In This Issue Tony Storey ’71 Association Co-President’S Message

SEPTEMBER 2003 VOLUME 34, NO.3

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EDITOR Liz Fleming ’77 EDITORIAL BOARD Martin Boyne ’86 Marilyn Burns ’00 Jan Carter ’87 Kathleen Easson ’78 Alexandria Morgan Thom ’95 Tania Pattison ’84 Dale Rodger ’77 In This Issue Tony Storey ’71 Association Co-president’s Message ...... 2 GRAPHIC DESIGN Trent University Design Ofﬁce University President’s Page ...... 3 PRINTING AND BINDING Ricter Web Printing Ltd., Brantford Editorial ...... 4 TRENT UNIVERSITY ALUMNI New VP Academic Susan Clark ...... 5 ASSOCIATION COUNCIL HONORARY PRESIDENT Alumni Association Honours Students ...... 6 T.H.B. Symons HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT Professor David Page Wins Symons Teaching Award ...... 9 John E. Leishman PRESIDENT Distinguished Researcher Professor John Topic ...... 10 Rod Cumming ’87 / Maureen Brand ’89 PAST PRESIDENT Vivienne Hall ’86 Proﬁle ...... 11 Cheryl Davies ’68 VICE-PRESIDENT To Preserve and Protect: Professor Tom Hutchinson ...... 12 Adam Guzkowski ’95 Reunion Weekend Schedule / Head of the Trent Regatta . . . centrespread SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Denis Desjardins ’76 Annual Donor Report ...... centre insert COUNCILLORS Jan Carter ’87 Georgina Galloway ’91 Chapter Images ...... 17 Susan Underhill ’87 Lenaee Dupuis ’91 Rock ‘N’ Roll Never Forgets: Bruce Scott ’78 ...... 18 Mark Gelinas ’89 Iain MacFarlane ’95 Alumni Geography Panel ...... 20 Jennifer Mercer ‘91 Holly Morrison ’95 Sunshine Sketches ...... 22 BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Dan Coholan ’77 In Memoriam: Mark MacLeod, M.Sc. ’85 ...... 27 Kate Ramsay ’71 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Outstanding Contribution Award for James Wesenberg ’69 ...... 28 Greg Burnett ’90 (Golden Horseshoe) Fran Cooney ’77 (Kingston) Yancy Craig ’95 & Kevin Brown ’90 (National Capital) Jamie & Liz Fleming ’76 (Niagara Region) Vicki ’69 & Garry ’67 Cubitt (Oshawa/Durham Region) Nordra Stephen ’75 (Belleville/Quinte) Vacant (Peterborough) Neil Thomsen ’86 (Southwestern Ontario) Vacant (Toronto) Kerry Tomlin ’95 (Calgary) Jim Doran ’73 (Edmonton) Andrew Hamilton ’87 (Vancouver) Andy ’85 & Liz ’87 Rodford (Vancouver Island) Francois Senecal ’83 (Montreal) Cover photo by Michael Cullen, Mary Elizabeth Luka ’80 (Halifax/Dartmouth) Trent Photographics Richard Gardiner ’73 (London/Middlesex) Jim Barber ’87 (Georgian Triangle) Gretchen Rosenberger ’95 (York Region) Patrick Lam ’86 (Hong Kong) Mas Dati Samani ’82 (Malaysia) Aznan Abu Bakar ’93 (Singapore) 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 As well, Dr. Bondar called specific Milner ’72 attended from this group attention to the role the students and took part in the weekend’s activi- have in Trent’s history; indeed, we ties adding a great sense of history ASSOCIATION CO-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE have all been part of Trent’s past, pre- and perspective. Also of note was a sent, and future at various times. presentation by Professor Dave And, just as has happened at previ- Lasenby ’64, a lively discussion about ous Convocations, the graduates were the potential for an “Alumni House” able to personally greet the Chancel- for Trent, and the release of our first lor. More than one graduate asked Dr. “Alumni Survey.” Bondar to take an extra second while Regarding the Alumni Survey: in an excited family member snapped a June, those of you on the Alumni E- photo. How exciting for these gradu- Directory received an e-mail with a ates who, undoubtedly, remember her link to the survey. I sincerely hope space flight and were inspired as that, not only will you complete the youngsters by her hard work, intelli- survey, but you will pass it on to gence, and courage to do something other Trent friends who may not be completely different. I’m sure you all on the distribution list. (If you’re join me in welcoming Dr. Bondar to interested in completing the Survey, the Trent community and I hope that please go to the Alumni website or You say as many of you as possible will have contact the Alumni Office.) The more occasion to meet her some time soon. responses the better! It will only help She is a truly remarkable woman. us plan events and programs for you goodbye President Bonnie Patterson also in the future. A big thank you to called attention to the important role Denis Desjardins ’76 who devised the we have played in the life of the methodology and helped to make this TRENT MAGAZINE while I say University, how proud Trent is of us survey a reality. and our accomplishments, and most 2• especially, how our involvement with Finally, I’d like to say goodbyes and hello. Trent in the future will only serve to hellos to some members of the improve the University for generations Alumni Council. Thanks to Damian of students to come. Rogers ’92 who recently resigned as During the day, it was impossible First Vice President. Damian has not to be caught up in the pride and served the Council incredibly well excitement of the families of the grad- over many years and we truly appreci- uates. Add to this the excitement of ated his dry wit, advice, and guid- seeing so much change on the east ance on so many issues. Our hearty bank of the river! Wow! Things are thanks and best wishes to Damian! really shaping up with the new col- Thanks also to Kerry Colpitts ’93 and lege and chemical-sciences building. Scott Milne ’91 for their time and On a most beautiful day at These are exciting times for our uni- energy as Councillors these last cou- the end of May, I once again had the versity to be sure! Make a point to ple of years. A big welcome goes out pleasure of representing our Associa- come and visit the campus some time to Susan Underhill ’87 and Jennifer tion at the two convocation cere- soon! Mercer ’91 who have joined us as monies. On your behalf, I welcomed Councillors and to Denis Desjardins another 1000 plus graduates to our The annual Alumni Council retreat who will become our Second Vice fold! was once again held in June at Camp President (as Adam Guzkowski ’95 Of note during the morning cere- Kawartha. Not only a terrific weekend will move into the First V.P. portfo- mony, was the role Alumni played in for fellowship (a few brave souls even lio.) The “veterans” of Council look the installation of Dr. Roberta Bondar went swimming in a chilly Clear forward to your energy and enthusi- as our Chancellor. Members of the Lake!), the members of the Council asm in the work we do for the Trent Board of Governors and the Senate – took stock of the past year’s activities Alumni. Kate Ramsay ’71, Michael Matheson, and achievements with an eye to See you all at the Head of the ’00. Marjorie McDonald ’00, Larry planning our future. In celebration of Trent! Seeley and Champlain Master the Alumni Council’s 20th retreat, Stephen Brown – invested Dr. Bondar invitations were sent to all ‘retired’ Maureen Brand ’89 with the robes of office. Executive Committee members of Council. Sarah Duff ’72 and Nina Autumn is upon us and, as the drum- chair of the newly created Clean lins begin to put on their brilliant fall Water Legacy Trust. The appointment display, Trent continues to dazzle us was part of a $50 million dollar PRESIDENT’S PAGE by demonstrating just how much fas- provincial announcement to fund cinating activity takes place through both a Centre of Excellence in the leadership of it’s people both at Walkerton, Ontario and a new Clean Trent and beyond our doors. From the Water Legacy Trust. fresh ideas of our new VP Academic The nine-member Legacy Trust Susan Clark to the research of Profes- Board will administer the government sors Tom Hutchinson and Gordon investment, build clean water Balch recently featured in Canadian research and development partner- Geographic, we never want for excit- ships, the majority of which will be ing stories about the worthwhile with academic and private sector work of Trent students, faculty and organizations, review funding staff. requests and select R&D projects for It is true more often than not that support. The Board of the trust will people at Trent are so caught up in also channel government funding to the doing of things that they neglect the Centre of Excellence. I welcomed 3• PRESIDENT BONNIE M. PATTERSON to get involved in the telling. As this appointment because of the President, I was very pleased to be importance that Canadians attach to A

