University Spirit Takes a Rise for Wednesday to Celebrate Trent Day

Trent University’s community will show their school spirit to help mark the fourth-annual Trent Day with philanthropy on Wednesday.    

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The City of Peterborough is recognizing the event and will proclaim Wednesday to be Trent Day, marking the occasion with an official flag raising ceremony. 

“Trent Day holds a significant place in the Trent University calendar, showcasing our core values of support, service, and spirit," said Sherry Booth ’98, Trent associate vice-president of philanthropy and alumni engagement. "It's a time to celebrate our dedication to these principles, our vital relationships within Peterborough and Durham, and unite as a community of alumni making a collective difference around the world. Our Trent spirit shines brighter than ever, and we warmly invite alumni and supporters everywhere to join us in this celebration.”

The event pays tribute to the April 1963 signing of the Trent University Act where the University was officially granted the ability to confer degrees.

How to take part in Trent Day 2024:     

1) Trent Day Support

Join the #TrentDay challenge and become one of 50 new monthly donors who offer reliable philanthropic support to the Trent Community. Gifts to the Trent Fund will respond to new and evolving student needs such as emergency housing and mental health initiatives. For details, visit the Trent Day monthly donors web page.

2) Trent Day Service 

In the tradition of service to the community, Trent alumni will come together in a unified display of service by volunteering with organizations including Kawartha Food Share, Feed the Need in Durham, Cuddles for Cancer, Peterborough Museum and Archives, and Casey House in Toronto. Alumni and friends can also get together, register an independent volunteer activity, and participate in a way that is meaningful to them, and on a day that suits their schedule.

A Trent Day food drive will take place at both the Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses. Staff, faculty, students, alumni and community members are encouraged to bring their non-perishable items to donation booths stationed on both campuses from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. All donations will support Kawartha Food Share in Peterborough and Feed the Need in Durham in Oshawa.

3) Trent Day Spirit 

Whether at school, in the office, or out in the community, Trent Day is the time to wear your Trent gear and show your school spirit! Alumni and community members are encouraged to show #TrentDay pride on social media by sharing memories or posting photos in Trent gear (tag @TrentAlumni and use #TrentDay hashtag when posting).

“This is great way to celebrate Trent! We hope all members of the Trent community will show their Trent pride, take part in Trent Day activities, and make a gift to assist and empower a student,” said Booth.

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