MARCH 2003 VOLUME 34, NO.1 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 , Trent University, Peterborough, , K9J 7B8; call 705-748-1399 or 1-800-267-5774 fax 705-748-1785 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.trentu.ca/alumni EDITOR Liz Fleming ’77 EDITORIAL BOARD Marilyn Burns ’00 Jan Carter ’87 Kathleen Easson ’78 Iain MacFarlane ’95 Lari Langford ’70 Tania Pattison ’84 Kate Ramsay ’71 In This Issue Tony Storey ’71 GRAPHIC DESIGN Editorial ...... 2 Trent University Design Office PHOTOGRAPHY Association Co-president’s message ...... 3 Tony Storey ’71, Marilyn Burns ’00, Michael Cullen ’82 PRINTING AND BINDING President’s Page ...... 4 Ricter Web Printing Ltd., Brantford TRENT UNIVERSITY ALUMNI Letter to the Editor ...... 5 ASSOCIATION COUNCIL HONORARY PRESIDENT Meet Reid Morden – Trent’s new Board Chair . . . 6 T.H.B. Symons HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT Interview ...... 7 John E. Leishman PRESIDENT Campus Alum Profile-Anne Archer ‘82 ...... 9 Rod Cumming ’87 / Maureen Hughes ’89 Janet Yee and ‘Beaver Fever’ ...... 10 PAST PRESIDENT Cheryl Davies ’68 Profile of a Volunteer –Karen Sisson ‘78 ...... 11 VICE-PRESIDENT Damian Rogers ’92 Celebrating Alumni Fellowship ...... 12 SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Adam Guzkowski ’95 Chapter News ...... 14 COUNCILLORS Jan Carter ’87 Nature areas stewardship plan ...... 16 Kerry Colpitts ’93 Lenaee Dupuis ’91 Georgina Galloway ’91 Sunshine Sketches ...... 20 Mark Gelinas ’89 Iain MacFarlane ’95 In Memoriam ...... 24 Scott Milne ’91 Holly Morrison ’95 BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Dan Coholan ’77 Joanne Heath Menger Kate Ramsay ’71 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Judy Davidson Greg Burnett ’90 () Fran Cooney ’77 (Kingston) Yancy Craig ’95 / Kevin Brown ’90 (National Capital) David Beaudoin Jamie & Liz Fleming ’76 (Niagara Region) Vicki ’69 & Garry ’67 Cubitt (/Durham Region) Amy Marie Johnston-Cobbett Nordra Stephen ’75 (Belleville/Quinte) Francy Poapst ’81 (Peterborough) Neil Thomsen ’86 (Southwestern Ontario) Wayne Wai ’88 / Sue Deefholts ’92 (Toronto) Kerry Tomlin ’95 (Calgary) Jim Doran ’73 (Edmonton) Andrew Hamilton ’87 (Vancouver) Andy ’85 & Liz ’87 Rodford (Vancouver Island) Francois Senecal ’83 (Montreal) Mary Elizabeth Luka ’80 (Halifax/Dartmouth) Richard Gardiner ’73 (London/Middlesex) Jim Barber ’87 (Georgian Triangle) Patrick Lam ’86 (Hong Kong) Mas Dati Samani ’82 (Malaysia) Aznan Abu Bakar ’93 (Singapore) Gretchen Rosenberger ’95 (York Region) Andrew Homer ’86 (Tokyo)

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS Tony Storey ’71 ALUMNI AFFAIRS ASSISTANT Kathleen Easson ’78 Distributed in accordance with Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #40064326 bodies, the same hearts, the same brains and the same tears. As I said, it’s a small world. And EDITORIAL Last week, while on a travel it’s a world worth protecting. writing tour in Europe, I was remind- Everywhere I looked in the ancient ed of a very important, if somewhat streets of Florence, in the sleepy ports trite, point: It’s a small world. If a of Sorrento, Livorno and Catania, and warm breeze feels good on your skin in the fashionable film town of in the Mediterranean, it will feel good Cannes, houses, apartment buildings in Vancouver, or Houston, or and stores were draped with rainbow- Bombay, or Beijing or Caracas. If a coloured flags printed with just one good meal and some old friends are word: PACE – peace. And while I‚m important in Peterborough, they’re certainly no political scientist, and important in Afghanistan, in Peru, in have no political axes to grind, I Portugal and in Israel. If a funny face found my heart identifying with that makes a child laugh in Paris, it will call for the sanctity of the world as probably make a child laugh in we know it, that plea for our world Toronto too. And if a bomb is leaders to consider all other, less dropped in Iraq, the children killed destructive solutions to the threat It’s a small there will be much the same as our posed by Iraq. children. The pain we feel will be , I know, teaches us that identical to the pain they will feel. those who threaten freedom must be world We all come equipped with the same dealt with decisively and I’m in no position to offer effective alternative suggestions to the military action TRENT MAGAZINE called for by the U.S. and Great Britain. All I know is that the only 2• ethical and human course of action is Dear Alumni, to explore all other possible alterna- tives, to exhaust every other avenue The twenty-first anniversary of the Trent International Program will before resorting to war. The value of be celebrated by an alumni reunion at Trent, 10-12 July 2004. We human life and the future of the anticipate a weekend of social events, talks, campus tours, and trips world must come before all else. to local sites such as the Petroglyphs, the Canadian Canoe As I keep saying – ours is a very Museum, and the Lift Lock Cruise. small world. Accommodation will be available at the new (air-conditioned) And a fragile one at that. currently under construction, or at local hotels. PACE. Families are welcome. Liz Fleming ’77 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 particular- ly interested in meeting. 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 INTROWEEK 2002 As great as it is to get an internation- al perspective and learn more about ALUMNI CO-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Molson Canadian, Labatt distant lands and cultures – it is also Blue and Inniskillen Wine! You just great to get home occasionally. After never know what you take for granted eight months away from Toronto I until it’s taken away from you! finally got back in September for a That’s what I thought when I quick visit home–just in time to con- attended a reception last November nect with my Trent roots at the at the Canadian High Commission in beginning of Introweek 2002! Barbados after more than 12 months I am sure every alum can remem- away from Canada … and I finally ber their first day at Trent: arriving in had the opportunity to get a small, the back of mom and dad’s car, refreshing taste of home! packed high with clothes, small appli- The best part of this particular ances, books and computer equip- event was not actually the taste of ment (or typewriters depending on Canadian beer and wine, but fact that your era!). It’s been 15 years since I the gathering was the inaugural had that terrifying experience and Canadian University Alumni Associa- from what I could tell very little has 3• tion event in Barbados, organised by changed (except the fact that 60 per Remembering SPRING 2003 a UVic alum and hosted by the cent of first year students in Canadian High Commission. Introweek this year were under the Your Roots About 150 alumni of Canadian drinking age!). universities attended the reception – As co-presidents, Maureen and I both Canadians working in Barbados toured the college hallways as an as well as Barbados nationals who unofficial Alumni welcoming party, attended Canadian schools. It was and took the opportunity to chat not only a great opportunity to get with new students and their parents together with other Canadian alumni, and learn a little about our new but also to see what other Canadians “alumni-in-training”. were doing here in this Caribbean They may look younger than ever country (there are no shortage of (and I think they are) but the class of Canadian bankers here!). 2002 had all the energy, enthusiasm The alumni reception also coincid- and pride of any previous first year ed with the annual Barbados universi- class. ty recruitment fair that featured And if you have not been back on recruiters from about two-dozen campus lately and you get the oppor- Canadian universities (this year, Trent tunity – I would highly recommend recruiters were on other Caribbean it! It looks great. The construction of islands at this time, and not in the new facilities on the East Bank Barbados) as well as other interna- next to Otonabee is well underway, tional schools. the library podium had just received a Sadly, but not unexpectedly, I was facelift, Otonabee’s common areas the only Trent alumnus in attendance have never looked better and you this year – and in fact I am one of could actually see out of the win- only a few Trent alumni in the whole dows on the Bata Library! country – but given the efforts of Trent international recruiters and the WELCOME AND TIP programme (more than 10 per CONGRATULATIONS! cent of Trent population are interna- In other news, a big welcome is tional students!), hopefully it will not extended to two new Alumni be long before more Trent alumni can Councilors, Georgina Galloway & Dan be found in Barbados and throughout Coholan. Prior to taking on an inter- the Caribbean. national recruiter position at York (And although I was the only Trent alumnus in attendance, at least I drank enough Canadian to make continued on page 21 Trent proud!) through their diverse and immensely important work. Professor Brad White is unlocking the mysteries of DNA; PRESIDENT’S PAGE The rhythm of the 2002/03 acade- Professor Eric Helleiner is unraveling mic year is well established and, the story behind monetary systems throughout the late fall and winter and unions; Professor Janet Yee is months, a steady stream of notewor- moving towards an understanding of thy events has been taking place, the giardia lamblia virus; Professor many of which speak to Trent’s Michael Peterman has discovered a unique place among Canadian univer- connection between 19th-century sities. Canadian poet Isabella Valancy For instance, the Trent community Crawford and writer James McCarroll; was thrilled to learn that alumnus Professor Rory Coughlan is asking Yann Martel had been nominated for challenging questions about our the prestigious Man Booker Prize health care system; Professor Leslie early in the academic year, for his Kerr is digging into the intricate rela- innovative novel Life of Pi. And the tionship between cancer and stress community was even more thrilled and Professor Anne Archer continues when, on October 22, it was to explore the complexities of Down A milieu of announced in London that Mr. Martel syndrome, as you will read in this had won the Booker Prize for 2002. edition. These are just a sampling of This is an enormous achievement the rich variety of explorative excellence and, in numerous interviews, Mr. thoughts being nurtured at Trent. Martel has been quite frank about Extra-curricular events reveal even how his experiences at Trent have more of the analytical and engaged TRENT MAGAZINE shaped his career as a writer. I know milieu on campus. Students have many of you, as alumni, will appreci- been organizing a number of 4• ate his vivid memories of Trent life thought-provoking and enriched during those important undergradu- events, such as a three-day workshop ate years. on Palestinian and Israeli issues, a Dr. , another distin- forum about issues in Sudan, a con- guished Trent alumnus, well-known cert celebrating medieval music and for his medical aid work with the an evening of cooking and eating East organization Medecins sans Indian food. Frontieres Canada, was named a Recent events have also brought Health Hero by the Pan American students together with their profes- Health Organization in October, sors, beyond the classroom. For 2002. This is yet another example of instance, a group of 70 people from how Trent graduates go on to do North and South America – students, incredible things, touching the lives researchers, professors and communi- of people around the world and carry- ty members – gathered together in ing with them a sense of global early November to explore the com- responsibility and action. plicated issue of pesticide use. As I walk around this campus, I Students and faculty, within and sense this spirit of action at work in beyond Trent, worked side-by-side many ways. Students continue to throughout a highly successful four- work at bettering the world, from day conference celebrating the life involvement in groups like Students and work of Canadian poet P.K. Page. Against Sweatshops to volunteering And both faculty and students are and working one-on-one with young involved in an innovative partnership children through Trent Students For between the University and the Literacy. Each moment spent by a newly formed Kawartha Youth Trent student, engaged in these Orchestra, a group that is calling worthwhile activities, has life-chang- Trent its home. ing potential and merit. Our faculty researchers embody this sense of progress and movement continued on page 21 5•SPRING 2003 ilson Frisbee Tournament. Frisbee ilson Ultimate aphed England rugby jersey, rugby aphed England aul Wilson All-Star t-shirt, after the PSB the t-shirt, after All-Star aul Wilson he presentation of an auto- he presentation donation of rugby he generous Karen Sisson ’78 presided over Sisson ’78 presided Karen t gr t ’79. Talibart alumnus Peter 4th year student Joe Teft ’99 presents a presents ’99 student Joe Teft year 4th P W thleen Easson, Carol Love, hrough the medium of the hrough the Amy Hollingsworth, Jeff Amy and Jordan Lyell Lanctot, Honorary Chairs Sylvia Sipos, Sutherland, Jennifer , Steve Everson, Jeff Leal, Steve Glen and Marcia Steeves, Ka aul Wilson ours ever ety of events, made a financial ety of events, It has been my privilege to have privilege It has been my In the meantime I again wish to Y P A special thanks the Team goes to T 2002-2003 ilson organizing committee for a ilson organizing committee for ri her forms of communication, many, of her forms ent athletic careers. I do hope our xpress my sincere thanksxpress my and appre- Rob Marland, and Ross Smith. during your been associated with you Tr paths will cross as I continue to as Alumni events attend as many possible. Somebody should drink so I am golf with you beer or play experienceputting my and qualifica- tions forward the ‘job.’ for e I might be able to ciation. Perhaps in person on some future thank you wonderfuloccasion. With so many memories, Director of Athletics 1966-2002 Alumni Relations Ambassador investment through the PSBW Fund, through the PSBW investment emails, and sent me letters, faxes, ot thanks. possible not many It is simply had a better send off. to have W done. Karen well job exceedingly Glassco, Bob Condon, Sisson, David illustrious Trent University Alumni University illustrious Trent to take like this Magazine I would opportunity sincere of expressing my thanks and appreciation to all those or form, shape who, through any celebra- retirement contributed to my that attended the tions. 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niversity in Peterborough in the in Peterborough niversity ear. At the beginning of the ear. stu- some senior ear at Trent, all of 1987. I had worked and I had worked all of 1987. ourth year. He had just turned ourth year. f older and I was around travelled and in than him, twenty-four f and was entering first nineteen y y to the first-years dents introduce no are There the university. the that; pranks like or anything His first book, a collection of short very Paul for known I hadn’t at Trent had met long. We U What Yann describes as “a very What Yann Robinson A student of Peter To niversity” is based on his experi-niversity” ann Martel, the fact that Trent and ann Martel, the fact that Trent U he remember,” “If you ences at Trent. “Ellis Island is where the Statue says. of Liberty is. And the line with that the unwashed masses is, ‘I welcome It was a sign of how of the world.’ was.” open Trent stories, called Helsinki Roccomatios this paragraph: amazing. And I thought, that looks thought, And I amazing. go.” place to a great like at elitist, constraining environment” was experi- another boarding school when he led him to Trent ence that “It seemed age. came of university he friendly and unpretentious,” recalls. “I wanted to go to a place that was more free, less hierarchical. deliv- Trent definitely what And that’s there, I was con- ered. When I went vinced that this was of the top one … I was in Canada on the universities swim team, on the cross-country I wasteam, the skiing team. in poli- senate. tics. I was on the University It was blossom, a really great place to a very place. And Peter- congenial a beautiful little town.” borough’s remem- affectionately Yann College, the lifestyle: bers the downtown Artspace,artist’s collective, which Hall in those resided at the Market and “a great dance, theatre, days, musical underground.” Y leftthe community of Peterborough a on him should lasting impression come as no surprise. In his first novel, , tudio 2 CBC S Life of Pi Life ’s TVO . There’ll be book sign- TV are whisked into a nearby are whisked

