Trent University Honours Outgoing Board Chair With Special Bench Dedication

During Trent’s Board of Governors’ final regular meeting, the University honoured outgoing Board Chair Debra Cooper Burger with a special bench dedication on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of TRent University.

The bench is located outside the Athletics Centre, honouring her six years of service to the Board, (and three years as chair).

“We are thrilled to acknowledge Debra’s passion for athletics and her unwavering commitment to our community with a bench in her honour outside the Justin Chiu Stadium, serving as a lasting tribute to the indelible mark she has left on our institution,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, outgoing Trent president and vice-chancellor.

Cooper Burger has been a key contributor to several academic, philanthropic and development projects according to a press release.

Initiatives include revitalizing Trent’s Allan Marshall Pool, creating the Jaylynn Bennett Amphitheatre at Traill College, welcoming the inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Political Trust & Leadership and championing Board of Governors Leadership scholarships.

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