invited to serve a second term as water quality issues and because UTUMN 2003 President of your alma mater through Trent University is playing a leading Busy, Busy, to June 2009. The review process role to increase our knowledge of undertaken by a dedicated group of water quality science through our Board and Senate members – faculty, Ph.D. program in Eco-Watershed Busy! students, staff, and external commu- Sciences, the fundamental and nity members – provided a great applied research by our professors in opportunity to reflect on Trent’s his- the Water Quality Centre, and the or, Never a tory, its evolution and successes, and contract research done through the the future. The report is posted on Watershed Science Centre, a creative Trent’s website and I encourage you partnership between Trent and the Dull to review its content as it provided a Ministry of Natural Resources. very thoughtful environmental scan Closer to home, I am a member of of the changing external and internal the founding directorate for the Moment environment we must embrace. Peterborough DNA Cluster Project For the President the document and, in June, I was thrilled to share speaks to expectations of me and my with Trent’s Board of Governors the administrative team, and in many great news of the government’s sup- areas the Trent community itself. It port of this key economic initiative also outlines the Presidential Mandate for our region. The Ministry of Enter- approved by the Board for the next prise, Opportunity and Innovation’s six years. During the process, I was Biotechnology Cluster Innovation asked what I do beyond that directly Program (BCIP) announced a at Trent and it was suggested that I $200,000 cash injection to finalize should share more about my own the master strategic plan for the pro- activities. So I thought our popular posed DNA Cluster R&D Centre, to be alumni magazine might be just the constructed at Trent University. place to provide a glimpse into my The project also enjoys $300,000 various roles and initiatives – beyond dollars in start-up funding from the day-to-day – and how these relate Human Resources Development to Trent University’s connections and Canada (HRDC), the Peterborough reputation from the local scene to Partnership Group (PPG), and regional, national and international Industry Canada who have funded arenas. the hiring of an executive co-ordina- Most recently, I was delighted to tor for the project and various accept an appointment by the Premier of Ontario to the position of vice continued on page 22 wonderful contributor to Trent. The birth of a new college is a rare and special event … one that should be EDITORIAL As some of you may supported in spirit by all alumni. know, my husband Jamie is the Given the storms our University has Director of Residences and Food withstood in years past, the revital- Services at Brock University. With ization symbolized by Gzowski that in mind, you can now ask me (or College is an important harbinger of a better yet, him!) anything you want positive future. Perhaps the alumni to know about the pressures of the for whom this new college’s birth will double cohort avalanche that’s crash- have the greatest resonance are those ing down on Ontario universities this who were present at the birth of September. Look out! Trent’s other colleges – Traill and Forthe first [and only] time in the Peter Robinson in the mid-1960s, history of education in Ontario, two Champlain and Lady Eaton in the late full graduating classes have been 1960s, Julian Blackburn some years released into the post-secondary sys- later, and Otonabee in the mid-1970s. tem simultaneously. For the past two Those who were there in those for- years, universities and colleges across mative years will remember the sense Double the province have been scrambling to of pride that comes with creating new build, build, build in preparation for traditions and carving a unique place the hordes that will descend. No one in the Trent world. This year, at Head What? really knows how it’s all going to work of the Trent, be sure to visit the Peter … just that somehow, it has to … and Gzowski College site, take a look it’s better to face these things with a around and welcome its (many!) new TRENT MAGAZINE positive attitude than not. So to all students to the family fold. And if those new students who will be arriv- you’re planning to make your annual 4• ing at Ontario universities this fall, I donation to Trent, consider directing say, “Welcome ... and try to be a good it to Peter Gzowski College. Think of sport about sharing your space!” it as a kind of christening gift from At Trent, not only will there be a those of us who have benefited so welcoming of new students to our much from the years we spent at existing college system, but also to Trent, to those whose time there is the brand new Peter Gzowski College, just beginning. built in honour of Chancellor Gzowski, a great Canadian and a Liz Fleming ’76

Champlain College Reunion ❦ Classes of 1983, 1984 and 1985

Has it been almost 20 years since you slept in a “staircase” and ate “Beaver Foods” in the Great Hall? Do you remember when the most pressing issue on your mind was how to get that essay written while not missing a pub night at the Ceilie or the Commoner?

Return to a time when 80s music was not “retro”, when you could buy a draft beer for $1.00, and when an afternoon could easily be spent discussing life with your ﬂoormates.

We hope that you will join us for a nostalgic afternoon with your fellow Champlain alumni. Get reacquainted with old friends, and catch up on the years that have passed since you ﬁrst arrived at your new home on the shores of the Otonabee River.

Plan to attend the 2004 Head of the Trent, during which this reunion will take place. Further details will be provided to you by mail in early 2004. October 2, 2004 and she knows there will be some all very much tied together in deﬁn- new summits to tackle. As one might ing the quality of the institution. The expect, her background and experi- size and the college system provide BY MARILYN BURNS ’00 ences are tailor-made for the role she an environment where students and has taken on. faculty meet and colleagues have the No less than an eleven-page opportunity to discuss with col- Trent’s resume covers the academic and leagues across different disciplines. administrative achievements of Susan More so than at larger institutions, Clark. She brings an Honours B.A. this fosters an interdisciplinary New VP from Liverpool University, an M.A. approach to undergraduate and grad- from McMaster, a Ph.D. in Sociology uate programs and research. from UBC and demonstrates an avid “Trent has a good reputation acad- Academic: interest in women’s studies. She was emically and for being innovative in the founding director of the Institute its programs. And the University has for the Study of Women at Mount St. a very good research record in the Susan Vincent University in Halifax and is humanities, social sciences and the involved in a long term study on sciences. It’s a real gem of an institu- women’s work which she continues tion, so I am very happy to come to Clark to monitor with her colleagues there. Trent and to be a part of such an 5• Throughout her career, Susan has interesting university.” A

