He can major infrastructure repairs. be reached at [email protected] to hear from his old love and would . friends Otonabee and Traill 1976 26 • TRENT MAGAZINE BARB PREVEDELLO’88 BY JIMBRICKELL’77and A large undertaking. We haven’t looked to take on the challenges of such a alum, was confident in our ability David Hamilton ‘78 (Experience Teaches). Our principal, school’s motto, “Experientia Docet” The trip is fully consistent with the any third-party service providers. and its school community without trips. It was developed by York staff is a model for international service in Tamil Nadu, India. The India trip Families for Children (FFC) orphanage York School’s service expedition to the given the opportunity to head the September 2005. while Jim landed there shortly after in St. Clair in Toronto) in March of 2004, Independent IB School at Yonge and Glasgow, Scotland. after attending teachers’ college in made her debut as a teacher in 2003 variety of summer camps. She finally business, travel and tourism, and a of careers including the restaurant Prevedello ’88 in 2005. After her graduation, Jim and his family settled in Toronto teaching with his wife and family. embarking on 15 years of overseas parks and recreation in Ottawa before spent a number of years working with days at Trent. we continue to reminisce about our though we graduated a decade apart background at Trent University. Even that we both come from an academic we find it interesting and amusing In the spring of 2006 we were Barb joined the York School (an After graduating, inIndia Experience Teaches in Podunar, Tamil Nadi, India, “guest house” accommodations s we sit on the roof top of our dabbled in a number , a fellow Trent Jim Brickell ’77 Barb India in Toronto, sampling South lifetime. An evening is spent in Little preparing ourselves for a trip of a history, and politics as a way of explore Indian culture, geography, in the Kawarthas, we do book talks, our weekend retreat at Kasshabog Lake group to plan the expedition. During bake sales. We meet regularly with the through car washes, casual days, and York School community, fundraise trip we gather donations from the weeks each March. have “York” come to play for the three celebrities. The children are thrilled to are treated like none other than minor While at the orphanage, York students time and love to the children at FFC. at the orphanage is about giving our projects. Above all, our experience and assist in moving and cleaning a variety of rooms and buildings, to rebuild the entrance wall, paint past three years we have been able in our short time together. Over the kids of all ages and making friends maintenance projects, playing with spend our days doing building and in Tamil Nadu. While at FFC we village in the outskirts of Coimbatore orphanage is situated in a small smells, and tastes of Indian life. The are immersed in the sights, sounds, moment we step off the plane we York School travel to India. From the group of grade 11 students from the break, a carefully selected small of course for the two of us. students, the kids and staff at FFC, and experience for the participating Expedition has been a transformative back since! The York Service India In the time leading up to the For three weeks every March 27 • FALL 2009 . For For . www.familiesforchildren.org resourcefulness, open-mindedness open-mindedness resourcefulness, outside venture to willingness a and the of part all were zones comfort our Peterborough From experience. Trent on. lives spirit Trent the Podunar, to service our on information more For please India to expedition at blog our check to free feel http://blogs.yorkschool.com/indiatrip more information on Families for for Families on information more their at look a have please Children, at website Neither of us could have have could us of Neither predicted or planned doing this type type this doing planned or predicted at studying were we when work of our During ago. years many so Trent time of lot a have we India in time different our on Reflecting chat. to we believe we experiences, Trent personal the for prepared well were York the adventure professional and Flexibility, provides. trip Service India of accomplishment we all return to to return all we accomplishment of three-week our after with Canada adventure. The York India Service trip trip Service India York The During our stay it is not all work; work; all not is it stay our During provides our students with a once in in once a with students our provides far reach to opportunity lifetime a Despite zones. comfort their outside preparations, pre-trip extensive our unsettling and shocking a be can India dust, bugs, heat, Between place. poverty, blackouts, shortages, water the food, the in flavours new and challenges experience three-week never have they ways in students our Although before. challenged been are they irritating, are hassles the sense the to compared insignificant we do manage some play. Some side side Some play. some manage do we a included have years the over trips Ooty, called Station Hill a at weekend temperatures cooler the experience to have We plantations. tea of tours and made and Delhi New visited also the witness to Agra to trip side the year This Fort. Red and Mahal Taj Mahabalipuram, to trips included that site heritage world UNESCO a We tsunami. 2004 the survived barely International Chinmaya visited also Kerala, Cochin, and (IB), School the floating day a spent we where an visited and Allapi, of waters back markets. spice and sanctuary elephant of village the in time spending While we orphanage) the to (home Podunar sightseeing. occasional some do also Shiva largest the included have Visits tranquil the Coimbatore, in temple as well as Centre, Meditation Yoga Isha town. in restaurants “non-veg” some vegetarian primarily is India (South only.) Gerrard Street to prepare our taste taste our prepare to Street Gerrard south of flavours spicy the for buds India. Indian Cuisine at Udapi Palace on on Palace Udapi at Cuisine Indian 28 • TRENT MAGAZINE T most important. recognizable building;itisalsoits university.” BataisTrent’s most making ittheproperhubof confluence ofallpedestriantraffic, It hasthereforebeenplacedatthe by allmembersoftheUniversity. of thecampus, theonebuildingused considered tobethecentralbuilding Trent’s masterplanthat“thelibraryis architect, madesureofit.Hewrotein Ron Thom,Trent’s masterplanning University’s architecturalcentrepiece. a placeoflearning.Butitisalsothe is thesymbolic centreofcampusas Trent’s own ThomasJ.BataLibrary to accessandbuildfrom.Assuch, to