7 Honorary Degree Recipients 10 Alumni Award Winners 24 Spotlight on 2014 Graduates

50th Anniversary August kick-off events, get your tickets now

Distinguished Alumna Jennifer Dettman ’88 See page 10 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday August 7, 2014 All participants will Saturday August 9 7–10 pm enjoy an opening 1–4 pm, 6–9 pm OPENING RECEPTION & 50 YEARS keynote address by TRENT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE BOOK LAUNCH Trent Chancellor Don (TIP) CAMP REVISITED & SEMI- Join friends, faculty and special Tapscott “Rethinking FORMAL INTERNATIONAL DINNER guests in the Champlain College Civilization: Five Join your friends from around the Great Hall for this 50th anniversary Modest Proposals for a World that world in the quad of Champlain kickoff cocktail reception featuring Needs Changing.” College for “TIP Camp Revisited!” the new 50th video, live music, and Generously supported by GE Canada. Relive and remember your Trent other special announcements. University experience and refresh Generously supported by TD Insurance Friday August 8, 2014 global friendships. Meloche Monnex. 4–8 pm BBQ & BEER GARDEN Saturday August 9, 2–4 pm Friday August 8, 9 am–5 pm in Justin Chiu Stadium CAMPUS MEET & GREET and Saturday August 9, Refreshment breaks, self-guided tours 10 am– 12:30 pm and featured campus open facilities at IDEAS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD both Symons and Traill campuses SYMPOSIUM This symposium will bring together Saturday August 9, 2 pm distinguished leaders, educators and STORIES OF DIVERSITY AT TRENT researchers in a wide variety of Presentation and panel discussion fields to present provocative ideas about diversity at Trent over the years in 5 different themes: 1) Critical Cultural Inquiry Saturday August 9 2) Education

Dustin Rabin 2–8 pm 3) Sustainability & Environment 50 YEARS OF SPORT AT TRENT 4) Life and Health and Friday August 8, 7:30 pm Athletics open house and reunion, 5) Indigenous Peoples in Canada. BLUE RODEO CONCERT BBQ and beer garden—tour the new Participants will select one theme at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Trent Athletics Centre, check out the to participate in and will have the with opening act The Burning Hell displays and reconnect with athletes opportunity to hear from up to —free return busing from the Justin and coaches. BBQ and beer garden in 15 speakers. Chiu Stadium to the concert. the Justin Chiu Stadium. Generously supported by Perkins + Will Tickets memorialcentre.ca and Four Corners Group. Saturday August 9, 1–10 pm Other important information: PETER ROBINSON COLLEGE REUNION • Children’s programs available for AT SADLEIR HOUSE those who register in advance Reception, tea and croquet, open (a reasonable fee applies) stage/barbeque, rock concert in • Free bus trips between downtown the dining hall Peterborough and Trent’s Symons Campus throughout the reunion Saturday August 9, 8 pm start DOWNTOWN PETERBOROUGH DECADE- • On-campus accommodations are DESIGNATED PUB NIGHT available on a limited basis Join friends and classmates at your “decade designated” favourite local hotspot for live music by bands of the 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS decade. A portion of the evening will Symons Trust Fund for Premier Sponsor be open mic followed Canadian Studies Symons Trust Fund for by featured musicians Symons Trust Fund for Symons Trus tC Faundnadi afon rS t udies including Ian Tamblyn, Canadian Studies Thursday August 7–August 10 Canadian Studies Dan Fewings, One Mind various times Platinum Sponsors and The Silver Hearts “WEST COAST POINTS EAST: RON THOM AND THE ALLIED ARTS” Symons Trust Fund for Sunday August 10, National exhibit at Champlain Canadian College Studies 9:30 am–12 pm Alumni House—an exhibition of CLOSING BRUNCH selected art, architecture, and design in the Champlain College Great Hall by the legendary West Coast architect Stephen Stohn ‘66 and Trent’s Master Architect, Ron Diamond SponsorsStephen Stohn ‘66 Thom. Generously sponsored by LLF Lawyers and Canada Council for the Arts.Symons Trust FSteundphen for St ohn ‘66 CanadianSte Stuphendies Stohn ‘66

For detailed descriptions of each of the events (and many more), hotel information, to buy tickets and to see whose coming visit our SwebsiteymSteponhens T St rusohtn F ‘6und6 for Canadian Studies www.trentu.ca/fifty/alumnireunion.php If you have questions please contact Alumni Affairs 705-748-1573 [email protected]

Stephen Stohn ‘66

Stephen Stohn ‘66 It was a delight for me to read this wonderful book and to reflect on the great accomplishment that is Trent University.

Dr. Don Tapscott ’66, Chancellor

TRENT UNIVERSITY CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE 1964 – 2014 D’Arcy Jenish

The highly anticipated anniversary book that captures the remarkable history of Trent’s first 50 years—triumphs, setbacks, crises and celebratory moments—told through the stories of alumni, faculty, staff and members of local communities.

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The regular edition will be available for sale in hardcover * * ($50 ) or e-version ($30 ) as of the book launch date August 7. * applicable taxes and shipping costs will apply TABLE of CONTENTS innovation issue

IFC 50th Anniversary Celebrations 4 Editorial Alumni Award Winners 5 Association President’s Message 10 Hats off to game changing Trent grads 6 A Word from Dr. Steven Franklin 7 What’s New at Trent 16 Alumni Director’s Note The Innovators 27 Upcoming Events 18 Not just utilizing, but 28 Alumni Accomplishments & Pursuits creating the cutting edge 30 Legacy Campaign Update 32 Sunshine Sketches 34 In Memoriam 24 Your 2014 Graduates 37 Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament Profiles of some of Trent’s brightest

ON THE COVER Follow us on Twitter @trentalumni, at the Trent University Alumni Association group Jennifer Dettman ’88 page on Facebook and at LinkedIn. Photo: Michael Cullen ’82

Trent Magazine 45.2 3 TRENT is published three times a year in June, September and February, by the Trent University Alumni Association. Unsigned comments reflect the opinion of the editor only. BACK Trent University Alumni Association Alumni House, Champlain College, Trent University TO THE Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7B8 DONALD FRASER ’91 705.748.1573 or 1.800.267.5774, Fax: 705.748.1785 FUTURE Email: [email protected] www.trentu.ca/alumni llow me to be honest with you for a “Am I allowed down there?” I asked Amoment. as we made our way to campus. “We’re EDITOR • MANAGING EDITOR Donald Fraser ’91 Meandering through a B.A. that not going to get into trouble?” COPY EDITOR started in Classics, wandered into Not only did no alarms sound, Martin Boyne ’86 Canadian Studies, and eventually but I actually got to play with a tissue DESIGN settled itself down as English Lit—not homogenizer, a centrifuge, and a UV Beeline Design & Communications CONTRIBUTORS once did I ever consider the work I was spectrometer. Brittney Blake, Marilyn Burns ’00, Donald Fraser ’91 doing as “innovative.” Krista told me I was a “great helper.” Anthony Gulston ’07, Lee Hays ’91, Robyn Rennie Oag ’96 Robert Taylor-Vaisey ’66, Christina Vasilevski ’03 Sure, I transposed a few acts I translated that to mean “thanks EDITORIAL BOARD of Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale into for not breaking anything.” Marilyn Burns ’00, Donald Fraser ’91 modern drama and “discovered” a new And that, my friends, was my Lee Hays ’91, Terry Reilly ’69 economic model to promote growth in undergraduate brush with innovation. PRINTING and BINDING Maracle Press, Oshawa Canada’s economy—one that, looking It wasn’t until years later, when I TUAA COUNCIL HONORARY PRESIDENT back, was merely a rehash of much of started doing TV and newsprint stories T.H.B. Symons the popular theory of the time. on some of the goings on at Trent that PRESIDENT Robert Taylor-Vaisey ’66 But none of this—for me—was I truly began understanding the level PAST PRESIDENT innovative. of groundbreaking research and work Adam Guzkowski ’95 Innovation, you see, happened happening, both at the university and VP, CAMPUS AFFAIRS in the Science Complex. It involved among its alumni. And then, once Murray Miskin ’73 microscopes, supercomputers, lasers… I started to take notice, I was truly VP, GOVERNANCE Fallon Butler ’00 and… uh… amazed. VP, MEMBER SERVICES Well, I didn’t really know what it Over the years, as editor of Trent Terry Reilly ’69 involved. With only Grade 10 biology Magazine, I’ve been fortunate to learn COUNCILLORS to inform me, I had no clue of what of many, many stories of innovation. Evan Fleming ’04, Iain MacFarlane ’95, Charlene Taylor ’85, actually happened in university science I’m proud to help introduce you to a Patricia Carson ’74, Jessica Lee ’05 labs. But I imagined it was pretty techy. number of these in this edition. We

BOARD OF GOVERNORS REPRESENTATIVE And really cool. have a psychologist who is changing Steve Kylie ’72, Robin Sundstrom ’78 I also imagined that there was the future of aviation, a young alumnus SENATE REPRESENTATIVE no way they would ever let a Classics- who is trying to change how both Jess Grover ’02 ACTIVE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS cum-Canadian Studies-cum-English students and workers learn, an activist Maile Loweth Reeves ’79 (York Region) Lit student anywhere near the place. arming Rwandan women with both Caleb Smith ’93 (Niagara Region) Alarms would sound. Campus police knowledge and technology, and a CBC Laura Suchan ’84 (Oshawa/Durham Region) James Currier ’05 (Vancouver) would appear from nowhere to escort executive who is helping to guide our Derrick Farnham ’83 (Montreal) me out. There would be consequences. public broadcaster through the ever- David Wallbridge ’96 (Halifax/Dartmouth) Terrible, terrible consequences. changing landscape of twenty-first- Steve Cavan ’77 (Saskatoon) Gordon Copp ’76 (British Isles) Fast forward a decade and a half century media. We feature a number of Patrick Lam ’86 (Hong Kong) or so. My soon-to-be wife was finishing alumni, from fresh graduates to retiring