t’s a chilly December 6th in a chilly t’s The son of Canadian diplomats, On this day, the novel the novel On this day, How does a writer of such interna- does a writer of such How We ronto. 9:00 a.m., on the nose. ronto. 9:00 ou’ve got a busy day ahead,” com- ahead,” a busy day got ou’ve ent. “I had a wonderful time at articulate in an even, he says ent,” while living in Spain ent University ent University. ent University. t just fly in from Berlin a day earlier a day t just fly in from Berlin anted, you could basically tailoranted, you niversity as what you can do with as what you niversity adio … but first on the agenda is adio … but first on the agenda ann launches into fond memories of into fond ann launches to his first introduction ann got ann Martel ’81 strides the through our own BA.” BA.” our own oice with a not-quite-Canadian by professors knew your You ersity. office barely seated when and are Y Tr Tr v accent that might proclaim his itiner- ant upbringing to a careful listener. “It was a wonderful liberal arts uni- v their first names. There was a great degree of freedom. It was the kind of knew what you place that, if you w y Y Tr – and through a rather unlikely been a teenag- source. “I must have he recalls, smiling at the thought er,” of it. “I opened up this ad. It was in a a newspaper and there was an ad for It was vaunting the cement company. U is Campus concrete. Ron Thom’s To Y door of Random did- House – as if he n’ – and distractedly hangs his coat. “Y As the winner ments the receptionist. Prizeof the 2002 Man Booker nods clear that this it’s politely and smiles, is a gross understatement. Martel at the fore- put Yann which literaryfront of the world’s scene, will be discussed on R Tr begin to contem- tional acclaim even plate his alma mater just months after most cov- winning one of the world’s eted literary prizes, let alone on such as it turns easily, quite Well, a day? out. I ings at the publisher’s, an appearanceings at the publisher’s, at Indigo, an interview with and City ond ann F Y of Trent Martel’s MARILYN BURNS ’00 Memories seniors are there to be helpful. Yann’s creed can be interpreted as openly credits Moacyr Scliar with pro- They’re called ‘amigas’ and the the of storytelling. viding “the spark of life” for Life of Pi. first-years ‘amigees’ which shows “There’s a certain theological dimen- Yann admits that “the scandal you how much Spanish they sion to storytelling,” he continues. wasn’t fun,” but found the discussion speak in Peterborough … “ “In telling stories we construct our “intellectually stimulating.” He refers Life of Pi, the novel that catapulted reality. They’re interpretations of reali- to the great authors who told and Yann to international fame by taking ty. For example, simple stories like retold the Greek classics. “Romeo and the 2002 Man Booker Prize, doesn’t Little Red Riding Hood are a way of Juliette is straight out of Bocaccio,” draw on such direct references to interpreting the world. Reflecting cer- he says, sharing that he has had dis- Trent. The story follows the life of a tain realities out there and how we cussions with Scliar and they plan to young Indian boy who eventually understand them. So reality isn’t just write articles for La Presse about their finds himself stranded on a lifeboat a solid thing out there like this table; experience, and comparing the two with a Bengal tiger. Knowing that reality is interpretation. And in inter- works. “Moacyr Scliar is a very nice Yann’s Trent degree was in Philoso- preting something you have to use man. He read my book and loved it … phy, one might expect to glimpse your imagination, right? If anything The point of art is to build bridges.” some cosmological arguments, espe- uses imagination, it’s storytelling. I Meanwhile, the world awaits Yann cially in a book that early on claims argue in the book, that an interpreta- Martel’s next novel. He shares that he to be “a story that will make you tion with a greater imaginative over- has some ideas about an allegorical believe in god.” But Yann sounds tri- lay is the better story.” tale involving animals. Currently, he umphant when he says, “I wrote a And story is the operative word, is finishing teaching a course on ani- book that proves the existence of particularly because the origin of Life mals in literature in Berlin. Then he’ll god, but there’s hardly any talk about of Pi became the topic of fierce spend next year as the writer in resi- philosophy or religion.” debate almost immediately after it dence at the Saskatoon Public Library. “In fact, religion is more about claimed the Man Booker Prize. Sud- Somewhere in amongst the demands storytelling than it is about philoso- denly, the word plagiarism was of life in the literary fast lane, Yann