held positions as the dean of Human It’s just that alchemical mix of UTUMN 2003 and Professional Development, vice- size, environment, and academic programs that Susan would like to further refine. “Trent, If you’re hiking like many on the trails in and institutions, around the goes through Kawarthas or taking waves of when in the lakes and you must ana- rivers in a canoe, it’s lyze the past possible you’ll and the cur- encounter a kindred rent situation spirit out there in and make Susan Clark, Trent some fairly University’s new critical deci- Vice President sions about Academic. Among what’s going the many things to be the she’s excited about future direc- in having joined tion,” she Trent as of July 1, says. “I think 2003 is the opportunity to engage in president academic, acting president, Trent’s been doing that for a little a favorite pastime, hiking, and redis- and more recently as the senior exec- while. There have been good discus- cover her love of canoeing. utive director of the Nova Scotia sions about the role of graduate stud- Susan Clark has hiked the Chilkoot Council on Higher Education. ies, for instance, the push to bring Trail in British Columbia and count- What attracted her to this smallish the whole IT infrastructure up to less other natural sites as her various liberal arts and science university speed and how to recruit and retain roles at Canada’s universities have with the river running through it? students. The education program, the taken her from coast-to-coast. And “Trent has known from day one what joint nursing program with Fleming she’s looking forward to doing the it was going to be,” she says appre- College, a leading role for Trent’s DNA same here. Hiking might be a heavy ciatively. “Here, people have a very and water quality research – lots of metaphor for the experiences Susan good balance between their commit- things have been happening. I think expects to have here at Trent, but it is ments to teaching and to research. the Trent community now needs to fitting. She looks forward to explor- Excellent faculty in turn attract good ing the academic landscape at Trent students and excellent programs. It is continued on page 23 Ceremony. Gary Wolff was the second Trent alumnus to chair the Board of Governors, and the award honours BY JOE TEFT ’99 Convocation was a special student and alumni leaders. It is pre- day for Pieter Funnekotter. Not only sented to a student who shows did he receive his business adminis- courage, determination and leader- tration degree but he was also pre- ship in any sport at any level. Erin Trent sented with the Robert Stephenson joined Trent Rowing in her first year Award, established in1994 in honor and has been a valuable team mem- of first Trent alumnus to chair the ber ever since. Besides being a talent- University Board of Governors. Robert was also ed rower, she was treasurer and presi- a distinguished member of student dent of the Trent University Rowing government while attending Trent Executive; under Erin’s leadership, Alumni University and the award is presented Trent Rowing hosted the most suc- to a student who has demonstrated cessful Head of the Trent ever in excellence in student governance. 2002. Acknowledging the help of a Association Piet Funnekotter has devoted most fantastic executive, Stonehouse also of his time in student politics to credits the aid of family and friends. Champlain College, where he was a The Robert Lightbody Prize is Honours Senator and President of the College. awarded to an upper year Peter He spent three of his four years Robinson student who combines sig- involved with the College Cabinet, nificant contribution to Peter Robin- Student was a guest liaison for the Board of son College life and a strong academ- Governors and a member of the Trent ic performance. This year Matt Naylor Central Students Association (TCSA). took home the Lightbody Prize. Upon TRENT MAGAZINE Leaders Not limiting himself to College life, his arrival at Trent, Naylor immediate- Piet was involved with the Trent Busi- ly fell in love with Peter Robinson. In 6• ness Students Association. Currently, this downtown college he most he is working for the Office of Stu- enjoyed the “marriage between the dent Affairs organizing Introductory average and the academic” which he Seminar Week. Although his motiva- feels is not often seen in other uni- tion for involvement was not for versities. Part of the honor of receiv- recognition, he was thrilled to win ing the Lightbody prize is a dinner the Robert Stephenson Award. with Robert and Margie Lightbody After battling a serious illness last and Matt thoroughly enjoyed listen- summer, Erin Stonehouse was hon- ing to their stories about the original ored with the first ever presentation class and the early years of Peter of the Gary Wolff Leadership Cup at Robinson College. His only regret is the Trent University Athletics Award that he did not have enough time to hear more. In Matt’s first year he joined the Senate; afterwards, he continued to play a large role in student politics spending his last year as President of the TCSA. He spent his Robert Stephenson ’68 three upper years involving himself in congratulates the 2003 Introductory Seminar Week and par- recipient of the Robert ticularly appreciates the community Stephenson Award for that Trent offers. Currently Matt is excellence in student trying to look for a building to create governance, Piet a new student space downtown and Funnekotter ’99. is very excited about creating a new facility for the Trent community. The Alumni Recognition Awards are presented annually to graduating students at the colleges who have made significant and continuous contributions to college life. This year’s Matt Hopkins, who won the Alumni Recognition Award for Lady Eaton College, has been heavily involved in intramural sports. The past two years he has won the most participant male for Lady Eaton College and the most participant male at Trent University. He is a bright and positive individual who has made Lady Eaton College his home away from home. Sports are not Matt’s only extracurricular involvement. For the past four years he has been on the Lady Eaton College Cabinet. This Ruth Wolff ’67 and Erin Stonehouse, first past year he was President of LEC and recipient of the Gary Wolff Leadership Co-chair for ISW and for the past two Cup. years, he has participated with the Matt Hopkins ’99 is the 2002-03 Lady YWCA Fashion Show. Currently, Matt 7• Eaton College recipient of the Alumni is working in the Registrar’s Office, ed founding President Tom Symons, Recognition Award for a graduating stu- helping to develop Trent’s first ever as well as other founding members of A dent who has made significant & continu- summer registration program for first Trent. Throughout the evening there UTUMN 2003 ous contributions to college life. year students. were many speeches, lots of music The Alumni Recognition Award and Mike was impressed by the posi- for Peter Robinson College was won tive energy the people created. Since recipients were Matt Hopkins (Lady by Mike Izzo, who has devoted much the faculty, staff and alumni fostered Eaton College), Janet Pearson of his time to Peter Robinson. During such a sense of community, Mike (Catharine Parr Traill College), Joe his career at Trent, Mike was a stu- decided he would work with the Burns (Champlain College), Mike Izzo dent senator from September 1998 to College in order to keep the commu- (Peter Robinson College), Manuela Le April 2000. He was Vice-President of nity intact. His effort in developing a Franc (Julian Blackburn College) and the TCSA for the next year and is cur- positive environment at Peter Julie Thomas (Otonabee College). rently concluding a term on the Robinson led to his selection for the University’s Board of Governors. Peter Alumni Recognition Award. Robinson was a source of political Joe Burns, winner of the Alumni ▼ Two former Chairs of the Board of and social activity for Mike. The live Recognition Award is no stranger to Governors, two alumni spouses and two music at the Hangman every Friday the Champlain College office. He new graduates! From left to right: Nancy and in the courtyard of the town- feels proud of his accomplishments, Stephenson ’69, Robert Stephenson ’68, houses were particular highlights. but feels that many others con- Lindsay Stephenson ’98, Jessica Wolff ’99, One of Mike’s favorite memories is of tributed just as much as he did. A Gary Wolff ’67 and Ruth Wolff ’67. a Peter Robinson party which includ- former athletic representative, President and ISW leader, he has remained active in College life. The fact that his fellow students chose to honor him this way convinced Joe that the people he met, and the activities he was involved in strengthened the college community. As a child of a former Traill student, Janet Pearson is as proud of the Alumni Recognition Award as she is of her Bachelor of Arts Honors degree. While she worked hard in the classroom, Janet feels that the invaluable experiences she had outside the classroom setting are reflected in this award. During Traill’s graduation lun- cheon, Assistant Registrar Allan 8•TRENT MAGAZINE to seeing you and to celebrating withyouJuly! to seeingyou next andtocelebrating ofourhistory, part andofourfuture.We activities oncampus orinternational –areanimportant program look forward es. Families arewelcome. Gzowski College ontheeastbank(thenewcollege isair-conditioned), oryou mightstay atlocalhotels orguest hous- U yo tunities. You’ll have thechance spendtimewithother to localsitessuch to trips Lock asthePetroglyphs, amongother theCanadianCanoeMuseum,andLift oppor- Cruise, and your University. We ofthisweekend campus hopeyou tours and ofsocialevents, willbeabletoapart talks, TIP’s for someof your to “comingofage” fondest you return ofPeterborough to willbeagreatopportunity memories oftheTrent21st anniversary of Thiscelebration Program. International y morefromyou tomeetingyou about andlearning this gem. Ilookforward tions. AsanalumnusofTIP, you areoneofthemosttreasuredassets universities, American able gem andTIPisoneofourdistinc- amongNorth ex As thenewDirectorofTrent Iamhonoredand Program, International Dear Alumni, tion. college life, Alumniandpeerrecogni- of as atestimony totheimportance Blackburn Hall.Theseawards stand plaques in are listedonpermanent winners fromthepasttwenty years tion toTraill College life. she hasmadeanincrediblecontribu- College Cabinetandan moving for Janet.Asapresidentof Allan’s kindwords were especially Alumni RecognitionAward. Hearing ’91 Barnfield ❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧❧ our memories and experiences ofthisgreatsmalluniversity. andexperiences our memories niversity willhostan evening presidentBonniePatterson TIP’s reception inyour honortocelebrate anniversary. cited to join this proud part of Trent jointhisproudpart cited to University. For me,Trent isaremark- u Director,Trent Program International A. Michael Allcott, Ph.D. All thebest, inastudyabroad TIP alumnilike you –whetheryou were studentoraCanadianwhoparticipated aninternational The alumnireunionisbeingplannedfor July9–11, 2004.Accommodationwillbeavailable atthenewPeter I’dOn behalfoftheTIPstaff, like toinvite the you tojoinuscelebrate This year’s winners,aswell as ’ll also be able to meet with past TIP Directors includingJac meetwithpastTIPDirectors ’ll alsobeableto ❦ presented Janetthe ISW Award for 2002-2003. student life. Shewon the Otonabee College Excellence Baia Mare, Romaniaandimmediately got involved with in BusinessAdministration. Otilia cameto Trent from Otilia Kiss’99graduated with anHonours Degree co-chair, f Chancellor, Dr. Roberta Bondar. or the AlumniAssociationeach y ear atConvocation. Thisyear, Development Office volunteers Sherry hadanopportunityto meet Trent’s newly installed Sherry Booth ofthe alumni comingfromaroundtheworld for thisspecialevent; k Matthews,David andLeonardConolly. Morrison, student recruitment andcommunications. will work with alumniaffairs, annualgiving, F ent ofthe Meloche Monnex Advancement parents Teft. EdandMary Joeisa2003recipi- in history/anthropology andposedwith proud Joe Teft ’99graduated with anhonours degree ellowship andover the one-year appointment 9•AUTUMN 2003 continued on page 23 continued on page help in the development of the help in the development

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How appropriate it was,How that then, ge ent, where small class sizes and ent University’s thirty-sixth convo- ent University’s niversity for the past thirty-ﬁve for niversity ent to Professor David Page. At Page. David ent to Professor esterday, I saw a familiar sight: I saw esterday, marked this year that ears. Given essor and students that has charac- essor and students that A Tr relationships close professor-student are crucial, is a prestigious the award honor indeed. As Henry Adams once he eternity; affects teacher said, “A tell where his inﬂuence can never gradu- Trent There are many stops.” that David tell you ates who would Pa w y walking Page, Benja- his dog David took any I never min. Although Latin is non-exis- Classics, and my has taken the time to tent, David about name and a little bit my know is an exam- me. This personal touch pro- between ple of the lasting bond f has David terizedat Trent. his time been “encouraging” students at Trent U y Tr teaching Page’s cation, Professor been around almost as skills have itself. long as the University Award Symons Teaching this year’s OE TEFT ’99 OE TEFT ward Wins

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Symons eaching T Professor David Page David Professor Joan Sangster (Women’s brought scholars together in North Studies) and 2002 brought another and Latin America in order to share researcher into our limelight. information and broaden perspec- BY ALEXANDRA MORGAN THOM ’95 Professor John Topic joined the tives. esteemed faculty of Trent in 1974, Not only has Professor Topic’s and has been busy ever since. John work been recognized here at home, Topic earned his B.A., M.A. and he has also had the honour of being Topic of Ph.D. at Harvard University, majoring recognized around the world. He in archaeology. His studies and inspires and assists his own students, research have focussed on studying and those potential students of the Discussion: the Andes (in South America), where future: he has also contributed to a he has also conducted much ﬁeld- high school text book and overseen work during his career. In the nearly Canadian museum exhibits, bringing Distinguished 30 years he has been at Trent, he has his work to the public. Topic and his held many positions and inspired wife, Theresa, mounted a permanent countless students to pursue further museum exhibit in Huamachuco, Research studies in archaeological research Peru, and for doing so, the couple across the globe. Professor Topic has received a Civic Award. Topic’s work is consid- Award ered by his colleagues worldwide as a primary source for accurate TRENT MAGAZINE information on Andean