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS up a Master’s thesis that studied the professors, who have all inspired great Lee Hays ’91 cumulative effects of ground-level change through their thoughts, ideas, 50TH ANNIVERSARY & EVENTS COORDINATOR ozone on agriculture—talk about and actions. We tell the stories of truly Brittney Blake innovative!—and wanted my assistance innovative leaders. ALUMNI SERVICES COORDINATOR Sue Robinson in extracting flavonoid compounds Welcome to the future, friends. It’s ALUMNI AFFAIRS ASSISTANT from leaf tissue. being brought to you by your fellow Sylvia Hennessy I had no idea what that meant, graduates. but with some trepidation, I agreed Drop us a line today at to accompany her to her lab in the [email protected] basement of the Environmental Sciences Building. 4 Trent Magazine 45.2 1966–1967 Class ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S NOTES: ROBERT TAYLOR-VAISEY ’66

Looking back specific objectives and responsibilities, and all delivering the www.trentu.ca/alumni goods. Heading up that group is a pleasure. Councillors think It was a sunny day in 1965 when I cycled with my brother beyond the traditional, challenge the norm, and are, to use an (Doug Vaisey ’64) from our home in Peterborough, out old expression, a force to be reckoned with. Armour Road and then River Road. Across the river was a construction site: the future of Ron Thom’s architectural masterpiece, Champlain College (Bata Library was to follow). Tomorrow That was my introduction to Trent University. We have an immense amount of work to do. I think that since the association was founded in 1967, we have endured Today a constant state of renewal. Right now, we are positioned A lot has changed, but a sense of belonging has not and to develop plans and programs that respond to the needs never will. It has been a busy and challenging year at Trent: that you as alumni have expressed to us. The 2014 survey preparing the Strategic Mandate Agreement, discussing the report should be available soon; I join members of Council in Endowment Lands fervently, and revitalizing our colleges. In appreciating your time, effort, and candid responses. August, the 50th anniversary celebrations commence. Teams What is our goal? When the 50th is over, we will have a have worked on this for months, none more creatively and robust alumni organization that will be a key contributing productively than the group led by John Butcher ’67 and element in the growth of our university community over the Maile Loweth Reeves ’79 to develop a symposium that will next 50 years, and one with a premier approach to alumni- have no equal. Alumni make significant contributions to all student relationship building. Let’s take the nostalgia from our committees. www.trentu.ca/fifty/symposium past experience and use it to help forge a new and promising Then there is Alumni Council. You can rest assured that experience for the students of the future. your Alumni Council is a high-performing team, each with [email protected]

Trent Magazine 45.2 5 THANK YOU AND FAREWELL FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR OF TRENT UNIVERSITY The Spirit of Innovation:

Dr. Steven E. Franklin Trent’s Past, Present, and Future

hen I was announced as Trent’s media studies, and sustainable Dr. Mark Dickinson ’02, Dr. Tom Wseventh president and vice- agriculture, and new graduate Whillans, Ms. Ashley Neale ’08, and chancellor in December 2008, I looked programs in sustainability, psychology, Mr. John Purcell—ensures that our forward to joining the University and and education were developed. I am faculty will continue to demonstrate the learning more about its reputation especially proud of the new Thornton educational leadership, innovation, and for teaching and research excellence, Road Campus building in Oshawa— passion that Trent has been known for among many other strengths. Now, completed on time and on budget since 1964. at the conclusion of my term, I know in 2010. In building capacity for the Our unique capacity for community- first-hand that this University holds a future, new infrastructure at the Symons based education and research will critically important place in Canada’s Campus now includes Bagnani Hall, expand with the growth of initiatives postsecondary education landscape. the Life and Health Sciences Building, like the Community Innovation Forum, Through the unique honour of the redeveloped Athletics Centre, giving students more opportunities for serving as president of Trent University, and the refurbished Stanley Adamson experiential learning, skill development I have been fortunate to fulfill many Powerhouse. I am pleased that planning and networking with community roles at this fine institution: a teacher, for Trent’s new Student Centre, the most organizations and employers. a mentor, and a colleague to students, important new project at Trent in a A crucial indication of Trent’s bright staff and faculty, a friend to alumni, generation, has been started; I believe future in contributing to research and an administrator with the board, a this is where we will break down the new knowledge is the increasing number diplomat, a champion of education, a barriers between the external world of Canada Research Chair positions supporter of the professions, a defender and the vast reservoir of Trent student, granted to our faculty, which includes of the liberal arts, and a scholar. faculty, and alumni creativity. Dr. Dennis Murray, whose leading- I have been proud to engage in For the past five years, the most edge research will help improve our many important endeavours during rewarding part of my job has been understanding of some of the world’s my tenure at Trent, most at-risk animal species and and I hope that this help solidify and expand Trent’s legacy will empower world-class standing in the growing the University’s field of conservation biology. continued growth Environmental issues are, I and commitment believe, among the most critical to positive change. faced by our society today. Next Through the Renewal year, as a visiting professor at of Trent’s Planning the University of North Carolina, Processes, Toward a I intend to do all I can to Sustainable Future: The First Integrated to help students, faculty, staff, and contribute the necessary environmental Plan for Trent University, built upon alumni to achieve their goals, and in the knowledge and insights in this time of new Vision, Mission, and Strategic process to build the University for the unprecedented change. I look forward Directions for the University, and called future and respect the traditions and to working with Trent students and for an Academic Plan and the Trent accomplishments of the past. Though others when I return in 2015—and to Lands Plan. Important partnerships it is natural to reflect on the past as my connecting again with the Trent alumni I with Fleming College, Durham College, term comes to a close, I would also like have so enjoyed getting to know during Loyalist College, and UOIT have been to share my hopes for the future of this my term as president. Thank you for all of reinvigorated. University. your passion, feedback, and support. ❖ Exciting new undergraduate Trent’s commitment to teaching programs have been launched, excellence—celebrated this year Steven E. Franklin, Ph.D. including social work, aquatic science, through awards to instructors President and Vice-Chancellor [email protected] 6 Trent Magazine 45.2

What’s New at Trent

Trent University’s 2014 Honorary Degree Recipients

Trent is proud to highlight the five WADE DAVIS RICHARD JOHNSTON ’64 outstanding individuals who received Doctor of Science Doctor of Laws degree honorary degrees at the University’s degree awarded in awarded in recognition 48th Convocation ceremonies. Honorary recognition of his of his contribution doctorates are awarded annually to embodiment of Trent’s to education, social recognize individuals who have made interdisciplinary and services, and community extraordinary contributions to academic community-based engagement life at Trent or to society as a whole. learning values DAVID G. PATTERSON ’66 SHELAGH GRANT ’76 Doctor of Laws degree JOSEPH BOYDEN Doctor of Letters degree awarded for significant Doctor of Letters awarded for long- achievements in ethical degree awarded for standing service as an investment strategy and achievements in educator, and renowned leadership in sustainable literature of achievement as a scholar research and business Canadian and of the Canadian Arctic practices international importance and in concordance with Trent’s history of First Nations www.trentu.ca/convocation engagement

Experiential Learning Projects Showcased at Community Innovation Forum Trent Alumna Jennifer Trent University’s unique capacity for community-based Boyce Awarded Prestigious education and research was highlighted at the 2014 Knowledge Internship with UN in Thailand and Talent in Action (KTIA) Showcase, hosted by the Community Innovation Forum on April 3. Close to 60 innovative projects Recent Trent graduate Jennifer Boyce Student Jason Mann were showcased by Trent University and Fleming College ’10 has begun an internship with the at the Community students, who partnered with businesses, government agencies United Nations in Thailand, where she Innovation Forum and non-profit organizations in Peterborough. “Community- will be working on issues of women’s based research is a win-win for community groups and reproductive health and youth education students,” said Todd Barr, executive director of the TCCBE. “Local organizations on HIV-AIDS. Ms. Boyce decided to pursue experience benefits like improvements to program and services while students learn international development studies and transferable skills and network with employers.” www.communityinnovation.ca ❖ Indigenous studies at Trent, and took advantage of the unique opportunity to Professor Re-appointed Canada Research Chair study abroad in Thailand as part of her Dr. Dennis Murray was named a Tier 1 senior Canada research degree. Having the chance to participate chair (CRC) in integrative wildlife conservation. Professor Murray in hands-on research in her field was will receive a total of $1.4 million for seven years of research instrumental to her success in securing focusing on the current status of some of the world’s most this highly competitive international at-risk animal species, to understand factors causing their fellowship. ❖ decline. “Trent is clearly punching above its weight in the area of conservation biology and wildlife ecology,” Prof. Murray said. He previously held a Tier II CRC position in terrestrial ecology from 2002 to 2012. ❖

Trent Magazine 45.2 7 WHAT’S NEW AT TRENT

Celebrating a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Mark Dickinson ’02, Dr. Tom Whillans, professor Ashley Neale ’08, teaching John Dale Purcell, instructor in the Department in the Department of assistant in the Department instructor in the Department of Canadian Studies, Symons Environmental and of History, Excellence in of Anthropology, CUPE Award for Excellence in Resource Studies, Award for Teaching Assistance Award Award for Excellence in Part- Teaching Educational Leadership and Time Teaching Innovation www.trentu.ca/teaching

Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Christina Davy Wins Prestigious Liber Ero Fellowship Dr. Christina Davy, a postdoctoral fellow at Trent University, was recently awarded a prestigious Liber Ero Fellowship to conduct research into the little brown bat’s swift decline from the spread of white-nose syndrome. Dr. Davy is working with Trent Nursing Receives Prestigious Trent’s Dr. Christopher Kyle, who is part of the Natural Resources Recognition DNA Profiling & Forensics Centre, a partnership between Trent University and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on the Nursing students Sarah Dykeman and Hannah Silk are Trent Peterborough campus. http://web.nrdpfc.ca ❖ University’s first-ever recipients of Health Professional Student Research Vouchers from the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR). The students will each receive funding to support the completion of an independent research project, Professor Co-authors Important Report on Northern Aboriginal Food Security giving them the opportunity to gain hands-on research training and to work in partnership with faculty mentors. A report co-authored by Trent’s Dr. Chris The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing also received a seven- Furgal drew national attention to the food- year accreditation in February 2014 from the Canadian security plight of northern Canadians. The Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Accreditation report, entitled “Aboriginal Food Security Bureau for all of its sites and programs, the highest in Northern Canada: An Assessment of the accreditation possible for nursing schools in Canada. ❖ State of Knowledge,” was released March 27 by the Canadian Council of Academics and Student-led Symposium Shines Spotlight on quickly received national coverage from CBC News, Sun News, Dynamic Research Projects at Trent Oshawa and other media outlets. “Quite simply put, things need to be Undergraduate research is thriving at Trent University done now and on a large scale to address this critical issue in Oshawa, as demonstrated by a student-led research Aboriginal health in Canada,” Prof. Furgal said. symposium held on March 28. At the event, seven upper- www.heicresearch.ca ❖ year students from across the Trent Oshawa disciplines presented their findings on research topics including “American Halloween: A Ritual of Rebellion,” “Power and Resistance in the Contemporary Food System,” and “Surveillance and Privacy in the Canadian Context.” ❖

8 Trent Magazine 45.2 we like it when ouR PRoFS anD StuDentS Don’t See eye to eye Is that a bad thing? We think it’s a good thing. At Trent University, we encourage discussion and debate - to challenge the status quo. We promote an environment that is inclusive, where students are directly engaged in their own learning and where a strong sense of belonging gives them the confidence to flourish. challenge the way you think.