TRENT MAGAZINE phy,” he continues. “These ideas of bandied about as it became known expresses a desire to visit Trent again, philosophically proving the existence that, years earlier, Yann had read in a but adds, “I’m so busy and deluged 8• of god (are) nonsense. That’s strictly magazine about a novel that told the that the best bet for organizing some- a cerebral argument. Proofs of god? story of a boy stranded at sea with a thing next fall is that you periodically They don’t work. Religion addresses wild cat. In his author’s note, Yann pester me in the spring.” the whole person.” Will do, Yann. ❦

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Prof. Archer identifies the growth Prof. Archer “I teach in the developmental in the “I teach is as strong Trent feels Prof. Archer “I think personal contact is so terborough and at Trent’s Durham terborough and at Trent’s ry ant to meet with her, both in both ant to meet with her, And the department here has been tion that I am eclectic and can offer things to students.” different of students as her personal highlight, stu- are so many “There as a teacher. and 101, in dents I teach are so nervous.they have But they their this goal in mind, of completing seeing them degree. I really enjoy great to them. It’s and helping grow their to get see them figure out how she their goal,” degree and achieve says. stream of psychology,” says Prof. says of psychology,” stream is very who to be back happy Archer, “I am very family-oriented, at Trent. sister mom, my husband, my and my alum- are all Trent and brother-in-law ni.” as it wascompleted when she today her undergraduate degree, and works hard to maintain a sense of commu- all of knows nity in her classes. She name and has an her students by who students open door policy for w Pe where she teach- in Oshawa, campus es part-time. with a smile. she says important,” “ ve rofessor Anne Archer ’82 con- Archer Anne rofessor erhaps part her of what makes Prof. Archer worked individually worked Prof. Archer Born and raised in Peterborough, P “In class – particularly psy- in the on many has worked Prof. Archer in B.A. from Trent my “I got obtain my B.Ed.,” explains Prof. obtain B.Ed.,” my

ent and began to teach on a part-ent and began to teach ent on to do my Ph.D. at OISE ent on to do my ears. This really makes students ears. This really makes hildren with Down syndrome. I was hildren with Down hology, the psychology of language, the psychology hology, hology of education course – I like the with over worked hildren I have angible way. Students love to take love Students angible way. P (UofT). I focussed on applied human (UofT). I focussed of my As a result development. a private practice I developed research with when I finished, and worked c often schools a mediator between and parents throughout Canada and the northern States, and led United on workshops with teachers many days.” development professional syndrome with Down with children to help adapt their skills to a class- room setting. back was to move keen Prof. Archer She applied to to her hometown. Tr time basis in 1998. By the spring of full-time. 2000 she was working nects with her students in a real and her students in a real nects with t ranging courses, in her psychology scope from introductory psychology abnormal psy- development, to child c abilities, and individual differences education. of and the psychology stu- so popular with Trent approach experiencedents is her real-life and her lec- that into she weaves the way tures and labs. c to use real case studies, based on c y Archer. Professor says think,” chil- case studies involving real-life syndrome, an issue dren with Down during she came to study intensively her Ph.D. research. to Nipissing English, and then went to M.Ed. at Western “I did my Archer. with an in educational psychology, in special education, and emphasis w in this photo. in this Province in China. Province Anne

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LEEANNE LAVENDER ’93 LAVENDER LEEANNE Archer ’82 10 • TRENT MAGAZINE Janet YeeJanet left to right: Ankelly Armstrong, Maggie Fondong, JenRossmann KATE ’71 RAMSAY ‘Beaver Fever’ Giardia lamblia and cle inthe Kromptich’sup onstudentCara arti- t healthhazard.Sowhenedi- a serious whichyields water ifuntreated,poses that our“bluelake androcky shore” as acottager andparent,I’madvised ing therhythm ofthestrokes. Now, into aparched throatwithoutbreak- and paddle blade,alongtheshaft how trickle toletthewater down a teaching my haplesslittlecampers mer thirstwithascoopfuloflake, or w Quality Centreandelsewhere,their ed atTrent, throughtheWater like somuch oftheresearch generat- ject sofarfrommy background? Well, Giardia knows moreaboutGeography than dealing withanEnglishmajor who alum, littledidthey know they were labwiththisaging biochemistry summer studentsagreedtotourtheir When threeofProfessor JanetYee’s ing domesticanimals andpets. humans andother mammals,includ- minated by feces frominfected andfoodmitted throughwater conta- oftheworld. Itistrans- most parts whichspread organism isfound in bol. f by contaminated linked the towater awell-publicizedafter outbreakwas known commonlyas“Beaver Fever”, intestinal symptoms thatbecame associated withthegastro- organism bait. eces of our industrious national sym- eces ofourindustrious or Lizasked for follow someoneto ork impacts usallinmany ways. I spentyears quenching my sum- Giardia lamblia Giardia . Why would onasub- Itake Tr ent Report is in fact a very widely is infactavery is thesingle-cell , Itookthe w w the directionofDr. JanetYee. Dewald two ofthe stages research. through thecomplexities oftheir y day Icametovisit,butthethree Giardia In feces, andlaterinthewater, Council ofCanada( ResearchScience andEngineering Aw of Undergraduate Student Research Jennifer andAnkelly areallrecipients honours inBiochemisty. Maggie, iscompletingAnkelly Armstrong her honours thesisinBiology, and Tr at honours degreesinBiochemistry haveDelport justcompleted their indeed! iswelcome tle protozoan parasite to controlthespreadofthisnastylit- less tosay, research which willhelp out cessfully strain typesoffilters suc- tion, andcertain rolling boil),isonemethodofprotec- thoroughly (five totenminutesfull unpleasant sideeffects. Boilingwater and ofrestrictions with avariety come remedies for thoseafflicted c ents andsignificantweight loss. w anddamagedration, totheintestinal with severe dehy- diarrhea, cramping, r can range fromamildcaseof“the “travellers’ diarrhea” wa ve and orwhenfruits run-off, surface unprotected sourcethrough water ra vive for oftime before longperiods it andsocansur- temperature, in water such variation aschangesronmental significant envi- cansurvive organism scopic cyst.Inthisegg-like form, the uns” throughprolonged infections hemical treatment,andmedical oung women patientlyledme orking onthe as away fromthe all causing malabsorption ofnutri- all causingmalabsorption w sewage comes in contact withan w sewage comesincontact ent. JenRossmanisworking onher ge ter. Giardiaisacommoncauseof St Maggie Fondong and Dewald Giardia canoccurwhen Contamination ards fundedby theNational t ep oneinvolved the explaining ables are washed withuntreated ables arewashed e xists intheform ofamicro- continued onpage 24 is largely resistant to is largely resistant Giardia Giardia , andsymptoms Giardia giardia NSERC project under life cycle. ), andare , butneed- lab the 11 • SPRING 2003 : : - Being able to talk to people I ❦ enerous to her. enerous : g

“My sons think I live at the think I live “My sons with Trent Being involved ESSAGE TO ALUMNI AT LARGE THER VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES ry ork and “picking right up” with ork and “picking OINT OF PRIDE AS A VOLUN alues instilled through Trent’s athlet- Trent’s alues instilled through Athletic Building!” a student and alumna Athletics as has taught Karen the importance of with humour dealing with the public as being partand patience as well of a team. Courtesy also and respect are v ics program. an athletics departmentan athletics has been that ve M end with grad- does not Involvement uation. P TEER O currently serving on the Peterborough giftRegional Health Centre planning Catherines School committee; St Council; Ontario Parents Council; all arenas, pools, the hockey soccer fields and field trips family of life! haven’t spoken with in 20 years in with in 20 years spoken haven’t volunteer Trent the course of my w them. : & arsity volley- 1978-1983 V : :

