“What a momentous day for the University community as we came together to showcase our founding values of support, service and spirit,” said Sherry Booth ’98, associate vice-president Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. “It was heartwarming to see increased monthly philanthropic support for our students, various department teams – dressed in Trent gear – joyfully carrying bags of non-perishables to the food drive booths, and alumni across the country volunteering for causes close to their heart. Thank you to everyone who showed their generosity by taking care of our students and campuses, while also shining the Trent spirit on our local communities.”
The third annual Trent Day was celebrated by staff, faculty, students, community members and alumni from around the world.
Highlights of Trent Day 2023 include: 31 new monthly donors signed up to support Trent students; 115 alumni participated in service and spirit activities in their communities across the country and beyond including working with Cuddles for Cancer, Peterborough Museum & Archives, Kawartha Food Share, Feed the Need in Durham, Teachers for Kids, and Casey House (Toronto); nearly 1,800 pounds of food collected for Kawartha Food Share in Peterborough and Feed the Need in Durham – a nearly 80 per cent increase in food donations from last year.
The Trent community also celebrated Trent Day and shared their Trent spirit through stories and photos across social media using the #TrentDay hashtag.
“We hope alumni around the world enjoyed celebrating their Trent memories and thank all those who donated so Trent can continue to offer a transformational experience to future generations,” said AVP Booth.
Trent Day marks the April 1963 signing of the Trent Act, which formalized the incorporation of the University as a degree-granting institution, and pays tribute to the University’s history, values and community. On Trent Day, the Trent community comes together to support student needs, showcase school spirit, and give back through volunteer service and philanthropy.