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Trent_Periscope_Walrus.indd 1 2/17/14 12:54 PM AWARD-WINNING INNOVATION

cognitive psychology researcher, a technology entrepreneur, a A pioneer in midwifery and health education, and an award-winning CBC production executive were among the alumni honoured at the 9th annual Trent University Alumni Awards. More than 100 alumni, staff, faculty, and special guests gathered at the Barbara Frum Atrium at the CBC Production Facilities in Toronto on Saturday, May 3 to celebrate the Award winners. Trent Magazine is proud to share the stories of some of these innovative leaders.

Distinguished Alumni Award: The Trent University Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award is presented based on a person’s achievement and As executive director of CBC’s (including Dragons’ Den, leadership in their field. Recipients will Studio and Unscripted Content, Jennifer Battle of the Blades, and have shown leadership in business, Dettman recognizes this fact more others). She also oversees industry, a profession or in public life. than most—after all, Canada’s public all sports programming, They will have brought honour to Trent broadcaster will be undergoing massive including: Hockey Night in Canada (the University through endeavours which structural and content changes in the most successful hockey program in have earned them prominence within coming months. history), the 2014 Winter Olympics in their field. His/Her vision, commitment, “I’m actually quite confident when Sochi, the 2016 Summer Olympics in creativity and leadership will have been it comes to ambiguity,” she explains. Rio, the 2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer in recognized within his/her field or “The upside to our roles in a rapidly Brazil, and the 2015 Pan Am Games to beyond it. changing media is in the multiple be held in Toronto. opportunities that present themselves. With such a diverse portfolio, We are constantly working on how innovation has become one of her Jennifer Dettman ’88 to create great content through new hallmarks. Dettman, however, is quick platforms. As scary as these changes to deflect praise. If there is a sector where innovation and are, they are also exciting.” “I’ve always found that success change are part of the job description, As one of the country’s most well- comes from surrounding yourself with it is mainstream media. With the decline respected broadcasting executives, smart people,” she says. “You have to be of print publications, a shift away from Dettman has built her career with CBC. open to partnerships with like-minded traditional radio, and an absolute In her current role, Dettman oversees people. And you have to listen to them.” upheaval of the television landscape, all factual entertainment, unscripted Dettman believes that this media executives don’t just employ the comedy, live event specials, and arts philosophy stems from her time at cutting edge—they create it. programming for CBC Television Trent.

10 Trent Magazine 45.2 “I’m actually quite confident when it comes to ambiguity.” — Jennifer Dettman

“It was a time and place where I was reality devices, and many of the simulator that not only trains pilots able to come across so many smart and other tools needed. And as tools and but also acts as a diagnostic tool for brave people—strong mentors. Looking technology develop, they’ll be applied to measuring the abilities, limits, and back, I feel blessed to have met so many the project.” possible degeneration of pilots’ cognitive influential leaders, particularly at a time As a Professor of Cognitive Science processes over time. when I was open to—and craving—new and Psychology, the Scientific Director He will be helping to provide ideas and ways of thinking.” for the Centre for Visualization and similar technology to the Canadian As much as she looks forward to the Simulation (VSIM), and the Head of the Space Agency, who will be using online challenges of a changing CBC, she also Advanced Cognitive Engineering (ACE) technology to measure the cognitive recognizes and holds dear many of the Lab, Herdman is the perfect person to health and performance readiness of broadcaster’s core ideals. build this dream. After all, he has made a astronauts taking part in long-term “We really are a leader in expressing career out of bridging the gap between space missions. culture and enriching democratic life,” theory and practical application and “We’ll be able to see the effect of she notes. “We do that by striving to between human beings and their a 2–3-month stay on the space station,” tell best-in-class stories, by offering machines. he explains. “And see how disruptive a reflection of our country back to He is best known for his work sleep patterns and exposure to certain ourselves. I love that I get to work with integrating human cognitive systems atmospheric issues affect abilities and teams that produce Canadian content, with visualization, modelling, and behavior.” and produce stories about our country simulation. With VSIM, he took part Of course this is only a snapshot of that are relevant to our country. It’s in developing a $28-million flight Herdman’s heavily technology-based exposing Canadians to the incredible talent we have—actors, actresses, directors—I love that I have a part in that.” ❖ DONALD FRASER ’91

Dr. Chris Michael Herdman ’74

“Ladies and gentlemen… The holodeck.” As far-fetched as that sentence may seem to most people, it is a practical reality to Professor Chris Herdman. “I’d like to think that we can start looking for industry funding within 2 years,” he reports. The fact that a plan or overriding technological system doesn’t yet exist doesn’t faze the Carleton University professor. “It’s really a matter of utilizing current technology and then building onto it. We already have incredible image production technology, augmented “I became fascinated with the practical application of theory.” —Chris Herdman

Trent Magazine 45.2 11 Young Leader Award: Recognizes young alumni who have shown outstanding leadership throughout their first 10 years of alumni status either in their professional career and/or community, public or humanitarian service and are 35 years résumé—a résumé that may seem of age or younger. Cunningham was inspired by his surprising for a professor of psychology. own university experience. “It’s not that surprising for me, “Thankfully, the Ministry of I suppose,” he admits. “During my D.J. Cunningham ’01 Education was piloting a program to undergraduate work at Trent I became help end the trend of high dropout fascinated with the practical application How does a guy go from barely surviving rates among learning disabled of theory. I had professors such as Alan high school to being the CEO of an university students,” he recalls. “Once I Worthington who would take something incredibly innovative learning software was able to get my foot in the door at like statistics and use them to assess and company? Trent, I was able to take advantage of explain societal political opinions. It is For DJ Cunningham, it took two the educational technology that the the interdisciplinary process that Trent remarkable steps: He learned to learn. Province had invested in. It made a huge does so well—linking the theoretical And then he learned how to help others difference.” and the fundamental with real-world learn. While the tools helped Cunningham problems and projects.” As founder of LEARNstyle, succeed in the classroom, it also Herdman is proud to be receiving Cunningham aims to level the playing presented some downsides. the Distinguished Alumni Award from field for all students through the use of “Using computer systems and other his alma mater. At the same time, he assistive technologies. Inspired by his methods of assistance stigmatizes,” he recognizes that it is Trent’s tradition of own struggles with learning disabilities notes. “You don’t fit in. Actually, you stick mentorship that helped get him through and ADHD, he believes in normalizing out like a sore thumb.” his undergraduate life. tailored educational methods as a means This alienation actually led to early “I look back at the support of of reaching students of all learning types. success after graduation. people such as [psychology professor] Many of the students LEARNstyle helps “I got a job working for a company Carole Ernest as an important part of face the tremendous barriers he that trained the use of educational helping me maintain focus,” he says. “I’d once did. technology,” he says. “Most of the show up for class not quite prepared—I people they had working with students remember coming in with blood still on were retired teachers or had Master’s me from a varsity hockey game—and degrees—the exact opposite of the kids she’d be accepting and ready in that who needed help. Meanwhile, I had mentoring role.” ripped jeans, a leather jacket, and used It’s a role he tries to establish with my own Facebook account as a means of his own students. illustrating how these tools could help “I do make sure that my honours them communicate.” and graduate students are a part of the Understanding that even the best practical work that I do—that they are technology is useless unless there is involved in some of these new ideas and user uptake, Cunningham pitched a technologies. And I hope that they gain more peer-oriented training program from these experiences.” to the Toronto District School Board. He Led by a professor who is changing proposed a system that would make use the future of aviation and aerospace of younger grads—ones that suffered psychology—and who has something from learning disabilities themselves—as as exceptional as a holodeck in his a means of relating to youth. crosshairs—you have to believe that Astonishingly, the Board accepted his students will be both engaged and his proposal. And with a roster of 600 inspired. schools in front of him, Cunningham was Together they are creating a world forced to build an efficient, professional of tomorrows. ❖ DONALD FRASER ’91 “Meanwhile, I had ripped jeans, a leather jacket, and used my own Facebook account as a means of illustrating how these tools could help them communicate.” — D.J. Cunningham

12 Trent Magazine 45.2 Spirit of Trent Award: Presented to alumni who have made a difference, through contributions to the University, the alumni association or the community.