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OMETOWN r RENT ALUMNI VOLUNTEER AREER EARS AT OLLEGE antes 1980-81; World War I taught War antes 1980-81; World R XTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AMILY AV aught by John Syrett; Year Abroad in Year John Syrett; aught by ound a “home away from home” at ound a “home away t N by ball, intramural sports, at worked as centralAthletics Complex stores of washing PSB receptionist (the joy W P and involvements at Trent. Her volun- at Trent. and involvements to of giving back is a way teer work Alumni representative on the Athletics Advisory committee; Wilson fundraising Captain Team for committee; member of the Director of committee; alumni Athletics search representativeorganizer to Senate; MemorialJustice Sam Murphy Fund; established the Ken and Lois Sisson Aw at the Athletic of the year employee is given, whom much “To Complex.) Karen very felt is expected.” much fo remember surviving on $5 during stu- As an off campus Intro Week. Karendent living in her hometown, f Athletics. articling, bar admission course, firm. In 1991, law Toronto downtown family and personal wishes brought Ka F M T H C M C F E Y WHILE AT (they met during the first hour of law (they – Bruce is a partnerschool) in Their Fitzpatrick. Lawless Lockington sons are Liam (11), Daire (7) and Eamon (5). Karen Sisson ’78 PROFILE OF A VOLUNTEER PROFILE 12 • TRENT MAGAZINE as Ihave received.” to have access tothesamebenefits that Idowhatcantoenable others look,” “Itisimportant heexplains. have a tremendousdiversity ofout- who have and sharedexperiences alumnus, Ienjoy anetwork offriends which is now inits10thyear. “As an N forpopular DinnerSpeaker Series the an alumnus.” a Hehasorganized “and whatitcontinuestogive meas as astudent,” says JohnButcher ’67, repay allthattheUniversity gave me it’s funtoget together and reminisce. Tr Tr oftheirparticular as anextension ty, andsometimesthey attendevents in touch togive back totheuniversi- many reasons.Sometimesthey stay munity. and recalltheirtiestotheTrent com- times even quarterly, torecognize ni get together annually, andsome- 20-year reunionsthough,Trent alum- “T have their tocelebrate beengathering called home.For many years, alumni forreal affinity theplacethey once many, Trent a alumnidemonstrate g F ames to impromptu drinks inGer- ames toimpromptu drinks Celebrating ational Capital ChapterinOttawa, ational Capital ent Alumnistay intouch because ent community, butmostdefinitely rent” years. Rather than wait for thanwait rent” years. Rather “I stay involved withTrent tohelp Tr F rom pubs to picnics,andhockeyrom pubsto ent Alumnistay intouch for ellowship Alumni J AN CARTER ’87 has that‘tradition’ associatedwithit. says, “becauseit’s easytofindand it Holmes Pubfor mostevents,” he Chapter. “We usetheSherlock presidentoftheEdmonton Doran, attend,” to hour journey says Jim classof’64madethetwooriginal from Calgary. “A memberofTrent’s drove fromLethbridge, andanother crowd, includingonepersonwho W va and parties, skating Lightbody farm, Dayinclude MapleSyrup atthe c professors. Fond for memories former ground information provided by Trent as movie nightswithadditionalback- Pe held theatrenightsatthe ingly diverse groupofalumni. toreacheffort outtoanever-increas- ofevents avariety organize inan alumni event, but many chapters in,” shesays. a living,andwhatthey areinterested about theirfamilies,whatthey dofor Igetsimple toknow aparticipant. know peoplealot betterthanifIwas nating alumnievents becauseIget to T away.” “especially sinceIlive alongway president oftheTokyo Chapter, t Tr decades…we stillsharethebondof Tr attended classtogether, orwere at Chapter.Ontario “Even ifwe never President oftheSouthWestern alumni,” Rev. explains Neil Thomsen, reminded usof‘home’.” nicetohaveit was that friends livinginVancouver,“… asOntarians No president oftheVancouver Chapter. them,” says Troy Hammond,former and have with friendships established of peoplethroughthealumnichapter, ant tome,” agreesAndrewHomer, hapter president,JuliaLedgard, omlin alsoagrees.“Ienjoy coordi- ent.” ent incompletely different r terborough TheatreGuild,aswell est” event inEdmontondrewa ious alumnirecognitiondinners. w back in Ontario, hesaysw back that inOntario, Last year’s “HeadoftheTrent The Peterborough Chapterhas Pubs arealways apopularTrent ChapterpresidentKerry Calgary “Staying connectedisreallyimpor- “I enjoy sittingdown withfellow “My wife andIhave metanumber thing was goingquite smoothly.thing was w attended by asmallgroupofalum.It f in my home–which we hadlived in not, butthefirstevent thatIhosted am not sureifweird itor describes V unsuccessful orweird events in w the EdenMillsWriters’ Festival which in Cambridge, andarecentevening at ev tour oftheSleeman’s Brewery, an of beer. Successfulevents includea St lonely evening ofonlyhimself,Tony though Thomsendoesrememberone hosted quite afew successfulevents, South Western Chapterhas Ontario new alumnuswithagreatidea.” The found, made,oldfriends friends a alumni event,” addsThomsen.“new ot that we canhave someevents like Chapter,the London/Middlesex “so says Richard Gardiner, presidentof some morepeoplehereinterested,” “Itismy hopetoget put forward. to any newideasalumniintheirarea nizers agreethatthey would beopen ters, butchapter presidentsandorga- some ofthenewer orsmallerchap- their families! alumni andthenewstudents by both participating outstanding into threeadjoiningroomsbecauseof y f intheInformation Session participate family.stalwart Toronto alumnialso soaked picnicattendedby onlyone alumnus , andarain- of PicturesStudiosEpitome courtesy Pub, aBay Street Event, of atour To location.Othernotable a central asummerpubat organizes and often March,attended MadisonPubevery ni oncampus over theyears.” because therehave beenseveral alum- afew(University times, ofAlberta) We or five days atthatpoint –was or New August; Students one every ear, infact,saw theevent overflow ancouver, Troy Hammond replies,“I as awineandcheese, andevery- as metwithgreatenthusiasm. orey, andapitcher BonniePatterson her chapters do.” ent attheFiddler’s Pub GreenIrish ronto events have includedaGay+ When asked aboutsuccessful, “Success canmeananything for an Pubs seemtobeamainstay for The Toronto Chapterhostsawell- ’ve alsomethereoncampus Everyone seemed to gel and get apart from the alumni organizers – in along, and a number of laughs were attendance. The rained out picnic on shared. That is, until one unnamed Centre Island was attended by only alum decided we needed another bot- one family. A national blood drive tle of wine – red wine – opened. Of challenge organized out of Ottawa course…he pulled the cork and tipped and advertised in the magazine failed over the bottle … all over our white to inspire alumni (Ottawa won!). At carpet! Did I mention we had lived in a New Graduates Pub in June in this place for 5 DAYS? Needless to Toronto, only one graduate showed say, six experts appeared who knew up. A ski night out of Calgary was exactly how to treat red wine stains. initially met with enthusiasm, but by A mixture of soda water, salt, crack- the time the date arrived, only the ers, and tea towels were sprayed organizer and the “ski host” alum across the floor. You know where this were available. And, an Oktoberfest is going … we were stuck with a Night in Kitchener was attended sole- blood red caked-on mess! I couldn’t ly by the organizer. help but just sit back and laugh as the Often, an event fails simply action unfolded. What else was I to because there is either no response to do with a group of strangers, albeit a mailing, or the responders cite Trent alum, scurrying about in my liv- “other commitments”. With alumni ing room trying to clean up spilled involved in such diverse jobs and wine? Even funnier was once things lifestyles, it is understandable that settled down, we engaged in the not all events will have a great drinking of more wine until it was all turnout. The perseverance of our gone! A weird night? A successful alumni presidents and event organiz- night? No, more like the good old ers is to be commended, because days of getting ready for the their very next event may well indeed Commoner!” attract over 100 people! The Dinner Speaker Series has Fond memories for Alumni Affairs been extremely popular over the past director Tony Storey include riding on 10 years in Ottawa. This year Reid a float in the Santa Claus parade on a Morden, Chair of the Board of very cold day in Peterborough; an Governors, spoke on “Individual evening at the Shaw Festival in Rights and State Security” on the first Niagara-on-the-Lake with Professor evening in October. Pippa Lawson, Finn Gallagher, which was also alumna and Counsel with the Public attended by the festival’s Artistic Interest Advocacy Centre, and Director, Christopher Newton; an Michael Jenkin, alumnus and Director event at the McCord Museum of General, Office of Consumer Affairs, Canadian Heritage in Montreal with Industry Canada spoke about “Public Professor John Wadland; and a South Accountability & Derugulation” on Western Ontario Chapter tour of the the second evening on February 18, Seagram Museum with then universi- 2003. Finally, Robert Campbell, alum- ty president, John Stubbs. nus, former Trent professor, and cur- Not to be outdone, the overseas rently Dean of Arts and Science at chapters have been busy organizing Wilfrid Laurier University, will speak events as well. Andrew Homer’s first on the topic of “Citizens or event as president of the Tokyo Consumers in the Post-Neoconserva- Chapter, was (you guessed it) to tive Age” on May 22, 2002. Anyone organize a pub at an izakaya (a PSB in Calgary. still interested in tickets may call John Japanese pub) when David Morrison, (Top to bottom) PSB with Kerry Tomlin Butcher at (613) 725-2280 for more then Director of the Trent Interna- ’95; second with Brent Norrey ’87; third information. tional Program, was recruiting there Frances Alger Mcdonald ’72, Kerry Tomlin, Not all events succeed, and there in 2001. Events for 2003 are being Jim Redditt ’67, Ginny Redditt ’68, Peter have been a few notable failures. A planned as this article is written, and Premachuk ’75, Sally Goddard ’71, Brent evening event at Norrey; fourth PSB with Sally West the Gordon Best Theatre in Peterbo- Goddard’s husband Tim; fifth with Bob rough two years ago found no one – continued on page 15 Page, Jocelyne Daw ’73. CHAPTER NEWS