10 • archaeology and ethno- history, and their esteem was certainly reﬂected in their support of his receiving We from Trent University been the Director of the Anthropo- this latest commendation. pride ourselves not only on the logy Graduate program, Chair of the He has been invited numerous accomplishments of our graduates Anthropology department and Senior times to speak at different symposia, and students, but also on our wealth Tutor for Peter Robinson College, to including four at the Dumbarton of distinguished researchers that name only some of his diverse roles Oaks Research Center for Pre- make up our faculty. Our name is as a member of our community. Columbian Studies in Washington, synonymous with quality research, This year, Professor Topic is the D.C., a week-long seminar at the earning Trent the distinction of being recipient of the Trent University School of American Research in Santa ranked by Maclean’s magazine sec- Distinguished Research Award for his Fe, and another at the Sainsbury ond of all central Canadian universi- contributions to not only Trent Research Center for the Study of the ties in the primarily undergraduate University itself, but within the inter- Arts (in Norwich, England). His category, in terms of per capita fund- national research community as well. countless articles cover themes such ing to its researchers. We win nation- He has brought archaeology to the as warfare, religion, crafting, urban- al and international recognition for masses, and helped students conduct ism, administrative structure, spatial work produced here and shared with research beyond the walls of our models, ﬁeld methods and regional the world, and every year one profes- Peterborough campus, in Peru and analysis. His expertise timeline spans sor is chosen from our faculty to Ecuador, as well as archival research from approximately 3500 BC to the receive the Trent University Distin- in Peru, Ecuador and Spain. His work beginnings of the Spanish Colonial guished Research Award. The new as an executive member of the board Period. And not even Professor millenium has thus far honoured Pro- of directors for the Institute of fessor Carlyle Smith (Psychology) and Andean Research in New York has continued on page 24 11 • AUTUMN 2003 . This ❦ tunately she could not r university courses. Withuniversity

fo ke orking in the Canadian Studies our children, all highly educat- our children, As she crossed the podium in f a professor teachers, ed (two she is and a lab technician) May to receive her diploma, to receive May new Trent’s Roberta Bondar, her a hug and gave Chancellor, to go, Mom” said “Way delighted Vivienne.As a retired staff member turned student and recently alumna, she continues taking more courses, this time as a correspondence stu- University. dent with Queen’s too late to it is never She feels ta w department she became better able to understand the frustra- deadlines. tion of essay Un claim that her grandmother had seeing as recently passed away, she was a grandmother. one course. If you are enjoying If you one course. ivienne ended up pursuing a his- ivienne ended

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In addition,becauseofsimilarpro- Hutchinson says, “It’s incredible “Modern farming methodsof farming “Modern Hutchinson himselfraises productivity,” hesays. RBC states on states have heart attacks,” Hutchinson resistant, and many have been raised otics, she’s got mastitis, or she can’t explains. “It’s the same with chick- to have good production on marginal produce the same quantities of milk. ens. The broilers are bred to be sold land.” The information on the RBC “Older ewes produce better lambs,” at 38 days, but if they can’t be sold website reinforces this statement, as he says of the Cotswold sheep that (because of market ﬂuctuations, or it suggests, “all these breeds have he raises, “and better colostrum delivery problems) they start dying of had a commercial purpose in [mother’s milk]. So, these large corpo- heart attacks.” Canada’s agricultural history, and rations with their exhaustive produc- Despite bigger breast areas, their have qualities that may be invaluable tion practices will use up a mother leg bones and their hearts remain the in the future.” With on-going issues long before she has the ability to pro- same size, and can’t take the strain. of drought and poor soil conditions, duce extremely healthy offspring. My Hens that used to lay sheep will still be lambing around 90 eggs annually between 10 and 13 years old, at the turn of the centu- and some of the older breeds ry are now expected to of cattle are still calving at 18 produce upwards of 300, years of age!” and are culled after only In her 1962 exposé on the one year of production. environmental dangers of tox- “It’s completely ins on the ecosystem, Silent amoral,” Hutchinson Spring,Rachel Carson wrote, • 13 asserts, and he shifts “[a]long with the possibility direction to talk about of the extinction of mankind A UTUMN 2003 pigs. Piglets that used to …the central problem of our be weaned for 56-60 age has therefore become the days are now weaned at contamination of man’s total 16 days, “and they are environment with such sub- trying to get them to stances of incredible potential wean at 10 days,” He for harm – substances that … adds, “The sow might alter the very material of produce 20 piglets, but heredity upon which the she only has 12 teats.” shape of the future depends”. These weak piglets must Forty years later, Hutchinson be fed antibiotics, and is trying to re-focus their chances of survival Canadian’s attention on the are dismal. “They’re like devastating effects of altering hothouse plants,” he “the very material of heredi- continues, “trucks are ty.” “There are few coloured going to the U.S.A. with pigs left,” he says. “The 20,000 16-day olds, and Holstein producers are saying there is a 20 percent loss, I’m told.” farmers in the western provinces they’re having problems with birth Heritage breeds were dual purpose should especially be focusing on rates. One bull was awarded a while modern breeds in intensive sys- hardier breeds such as existed in posthumous medal at the Royal tems are selected for their rates of those areas a hundred years ago. Agricultural Fair because it had calved gain, their docility, and their lack of “You can see why we think we are its millionth calf – and it was the one maternal instincts – the intensive doing such an important thing, with the genetic defects.” farms don’t have time to contend because others are taking such big “What are we doing with our agri- with a broody chicken determined to risks with our food supply,” declares culture?” he asks. “We’ve got to look mother her eggs or a resolute cow Hutchinson. “There’s too much in- at the big picture.” Like members of intent on suckling her calf. breeding. What happens in case of other Canadian-based livestock con- Hutchinson suggests that we are an emergency, or congenital defects?” servancy groups as well as interna- breeding creatures that cannot possi- Indeed, what happens when con- tional groups such as the American bly live in a world of drought, famine, tinuous breeding exhausts the ani- Livestock Breeds Conservancy, the and cold winters. mals? As soon as a mother has wean- Australian Rare and Minority Breeds “We actually think a lot of these ed, she’s artiﬁcially inseminated Association, Inc. and Rare Breeds heritage animals have important com- again. According to Hutchinson, in Survival Trust, Britain, RBC volunteers mercial reasons for their preserva- holsteins, within two or three are trying to foster rescue efforts to tion,” he says. “They are disease birthing cycles, she’s burnt out; the babies are small and require antibi- continued on page 16 Where and When to Find it … @ Reunion Weekend /Head of the Trent Friday October 3, Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 TRENT MAGAZINE 14 •

Rowing – races all day Saturday 9am to 5pm – Trent/Severn Waterway from Parkhill road to the Faryon footbridge, Symons campus. Regatta registration can be completed at www.trentu.ca/rowing/ hot/registration.shtml Children’s Activities – Champlain College Great Hall riverside lawn Saturday Afternoon … balloons, free children’s drinks and snacks, face painting, video feature presentation, Elmer the Safety Elephant (2:30–4:30pm) Food and Drink – Alumni gathering area CC Great Hall lawn (noon–5:30pm) cash bar and barbecue or Trent Rowing Club beer garden Bata Library Parking Lot (noon–6pm) Accommodation – www.thekawarthas.net Book as early as possible! Souvenir Mugs and t-shirts – Rowers’ beer garden Alumni Cards – Alumni gathering area, alumni canopy and in the Rowers’ beer garden 15 • AUTUMN 2003 – Trent University Alumni Association Annual General Association Annual Alumni University – Trent – Saturday 10am Old Boys’ soccer game. Sunday 11am–1:30pm Old soccer game. Sunday Boys’ 10am Old – Saturday – Saturday 1 pm women’s rugby vs. Guelph, 5pm men’s seconds 5pm men’s Guelph, vs. rugby 1 pm women’s – Saturday – Friday evening in the Champlain Great Hall (organized by the Trent Central the Trent Hall (organized Great by in the Champlain evening – Friday tudent Association) tudent ugby; Sunday 3pm women’s soccer vs Ryerson, 5pm men’s soccer vs. Ryerson soccer vs. men’s 5pm Ryerson, soccer vs 3pm women’s Sunday ugby; S Meeting 10:30am Saturday, Blackburn Hall Blackburn Saturday, Meeting 10:30am game rugby Boys’ r arsity Athletics Live Band Live Annual General Meeting Alumni Athletics V preserve the diversity of our livestock restoration and sustainable bio-diver- fourth-year course – initially called and encourage commercial viability of sity at Trent. His teaching load applied ecology, now pollution ecolo- their products. includes courses on pollution ecology, gy – with galvanizing them into This means building markets for agricultural alternatives and climate activism,” she writes. Specifically, she specialty cheeses and specialty meats change. Previously, he devoted time says, “Hutchinson has built much of and educating people on the benefits and energy to the revitalization of the his career on making people give a of better quality products. “The Sudbury landscape and hopes to do damn”. meats of heritage breeds definitely the same with orphaned and aban- This is important because in a taste better,” says Hutchinson. “We doned mines in the Yukon. He was recent Globe and Mail poll, which need people with entrepreneurial tal- the chair of the Task Force on asked respondents “When there is a ents, who can get out and sell our Northern Research that recently called smog alert, do you do anything to products, as well as sell the concept on the federal government to allocate reduce your energy consumption,” a of raising these heritage breeds for more funds towards, among other whopping 59 percent said “no.” their bloodlines.” areas, strategic research into northern After speaking with me about Rare “We’ve got a new program at ecosystems. In fact, this interview Breeds Canada, Hutchinson elaborat- Trent, the emphasis on Food & was delayed for well over a month as ed on McDonald’s article. “In the last Agriculture,” says Hutchinson, “and Hutchinson came back from one oil crisis, there used to be carpools, we get more than 50 students in each research trip with only enough time to now 90 percent of the cars on the of our agricultural courses. We do pack up and leave on another. On his road have one person in them. Fifteen about 16 farm visits a year, and local return, he was inundated with calls years ago, there was more social pres- farmers are more than happy to talk from CBC and other news media for sure to do better,” he complains. with our students.” With luck, these commentary on the arrival of smog “Now people drive SUVs without a students will take their knowledge season – otherwise known as summer thought, and these make a huge and conservation tactics out into the (or construction) – in Toronto. impact on smog levels. There is sub- workforce, and convince others to * * * stantial hostility to the idea of TRENT MAGAZINE pay more attention to the meats they In fact, Tom Hutchinson’s research expanding railways or keying up pub- buy and consume. on smog was the focus of a riveting lic transportation. The pollution is