company to meet the challenge. In a hurry. “The first thing I did was call my dad,” he laughs. “With a ton of experience as both an educator and educational specialist, I knew I needed him on board.” Richard Cunningham now acts as Chief Operating Officer for the organization. As LEARNstyle has grown, so have the technology and systems that they produce. The company currently has 26 employees, all of whom have either direct or personal experiences with learning disabilities. They are revolutionizing the methodology for determining a student’s preferred learning style with a web-based, gamified inventory tool called PULSE (Personal Use Learning Style Evaluation). on issues of public health, self-care, and Not only does PULSE have a direct Farah Shroff ’83 cultural awareness. impact on student self-esteem and Born in Kenya to parents from create a more positive environment in Farah Shroff is a public health educator Pakistan and India with Persian heritage, which to learn, but it also provides both with the School of Population and Shroff’s own cultural background students and teachers with a wide array Public Health at the University of informs her approach to these issues. of resources and classroom support British Columbia. But in many ways, One of her current research projects materials. It allows both schools and her academic career is secondary to involves recording the oral histories of school boards to achieve improved the social justice and activist work she Zarthushti (Zoroastrian) elder women student success and achievement. does in Vancouver and its surrounding in the Vancouver area. In addition, she Cunningham is also currently vicinity. Whether it’s through teaching has met with members of the Lil’wat featured as an Education Changemaker yoga, dance, and martial arts, or through First Nation to advocate against the though the MaRS Centre in Toronto. ❖ sitting on the Board of Directors of forced apprehension of First Nations DONALD FRASER ’91 respected organizations such as children, arguing that it represents a Canadian Crossroads International, her continuation of the negative legacy of activities reflect clearly the values that Canada’s residential schools. She also Trent University tries to instill in all of its provides First Nations women with students. self-defence courses against sexual In her role as an adjunct professor assault. When such activities are taken at UBC, she promotes thinking about into consideration with her independent holistic health and the mind-body consultancy that conducts research on connection. She works with both community health, holistic health, and residents and graduate students and has HIV/AIDS, it’s clear that Shroff focuses on published a variety of articles and book the interaction between science, health, chapters about issues such as health and culture. Performance by Trent alumnus Nick Ferrio ’06 advocacy, massage therapy, midwifery, and Jay Swinnerton. and improving maternal health in Continued on the following page. underdeveloped nations. But her work outside of academe focuses just as much

Trent Magazine 45.2 13 This dual emphasis is evident even in her educational background: at Trent, she joint-majored in biology and Native studies, and minored in chemistry. She then completed her M.Ed. in primary health care at the University of Manchester and her Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Toronto. Throughout her studies, she’s been mindful of the value of personal connection, and still keeps in touch with several professors who influenced her discipline, including Rosemary Johnson, Al Slavin, Dan Powell, David Morrison, and John Wadland. The “Spirit of Trent” alumni award is given to alumni who embody the values that Trent holds dear: making a positive difference to communities and making the world a better place. It is clear that Left to right: President Steven Franklin and Board Chairwoman Anne Wright are presented with in all of her activities—her promotion of Honorary Alumni Memberships by Lee Hays ’91, Robin Quantick ’78, Bob Taylor-Vaisey ’66 and holistic health, her work recording oral Don Tapscott ’66. histories, her advocacy with First Nations communities, and her connections to Canada’s medical community—Prof. Shroff is a fitting recipient of the Spirit of Trent award. ❖ CHRISTINA VASILEVSKI ’03

Above: Tony Storey ’71 appeared via video. Left: Michael Nolan ’69 is presented the Tony Storey Volunteer Service Award by Alex Bird ’67.

Jack Roe ’73, master of ceremonies for the evening.

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16 Trent Magazine 45.2 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Trent University Alumni Association Council

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Trent Magazine 45.2 17 “It is my greatest passion to help people become empowered, creating opportunities for them, and to see them become self-sufficient.” — Violette Uwamutara

INNOVATORS

Violette Uwamutara ’94

Violette Uwamutara knew from a very seven years as a policy analyst and First countries, DOT transforms youth young age that she would someday Secretary in the Rwandan Embassy into leaders of change in their own move back to Africa. Her father (living in in Washington before her dream of communities—real, sustainable change. exile first in Kenya and then in Canada moving to Rwanda was finally realized. Furthermore, DOT is creating safer, since the 1950s) had been an advisor to She is now the country director of more stable communities as well as the Rwandan king. He instilled a deep Digital Opportunities Trust (DOT), a changing perceptions about women in understanding in his children of what it leading international social enterprise the workforce. The key to DOT’s success means to be Rwandan. But it was when that sends recent college and university is harnessing local talent to solve local Uwamutara saw the horrifying images graduates on placements into their problems. of genocide in Rwanda on TV in 1994 home communities to equip other DOT’s vision “to eradicate poverty, that she decided to dedicate her life to young people with modern workforce vulnerability, and gender inequality rebuilding her homeland. skills. by giving all people the skills and After earning a master’s degree “DOT is a Canadian innovation knowledge to use technology to in international development from success story,” says CEO Janet achieve educational, social, and Carleton University, Uwamutara spent Longmore. Working in marginalized economic opportunities” meshes

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well with Rwanda’s desire to become a Uwamutara credits Trent with Uwamutara has led DOT technology-based economy. As in other her success by shaping her into the Rwanda since its inception in 2010, countries in transition, DOT Rwanda kind of person she is today. While and her transformative work in sends educated Rwandan youths back studying economics and international supporting women in information and into their communities as interns to development, she had the opportunity communication technology earned teach, mentor, and lead others back to do a community development her the prestigious Anita Borg Institute to school, into the workforce, or into placement in Ecuador. It was leading Change Agent Award in 2013. “It was business for themselves. According to workshops on health issues that sparked very exciting,” she says. “Suddenly Uwamutara, “Developing the talent her passion for facilitating international everyone wanted an interview!” of the next generation is crucial to development. That “hands on” Uwamutara’s pride isn’t for her own Rwanda’s future.” experience had a huge impact on her. achievement, but rather because the In a country where more than 50 per A confident woman who cares award highlights Rwanda’s growth. Her cent of the population is under the age passionately about equality and hope is that this positive global attention of 25, this approach is not only working, developing economic opportunities for on Rwanda will bring more support and but it is working quickly. Rwanda is young women, Uwamutara maintains donations to the program. “It was huge experiencing a tremendous economic that “there can be no development for Rwanda,” Uwamutara humbly states. expansion. Uwamutara loves her role without the inclusion of women. Rwanda “Perfect.” in this: “It is my greatest passion to help understands that gender equality and ROBYN RENNIE OAG ’96 people become empowered, creating empowering women is essential to a opportunities for them, and [to see them country’s development.” become] self-sufficient.”

Liam Mooney ’05

Jack pine trees are known for their from several professionals in the field resilience—their seeds sprout only after and ultimately a job offer from Grip forest fires. And Liam Mooney, whose Limited, the largest independent career has undergone a surprising advertising agency in Canada. Within a amount of reinvention only five years week of receiving the offer, he moved after graduation, can relate. from Ottawa back to his home town of Violette Uwamutara ’94 Mooney, the former president of the Toronto. Trent Central Student Association, While working there, Mooney studied political science at Trent. developed his marketing and After graduating in 2009, he copywriting skills from scratch. After decided to pursue a graduate degree completing his contract with Grip, he connections with others in the design at the University of Ottawa. However, returned to Ottawa and applied his field, he founded Jackpine Digital Inc. soon after starting his studies in Ottawa newfound skills to assisting an Ottawa that very same day. Since its founding and finding a job on Parliament Hill, he councillor’s campaign and working a little over a year ago, the company’s realized that he did not want to work in with Adobe as a communications growth has been stratospheric, politics. Taking a big risk, he left both his specialist, eventually transitioning to moving from Mooney’s apartment to graduate program and his job, deciding doing design, communications, and a townhouse to a thriving office space instead to work in communications, fundraising work with the Catholic with 12 people in Ottawa’s Chinatown despite his lack of a portfolio. Centre for Immigrants. However, in neighbourhood. His persistence in doing so paid January 2013 he suddenly lost his job Jackpine has now branched off—after starting a blog about design with the CCI. out to become a full-fledged design and communications and contacting He was not without options, consultancy. One recent project every single advertising agency in though. Drawing upon his past Continued on the following page. North America, he received advice freelance history and his web of

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that Mooney is proud of involved Jackpine was brought in to discussing the history of the branch, the redesigning a branch of the Alterna redesign the location to bring it in redesign gained notice among other Savings Credit Union after it had line with other branches of Alterna credit unions in Canada. Mooney credits incorporated the Ottawa Women’s Savings while still paying homage to his time at Trent, including his role in the Credit Union into its operations. the history and impact of the Ottawa TCSA, as being instrumental in giving Women’s Credit Union. After introducing him the tools to succeed with Jackpine. customized signage, maps, and displays CHRISTINA VASILEVSKI ’03

Catching up with Professor Emeritus Al Slavin

Despite being retired since June 30, 2011, Al Slavin’s contributions to teaching, physics, and politics can still be felt. He arrived at Trent in 1973 after completing his M.Sc. at the University of Toronto and his Ph.D. at Cambridge, England. In 1992 he won the Symons Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, and in 1993 he was awarded the 3M Teaching Fellowship and Ontario Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Teaching. In 1996 his teaching accolades continued, this time from the Canadian Association of Physicists, who granted him their Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. And finally, in 2008, Trent bestowed upon him the Distinguished Teaching Award for Educational Leadership and Innovation in Instruction. His innovative approach to teaching was always changing and and then vote on the answer. This physics majors. These novel adapting to the individual needs approach focuses on developing a approaches continue to be used by of the students and of the times. student’s physical understanding of the other members of the Department of He regularly engaged with fellow complex equations and graphs they Physics and Astronomy. teachers about techniques and was are dealing with on paper. Slavin says, As a physicist, he studied ultra thin an active participant in conversations “These techniques have been shown metal films, developing, as he puts it, about the “inverted classroom,” “peer by researchers to be far superior to a “a new technique using a high-stability instruction,” and “Just In Time Teaching.” lecture. We have to use them.“ In the quartz crystal microbalance that [was] Slavin utilized ways to bring the small mid-1990s, of the mostly undecided developed by [his] lab to provide an seminar-style classroom techniques and undeclared first-year science absolute measurement of the chemical that were once a staple at Trent into a students, nearly half of them would composition of a metal oxide film as it lecture hall full of students. Students complete his Physics 100 class as evolves from one atomic layer to would interact with each other in small groups to questions Slavin set, “For the first time in human history we can see a calamity that is going to happen in the future if we don’t take action now, yet our governments seem incapable of action.” — Al Slavin 20 Trent Magazine 45.2 The Tomorrow of Yesterday