storethisknowledge forothers would notbepossiblewithoutplaces preservation ofhumanknowledge – academia –thegrowth and its library. Theprojectof he hubofany university is BY WILLPEARSON’07 Hall toBata. moving 100,000 books fromRubidge staff carriedouttheimmense taskof two years. Inthesummer of1969, in November 1967andtookalmost construction ofBataLibrarybegan the maincampuswas beingbuilt.The in Rubidge Hallduringtheyears that Classes andoffices were alsofound of Rubidge andSherbrookestreets. which was downtown atthecorner library was housedinRubidge Hall, in 1964.For thosefive years, the after theUniversity officiallyopened will recognizethatthisisfive years opening on September 6, 1969. fortieth anniversary of the library’s set up in September to mark the exact display in Bata’s front foyer will be are among them. In particular, a at this year’s homecoming weekend special display cases, and a celebration mark the milestone. Guest speakers, of events and exhibits are planned to be Bata’s 40th in operation, and a slew Those familiarwithTrent history The 2009/10 academic year will Bata Turns 40! collection andtheinstallation ofthe of adatabasetheUniversity’s art projects have included the compiling was eventually abandoned. Other as analternative forsome time, but of 1990. Thecardcataloguewas kept live forthefirsttimeinsummer to agrowing database, whichwent added every iteminthecollection years staffmemberspainstakingly undertaking tookalongtime. For five access catalogue, TOPCAT. This system infavour ofanonlinepublic- the move away fromacardcatalogue Bata hasundergoneinitshistoryis in holdings, thebiggestchangethat filled up. this growth. Thatspacehassince floors were leftemptytoallow for of thespaceonfirstandfourth building was openedin1969,much electronic materials. Whenthenew is augmentedby another250,000 come toown. Today thatnumber materials thatitwould eventually had yet togrow tothe500,000 print Besides thisimpressive growth Luckily forthosestaff,thelibrary 29 • FALL 2009 These plans, and others, should increase its level of digitization over of digitization over increase its level and launch a new the coming years in the fall of 2009. website help to ensure that Bata continues to serve the students and faculty of Trent with quality information services well into the future. All are invited to visit the library during this milestone year to see what’s changed and join the celebrations – the library has come a long way since its days in Rubidge Hall! This year is also the 30th anniversary year of the the of year anniversary 30th the also is year This

Friends of the Bata Library. Founded in 1978, the Friends of of Friends the 1978, in Founded Library. Bata the of Friends to dedicated organization not-for-profit a is Library Bata the and University Trent to Library the of services the enriching campus. on role Library’s the enhancing and community, the the during happening events about information more For can you how out find to or year, anniversary 40th Library’s to go Library, Bata the of Friend a become www.trentu.ca/friendsofthebatalibrary/friends.php at us email or [email protected] This is only one of many plans This is only one of many the one building used by all members of the University. It has It University. the of used by all members building one the traffic, pedestrian of all confluence at the been placed therefore architect – Ron Thom, university.” the of hub proper it the making “The library is considered to be the central building of the campus, campus, the of building central the to be is considered library “The maps. University Librarian Robert Librarian Robert University maps. the importance of Clarke has stressed collections being renowned “Bata’s international to made available scholars” in the form of electronic media. A future. that are in place for Bata’s new strategic plan, the product of a was self-study carried out in 2008, Senate in the University accepted by Priorities include of 2009. February an increase in library outreach to particular academic departments so services and faculty members, can be tailored to specific courses library will also The and disciplines. : 40 Years Young Years 40 : Over the course of the 2009-10 academic year, the the year, academic 2009-10 the of course the Over 2009 the for campus visiting on planning you’re If Bata boasts some impressive Bata boasts some impressive Library, in collaboration with the Friends of the Bata Bata the of Friends the with collaboration in Library, this mark to events and exhibits of series a host will Library, history. University’s the in milestone through passing just are or Trent, the of Head the of edition Library. Bata the visit to minutes few a take Peterborough, friendly our with chat changed, what’s out find and Come future. the for planned what’s about learn and staff, The Bata Library Bata The opened officially Bata J. Thomas 1969, 6, September On this to name his bears which library, new University’s Trent Bata J. Thomas the of anniversary 40th the is year This day. Library. holdings. One of the oldest is a holdings. drawn beautiful map of Montreal Giacomo Gastaldi. The in 1565 by known map is the first document Also Real. to use the term Monte is a Journal kept in the Bata Archives from the of the British Parliament reign of James I. Handwritten in English, French, and Latin, it is a account of the proceedings 117-page between of the British Parliament Not so old but and 1621. 1620 equally as notable is the Robertson which includes Collection, Davies autographed and rare editions of the One of the projects works. author’s that Bata staff will be taking on in the future is the scanning of select pieces from this collection of rare books and Information Commons (the public- Information the first and access computers on building) in second floors of the 2001. 30 • TRENT MAGAZINE November 18 November 16 October 8 October 6 October 3-5 September 24 September 19 For more details, pleasevisitwww.trentu.ca/newsevents.php Upcoming events atTrent University and inAlumniChaptercities. Mark your calendar! “I know first hand how much foryoursupport! Thank you help canmake abigdifference! renew yourgiftby April 30, 2009. Your extra Continue thetraditionofalumnisupport– and financialaid. programs, libraryresources, provide studentservices, athletics Donations tothe Annual Fund Lara Jack ’04 Fund donation will make to ever know.” more to me than you’ll help I received meant Trent students. The extra of a difference your Annual Bondar at2008convocation Trent ChancellorDr. Roberta

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