16 • “Trent prides itself on being the Canadian Geographic article by now worse in rural areas; every week- ‘green’ university,” Hutchinson says, Toronto writer Marci McDonald in the end we see a stream of traffic heading “and now we’re becoming a valuable May/June 2003 issue. McDonald calls up to Algonquin and cottage country counterweight to what’s going on at Hutchinson a “smog sleuth,” and bringing the smog with them. It’s a the agricultural universities.” Alumni examines Hutchinson’s on-going strange society we live in.” can make a difference by educating research into the effects of smog on In an article Hutchinson wrote for themselves about the source of the sensitive plants in both rural and the Peterborough Examiner a couple of foods they eat – whether animal or urban areas. years ago as part of the “View From vegetable – and paying attention to “Now … four other test gardens Trent” initiative, he writes, “Poor air conservation issues. Just as later, Hutchinson has seen his worst quality is not the price of doing busi- Hutchinson and the RBC volunteers suspicions conﬁrmed. When traffic- ness, rather it is the price of doing devote themselves to rescuing critical choked metropolises like Toronto business badly. Los Angeles has gone bloodlines, other groups – such as churn out the sort of suffocating a long way to solve its problems. It will Seeds for Diversity Canada – are com- fumes that can set off an air-quality be a challenge to do the same in mitted to doing the same for vegeta- alert, the pollution payload doesn’t southern Ontario”.Justasthereare bles, fruit and agricultural crops, at stay put. Morning rush-hour emis- increased costs involved in not paying both organic and non-organic levels. sions waft upward and, with the right attention to proper breeding tech- “They’ll be lost without you,” degree of sun and low humidity, niques in animals, there will be many states the home page of RBC’s web- transform themselves into the toxic costs involved in cleaning up the air. site. If you are interested in pursuing mix of ozone and nitrogen oxides According to McDonald, there is this topic, please don’t hesitate to go known as Los-Angeles-style smog,” both a high economic and personal to their website and read more: writes McDonald. cost to smog. “Already, air pollution www.trentu.ca/rarebreedscanada/. Her uncanny descriptions of is blamed for 1,900 premature deaths, In addition to his preservation Hutchinson, the state of his office, 9,800 hospital admissions and 13,000 efforts with RBC,Tom Hutchinson and the Peterborough countryside, emergency-room visits from respirato- keeps busy researching ecological become an almost lyrical ode to the ry distress in Ontario each year,” she Trent environment and the man him- writes. “The Ontario Medical Asso- self. ciation puts a $1 billion price tag on “Today, environmentalists across the country credit Hutchinson’s continued on page 26 17 • AUTUMN 2003 as generously hosted by Paul & Gillian Wilson, Paul by hosted as generously om left to right are Kathryn Palmer ’73, Gayle Kathryn Palmer are right om left to Gallagher and Gill Wilson. The Peterborough Chapter Garden Party in June Party Garden Chapter The Peterborough w in attendance. 70 alumni and friends over with Fr ’67 was well represented at the [email protected] reception. at the represented well ’67 was David Korth ’67 and John Butcher ’67 ensured that the class of the that ’67 ensured ’67 and John Butcher David Korth enty alumni attended the London/Middlesex Chapter reception in June. reception Chapter London/Middlesex the enty alumni attended ational Capital chapter in May. The event’s theme was a networking opportuni- a networking was theme The event’s in May. chapter ational Capital or their inspiring results in the Annual Fund’s Leadership Giving campaign. Leadership Annual Fund’s in the results inspiring or their

Tw ’68 Campbell & Carol Alex to included a special presentation The reception f Chapter Images Chapter Over 50 alumni attended the first ever [email protected] reception, sponsored by the by sponsored [email protected] reception, ever first the 50 alumni attended Over N public service. federal in the alumni working ty for cations required. What followed was a very busy first six months as I struggled to put in 10-hour days, BY BRUCE SCOTT ’75 What follows is the story of then took courses at night to get the “Where’s Bruce been?” (akin to qualifications I had (kind of) indicat- “Where’s Waldo?” but not nearly as ed I already had (bronze medallion, Rock N’ famous.…) CPR, fitness instructor, and weight I graduated with a B.A. in Politics training qualification.) and Economics in 1978, and along The 20 percent bank interest Roll Never with my degree and countless memo- charges in the early 80’s made it very ries of my three years at Trent, was difficult for many small businesses to awarded the “Silver Quill” award for survive and after a year as manager, it Forgets: overall contribution at Traill, and the was time to leave. Looking for work all-around athlete award. I probably became a full time occupation. A should check the inscription on this – phone call from my father during the The (Not the latter award may well have said winter of 1982, led to a significant ‘all-round” athlete (well … the food change in Anna’s and my life. There was good!) Following graduation, my was an immediate opening in St. So) Secret friend Dianne, (Otonabee College Catharines, for a Justice of the Peace. graduate) and I headed for Europe, The only problem was, I hadn’t a clue managing to see 14 countries over a what a JP did, nor what qualifications Life of four-month period with our Euro pass were required. After three weeks of train tickets. This included a wonder- trailing senior Justice of the Peace ful evening with Professor David Jack Erwin in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I Bruce Scott Glassco and his wife, Molly, who was ready to apply. (If you are able to TRENT MAGAZINE were at the time residing in London, see the connection between my edu- England. For the next eight months I cation and work experience and my