Trent has always produced trailblazing scientific thinkers. Whether it be in the lab or in the field, students have benefited from a combination of teaching and technology in order to make new discoveries. As we celebrate the innovators of today, let’s take a peek back at what scientific exploration looked like in the past. INNOVATORS the next.” M.Sc. graduate students in his labs would publish an average of two journal articles and present, at the very least, at one conference during their time with Slavin. They have gone on to employment in government labs, industry, and other academic institutions. Since retirement, he has extended the microbalance technique to measure the amount of oxygen that Professor John Earnshaw (left) and Physics graduate student can dissolve in a metal, with a sensitivity Don Murphy looking at an Ultra High Vacuum System in 1969. previously not possible. Slavin also continues to be an active and informed citizen. Recently, in a “Trent Talk”, he spoke of the four-pronged problematic spear of militarism, North-South inequity, environmental degradation, and depletion of non-renewable resources. He has long been keeping the problems of nuclear armaments at the forefront of our minds and has seen first-hand the problems people deal with in the global South, having recently visited India for a month. He has also encouraged and aided many international students at Trent, as well as established a physics undergrad exchange program with universities in England. Slavin and his wife Linda are currently members of For our Grandchildren, a local organization that encourages grass- roots action on climate change. Slavin says, “For the first time in human history we can see a calamity that is going to happen in the future if we don’t take action now, yet our governments seem incapable of action. At very least, we need a revenue-neutral carbon tax like British Columbia’s”. ANTHONY GULSTON ’07 Debbie Lietz and two fellow science students demonstrate the Philips 301 Transmission Electron Microscope, purchased from “For the first time in human history we can see a calamity that is Philips in 1994. It had previous been housed at Mount Sinai going to happen in the future if we don’t take action now, yet our Hospital. governments seem incapable of action.” — Al Slavin Trent Magazine 45.2 21 INNOVATORS

sustainability studies M.A. program (she important connections between was a part of the program’s first-ever travel behaviour and local health and graduating class in 2012). Her research environmental trends. This innovative dovetailed with her work at GreenUp. report will be among the first, and “I focused on developing strategies most comprehensive, developed by a to increase the viability of cycling on municipality in Canada and will help to Trent’s campus,” she explains. “I then support a transition to evidence-based built upon this research and applied it alternative-transportation planning. to the community.” According to Salmon, the thesis Over the past decade, she completed in the Sustainability Peterborough, like many communities Studies program was valuable to her across the province, has been current projects. implementing a number of community- “My studies at Trent provided focused interventions to support the me with the opportunity to reflect use of cycling, walking, and transit. on the work I had been undertaking However, unlike vehicular traffic, in the community,” she says. “And it other modes of transportation— created the space for me to research Brianna Salmon ’10 including cycling and walking—are best practices among practitioners not closely monitored, making it within North America and abroad. If members of the Trent community difficult to evaluate the efficacy of these Since graduation, my thesis research don’t recognize Brianna Salmon, they interventions. has definitely informed my work will probably recognize her bike. at GreenUp, and in particular, my The active transportation advocate “It is important to me that our approach to evaluative projects such as can often be seen blazing up to transportation system supports the Peterborough Active Transportation campus on the purple and foam-green, human and environmental and Health Indicators Project.” single-speed road bike that she rebuilt health, that it creates Salmon’s passion for her work and customized herself. Her passion stems from the fact that transportation opportunities for interaction, for cycling is evident, not just in her choices affect us all in many ways. fancy ride, but also in her work at the and that it enhances quality “The way we travel has a significant University and across Peterborough. of life.” —Brianna Salmon impact on the health of individuals, As Manager of Transportation our community, and our natural Programs at GreenUp, Salmon works Salmon’s work addresses this. “In environment,” she says. “It also shapes closely with the City of Peterborough the past 18 months,” she says, “I have our built environment and informs the to promote alternative transportation been working closely with the City of kinds of spaces we exist within. It is sources. This includes assisting in the Peterborough and the Peterborough important to me that our transportation creation of new and better pedestrian/ County-City Health Unit to benchmark system supports human and cycling infrastructure, education patterns of use among local cyclists and environmental health, that it creates programs, workplace transportation pedestrians, and to develop the first opportunities for interaction, and that it programs, carshares, and government- ever Peterborough Active Transportation enhances quality of life.” level advocacy for the creation of more and Health Indicators Report.” What’s more, sustainable walkable and bikeable communities. This report, which is scheduled to transportation choices can be just “And a lot of research,” she laughs. be released in early autumn, will include plain old fun—as witnessed by the “Lots and lots of research.” hundreds of unique infographics way Salmon bombs (safely) around the While her work with GreenUp over detailing shifts in local transportation streets and trails of Peterborough. the past few years had always consisted over time, highlighting factors “There’s more to my love of cycling of monitoring transportation trends, contributing to the observed shifts (e.g., than reports,” she smiles. “And while I the level of study definitely increased infrastructure development, education enjoy my job, I’d still probably rather be when she began her thesis in Trent’s initiatives, and campaigns), and making on my bike.”

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Juan Ignacio Burneo

Canada Graduate Scholarship (2009-2012) Nora Casson is on a mission to protect the quality of a precious commodity: our freshwater. She believes Trent was the perfect place to blend her love of the great outdoors and scientific curiosity. “One big advantage of the EnLS graduate program at Trent is that it’s small but focused,” says Nora. She describes her Ph.D. supervisors, Dr. Catherine Eimers and Dr. Shaun Watmough, as incredible researchers and mentors who foster a JUAN IGNACIO BURNEO ’10 collaborative learning culture in their B.A. International Development Studies labs. Nora will continue to share her Brittney Forester and Politics, Quito, Ecuador knowledge and passion for the natural world as she joins the University of Trent Entrance Scholarship (2010-2014); Brittney, the psychology faculty at Trent Winnipeg’s Department of Geography as Trent International Award (2010-2014) were instrumental in helping her to an assistant professor. Juan Ignacio Burneo came to Trent all develop as an educational professional. the way from Quito, Ecuador, with the “Each faculty member has unique firm belief that every individual can knowledge and experiences to share, harness their own power to make a but their absolute specialty is fostering difference and create a just society. He drive in our students and evoking plans to use his new-found passion for critical thought,” she says. Brittney’s urban development and his degree in extensive participation in extracurricular international development studies and activities—such as serving as vice politics to resolve the complex societal president of campus life for the Trent and structural problems he experienced Oshawa Student Association (TOSA)— first-hand. “My classes and professors equipped her with vital skills that will have been very important in the process support her in future employment. of discovering my passion for this subject,” says Juan Ignacio. “Trent is a APRIL LAWSON ’12 special place that celebrates diversity— B.Ed., Consecutive Bachelor of Education you are no longer a stranger but a part of Nora Casson Program, Peterborough, ON a tight community.” Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) Award (2014) NORA CASSON ’09 April Lawson is not afraid to dream big BRITTNEY FORESTER ’10 Ph.D., Environmental and Life Sciences in her hopes that her students will do B.Sc. Honours, Psychology, Oshawa, ON Graduate Program, Kingston, ON wonderful things. “After finishing my first Trent University Entrance Scholarship Governor General’s Gold Medal Recipient practicum in the B.Ed. program, I knew (2010, 2012, 2013) (2014); Queen Elizabeth II Graduate educating children would be a lifelong Brittney Forester’s education in Scholarship in Science and Technology passion,” says April. “Providing students psychology at Trent University Oshawa (2012-2013); Dean’s Scholarship (2010- opportunities to grow holistically— solidified her dream to become a 2012); Natural Sciences and Engineering physically, emotionally, intellectually and teacher, and also unveiled a new interest Research Council of Canada (NSERC) spiritually and observing their growth in child and adolescent research. For

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Liam Ledgerwood

is truly amazing.” While at Trent, of the human service workers in the April participated in professional field. As president of the Trent Oshawa development opportunities such as Women’s Support Group, Susanne attending a developmental education champions women’s rights and sounds conference as a student representative the alarm to halt human trafficking here of OECTA; completing a self-directed and abroad. “I want to make a difference alternative practicum in early in many women’s lives by giving the intervention special education; and most marginalized groups a voice,” achieving certification as a behaviour says Susanne. She plans to continue management systems practitioner. her research in southern Ontario and complete her Master’s in Psychology.

learned in class to real-world situations. “My time at Trent taught me that one of the best ways to learn is to get involved outside the classroom,” he says. “It is a lesson that will stay with me in my future education and beyond.” Liam will continue his education in law school at Western University this September.

SUSANNE LUEHR ’09 B.A. Honours, Psychology and Sociology, Lori Mosienko Germany LORI MOSIENKO ’10 Dean’s Honour Roll (2014); Trent Student B.Sc., Nursing, Ottawa, ON of the Year (2013) April Lawson Otonabee College Prize (2012-2013); Susanne Luehr is a mother, a mature Otonabee College Scholar (2011 and 2012) LIAM LEDGERWOOD ’10 student, and believes that anything is Lori Mosienko’s passion for a nursing B.A. Honours, Business Administration possible. Susanne’s thesis research at career was ignited while she was and International Political Economy, Trent University Oshawa brought her working in an administrative role at Whitby, ON face-to-face with the victims of human the B.C. Center for Disease Control in Symons Medal Recipient (2014); Trent trafficking, as she investigated this social Vancouver. “Over time, my fascination Scholarship (2010-2014); Trent Business phenomenon from the perspective with the front-line work grew, and I knew Scholar: High Academic Achievement I wanted to be a part of it,” says Lori. (2013); Bruce Barrett Memorial Prize (2011) She joined Trent as a mature student, At Trent University, you will never feel and the variety of courses and clinical like just a number in the crowd, Liam placements sparked Lori’s interest in Ledgerwood says. He believes that community health, acute and critical care dedication to interests outside of the nursing. She attended the 2012 CASN classroom is just as critical as hitting the Nursing Research Conference in Toronto books, suggesting that what you get out with Professor Ann MacLeod to present a of your education is a direct reflection community-based project. “Dr. MacLeod of what you put into it. As president challenged me to think about nursing of student group Trent Liberty, Liam Susanne Luehr Continued on the following page. applied the leadership skills that he