PSB in Edmonton. Durante ’69, Neville Ferguson ’72, On November 26, 2002, Edmonton Wendy Topic ’97, Pam Willoughby was fortunate to be visited by Paul ’70, and your scribe. Although the Wilson. It was the third stop on his group was relatively small, the con- “Western Canada Farewell Tour” as versation was lively, and the stories he headed into retirement after 36 from the past entertaining and many. years of service to Trent. Of course, Paul was thrilled to see Tom and no visit by PSB would be complete Margie after too many years. (Tom without convening a gathering of old had worked with Paul back in the friends at a favourite watering hole, ’70s.) However, he was verging on so this was duly done. We gathered apoplectic when Frank Durante at the Sherlock Holmes Pub on arrived. I believe I heard that it had Whyte (motto: “The Birthplace of the been about 30 years since they had Edmonton Chapter of the Trent Uni- seen each other, and yet it seemed versity Alumni Association, Establish- like it had been only 30 days, the way ed 1995”) in the late afternoon. The they greeted each other. A rough group included the following: Chris quote from PSB would be “Frank Bates ’89, Tom Davidson ’69, Durante!! Well, I’ll be … I don’t Margie Davidson ’74, Frank believe it!” as Frank came in the door. And he arrived bearing a gift. He’d dug up an old black and white photo

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14 • Paul. He had it enlarged and gave it to Paul, who was thrilled to have it. Later in the evening, after most had left, Paul, Wendy, and I were heading off to our respective homes and hotel – but in the same direction, as it turned out – when we came upon PSB in B.C. O’Byrne’s Irish Pub. Well, needless to (top) Jim Ganley ’83, Jill Napier, and Liz say … so I won’t. Anyway, we all had Rodford ’87; (middle) PSB with Roger and a fine time wishing Paul all the best Linda Young ’69; (bottom) Robyn Wilson. in his retirement. Thanks for all your years of great service to Trent, Paul, and thanks for coming to Edmonton to let us celebrate the beginning of your retirement! We hope you enjoy it at least as much as you obviously enjoyed working at Trent. Jim Doran ’73 Edmonton Chapter President

Top picture (at left): Paul Wilson and Chris Bates ’89; middle (L to R) Paul Wilson, Wendy Topic ’97, Frank Durante ’69, Pam Willoughby ’70’, and Neville Ferguson ’72; bottom (L to R) Tom Davidson ’69, Paul Wilson, and Frank Durante ’69. Fellowship, cont. from page 13 site and distribution list, of which I’m the moderator,” she says, but based CHAPTERS on the enthusiastic kudos from fellow In the spirit of fostering fellowship any alumni in Japan (or who will be alumni, TIP alumni sure appreciate among alumni, chapters were devel- travelling on their own or through JET her efforts to keep them in touch oped in order to help Trent gradu- to Japan this year) are welcome to with each other. In fact, it seems that ates continue to feel a part of the contact Andrew Homer at TIP alumni are on the move and con- “Trent family” even after they grad- [email protected]. stantly visiting each other, and uated. The first chapter was found- Mas Dati Samani is president of Barranco Mendoza’s website is ed in Ottawa in 1986 by alumna the Malaysia Chapter, and organizes responsible for alumni’s abilities to Lucile McGregor, and many more annual dinners for alumni. The first keep in touch! soon followed. As of January 2003, event occurred when David Morrison Her experiences, in fact, may mir- the Alumni Association has 22 offi- was recruiting there in 1999, and ror many a TIP alumna/us when she cial chapters ranging from Vancou- events still tend to take place in con- tells the following story. “About three ver to Halifax, and Singapore to junction with visits from Trent repre- years ago, I went to a conference in Tokyo, with emerging chapters in sentatives travelling to Malaysia for Gothemberg, Sweden for a week. Yellowknife and Thailand. the yearly education fairs. “It was an While I was there, I got an e-mail According to Tony Storey, Eid celebration dinner held at an from Junas Adhikary, who lives in Director of the Alumni Affairs alumni’s home, instead of the usual Vancouver, telling me that Eddy Office, chapters are “an important • 15 restaurant,” Samani remembers of one Henry, who lives in Indonesia, had bridge to the alumni membership.” event. “Everyone brought pot luck. written him to tell him that he was in The presence of a chapter helps SPRING 2003 Jessica Tudos, International Gothemberg for a business trip. I e- alumni to keep in touch with uni- Recruiter/Admissions Officer for Trent mailed Eddy and we met the next day versity news as well as with friends University was our guest of honour. for lunch, after five years of not hav- and former classmates. Beyond the We ate and chatted until the wee ing seen each other. During lunch, he social aspects of pubs, picnics, and hours, and poor Jessica, suffering told me that the next day he would other events, chapter events also from jet lag, had to endure the long be going to London, UK, where he serve as venues for alumni to voice dinner, but she enjoyed it neverthe- would be spending the weekend. I their concerns, questions, and per- less.” Any alumni in Malaysia are wel- also had plans to spend the weekend spectives on Trent. come to contact Mas Dati Samani at in London, and there I had planned Chapters in Canada can be [email protected]. to meet with Andy Quan, who was found in Vancouver Island, Vancou- “I look back on all of the events as working there, whom I also hadn’t ver, Calgary, Edmonton, London/ tremendously pleasant experiences,” seen in about five years. So, we Middlesex, South Western Ontario, says David Morrison of his time spent agreed to meet in London with Andy Niagara, Golden Horseshoe, as Director of the Trent International that weekend. On Saturday, we met Georgian Triangle, York Region, Program. “Here I was, travelling Andy in a pub in London, and he Toronto, Oshawa/Durham, Peter- among different cultures. I felt very told us that Kai Alderson and his wife borough, Belleville/Quite, Kingston, much at home because we had this Tobi Davidge, whom I hadn’t seen in National Capital, Montreal, and shared experience of living in a small about four years, were also living in Halifax and Dartmouth. Overseas town in Ontario.” London. So, we phoned them and chapters can be found in Hong Patrick Lam is the president of the they told us to drop by their apart- Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong Chapter, and can be ment. We ended up having an Tokyo. There is also interest in reached at [email protected]. Aznan impromptu TIP reunion with one starting up chapters in Thailand Abu Bakar is the president of the Mexican, one Indonesian, and three and Yellowknife. Singapore Chapter, and can be Canadians in London, after none of If anyone is interested in starting reached at [email protected]. us had seen each other in over four up a new chapter, please call the Alma Barranco Mendoza has, for years. What a great time!” Trent University Alumni Associa- many years, been the unofficial voice Anyone with ties to the Trent tion at 1-800-267-5774. of Trent International Program alumni. International Program is urged to click To find information about chap- She maintains a website at: http://fas. through TIP’s home page of ter events near you, go to the alum- sfu.ca/~abm/personal/TIPalumni.html www.trentu.ca/tip and click on Trent ni website at www.trentu.ca/alumni (old messages are accessible by click- Alumni in the menu to update their and click on Chapters on the menu. ing through Special Groups, then TIP, e-mail address, read and post mes- then “older messages here” on the sages, and keep up to date on events alumni letter page) “It’s more a web