18 • lived just outside of suitability for this occupation, please Lahr, West Germany (as let me know, because I’m still trying it was then) and worked to figure it out.) at the Canadian Military Anna was gracious enough to Base as a civilian in the leave her position as senior fitness Canex warehouse. Four instructor at the London YMCA, and 10-hour shifts per week off to Niagara we went. Although gave me the opportunity incredibly nervous about this new to travel during my job, I was comforted by two three-day weekends. thoughts: first, the knowledge that Returning to my father, (a District Court Judge) Canada in summer of would be of immense help, and sec- 1979, I enrolled in a two ond, that the position of Justice of year Recreation leadership program at the Peace, at that time, consisted of Fanshaw College, in London, Ontario five tiers. The concept was that you where I met my soon-to-be-wife, started at the bottom tier, learned Anna. We’ve been married for 22 those responsibilities, and gradually wonderful years and have three beau- worked your way to the top. I was tiful children; Julia, aged 18, (who told that this could take anywhere recently accepted an offer at Queens from one year to several. There was University for their concurrent educa- just one problem. By the time I start- tion program), Erin, 14, beginning ed, yet another Justice of the Peace grade 11, and Dayna, 12, who will be had left and the St. Catharines Court in grade eight this fall. was in desperate need of a tier five JP. My first job after graduating from After just three weeks on the job, I Fanshaw was managing a health and was given this top tier. Given that I fitness center in Strathroy, Ontario. had just reached the ripe old age of Perhaps a little anxious and over-exu- 27 (I’m told, the youngest JP in berant, I had assured the owner of Ontario at that time), I now have this business that I had all the qualifi- absolute first hand knowledge of what it means to be thrown into the a phenomenal self-taught electric gui- simply a personal growth exercise for lion’s den. I certainly would not have tar player, Mike, classically trained in us; however, when it was finished, survived without my father’s unwa- the violin, and our tremendous bass we were convinced that we should vering patience and guidance, and player and myself on rhythm guitar, actually produce 500 and sell them. also that of senior Provincial Court back up singer, and lead on a few This turned out to be a very success- Judge Harry Edmonstone. songs, rounded out the group. I’d ful venture, with all the profits going By year seven, things were running had the opportunity to sing and act to a local charity, Bethlehem Place, a relatively smoothly and the learning with the Robert Wood Singers for non-profit organization to assist dis- curve I’d undergone as I served as a three years, and found this very bene- advantaged families across the Justice of the Peace during this time ficial when it came to performing live Niagara Region. This coming summer had been immense. I was lecturing at with the band. With no drummer at we are looking forward to playing for Justice of the Peace Seminars the time, we handed Mike the job of FACS, Regional Niagara, and Rib Fest, throughout Ontario, and was teach- monitoring the drum machine we had and will be opening for Glass Tiger at ing two courses at Niagara College: purchased. a fundraising event for the St. “Canadian Courts” and “Introduction Our first “gig”, was in the very Catharines Rowing Club. to Criminal Law.” On occasion I had small dining room of a private home As much as I’d love to brag to my the opportunity to speak at Brock during the Christmas season of 1999. Trent friends about life in a band, the University in the first year Political Armed with five Blue Rodeo songs reality is this: it’s a lot of work. Science course and the Masters pro- and a couple of classic Rolling Stone Practicing three hours per week, and • 19 gram in Judicial Administration. favorites, we entertained, (I think), playing twice per month is about a With three young children and several friends. Brimming with confi- 30-hour commitment per month – A UTUMN 2003 Anna gainfully employed at the dence, we made our first foray into and being our own roadies make Niagara Peninsula Children’s Center, the bar scene with a gig in early 2000 makes for some pretty strenuous life was a whirlwind of activity. This – a small British Pub located in activity. Other than an adorable five- seemed like the right time to com- picturesque Port Dalhouise. With year-old girl from Venezuela who plete a Triathlon! four band members, all coaxing their asked for my autograph at a Niagara After four summers of competi- friends and family to come, we Parks gig, I suppose the most exciting tion, certain things became quite packed the place. This became our clear. I was pretty good at swimming, regular gig until the summer, when but really didn’t care to do it. I was a we added our “live “drummer, Gord. horrible runner, (it was not a pretty It was now off to bigger and better sight to watch) but I loved cycling. I things, and for the next two years we was soon riding with a group of 10 played at larger bars across the friends who shared my passion and it Niagara Region, as well as a number was then, that my life in rock and roll of private functions. Having more began anew. I discovered that three of than 85 songs to choose from, afford- my cycling friends were musicians. ed us the ability to play a variety of I had developed a love for music music to suit the crowd. The big during my years at Traill College. My highlight of the band was during the very good friend, Keith Taylor ’75, an summer of 2002, when we were hired accomplished musician, had painstak- by the Niagara Parks Commission to moment occurred while we were ingly taught me how to play the gui- perform three open-air concerts to playing our rendition of the Joe tar, and by our second year we were tourists visiting Niagara Falls. With Cocker song, “Take Your Hat Off” playing at social events in Scott an outdoor stage so close to the Falls and were flashed by a buxom young House at Traill. (I am proud to say that we had to cover our electric lady. I now know not to be looking at that the truly wonderful Mrs. equipment from the mist, we played my guitar chords during this song! Sherhouse, the College Principal, and in front of more than 3000 people. It I should back up a little and say her sidekick Shepard, “After Me”, came as a bit of a disappointment, that in 1989, I left my position as would even come in occasionally to later, when my fellow bands mates Justice of the Peace and became self- listen.) Keith is still very active in informed me that the crowd hadn’t employed, opening a franchise in music and has written over 50 songs, actually gathered just to see me, but Niagara called Pointts, the traffic tick- some of which have been published. rather to watch the huge fireworks et specialists. It was an interesting With my new cycling friends in display that took place when we fin- transition to go from judging traffic tow, I was back in the musical ished! cases to defending them. After four- groove, and jam sessions com- In the fall of 2002, we decided to teen years in this business, I can say menced. Allan, a very gifted singer, go into a recording studio and lay and fine acoustic guitar player, Brian, down 10 tracks on a CD. This was continued on page 24 20 • TRENT MAGAZINE Alumni Panel BY

PROFESSOR ALAN BRUNGER PROFESSOR ALAN Opposite, leftto right: JulieForsbrey ’95, Jennifer Wright Neish ’98,Gary ’76and Geography 2002-03 Ken Beardsall ’89 the consider recommends thatgraduates management capability. Shehighly immediate utility intheeveryday thatgeography hasan observed same appliestohisschool. He sis intheprovincial the curriculum phy asasubject receives littleempha- andbecausegeogra- enced by Alberta as well asteaching.administration he isnow andheavily Principal into Harbour toteach. adozenyears After U fromLakehead his teaching certificate w forstudy grant hisHonoursthesis HarbourhavingCoral won afield ship. AtTrent, hespentasummerin apenpalrelation- and maintained Harbour toCoral 8trip on aGrade Canada which whenhewent began tion ofhisaffection for of theNorth theevolu- Kendescribed curriculum. q which subse- of localterms, was perspective anddeveloped alexicon N (now Southampton Island,NWT phy Harbour, ofCoral on wrote histhesisonthelocalgeogra- B.A. Geography/Native Studies) sectors. it isgrowing inpublicandprivate GIS Fleming College ( courseatSirSandford Certificate third year intheconcurrent her B.Sc. Geography/ERS) undertook Trent”careers “after ’76. WrightJennifer Neish ’98andGary Julie Forsbrey ’95,KenBeardsall’89, Members ofthisyear’s panelwere held thisyear onMarch 24,2003. Philosophy ofGeography courseand oftheGO411h: Brunger aspart bynized onceagain Professor Alan orga- was The annualAlumniPanel is now withacompany developing tials for several jobsinthatfield.Julie 4th year thesisandprovided creden- This equipped hertocomplete her uently incorporated into theschool into uently incorporated ork. After graduation Kenobtained graduation ork. After niv. toCoral andthenreturned unavut). Headoptedahumanistic Ken noted that the North isinflu- Ken noted thattheNorth K Julie Forsbrey P software withenvironmental software GIS anelists briefly summarized their summarized anelists briefly en Beardsall field ofemployment because SSFC (Joint Honours (Joint Honours . ) inLindsay. GIS trict of the newly enlarged ofthenewly trict City of Planning Director oftheWestern dis- r and hasbeeninvolved inawide remained inthemetroareaever since tion withtheCityofToronto. Hehas V wo went west and Gary graduation, After Geomatics Research Centreofthe employmentrolling contract inthe wa SSFC fo adventure, which involved sailinga hunting. Herecountedoneparticular on theland”for and fishing,trapping f Harbour,sense inCoral particularly not just rhythm andrange ofwork, which was in ordertobecomefamiliarwiththe employment“internship” atthe recommends applyingfor summer resolution (e.g.c.halfmetre).She remote sensingowing toever-higher Jennifer noted theincreasingutilityof thevisitofPope! monitor ing to andevenpatterns usingremote sens- with theprovincial policeoncrime software. withthe lackoften theexpertise the factthatresearch scientists to genuine problemsolvinginviewof w andlegislation.The report Moraine andtheOakRidges sensing imagery) t file” issuessuch astheWalkerton involved, includingurgent “highpro- of projectsinwhich shehasbeen thewidevariety Shedescribed istries. MNR summer work withthe Geography) spentherthirdyear at curriculum. W g thesisonthe anM.A. undertaking enrolled inTrent’s Frost Centre, y e Harbour for andfor useinecotourism Scotia throughHudsonStrait toCoral or those–like Ken–whogo“out ange of planning. Gary iscurrently ange ofplanning. Gary ainted water inquiry (usingremote inquiry ainted water xpeditions. Kenispresentlyonone eneral themeoftheprevalence of eneral ear sabbaticalleave withhisfamily ancouver before toaposi- returning ork varied fromrepetitive encoding ork varied r estern values intheInuitschool values estern mer fishing trawler fromNovamer fishingtrawler rds andhassubsequently beenon rked withalocal planninggroupin Gary Wright Gary Other projectsincludedworking Jennifer Neish , which serves allother, which GOmin- serves in the GIS GIS . programme. Shetook programme. (B.A. Geography) (Honours B.A. MNR after- MNR GIS Toronto (formerly the separate bor- close attention to the balancing of learn from Northerners, and demon- oughs of Etobicoke and York). competing interests. strating a willingness to adapt. He felt Gary described the appeal of plan- that there was much less resentment ning that lies in the ever-changing Q AND A. of Southerners among the Inuit than array of challenges involving the city Re. Jobs with Toronto planning? – among other First Nations. The policy and the public. The need to manage Gary Wright urged potential appli- of “hiring locally” is prevalent change in the urban setting provides a cants to try to acquire experience throughout the North and extensive role for planners who have to recon- through volunteer or seasonal work in movement across the region occurs cile all the various influences at work their local setting in some aspect of among workers. the community. The geographical planning. He encouraged applica- Re. “What are steps should one scope and scale embraces the region, tions, but noted that “volunteers” take to land a good job?” Panelists the urban area and the local – were rare as they are not easily incor- advised various strategies including: seasonal work (paid or volunteer) in the field at any level; network using for example, alumni. Julie • 21 Forsbrey recom- mended the A UTUMN 2003 Internet as a large potential source. Don’t let lack of experience deter you from applyiing because companies may prefer on-the-job training: Call to inquire about openings before announcements although Gary noted, “at the end of porated. He noted that the depart- appear: Consider lower status (junior) the day… it’s all local.” ment had 10 percent staff “turnover” positions in order to “get a foot in His division of Toronto City Plan- annually. Seven recent positions the door”. ning employs about 280 in sections attracted 60 applicants of whom 20 Re. Canada’s North – Ken that include Urban Design, Policy, were interviewed. Beardsall noted that Southerners Tend Graphical Resources, etc. In terms of Jennifer Neish noted that most to “love it or hate it”: An open mind age and remuneration of ranks, the provincial government ministries were and willingness to adapt help enor- entry-level Assistant Planner earns facing massive retirement and so jobs mously to reveal the potential: Rapid $38,000 and the average age in that were being replaced but under condi- promotion is possible owing to rank is 37 years; a Senior Planner tions such as “short-term contract”. opportunities that abound in the earns $76,000 and on average is 54 (Jenn had experienced four succes- developing region: Geography as a years. (There is a demographic imbal- sive years of such contracts.) school subject is overshadowed by ance in that half of the staff has over Re. The acadmeic “reputation” of “social studies” although the possi- 10 years experience in the Planning Trent University? – by and large, pan- bility for growth exists. Dept. The need to hire those with the elists dismissed this as an issue. In Professor Brunger thanked the appropriate new technical experience fact Ken Beardsall noted that he had panel for agreeing to participate in is acute.) New challenges include frequently encountered Trent grads in the 2003 event. He felt sure that their accommodating the brand-new the Canadian North, where they comments had been invaluable for Official Plan of the City of Toronto. thrived, possibly owing to their back- those present in terms of their imme- The department is hiring although ground of flexibility. diate and future careers. ❦ applicants should be aware that the Re. Resentment of “Southerners” job is stressful at times, requiring in the North? Ken urged the appropriate approach of being prepared to 22 • TRENT MAGAZINE Sketches Sunshine tion of intheJune-Julyedi- agement article W clients. limitedtoprivate Practice 1301, Toronto, M5H2S8. Ontario at330Bay offices Street,private Suite announces theopeningofexpanded Creatively, CareerEquity coaching FoxMary-Frances w madefor a looking Lake Ontario, five settingover- wines,allinafarm purchase to aslectionof opportunity wine sampling, abundantfood andan and wine-lovers attended.Live music, family,along withfriends, neighbours on Saturday June21st.Many alumni, County Edward inPrince at theirfarm (ByChadsey’s Cairns) of theirwinery theopening celebrated Zalnieriunas Richard Johnston onderful occasion.PHOTOonderful #1 atch for careerman- HRpractitioner HRPAO ’s ’s The HRProfessional 1964 1973 , Principal ofWork, Principal and hiswife Vida . PHOTO #5 Pe “thumbs up”to histourofthenew June. Hegave anenthusiastic tocampusPresident) returned in Andrew Homer 7, onJuly born Lisette was Emily Mary each year attheReunion. outdoors andseeingoldTrent friends Pe ishappySandra tostillbein(lovely) has two stepchildren, andSara. Ryan Yeomans 2003and Robert inJanuary Regional HealthCentre.Shemarried time nurseatthePeterborough (Fero)Sandra Yeomans PHOTO #3 Perry, Mayin Port 42003. Ontario, Ty the ministerfor theUnited Church, The Reverend PHOTO #2 herchildhood sweetheart. married toEngland,whereshe 2001 toreturn tion atJulianBlackburn College in Colchester, Jackie herposi- Essex. left Professor IanStorey toherhomein Jackie Tinsonrecentlywelcomed PHOTO #4 and another futureTrent student Nayler 8