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beyond the confines of hospital walls JULIAN TENNENT-RIDDELL ‘10, and definitions of illness and disease, B.A., Honours, Indigenous Through this role he learned about finances, highlighting the significance of the Environmental Studies, Minor Hispanic logistics and campaign building. Most social determinants of health and the Studies, Peterborough/Nogojiwanong, importantly he learned how to inspire change. reality of policy impacts on population ON. Symons Medal recipient He is currently working for the health.” After four years in the Indigenous Peterborough Community Garden Network Environmental Studies program, to engage youth in community gardening Symons Medal winner, Julian Tennent- Jun Oh projects. In the fall, he will attend the Common Riddell, is leaving Trent with an activist’s Law JD Program at the University of Ottawa’s passion and a broader understanding Faculty of Law, specializing in Environmental of pressing legal issues as they relate Law and Aboriginal Law & Indigenous Legal to the environment and Indigenous Traditions. He plans to pursue a non-profit peoples. He has gained a more holistic public interest legal career, and to advocate for approach to the environment and an environmental justice and the protection of unshakeable devotion to issues such as Indigenous rights and sovereignty. food justice and fossil fuel divestment. “I will attempt to bring the concepts from “My Trent experiences have had a Indigenous Environmental Studies into the profound impact on my personal legal world, and will strive toward justice for development and learning,” he Indigenous peoples and for the environment says. “I learned about a diversity of using the law as a tool,” says Julian. “I will bring JUN OH ’09 important issues and how they are what I learned at Trent into my life, work, and Honours B.Sc., Biochemistry and interconnected.” activism as I continue forward on a journey of Molecular Biology, Peterborough, ON Julian was also a main coordinator lifelong learning.” ❖ Dean’s Honour Roll (Academic years of the student group Sustainable Trent. 2009-2010, 2012-2013) Jun Oh is bracing for an epic battle to save lives. With his degree in biochemistry and molecular biology Thank you he is poised for future medical victories, utilizing the power of for your support! natural killer cells to safely eliminate viruses that cause chronic or deadly Christopher Procknow, infections. Jun carried out a research Environmental Resource Science Major & Biology Minor project in Dr. Carolyn Kapron’s lab, “For me, as a mature student, the adjustment to student life and a tight budget made investigating the link between the scholastic pursuits challenging and focusing difficult. Receiving Trent’s Greatest Needs toxic effects of cadmium and birth Bursary has made my goals more obtainable and alleviated a lot defects. “It is my dream to dedicate my of financial burdens.” life to making meaningful discoveries Donations to the Annual Fund help meet the greatest needs of Trent students. Your gift and advancing our knowledge to supports student financial needs, services and programs. help save many lives and improve our Continue the tradition of alumni support—renew your gift today. Your help makes the Trent quality of life. A degree from Trent experience rewarding for every student. will be an important foundation for that dream.” Jun will continue to study microbiology and immunology in Call our donation line today graduate school at the University of at 1-877-MYTRENT (698-7368) Ottawa. or make your gift online www.trentu.ca/givingtotrent

26 Trent Magazine 45.2 For full events listing and information visit upcoming events www.trentu.ca/events

AUGUST 7–10 THE KICK-OFF TO TRENT’S 50TH OCTOBER 17 THE CHANCELLOR’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY Snapshot of events: ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER Athletic Centre, Trent University, August 7 Opening Reception & 50th Anniversary 6 pm–12 am. Tickets: trentu.ca/fifty Celebration Book Launch OCTOBER 17–19 SPECIAL REUNION & CELEBRATIONS August 7–10 Ron Thom and the Allied Arts National FOR THE CLASSES OF ’64 AND ’65 Exhibit For more information please visit August 8 Blue Rodeo Concert, purchase tickets at trentu.ca/fifty/class64-65.php Kick-Off Weekend Kick-Off memorialcentre.ca OCTOBER 18 COMMUNITY PARADE AND August 8 & 9 Ideas that Change the World Symposium CELEBRATION August 9 Diversity at Trent University: A Panel Join us from 1–3 pm to retrace the original Discussion opening parade and ceremonies August 9 Peter Robinson College Reunion TRENT @ 50: IN STORY & SONG Written by Beth McMaster and directed by August 9 50 Years of Sport at Trent and Excalibur Tour Gillian Wilson. Showplace Peterborough, August 9 Trent International Program Celebration 8 pm. Tickets available: showplace.org and Dinner APRIL 10, 2015 40TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION AT August 9 Campus Meet & Greet TRENT IN OSHAWA Celebrating 40 years of offering programs in August 9 Decade Pub Reunions the Durham region August 10 Wrap-up Brunch MAY 21–23, 2015 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE STUDY OF CANADA SEPTEMBER 20 2014 Alumni and Friends Bringing together thoughts and Golf Tournament perspectives from around the world and Port Hope Golf Club, 1 pm shotgun start across many disciplines Register at: trentu.ca/alumni/golf.php

SEPTEMBER 22 INSTALLATION OF DR. LEO GROARKE, Watch the 50th website, Twitter and TRENT’S 8TH PRESIDENT & VICE- Facebook for updates and ticket sale CHANCELLOR Bata Library Podium information. (weather permitting) For more information, trentu.ca/fifty please contact [email protected] f trentuniversityalumniassociation twitter.com/TrentAlumni OCTOBER 3–5 HOMECOMING & 2014 HEAD OF THE TRENT WEEKEND

SAVE THE DATE

for the First Two Years Celebration Organized by alumni of ’64 and ’65. October 17–19, 2014

Members of Trent's first two classes are encouraged to partake in all of the University celebration events being organized for October 17–19, the official anniversary date of Trent University.

In addition, the first two classes are invited to get together for a reunion dinner and brunch as well as a campus tour.

For full details please visit trentu.ca/fifty/class64-65.php

To ensure you receive the updates please register David Lasenby ’64 Illustration: your email with [email protected].

Alumni

On March 27, TIM WITHEY ’80 was the first mayoral candidate to file his paperwork for the 2014 Huntsville municipal election. Tim is an insurance broker and business owner, has sat on several health-sector boards in the area since 1994, and also serves as the Brunel ward councillor. The election will take place in late October.

On April 2, JAMES KAMSTRA ’78 made a presentation titled “Butterflies on the Move” as a guest speaker at a meeting of the Orillia Naturalists’ Club. The presentation illustrated examples of how the range of species of butterflies has changed over the past few decades, while exploring the possible reasons. CALEB SMITH ’93 was recently inducted into the Niagara Wasps Hall of Honour for his work in developing youth rugby in school systems and across North America. The On April 7, EDWARD SAWDON ’82 was Wasps began in 1952, and Caleb is the first person to be inducted into the hall who the recipient of the Governor-General’s has never played for them. Left to right: Bram Cotton from Niagara Sport Commission, Caring Canadian Award at Rideau Hall Caleb Smith and Niagara Wasps Rugby Club president Chris Hodgson. in Ottawa. Edward has been a long-time advocate for those living with mental KEN CASSAVOY ’69 is pleased to and physical health issues, volunteering announce that he has been published with the Canadian Mental Health in a collection titled Coffins of the Brave: Association, the Coalition of Persons Lake Shipwrecks of the War of 1812. His with Disabilities, chapter “Cast Away on the Canadian CHANNAL, Shore: The British Brig General Hunter” Community Sector details the discovery and excavation Council, the of the ship wreck on a beach in Independent Living On Saturday April 5, the first meeting Southampton, Ontario in 2001. After Resource Centre, of the Trent University Men’s Rugby being captured by the U.S. Navy in 1813, the St. John’s Booster Club was held. The meeting the Hunter was forced by a violent gale Ostomy Chapter, and the Pottle Centre, was attended by BRIAN GREER ’68, onto the Southampton shoreline in which provides a social and recreational PATRICK WALSHE ’66, Ed Holton, August 1816. environment for adults requiring mental GARRET HART ’92, Bob Keay, WAYNE health services. MCFARLANE ’80, MIKE GANNON ’84, CALEB SMITH ’93, Head Coach of NORA LIVINGSTONE ’02 is the co- Trent University Rugby, David McCully, founder and CEO of Animal Experience Professor Fergal O’Hagan, and PSB International, which provides students, Wilson (Hon). Fundraising strategies and professionals, and animal lovers with the recruitment were among the many items opportunity to travel while volunteering discussed. The group is planning a meet- at sanctuaries, hospitals, and research and-greet event at the Peterborough projects around the world. Rugby Club in November for alumni, supporters, and friends.

28 Trent Magazine 45.2 In August, RHONDA-MARIE AVERY ’97, who is blind, will run an 885-kilometre marathon on the Bruce Trail to raise funds and awareness for Achilles Canada, which works with disabled athletes. Rhonda-Marie MARIE LEBLANC FLANAGAN ’03 began running five years ago, and founded Wyrd Arts Initiatives, a recently completed the Peterborough nonprofit organization dedicated YMCA’s Subway half-marathon. to encouraging, documenting, and connecting creative expression across ROBERT WRIGHT’s ’79 Canada, with a focus on do-it-yourself latest book, The Night and emerging communities. Their Canada Stood Still, has website, weirdcanada.com, has debuted at No. 9 on the been awarded “Best Music Website Maclean’s Non-Fiction in Canada” by CBC Radio 3, and is On Thursday March 6, Bestseller List for Canada an advertisement-free, bilingual LUCINDA HAGE ’68 in the magazine’s June 23 exploration of Canadian emerging launched her book titled issue. Robert, a professor of music, literature, spaces, ideas, What Time is the 9:20 Bus? History in Oshawa, released and art. A Journey to a Meaningful his latest book on June 3 to In the last few years Wyrd Life, Disability and All. The positive reviews. It revisits the Arts has developed into a national book follows the story of a young drama and intrigue that led to nonprofit, obtained a 50K grant man named Paul, who lives with an the 1995 Quebec referendum, which to build a nationwide store and intellectual disability and overcomes nearly split the nation, blending distribution service, recruited over the societal obstacles placed in front the historical details around the 350 new members (from Victoria to of him. With endless support from his sovereignist campaign with the Nunavut), and sparked dialogue and family, at age 27 Paul is living on his excitement and anxiety that was felt change relating to organizational own in an apartment and has a job. by Canadians watching the election openness, accessibility, and results across the country. inclusivity. ❖ Having recently returned home to Robert has built his career by Peterborough with her husband challenging the way we think about Matthew, ALESIA BLACKWOOD ’95 Canadian history, foreign policy and has created and launched UnLock sovereignty issues. His published Math with the help of the Greater works, include national bestseller Peterborough Innovation Cluster. Three Nights in Havana (2007), Our The program offers a completely Man in Tehran: Ken Taylor and the virtual online learning environment Iran Hostage Crisis (2011), which was for children who are struggling with turned into a full-length, critically- math in school; the program can also acclaimed documentary film be used by home educators who co-written by Wright. need a complete math curriculum. Visit the Montreal Gazette Michael Cullen website to read an excerpt from The Night Canada Stood Still, published in the newspaper’s Saturday, May 31 edition.