continued on page 23 EMERITUS PROFESSOR OFBIOLOGY 16 • TRENT MAGAZINE Stewardship Plan for the t he Symons University Areas on Campus, Nature R OGER JONES, Tr ent A ardship needed to maintain biodiver- ardship needed tomaintain ecologicalstew- near andlongterm the natureareas.Italsoaddresses the foreducational activitiesappropriate outlines thekindsofresearch and sitive areas,recreationalareasand sen- Plandetails Thedraft assistance. f f funds President Conollyalsoarranged SymonsCampus. the 580hectare of and comprise some315hectares space withintheCityofPeterborough approximately 40%ofthegreen poses. Trent’s natureareasmake up tional, research andrecreationalpur- for educa- long-term their importance These areaswere protected alsofor the University andthecommunity. tered andmanaged for thebenefit of Governors in1989couldbeadminis- U andfunctionsby values heritage the from development for theirnatural that the16natureareasprotected ed by PresidentConollyin1996so w ardship plan missions. e-mailed sub- wr by meeting and open house sought atan tions willbe and sugges- nity opinions local commu- v mittees. Uni- ies andcom- relevant bod- approval by sion and f of Governors U and JohnMarshpresentedtothe Professors Roger Jones,Michael Fox Areas” hasbeenpreparedby ship Planfor Trent University Nature A or thePlan’s authorsandfor other relieffromteaching duties or partial or discus- ersity and niversity SenateandBoardof andBoard niversity Administration as request- The stew- itten or draft of“The Steward- draft ural history andtheenvironment. history ural play andpromoting nat- interpreting roomanddis- have alibrary/reading the Nature Areasmanager, would plan. TheCentrewould behomefor ofthe stewardship implementation support Centreto Interpretation there beaNature/Environmental public. for schoolsinterpretive walks andthe andlead pating studentsorganize tory, andwould require thatpartici- the natureareasasanoutdoorlabora- course would be“hands-on”,using The pursue acareerinconservation. andforProgram thoseintendingto course for studentsintheEducation interpretation nature/environmental nature areasmanager toteach a One oftheways proposedisfor the U areas for thegreaterbenefitof recreational potential ofsomenature more effectively theeducationaland e nature areasmanager would be passive management isproposed. native species,whileinother areas ling invasive alienandover abundant areas, such asremoving andcontrol- management would occurinsome Pro-activeand recreationalpurposes. nature areasfor teaching, research diversity inTrent’ssity andhabitat xpected to perform wouldxpected toperform betouse niversity, schools andthepublic. It isalsoproposedinthePlanthat The major recommendationinthe that the tional tasks several addi- areas. Among of thenature stewardship ecological ov the Planand implement hired to Manager, be N N U manager, the servation con- trained sionally that aprofes- Planis draft niversity ature Areas aturalist/ ersee the There would also be a storage space success of several limited fundraising for equipment donated and purchased efforts during the past few years to • The draft of “The Stewardship for creating and maintaining nature garner funds for the nature areas. For Plan for Trent University Nature trails. Space would also be available example, as part of the recent Areas” can be seen at www.tren- for use by a proposed “Friends of “Beyond our Walls” campaign, tu.ca/biology/tna or accessed via Trent University Nature Areas” orga- $50,000 were donated by Canadian the quick reference menu on the nization to raise funds by selling Pacific Foundation and $25,000 by home page of Trent’s web site. Nature Areas clothing and nature Home Depot Canada for the nature •A hard copy of the draft stew- books and guides. An ideal location areas for upgrading neglected nature ardship plan can be purchased for an interpretation centre is a dis- trails and creating new ones. In par- from R. Jones, Department of used house on a lot situated in the ticular, rotted boardwalks across wet- Biology, for $25.00 plus $5.00 north-west corner of the Wildlife lands had to be replaced and new for shipping and handling, Sanctuary Nature Area and which is ones constructed. Friends and rela- please make your cheques close to the campus core. tives of John de Pencier, a former payable to Trent University. The nature areas manager would Chair of the Board of Governors have • Comments and suggestions by also be responsible for seeking and created an endowment fund of alumni on any aspect of the training volunteers wishing to assist $100,000 for the stewardship of the draft Plan or recommendations with maintenance and operation of Nature Areas. Furthermore, the major made in it will be gratefully the nature areas. That there is sub- source of funding from within the received for consideration during • 17 stantial conservation volunteer inter- University for the nature areas has the approval process for the final est in the University and local com- come from the generosity of the document. Please mail your SPRING 2003 munity is evidenced by local volun- undergraduate student body in the response to R. Jones or use the teer participation in annual interna- form of an annual levy which, since comment form on the web site. tional “Working for Nature” projects initiation in 1998 following a referen- • Directed donations by alumni organized by the Federation of dum in 1997, has raised $35,000 for wishing to assist with funding Ontario Naturalists to upgrade and use by the Nature Areas Committee of the Stewardship Plan and its create nature trails at Trent. These (NAC), an advisory committee with implementation would be grate- week-long “Working for Nature” pro- no University funding. These levy fully received. jects have, since 1998, attracted 23 funds have been used for mainte- •Trent’s nature areas can also be conservation volunteers from the UK nance and management activities in supported by purchasing Nature who each spent at least $1,250 to the nature areas, to employ students, Areas hats and shirts from the come to Trent for the opportunity to to subsidize student research in University bookstore (book- work alongside Ontario and local vol- Trent’s nature, and to provide office [email protected]). unteers in the nature areas on the assistance for the NAC and to assist Symons Campus. It is not all work for with preparation of the draft Plan. the British volunteers as an active Members of the NAC have also raised social and sight-seeing program, funds and solicited in-kind donations including a day visit to Algonquin totaling some $15,000, much from cern for nature, the environment and Park, is organized for them. Other local businesses, for use in the nature all aspects of environmental educa- conservation volunteers have includ- areas and for Plan preparation. The tion and research. ❦ ed Canada World Youth participants authors state in the Plan that “this accompanied by young adults from extensive interest and goodwill needs India; however, ongoing successful to be effectively tapped on an ongo- volunteer programs require the com- ing basis to assist with the steward- mitment of an individual to organize ship of the TNAs”. They further them, train the volunteers and to be believe that an organized fund raising in charge. This would be a responsi- campaign organized by the Develop- bility of the nature areas manager. ment Office for implementing the While it is recognized that the proposals in the Stewardship Plan University must devote funds for the would be eminently successful. stewardship of its nature areas there Implementation of the Steward- are, nevertheless, many realistic pro- ship Plan will be an exciting and posals and suggestions in the Plan for rewarding challenge for the University raising additional funds for the nature and will have the result of raising fur- areas. The Plan authors detailed the ther the image and profile of an University that espouses a deep con- 1976 1985 During the early summer of 2002, Jacquie McCarnan ’85 and her hus- Gordon H. Copp ’76 and family band Peter O’Donnell are delighted to returned from France to England, introduce their new addition, Shaye where Gordon accepted a permanent D’Arcy O’Donnell, born December 5, research position with a British gov- 2001. Shaye joins her big sister Layne Sunshine ernment agency (www.cefas.co.uk), and her mom and dad in their new where he will examine the risks and Vancouver home. In her short life impacts of non-native freshwater fish- Shaye has already made the plane trip Sketches es to British freshwater ecosystems, to Ontario twice. While there we vis- in8 particular endangered indigenous ited Trent friends KC Pongracz fish species. Part of Gordon’s research (Haynes) ’85 with her triplets!!! Yas includes a continuation of his collab- Khan ’85 and her new baby, Sarah oration with Trent’s Prof. Michael Fox and Jennifer Dougal (Kitchen) ’85 on life history adaptations in English and her expanding family. After nine population of pumpkinseed sunfish, years in Whistler BC (which should which were introduced into Britain in have it’s own alumni chapter!) the the late 19th century. Gordon and O’Donnell’s are now city folk. Jacquie family (Elizabeth, Michaela) are living is cultivating a new portrait photogra- in Norwich, Norfolk, and will be glad phy business dedicated to black and 1966-67 to hear from friends from Trent. Send white photos of kids. www.jacflash messages to: [email protected] .com. (a 20% discount on the sitting

TRENT MAGAZINE Photo of proud alumni moms Lindy fee is available to all Trent alumni) Powell ’66 and Cathy Michell ’67 I love to hear from my Trent friends

18 • with brothers Jesse Powell Bowman and encourage anyone out there to ’99 and Geordie Michell-Bowman contact me via my website. photo #3 ’02. photo #1 1979 Well, I’m (Nicky Patel ’79) back in Canada! After working in the Land of the Rising Sun for three years. It’s 1971 good to be back home. I am the 1987 Clark Beamish ’71, a career Army Director of languages at LaSalle Stephanie (Tracy) Jones ’91 and Intelligence Officer, recently obtained College in Toronto. If any Trent Brian Jones are pleased to announce an MA in War Studies from the Royal Alumni are out there I’d love to hear the birth of Matthew Owen on Military College of Canada. His thesis from you. My e-mail address is patel- November 4, 2002 in Peterborough. was an investigation of US foreign [email protected] Stephanie is on maternity leave from policy and European security policy in ESRI Canada and Brian teaches grade the Balkans, 1991-2001. He is one in Pickering. photo #4 presently employed in one of NATO’s new high readiness headquarters and Sally (March) ’87 and Lauren Ginter resides with his wife Karen in are pleased to announce the birth of Istanbul. He offers best wishes to all 1984 their first child. Madeline Martha his old compatriots in Champlain Jonathan William Alexei Nayler was Evans was born on October 20th in College. born on April 11th, 2002 to Kelly Kelowna, BC. Proud grandparents and Peter Nayler ’84. A future Trent include Professor Raymond March student for sure. photo #2 and his wife Kathleen. 1 1989 4 Sharon Doherty ’89 and Rick Kuzyk were married on October 5, 2002 at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, Nobleton, Ontario. Of course, what would a wedding be without Trent Alumni? Dave Hinchcliffe ’88 was best man and Jennifer Lewis ’89 was a Bridesmaid. Sharon and Rick were introduced by Trent friends. Pictured are Kristi Wickson (Downs) ’89, 2 3 Sherri Wood ’89, Michelle Davies (Bittermann) ’89, Gail Pratt (Deslaurier) ’90, Rick Kuzyk, Sharon Doherty ’89, Greg Richardson ’88, Wendy O’Neill • 19 ’89, Dave Hinchcliffe ’88, Jennifer Lewis ’89 and baby Abery Hinchcliffe SPRING 2003 (future Trent Alumni). photo #5 1990 Jennifer Lorenz and Rob Walisser (Admin. Studies) were married on July 6, 2002 in Toronto, Ontario. Trent alumni in attendance included Tara (Bateson) Bowling ’90, Laurie (Coombe) Laurendeau ’90, Cheryl (Ashby) Mijares ’90, Noel Cordahi ’90 and Jay Wheadon ’90 (Best Man). Rob is currently Managing Director for Renaissance Learning of 5 Canada, an educational software company. Jen and Rob reside in 6 Aurora, Ontario, and can be reached at [email protected] photo #6 1991 Laura (Boyd) and Andrew Campbell are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Julia Elizabeth Marie Campbell on January 17, 2002 in Markham, Ontario weigh- ing 6lbs 10oz. Robert Wilson ’91 and Danna McPhee ’92 would like to announce their marriage on August 17th, 2002 at the Kortright Conservative Centre. Alumni in the picture from left to right Jillian Alexander ’97, Paul De La Franier ’92, Howard Fienberg ’92, Stephanie Hillson ’92, Tanya Marwitz ’92, Ingrid Parn- Musgrave ’92, (Bride) Danna McPhee, (Groom) Robert Wilson, Jennifer Alexander ’91, Peter St. 7 Onge ’90, Pauline Henderson ’88 and Ken Ferguson ’91. photo #7 8 9 1992 Meghan Thomas ’92 was called to the Bar of Ontario on October 3, 2002. After her graduation from Trent (LEC) with a B.A. in Spanish