ter Gzowski College. terborough wheresheenjoys the 2003 at8:37amto rone, metwithProfessor Ian Storey . Alittlesisterfor Janathan Norman Seli Norman (Tokyo Chapter 1984 1986 1974 1981 P eter is afull and Kelly , whois Brewer ’90 w why don’t you cometellus!!!The alumni.So became ofother A-house around chatting andwondering what laughs andcatching up.We sit often or campers, andalot of frisbee shine, campﬁres, basketball, tenting There’s swimming,sun- Ontario. The Hadwen HomeinCobourg, ov a blast.For thelasttwo years asleep- borough. Eitherway we always have we y have beengetting together. Some andsomechildren spouses, partners, and mates/ﬂoormates/roommates ge Otonabeecan fromA-house friends nizing anannualreunionwhere (Shepley) Hadwen of California, LosAngeles. St Director ofDevelopment attheJules is California bound!Nancy isthenew the UofTcampus, eightyears on inAdvancement After PHOTO #7 isdoingwell. June 28.Everyone safelyarrived onSaturday morning, that EmmettCarlBrewer Bradshaw Ben Bradshaw wa .ca via emailat Julyweekend Kathy the next contact w what you’re uptosowe canstop on July16-18,2004.To letusknow Each year the picture....PHOTO #6 is thebest”received theresponsein “Noah, tellmommy whatuniversity dad, Tom Thequestion; Burton. between mom, Little Noah settledanargument ears we’ve camped, other years eekend willbeheldatTheHadwens ondering, or to get orto ondering, information on ein Eye InstituteattheUniversity t together. Since1994former class- er weekend inJulyhasbeenheld at ’ve found hotels back inPeter- rd to hearing fromyou!!! hearing rd to or call905-342-9320.Lookingfor- John t are happy toannounce hehadwens@sympatico K ’89 and and elly McBane elly 1988 Nancy Graydon Anna-Lisa have beenorga- Kath y and 1990 6 Jeana (Wiginton) ’91 and Matt Vasey are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Andrew David Vasey, on March 28, 2003. PHOTO #8 1

1991 7 Sabina (Kerschowski) and Michael Ade were blessed with the arrival of Kaitlyn Mia Ade on October 27, 2002. • 23 Kaitlyn, is a bundle of energy with an infectious smile that everyone falls in 2 SPRING 2002 love with. Sabina is a Geography graduate, currently on maternity leave but eager to get back to work as a GIS Technician for the United Counties of 8 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Michael works as a Computer Manager in Ottawa.

1993 3 Dan Kooy & Jennifer Kilcullen- Kooy are please to announce the arrival of their daughter Megan, born January 10, 2003. PHOTO #9

Heidi Marie Haensel received her Medical Doctorate Degree, May 29, 2003 from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Heidi will continue 9 her training in the Psychiatry residen- 4 cy program at the University of Western Ontario in London. A special congratulations to Heidi from her 5 Trent friends and family and from her mom, Marisa, a longtime Trent staff member. PHOTO #10 10 1995 1997 Sarah (Keys) and Ron Wells were Ryan Durrell has recently completed married on October 5th, 2002 in his first actuarial exam, and is work- Kingston Ontario. Included in the ing for Dion-Durrell & Associates in wedding party were Colleen Fraser, Toronto. He has recently purchased Chad Miller ’94, and Adam his first home and looks forward to Chapnick ’94. Guests included seeing everyone at Head of the Trent Christine Vance, Amy Graves and in October. Brad Dean ’91. Ron and Sarah have been living in Kingston since gradua- Alicia (Schutt) Schatteman (M.A. tion and are both at Queen’s 1997 Frost Centre) received a Masters University where Ron is finishing his of Communications Management PhD in gastroenterology and Sarah is from Syracuse University, Syracuse, working in an analytical chemistry New York on Sunday, May 11, 2003. lab. They are She is presently the Executive 11 happily living Director of the Montclair Historical with their two Society in Montclair, New Jersey dogs and two where she lives with her husband cats. PHOTO Matt and their two children, Kaitlyn #11 and Brian. TRENT MAGAZINE 24 •