Trent Magazine 45.2 29 DR. DON TAPSCOTT ’66 LEGACY CAMPAIGN

TOP 5 GLOBAL BUSINESS THINKER More than 100 new Legacy Society members create a stronger future for Trent TECHNOLOGY GURU FIRST ALUMNI CHANCELLOR Trent University celebrates the dedication, passion and lasting impact of its donors and volunteers as it marks the successful BEST-SELLING AUTHOR conclusion of its Legacy Campaign in June 2014. RADICAL ROCKER The Legacy Campaign has encouraged alumni, faculty, staff, retirees and friends to remember Trent University in their estate plans. Launched in September 2012, the Remembering Trent in his will, campaign sparked many members of Trent’s extended family Don Tapscott’s legacy will help secure to consider how they can create a stronger future for Trent the future of Trent’s unique collaborative through a bequest in their Will. As a result of the campaign, learning environment. the University has more than doubled its Legacy Society, welcoming more than 100 new members! This remarkable growth reflects a coming of age for WHAT Trent, as we arrive at our milestone 50th anniversary in 2014. WILL YOUR Indeed, it demonstrates a widespread and heartfelt passion and commitment that will ensure a bright and vibrant future LEGACY for Trent. BE? THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS The success of the Legacy Campaign is thanks in large part to our tireless volunteers! They engaged in hundreds of conversations with thoughtful individuals about the impact of Trent on their lives and in the community, and what their own legacy might be.

Campaign Chairs Eileen Madder, Walter Howell

Division Chairs Jalynn Bennett, Tracey Campbell, Leah Curtis ’81, Gavin Muir ’93, Michael Nolan ’69, Michael Peterman, Elizabeth Popham

Volunteers Heather Avery ’79, David Balfour ’81, Steven Bark, Deborah Berrill, Alan Brunger, Gina Collins, Frank Dudas, John Earnshaw, Carole Ernest, Kathy Fife, Robert Glossop ’67, Jon Grant, Norman Kastner, An Kosurko ’92, Lari Langford ’70, Carol Lawless ’83, Raymond March, David Moore, David Morton, Erica Nol, Peter Northrop, Greg Shaw, Matt Temple ’99, John Wadland, Michael Wilson

TRENTU.CA/LEGACY LEGACY CAMPAIGN

30 Trent Magazine 45.2 ANA P. LOPES

“Legacy is about linking generations, leaving ORDER OF CANADA your mark after you’ve gone, and honouring the things you feel are most important. It is not only ONE OF CANADA’S MOST POWERFUL WOMEN about paying it back but more so about paying it PHILANTHROPIC PACESETTER forward. Legacy is about the merging of the past, present and the future. HONORARY TRENT GOVERNOR Our family, starting with my father, has been PORTUGUESE CANADIAN involved with Trent from the beginning. I want to be sure that we are part of Trent in the future. Remembering Trent in her will, That is why I have remembered Trent in my Ana Lopes’ legacy will continue the estate plans.” dialogue around values and ethics in business and society. Legacy Campaign Chair, Walter Howell WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY since BE? LEGACY CELEBRATION 1999 A new Legacy Society Donor Wall will be unveiled in Bata Library at the end of June. This wall will recognize the charter members at the establishment of the Legacy Society in 1999, as well as the newly expanded Legacy Society and those individuals whose estate gifts have already been realized during our first 50 years. A special gathering will welcome their families to campus to celebrate their loved ones’ legacies, which are living on today at Trent University through financial aid to students, equipment for laboratories, and books and research materials for the library. Their estate gifts continue to touch every corner of Trent University and every person who studies or works here.

“Trent University has been a transformative part of our lives. We are delighted, in turn, to ensure that it continues to shine brightly for future generations through our own legacy gifts.” Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66 and Honorary Trent Governor Ana P. Lopes

Visit www.trentu.ca/legacy to view our current LEGACY CAMPAIGN Legacy Society list. TRENTU.CA/LEGACY

Trent Magazine 45.2 31 sunshine sketches

retire and to move back to Ontario. Settling of Novozymes’ Bio- in Kingston, Anne is working part-time and Ag products through doing volunteer work with the Heart and life cycle analysis. She Stroke Foundation and Kingston Literacy. volunteers for READ To keep fit, Anne jogs and takes Zumba Saskatoon, an adult and yoga classes. In the future, she hopes literacy organization, to travel and continue downhill skiing well where she has served into her seventies. as a board member and continues to tutor. Mary is on the Anne Chetwynd ’71 board of “Agriculture in the Classroom” began her career with in Saskatchewan and a member of the Agriculture Canada as education committee of the Canadian a seed analyst, grading Phytopathological Society. Mary loves 1968 crop seed for purity living in the Broadway area of Saskatoon, On July 30, 2013, after 50 years of and germination. where she is able to attend a theatre series golfing, Jim Dolan ’68 finally recorded She left to seek other experiences and in winter and jazz and fringe festivals in the his first hole-in-one on the 16th hole at spent a season volunteering at the summer. the eQuinelle Golf Club near Kemptville, Long Point Bird Observatory as a field Ontario. Jim said it was almost as biologist, which remains one of her best Alexandra McKnight (née Cunliffe) ’71 exciting as spending a weekend in experiences ever. For many years, Anne taught for the Durham Board of Education Montreal playing rugby with P.S.B worked with a consulting engineering from 1976 to 2009 after completion of her Wilson and consuming a few cold firm as an environmental scientist and Bachelor of Education degree at Queen’s ones with his teammates during the project manager involved in water quality University. Her rewarding career included FLQ crisis in 1970. Jim is shown in the issues. At the age of 45, Anne decided Intermediate History, English and French, photo with his golfing good luck charm, to backpack through South East Asia, and Junior grades. With a Library Specialist Jessica Kehoe. New Zealand, and Australia for a year on and ESL from York, Alexandra taught the her own…an experience of a lifetime. last seven years in the library—a particularly 1971 Currently, Anne lives in Toronto with fulfilling position. Alex and Mel McKnight her husband, Ray. She volunteers with ’74 will celebrate their 37th anniversary Updates from a group of Lady Eaton both the Toronto Master Gardeners and this summer. Their children, Mary and College friends, all from the class of the Sand Lake Area Property Owners’ Samuel, attended Brock University and 1971 who still keep in touch and get Association. She keeps fit by walking up to went on to post-grad schooling. Mary and together on a regular basis. 15K three times a week and regularly walks her husband, Brent, live in Fenelon Falls, in various fundraising charitable events. where Mary teaches high Anne Brunner ’71 retired Anne feels blessed to have met and stayed school. Samuel works for in June, after 34 years of in touch with her university friends all Johnson Controls. Life is being a teacher-librarian these years! Long may it last. full with friends and family, and classroom teacher in book club and theatre Alberta. After completing Mary Leggett ’71 completed a Master’s group, volunteer activities her Bachelor of Education pest management and Ph.D. in plant and aqua fit. Mel recently from Queen’s University pathology at Simon Fraser University, retired from his job as an and Master of Library Science from before going on to do a post-doc at the operating engineer with the Region of the University of Toronto, Anne moved Soil Science Department of the University Durham. They enjoy travel and share an to Alberta. She worked in Swan Hills of Western Australia in Perth, Australia. interest in history, so they are happy to be as a teacher-librarian, and then as a Since her return to Canada in 1987, Mary able to indulge both interests more now. teacher in Athabasca for 20 years. While has worked as a research scientist with They particularly enjoy road trips in their enjoying teaching and finding it to be a Novozymes (formerly Philom Bios) and is mx5, with their favourite so far being a challenging, interesting, and rewarding currently concentrating on data analysis month on Route 66. career, Anne decided it was time to and evaluating the environmental impact