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20 • Translation for studies in Spanish- 11 English Translation B coincidentally, with two other Trent alumni: Michael Bongard ’85 and Melissa McCormack ’87. She then moved to Toronto and after two years in the working world, began legal studies at Osgoode Hall Law School. After grad- uating in the top 4% of her law school class, Meghan articled with the law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, where she now practices in the Research group. Meghan lives in Toronto with her spouse, Gary Morrison (formerly of Lakefield, 12 Ontario) and their cats, Osgoode and Gato. She would love to hear from fellow alumni and can be contacted at [email protected]

Christopher Whale’s ’92 children 10 Jess and Denholm Whale. photo #8

YesonJuly 5, 2002 we (Steve & Margaret Millar ’92) tied the knot. Margaret and I then ran off to a resort in northern Ontario for a much-needed rest for our honeymoon. Since graduat- ing from Trent I have held a variety of 21 • SPRING 2003 TrenT ould like to ould like w 1997 1996 Samantha Lewis Samantha elcomed Owen Rhys elcomed Owen w ❦ from her desk, she has a pas-

. ay It is rewarding to be in contact The stories in this issue of the volunteer work of alumna of work the volunteer ren Sisson and you will also be ren Sisson and you ample – by day she is a committed day – by ample

orbes into the world on August 12, on the world orbes into Ka introduced to the new Board of Reid Morden. Chair, Governors energy on a daily with this much basis, and to see true education in this issue of enjoy action. I hope you TrenT will open windows onto some of will open windows what is happening at this special connected to this you place, keeping vibrant in a community university the article Take meaningful way. about Registrar Susan Salusbury as an ex team and has member of the Trent years. two served over as registrar for Aw and a fea- riding her Harley sion for articleture in this issue’s explores her in its broader con- and her life hobby, text. story Another will connect you to Alec Forbes and Alec Forbes ’96 (Sturges) ’97 Adam Coovadia announce the birthdaughter: of his Darwin Born Coovadia, Linnea Aviva Petersburg, June 25th, 2002 in St. Florida. #12 photo F #11 2002. photo has chosen CBC to honour Peter, adio and R 1993 and Sharon CBC CBC adio Internships. Gzowski adio Peter pleased that the R

It is rewarding to see Trent recog- It is rewarding to see Trent ronto. They are currentlyronto. They living in ry ent’s participationent’s in the program, atterson, continued from page 4 page continued from atterson, hosen, as one of only four universi- hosen, as one of only four ou know anyone in the aquarium anyone ou know adio programming. When Peter’s This is a new internship program the by launched and will allow a Trent fourth-year stu- a Trent and will allow of dent to be introduced to the world r learned Gillian Howard, of partner, Tr “Our family is she had this to say: ve to recognize Peter in this way. The in this way. to recognize Peter internship program creates special links between nized for its strengths and I am nized for has been that Trent thrilled to tell you c ties in Canada, to participate in the CBC Canadian universities, and in particu-Canadian universities, that held such University, lar to Trent heart.a special place in Peter’s We are very name pleased to see Peter’s associated with a program that will learning students with unique provide and career opportunities.” McMehen were marriedMcMehen were on June 29, in Village Creek Pioneer 2002 at Black To Saskatchewan where Mark La Ronge the provin- is a Fisheries Biologist for and Sharon is a sci- cial government at the local high school. ence teacher #10 photo P Mark Duffy ’93 full time teacher with Thornhill Public teacher full time and geography teach where I School the intermediatescience to division (grades also setting up 7 and 8). I am students about my a program to teach Ontarionative my species of fish in huge a dozen thus I have classroom, fish tanks so if classroom, filling my y me a call. them to give business, get #9 photo ❦ elevision – in other wont job was no prize but the pay rgaret; she was the baker for reat!). At some point in 1997 I And finally, I would be absolutely I would And finally, Since 1998 I have worked with worked Since 1998 I have sg niversity a couple of years ago, a couple of years niversity ood Easter Seals Society Camp (where xperience I worked in a variety of posi- undraising Council. Welcome, and undraising Council. Welcome, ative on the Board of Governors, and on the Board of Governors, ative U Georgina was a recruiter in Trent Registrar’s Office. And Dan has joined as our represen- the Alumni Executive t Trent’s has also agreed to chair F your thanks for of you to both involvement! takeremiss if I did not this opportuni- co-president, ty to congratulate my recent significant Maureen, on a few only is Maureen Not events”. “life boasting a “brand” new husband (Martienus Brand) but also welcomed Congratulationsa “brand” new baby! to the Brands – Maureen and Martienus and Eamon Michael! Roots, continued from page 3 page continued from Roots, jobs in retail and even asion job as in an televi- audience coordinator (basi- cally get people to come outthe and worst see sho words the wa Semi- Management ABC Emergency Aid and CPR instructornars as a First as a Cadet Andrews College and St. instructor with the 142 Highland cadet corps soon to (where I am become an officer through the I am also a Canadian Armed Forces). came to the realization that Ialways have enjoyed working with kids so why not look into teaching? To gain e tions, including: the Assistant Training Officer for an Air Cadet Squadron; instructor for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and an Out- tripping Specialist and Environmental Education Coordinator for the Lake- w ImetMa the camp). saddened to hear of the death of its In Memoriam former v Chancellor Dr. Frederick Kenneth Hare who passed Amy Marie Johnston-Cobbett, ’87, One of Judy’s later contributions away age 34, died suddenly at home on was her work with young students September 3 September 14th, 2002. Loving wife who needed texts transcribed into in Oakville. and best friend of Ron Cobbett ’87. Braille and books recorded on tape. In Professor Hare served as Trent She will be sadly missed by her par- the last couple of years she was University’’s sixth Chancellor for two ents, sister, brother, grandparents, in- determined to complete her contract and a half terms, from 1988 to 1995 laws, nephews and nieces. Amy was with their school, even though it and was University Professor Emeri- working on an Autism Pilot Project at meant months of working while ill. In tus in Geography at the University of Algonquin Ridge E.S. with the Simcoe this spirit we would like to continue Toronto. County District School Board. supplying resources to any Trent stu- , Member of dent facing similar challenges. The Parliament and Professor Emeritus at Judy Davidson (McConnell) ’69, a Special Needs Office in Bata Library Trent University, was a student of French/History major and Trent provides a vital service to any student Professor Hare’s at McGill. Com- enthusiast, died on August 14, 2002 in need of support. menting on Professor Hare’s passing, after a four-year struggle with cancer. To make a contribution, please Adams said, “Ken Hare was in his She will be missed by her husband send your gift to the Development own right a very distinguished schol-

TRENT MAGAZINE Mike, daughter, Jennifer ’96, son, Office, Trent University, 1600 West ar. At Trent he was a Chancellor that Cory, as well as Trent friends, Linda Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9J we were proud to have and a Chan-

22 • Buchner (Sibley) ’67, Helen Davis 7B8. Note on your cheque that it is in cellor who took a genuine year-round (Rosevear) ’69, Rhonda (Read) ’69 memory of Judy. To give on-line interest in the University, particularly and Robin Mackay ’68 as well as through the Trent website (www.tren- in the Geography Department where Ruth (Rosevear) ’68 and Bob Kerr tu.ca) select the charity.ca button on he continued to provide annual lec- ’69. the main page and look for the Judy tures to students even after he had Judy embraced Trent wholeheart- McConnell Davidson Memoriam. You stepped down as Chancellor.” edly, meeting the challenge of heavy may also donate with a credit card by Dr. Hare was a distinguished envi- reading courses in spite of very limit- calling (705)748-1011 x 1601. If you ronmental science and geography ed vision. At that time resources were have any questions about donations, professor who was noted for his scarce for students who were visually please call Susan Mackle, Vice- research in climatology and biogeog- impaired, but Trent’s personalized President of Advancement at exten- raphy. He was commissioner of the support and easy access to profes- sion 1207. Ontario Nuclear Safety Review and sors, even for first year students, headed major inquiries into environ- helped to ensure her success. Her The University mental issues such as lead contami- courage and perseverance belied how community was nation, nuclear winter, air pollution enormous a task it was. University saddened to hear and the disposal of nuclear waste. life also offered her the opportunity of the death of In addition to his scientific accom- to explore her faith through Inter- their friend, col- plishments, Professor Hare had a long Varsity Christian Fellowship and her league and alumna and distinguished career as a univer- love of singing through Gilbert & Joanne Heath- sity administrator at McGill Univer- Sullivan productions. It’s a tribute to Menger ’70 fol- sity, where he was Dean of Arts and Trent that Judy encouraged her lowing a lengthy illness. Joanne was Science; at the University of London daughter, who is visually impaired, to a 35 year employee of Trent, an active where he was Master of Birkbeck make Trent her first choice. member of OPSEU, well-known local College; at the University of British artist and community volunteer. She Columbia where he was President, is sadly missed by her husband and at the , Wally, parents, brothers and sisters where he was Provost of Trinity and their families, her step-children College and Director of the Institute and her colleagues at Trent. for Environmental Studies. He was