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research activities required to ensure a figure prominently in the mix and we ment with OISE-UofT in Peterbo- successful strategic and business plan are very pleased with the success of rough, further round out the educa- is produced during this year. It is our first program in that regard, the tional perspective creating links to because local leaders, individuals and Bachelor of Science in Nursing offered Trent University’s new School of groups such as the Community collaboratively with Sir Sandford Education and the continuing Futures Development Corporation, Fleming College. Queen’s-Trent Concurrent Education believe in this economic vision for As a member of the Trent Valley program. this region that this exciting project is Educators Group, I have the opportu- My position as a member of the possible ... an extraordinary demon- nity to engage with leaders of other Executive Committee of the Council stration of civic leadership. educational systems throughout the of Ontario Universities (COU) and Since January 1999, I have been region. Together we talk about issues co-chair the College University on the board of the Peterborough that impact us all, whether at the ele- Consortium Council (CUCC) are key Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and in mentary, secondary or post-secondary to connecting with colleagues provin- June accepted the position of vice level – new regulations from govern- cially, while serving on the executive chair which also oversees the finance ment, presidential leadership for infor- committee, board and finance com- and stewardship committee. In asking mation technology, safety and securi- mittee for the Association of “what makes a healthy community,” ty in our various facilities, values edu- Universities and Colleges of Canada it is to have a health care system and cation, to name a few. As a trustee (AUCC) provides an irreplaceable education system that works. This is with Lakefield College School, I am national viewpoint and ensures a very exciting role as we build a new able to understand the independent awareness of Trent on the Canada- regional hospital in this community. school point of view as well. These wide stage. I was among thirty uni- Education of health care professionals activities, which include the involve- versity presidents from Canada, the U.S. and the EU who took part in the VP Academic continued from pg. 5 Symons Award continued from pg. 9 Transatlantic Dialogue in Salzburg this past spring. Also in 2003, I was pleased to bring the different pieces together to honored and humbled to think that have accepted an appointment as one see if we have a coherent view of he was still effective, even with such of the Canadian representatives in the how the University will evolve over a large course load. He stated mildly Association of Commonwealth the next five to ten years. that he was pleased people thought Universities council (ACU) and as I I have been charged with working he could do “a fairly good job”. write this letter, I am preparing to with the University community to This year’s Convocation was spe- attend a conference in Ireland where develop a strategic plan. In order to cial for David Page. Receiving the universities engaging with their com- do so, I’ll be trying to get some reso- Symons Teaching Award was a great munities will be among the issues of lution to such questions as how achievement but earning this distinc- discussion. many graduate programs should we tion was not the most important part Regardless of these provincial, have? How big should we be? Are we of his day. Taking an almost parental national and international roles, Trent providing the best possible quality role, David stressed that his favorite University and Peterborough continue undergraduate education? How do we part of Convocation is watching all to fill my heart and my horizons. support our researchers?” the students who have worked so Somewhere in the mix, I also try take To come to an understanding of hard to complete their undergraduate as many opportunities as possible to these big questions, Susan foresees careers. He loves seeing all the effort • 25 participate in initiatives that speak to lots of discussion with faculty, stu- the students put into their years at some of my own personal interests. I dents, staff, the Board of Governors Trent University come to fruition. No A UTUMN 2003 lead the annual CIBC Walk for the and, perhaps for some issues, stranger to hard work, David hopes Cure each fall and always find it Peterborough and the surrounding one day to become an alumnus of rewarding to personally participate. I communities themselves. “The end Trent University. To this end, he has am also honorary chair of the result will be a strategic plan that will one course under his belt: Beginners Peterborough area chapter of ALS, give direction to the different academ- Russian. supporting those brave enough to ic and support units,” Susan adds. As our conversation concluded, face the debilitating Lou Gehrig’s dis- “While no plan is forever, or written David told me again that he felt Trent ease. in stone, this will help provide direc- University had always been a place In the Trent University tradition, I tion for next several years. It’s a big that focused on teaching. He hopes believe in getting involved and that it task.” that focus will not diminish, even in is important that we give back to the In amongst tasks of such magni- the face of the pressure to grow. community. Along the way, my key tude will be the day-to-day activities While research is important, Trent message continues to be the mission that Susan eagerly anticipates: inter- University has always been proud of and undeniable value of higher edu- acting with students and faculty, per- the community between faculty and cation and, in particular, a Trent haps even giving an occasional guest students and the strength of our University degree. In the many ways lecture in her areas of expertise – and teaching. Professor David Page is now that you, our alumni, contribute to of course enjoying the community recognized as one of the most distin- the world, you are the best demon- she has chosen to call home. guished teachers that this University stration of that message, and of civic “I’ve bought a house in has to offer. ❦ virtues. ❦ Peterborough and I look forward to being part of the community,” she says. “I sense that Peterborough is an interesting town. It has a good feel to it, a place that has made considerable efforts to maintain its link with the past. But at the same time there’s been a conscious effort to keep the natural environment usable and liv- able for people and to look to future economic development. It’s really quite impressive.” And don’t forget the hiking. “I have a keen interest in hiking and the outdoors,” Ms. Clark adds. “so I’m very pleased to be in a community where that is available.” ❦ 26 • TRENT MAGAZINE Distinguished Research cont.from pg.10 with theuniversity. aw Researcher Award, andwe anxiously upon receiving2002’s Distinguished Professorcongratulate JohnTopic ing” gratify- research isextremely valuable find[his] [those] internationally his “academiccolleaguesatTrent and acknowledges thatthemerefact oured” toreceive it,and gratefully pleasedandhon- that heis“very simply ofthisaward was acceptance Professor Topic’s humbleresponsein most prestigiousfacultymembers, Impact ofthe IncaState Ethnohistorical Assessmentofthe Provincial Inka: Archaeological and withTheresaTopic)written in Occupation ofHuamachuco” (also and “A oftheInca Summary Kingship andStatecraft inChimor Chimor” in Production intheKingdomof Current Anthropology Pe Fo His publicationsinclude“Prehistoric continually producingresearch works. 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We were saddened to hear of the death of Mark MacLeod, who died High Flight on April 7, 2003 when the aircraft he was flying nose-dived into the ice of Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth Lake Temagami just after take-off, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; killing both Mark and his passenger, Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Kimberly Renaud. The cause of the Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things crash is still under investigation. You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung Mark, who lived on Lake High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, • 27 Temagami, leaves behind his wife, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung Diane, daughters Meghan and My eager craft through footless halls of air. A UTUMN 2003 Morgan, and family and friends who Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue will miss him very much. I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Mark studied biology at Trent and Where never lark, or even eagle flew – graduated with his M.Sc. in 1985. He And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod went on to study at the Canadian The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Memorial Chiropractic College in Put out my hand and touched the face of God. Toronto and upon graduation started a practice in North Bay, Ontario. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. In addition to running a successful chiropractic practice, Mark was a skilled pilot. A qualified flight instructor on several types of small aircraft, he had been flying for over 20 years, Mark’s friends at Trent have decided helped to run a flight school and to plant a tree to honour his memory. small charter service with a partner in The dedication will take place during North Bay for a few years, and had the Alumni Reunion weekend this recently started a new charter compa- year. Anyone who wishes to help pay ny operating out of Lake Temagami. for the plaque can send donations to He spent a lot of time flying the lakes the Development Office at Trent: of the Temagami region and had Cheques Payable to: “Memorial flown his planes to the East Coast Fund For Mark MacLeod” and to James Bay. Mark truly loved Development Office flying, as might be expressed in the Trent University poem by John Magee he kept on his 1600 West Bank Drive office wall and reproduced here. Peterborough, Ontario Mark will be remembered for his K9J 7B8 love of life, his drive and enthusiasm. (Please specify Memorial Fund for His playful sense of humour and love- Mark MacLeod on both cheque & able laughter touched us then and envelope. Donations over $10 will will always be with us. We all have so receive a tax receipt from the many wonderful memories; he was a University) great friend. We’ll miss you, Mark. 28 • TRENT MAGAZINE W Contribution Outstanding esenberg ’69 R to Clinical ecognized Chemistry James C. For and Scientific AffairsDivision,Treasurer, asHeadoftheEducation and served Chemists ( The CanadianSocietyofClinical KINGSTON, ON, June23,2003— ber ofmany internationally. Hehasbeen a mem- in Alberta, nationallyin in Alberta, c togovernancecontributor ofclinical Biochemistry. of theCanadianAcademy ofClinical andisa Founding Fellow Chemistry BoardofClinical the American by Chemistry in Clinical w W t Detroit hospi- W ships in intern- pital c clinical served W U fromthe istry Clinical Chem- a PhDin c MSc inbio- and Biology, a in Chemistry Pe U hehasaBScfromTrentOntario, Region. Anative ofPeterborough at theDavid Thompson Health Laboratory the ClinicalBiochemistry Sauveur Quebec. Meeting oftheSocietyheldinSaint- Bayer Inc.atthe47thAnnual his award, which issponsoredby Dr. WesenbergDeer Alberta. received David Thompson HealthRegion,Red C. Wesenberg, isJames bution toClinicalChemistry 2003 Award Contri- for Outstanding announce thattherecipientof als. Dr. hemistry organizations provincially organizations hemistry hos- hemistry hemistry, and niversity of niversity, as certified terborough esenberg indsor and indsor. He Jim Wesenberg hasbeenamajor Dr. Wesenberg headof iscurrently CSCC President. CSCC CSCC PH ) is very pleasedto ) isvery . committees and D ., FCACB CSCC of the and interest ofthegeneral public. and healthcareassociations,inthe resource togovernment, industry, asa andserves nostic services, for diag- standards Society establishes sented over at 30abstracts cles in in OrlandoFlorida. Wo F Chair ofthe2005International has recentlybeeninvited tobeVice- annual meetinginChicago,andhe CSCC gresses. con- clinicalchemistry international the t commitment fromthe f or Clinical Chemistry require amajor or ClinicalChemistry ative. In1996,Dr. Wesenberg was ederation ofClinicalChemistry ederation The jointscientificmeetingsof Jim asalsoco-authoredmany arti- The CanadianSocietyofClinical rld Congresshostedby the CSCC with the American Association with theAmerican Clinical Chemistry Chair ofthejoint CSCC research. The ing and vice, teach- through ser- medicine laboratory and clinical biochemistry of clinical the practice leadership in provides Canada. It ists across cal biochem- senting clini- society repre- professional entific and national sci- ( Chemists CSCC , andpre- AACC CSCC represen- ) isa AACC - and CSCC