32 Trent Magazine 45.2 Christine Schumacher (née Johnston) Their daughter, Stephanie, went to A very enjoyable gathering of the ’71 has two children: Laura was born in Queen’s University. She spent her first Montreal Chapter was held on March 20. 1981 and John in 1982 (those were hectic year at the Queen’s International Study Setting out from Trent, alumni services years!). John’s daughter, Kianna, has just Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, in southern coordinator Brittney Blake met Mitch turned 12, and Christine feels blessed to England. Stephanie now works at the Auger ’75 (an old family friend), to have a granddaughter in her life. She lived WSIB. Bonnie would like to hear how discover Mitch was a Trent graduate in Athens, Greece, for six months, Karachi, her fellow 1975 chemistry graduates are (small world and moving in the same Pakistan, for two doing and can be contacted through at direction on a train). Chapter president years, and Balikpapan, [email protected]. Derrick Farnham ’83 welcomed Brittney Indonesia, for a year and they enjoyed a coffee in old Montreal and has visited Mexico, 1977 before heading to Brutopia. Francois England, Scotland, Lecavalier ’83 was the first to arrive (as The Saskatoon Chapter gathered at France, Germany, promised) and was soon followed by The Woods Alehouse, owned by Trent Thailand, Singapore, Graham Weeks ’66 and Mitch Auger alumnus Steve Cavan ’77, for an Hong Kong, and the who, having concluded his business, was afternoon of great food, great beer, and United Arab Emirates. In between all now free to enjoy a Montreal evening. great friends. that traipsing around, Alberta has been Doug Sweet ’73 came by and hoped that “home” for 35 years. Christine loves wide Marie Boutin-Sweet ’74 could come as open spaces, the big sky, and the fresh 2005 well, but it was not to be. Discussion on air—but misses the swimmable lakes of On January 25, the Malaysia Chapter Trent (on which we all agree), Quebec Ontario! She has worked in a myriad of held an event in Kuala Lumpur. A total of politics (on which we disagree), and the interesting places, notably the Toronto nine alumni, including Trent’s enrolment Habs (on which only one person was General Hospital, Enbridge, the Royal advisor Jessica Lee ’05, were able to wrong) entertained us. François Senecal Alexandra Hospital, Catholic Social attend an afternoon gathering meeting ’83 was able to come at last and soon Services, and currently the Government new and old Trent friends. loosened the bow tie. The evening wore of Alberta. Christine and Kianna recently on with enthusiasm and concluded with a travelled to London and Paris—a happy 2008 dinner at l’Express. combination of travel and family! Ivy Elizabeth Doyle The Vancouver Chapter was born to Trent Bonnie Waters (née Trimble) ’71 held an enthusiastic alumna Cassandra enjoyed an interesting and challenging gathering on April Doyle (nee Aird) ’08 career as an analytical chemist, first in 8. Trent’s senior on September 22, 2013. the Quality Control Lab development officer, then in the Research Sherry Booth ’98, joined Chapter The 38th Annual Team Trend Reunion and Development president James Currier ’05, along with was a huge success! The annual Friday Lab at Eli Lilly Canada Lorraine Bennett ’72, Carol MacKinnon and Saturday hockey Pharmaceuticals from ’69, Cynthia Loveman ’77, Doug games were hard 1975 to 2008. Bonnie Morison ’77, Alma Barranco Mendoza fought battles, currently works part time ’90, Shannon Thompson ’00, Michael followed by a social at the Cliffcrest branch of Levenston ’70, Chris Carleton ’08, and Friday evening and a the Toronto Public Library and volunteers Tiffany Howard ’94 for an inspiring catered buffet dinner at the Toronto East General Hospital. discussion surrounding the reinvigoration at Traill College’s Trend Bonnie met her husband, Bill, at Lilly, of alumni chapters. ❖ Pub. A great time was and they recently celebrated their 25th had by all. Special anniversary with a wonderful Rhine River thanks to organizers John Kennedy ’85, cruise. They enjoy racing and have taken Sunshine Sketches are written by alumni Dave Wright ’74, and Bill Fields ’71. for alumni. We’d love to hear your story or a few trips to see F1 races in Indianapolis, the story of an alumnus close to you. Email Spa, Belgium, and Monza, Italy, as well as submissions to [email protected]. NHRA drag racing in Pomona, California.

Trent Magazine 45.2 33 IN MEMORIAM

Carolynn Dianne Collins ’05 Betty Vandenhazel, Jeffrey’s long time Gooderham Pentecostal Church, or the (October 17, 1984 – February 5, 2014) caregiver and second mother, and Wilberforce Full Gospel Church would be died suddenly, in her 30th year. Precious Sandra Butler, his long-time friend and appreciated by the family. daughter of Dianne and Dan Collins. physiotherapist. The family would like to Bonita’s story was featured in the Cherished sister of Christina and Katie extend a special thank you to all those at March 2014 print edition of Maclean’s Wooder (husband Michael). Loving aunt the March of Dimes who loved and cared Magazine, as well as published online, of Mikaela Wooder. Granddaughter for Jeffrey and to the medical staff at available here: www.macleans.ca/ of Ted and Mary Collins, the late Lucy Mackenzie Health. society/life/bonita-frances-dewey and Edward Bartley, and Joanne Tully. If desired, memorial donations • • • Carolynn will be profoundly missed by may be made to the March of Dimes, many other relatives and friends. Born 10 Overlea Blvd., Toronto M4H 1A4. Grant Gordon Stell ’84 and raised in Peterborough, Carolynn Condolences for the family may be (May 15, 1965 – September 1, 2013). graduated with her B.A. and B. Ed. from offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com Of all the things to fail Grant, it was his Trent University. She adored children heart. and pursued a career in which she To the world he was only one – Late last summer, that big, kind, impacted thousands of youth in the but to us he was the world. generous heart was failing—a cancer so Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland Jeffy you earned your rest rare, no doctor with expertise in fighting and Clarington Catholic District School • • • it could be found in Canada. Surgery was Board. Living her dream, Carolynn taught needed. But, in the end, it was all too numerous grades at St. Paul’s Norwood Bonita Francis Dewey ’80 much for the heart of a man who never Catholic school. Sweet Carolynn gave (August 28, 1948 – January 11, 2014) failed us. Grant was 48. selflessly of her time, volunteering with died suddenly as a result of an accident Like many, I first met Grant more children’s organizations both locally and on Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2014 than 25 years prior. It was Trent, winter, overseas, including refugee support and in her 66th year. It is with great sadness 1986. educational initiatives. that we announce the unexpected There were two constants during In honour of Carolynn’s love of passing of our daughter, wife, mother, our earliest encounters: I would be both children and education, donations grandmother and sister. Beloved wife of stumbling back from a pub. And Grant to St. Paul’s School, Norwood, to enhance Jerry Dewey of Gooderham. would be up to his knees in snow—hose the playground, would be appreciated. Cherished daughter of Margurerite in frozen hand—building a rink on a hill If desired, condolences to the family, Webster and the late Francis Paterson. patch, just right of Otonabee College’s or donations, may be made at www. Loving mother of Mark Conroy front door. Except for his ice-encrusted CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling (Katherine), Furgie and Ida (Jeff). Fondly Nordic sweater, Grant had the air of a 705-740-0444. remembered by her grandchildren custodian, and worked diligently. Kassandra, Nikita, Josh (Nicole), Khristen Several frigid nights passed before Jeffrey Jonathan Currie ’96 (Tanner), Matthew, and Mitchell, and by I finally asked: “Buddy, it’s cold, what are (July 14, 1975 – March 13, 2014) her great grandchildren Dominic and you doing outside?” died peacefully at Mackenzie Health, Mackenly. Dear sister of Judy (Joseph), “Making ice,” said Grant, matter-of- Richmond Hill, surrounded by his family. Janice, Shari (Kevin), Valerie (Larry), factly. Beloved son of William and Patricia Catherine and Joy (Dan). Also lovingly Looking back, Grant never Currie. Loving brother of Julieanne and remembered by many nieces and betrayed my earliest impressions of him. her husband Raymond Lawrence, Joshua nephews. He had a tendency to state the obvious. and his wife Christine Currie, Jillian Bonita’s life revolved around her And, more importantly, he always liked and her husband Joel Howey. He will grandchildren and family. She enjoyed to do things that made life happier for be missed by his nephews and nieces volunteering at the local churches and the people around him. As it turned out, Ashley, Alexander, and Amelia Lawrence; Community Care. She loved to travel. that bumpy ice patch became the centre Isabel and Molly Currie; Jameson and As expressions of sympathy, donations of social gravity for a whole lot of people Elise Howey. A special thank you to to Community Care Haliburton County, during my first College Weekend.

34 Trent Magazine 45.2 Grant loomed large at Otonabee. personality. He stood out in any Sometimes his outlook was Over time, Mr. Blue became the stuff of room—both in height and character. He tested—in ways unimaginable to legends. He could annoy with his Jim waterskied naked. He deejayed till dawn. most—but he did not compromise Carrey impersonations. He could impress In games of euchre, he dealt us cards and his convictions—he stayed true to his with his way of words (see http:// life lessons. character. If Grant was anything, he was stellisms.com/stellisms) But those were An old-school romantic, Grant a relentlessly stubborn and unwavering just trademarks. Deeper still were his never married, though he did meet kind soul. hallmarks. someone that proved to be a light in an It just happened to be a Friday the As long as anyone had known him, otherwise darkening world. He was a 13th when family and friends gathered Grant would just show up and help. proud uncle but never a father. He would to celebrate the life of Grant Gordon You need a light fixture installed. Call have been an amazing dad. His material Stell. By evening’s end, we all felt some Grant. You need to move a couch—on possessions were neatly contained in a luck on a day typically associated with a Tuesday afternoon—from Oshawa small bachelor apartment. anything but. to Toronto. Grant will help. How about For someone who drove hundreds How fortunate we all were that installing a toilet and bathroom tiles? of thousands of miles, crisscrossing Grant showed up in our lives. And there Grant is on his way over now. small-town Ontario to serve his clients, he remains; a permanent flame. He was brought up well—to think he never traveled the world. We love Grant dearly. We miss him about others. When it came to the giving Grant would have considered these badly. We remember him fondly. ❖ of his time, Grant was the most generous subplots in his much larger life story. Submitted by Stephen Hewitt ’84 person I knew. For him, the most important things in Grant was not just magnanimous life were to live simply, be loyal, spread in spirit. He was also magnetic in happiness and follow your heart.

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LOOKING BACK

“This research vessel will enable the university’s freshwater biologists, under the direction of Professor R.L. Edwards, to undertake more extensive studies of various aspects of the biology of the Kawartha Lakes and of the Trent system.” Peterborough Examiner, 1967. 36 Trent Magazine 45.2 2014

ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, Please join us for a fun filled day September 20, 2014 creating special memories with fellow Trent alumni and friends Port Hope Golf Club while giving generously to the 50th Anniversary ERS Alumni Early bird rate until Bursary. July 31st is $105.

Regular fee is $125 – Saturday, September 20, 2014 includes green fees, Port Hope Golf Course Foursomes and individual registrations lunch, dinner, and more! 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start are welcome. Driving range use Power cart rental is 11:00–12:30 p.m. New this included in the Best Ball Format year registration package, as well as traveling Special guests: Tony Storey ’71 and lunch, improved Paul S.B. Wilson (Honorary Alumnus) welcome bag, and an exciting new Register now prize table. Donations of prizes are You may register online at: also encouraged. www.trentu.ca/alumni/golf.php

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Projet : Annonce MMI 2013 Province : Ontario Épreuve # : 1 Publication : Trent Magazine Client : TD Assurance Date de tombée : 25/11/2013 Format : 8.5x11 Dossier # : 04-MM9208-13_MMI.EN•trent (8.5x11) Couleur : Quad Graphiste : Yannick Decosse

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