The Trent University community was educated at the University of London, Fellowship, cont. from page 15 the London School of Economics and the University of Montreal. Dr. Hare was Chairman of the and dinner parties planned (or SPECIAL GROUPS Climate Program Planning Board of unplanned) around the world. Chapters may be the official avenue Canada, the Royal Society of Canada Special Groups also have quite of Trent alumni fellowship, but Study of Nuclear Winter, the strong ties with the alumni communi- affinity groups tap into the alumni Canadian panel on documents related ty. Among those groups with strong enthusiasm – perhaps to an even to a proposed Canada- U.S. treaty on ties to their alumni community are greater extent than chapters – of transboundary air pollution, and the Business Administration, Rugby their particular Trent communities. Federal Study Group on Nuclear Football Club, Biology, and Friends of Team Trend alumni are celebrating Waste Management. Trent Athletics. To find out more their 27th annual weekend this He was a Companion of the Order information, go to the alumni website March, while the Trent Interna- of Canada and a Fellow of the Royal at www.trentu.ca/alumni and click on tional Program (TIP), Business Society of Canada and was awarded Special Groups. Administration, Rugby Football honorary degrees by 11 universities In it’s 27th year, the Team Trend Club, Friends of Trent Athletics, including a Trent University Honorary Alumni weekend hosts one of the Biology, and Geography alumni all Degree in 1979. In 1989 he received most enduring annual turnouts for have strong ties and host annual or the Order of Ontario and the Interna- any kind of alumni fellowship at semi-annual events. • 23 tional Meteorological Organization Trent. “The weekend starts off on the If anyone is interested in start- Prize from the World Meteorological Friday night with a hockey game ing up a new special group, or SPRING 2003 Organization. Professor Hare was pre- against the existing Team Trend team, adding information about their cur- sented with Trent University’’s then it is back to the Trend for a night rent group on the alumni website, Eminent Service Award in 1995 upon to reminisce with team-mates and please call the Trent University his retirement as Chancellor. friends, and try to teach the students Alumni Association at 1-800-267- there about the history of Traill 5774. College and The Trend,” says Brian To find information about spe- David Beaudoin ’83 passed away Purcell, an avid member of the team. cial group events near you, go to peacefully at 11:20 am on the morn- “Some listen, and some others just the alumni website at ing of October 31st, 2002. David was pass us off as a bunch of long-winded www.trentu.ca/alumni and click on a long time employee at Canada Life old farts,” he adds. “The family skate Special Groups on the menu. Assurance in Toronto, Ontario. Our always draws a number of young thoughts and prayers are with his potential Team Trenders, and is also friends and family. In lieu of flowers, popular with the Peterborough the family asks that people donate to Chapter of the Alumni Association. Should you have a Chapter Event you the Heroes of Hope Campaign for the Saturday evening is a banquet night would like to advertise, or if you Oshawa Hospital. at Scott House, with cocktails, dinner, would like to write about an event and sometimes a dance.” Two years you have participated in, (whether an ago at the 25th Reunion Team Trend official chapter event or an impromp- Weekend, over 90 people attended, tu dinner), please write to: some from as far away as British [email protected] or phone the Columbia and the Northwest Alumni Office at 705-748-1573. We Territories. This year’s Team Trend would LOVE to hear from you! ❦ Alumni Weekend was held on March 21-22. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 705-748-1573.

A note from the author: Thank you very much to everyone who partici- pated in providing information for this article. I apologize if I’ve inadvertent- ly missed your chapter or group’s information. It was hard to whittle down so much exciting and interest- ing information to fit into one article. 24 • TRENT MAGAZINE ga with agroupofabout40alumniand wherehemet toOttawa, recent trip in thatvision.Mr. Mordenenjoyed a F Coholan (’77), chair ofthenew board memberandTrent alumDan which iswhy helaudstheinitiative of mode,” fundraising in aconstant r cautioned: “The days ofdefinedfund- campaign asanexample ofthat,but to thesuccessofrecentcapital in theprovince.” Mr. Mordenpointed k fo aggressive andmorecreative inrein- “ goals offinancialstability, aswell. hisattentiontothelongterm turned Y Morden, continuedfrom page 6 fo tiates back intotheoval-shaped cyst differen-tion. Thetrophozoiteinturn magnifica- be seenundersufficient trophozoitecan easily little vacating bycup, thatthedepressionsleft each small intestinewithitstiny suction so powerfully totheliningof sion, feeding away by attaching itself fis- reproducingbyand rapidly binary ey “E.T” withateardropshapeandtwo like a benignlittle trophozoite looks trophozoite. ta itself ofitsprotective sheath–and “hatches”the organism –divests wa cysts areingested viacontaminated cyst form istheinfectious The stage. toanewhost.This is transmitted ment ofGiardiasis canbeimproved, andtreat- inwater tion oftheparasite the genetics of hopes thatby better understanding fo cycle repeatsitself. intestine tothecolonandso aising campaigns areover. Now we’re undraising CouncilatTrent.undraising eep upwithalltheother universities The secondthingistobemore ee, continuedfrom page 10 rcing Trent’s revenues inorderto k rm rm ve e-like nuclei.Infact,itischeerfully ter orfood, andonceswallowed, He recognizestherolealumniplay es onitsswimmingform asa U What triggers thechange fromone

nder themicroscopea a talk onthesubjectofsecurity,a talk as itpassesfromtheupper to theother? Professor Yee Giardia , both detec- Giardia CSIS simplyernment neededtoprovide need togoasfaritdid.“The gov- opinion thatthelegislationdidn’t hesharedhis als. Atthegathering, andintelligencesecurity profession- wingstereotypes to right ascribing some andhecautionspeopleabout to tion mightcomeasasurprise knew thathispositiononthelegisla- ofCanadians.Mr.civil rights Morden about itspotential toinfringe onthe hisconcerns C-36, andexpressed government’s act,Bill anti-terrorism post 9/11. Hereferred tothefederal r gressing intopeople’s individual more, withoutthedangers oftrans- have bitaseffective, beenevery or they alreadyhad,” hesaid.“Itwould outthemandate carry resources to nificance ofYee’s research, theresults zoites toglow. needed for tropho- thetransformed ated withthefireflyluciferase gene is fly, responsible for the“glow” ofthefire- f called luciferase, which isnormally these studiesencodeanenzyme, zoites. Theforeign gene usedin oninthetreatedtropho- or turned whether thegene willbe‘expressed’ g Giardia’ –thatistointroduceforeign study involves of the‘transformation Onetechniqueparasite. usedinthis g infection canbereduced. and thatultimatelythespreadof studying which pieceof switch inGiardiacanbeidentifiedby asageneticthe parasite ‘on’ switch. DNA sequences thatisrecognizedby the gene isassociatedwithspecific in will onlybeexpressed glow. However, theluciferase gene fly gene upwillalso ithastaken ound infireflies.Sinceluciferase is ights.” enes into this organism andsee enes intothisorganism onandoffbyenes areturned this Quite apart fromthemedicalsig- Quite apart Her students are examining howHer studentsareexamining The identityofagene control Giardia and the that can turn onthefire- that canturn R CMP with enough DNA Giardia associ- if looked asifhecouldn’t behappier. thingfromhismind–andhe farthest seemedtobethe national security and nity …Threatsofterrorism Tr of andfriends met withsupporters scholarships. Laterthatevening, he themthroughdonationsfor port guished scholars andthosewhosup- students atareceptionfor distin- someofTrent’scongratulate brightest he headedfor LadyEatonCollege to near theendofhisday atTrent. First, 3:30 p.m.,Mr. nowhere Mordenwas parency areimportant.” like. andtrans- They thinkfairness thought societyshouldbeandlook we ting andgrowing cutting perennials,thesefolk arecut- While someofusaregrowing and lineages. andprokaryotic eukaryotic cellthatgavetral toboth the rise clues abouttheidentityofances- ofGiardia, we maystructure uncover in evolution. thegenetic Byexploring early very from thatoftheeukaryotes and areinalineage thatseparated lacking areorganisms bacteria, nuclei, cell calledthenucleus. inthe compartment inside aseparate us. fascinating work onbehalfofall ofme,andtheir their patienttutoring Y wa making ouressentialresource of fresh contain theirgenetic or material contain ev cellthataroseduring first eukaryotic ofthe characteristics it hasretained referred toasa“livingfossil” because significance. Giardiaissometimes whichan organism hasevolutionary of will leadtoabetterunderstanding ee, and all her student assistants, for ee, andallherstudentassistants, ent fromthePeterborough commu- olution. Eukaryotes arecellsthat olution. Eukaryotes re “very well versed inwhattheyre “very ter safer to drink. Thanks toJanet ter safer Thanks todrink. As this interview wrapped upat wrapped As thisinterview Mr. MordenaddedthatTrent alum Sound complicated? Undoubtedly! such as prokaryotes, In contrast, ❦ DNA with aviewto DNA ❦