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Trent University Creates Largest Endowed Bursary After $2.5 Million Donation; Aid Four Students Annually With Socio-Economic Barriers
/After a $2.5 million donation from the Joyce Family Foundation, Trent University has created its largest-ever endowed bursary announced at Bata Library on Friday afternoon.
The Joyce Family Foundation that was created by the co-founder of Tim Hortons, Ronald V. Joyce. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The bursary is available beginning in the 2023-24 school year for four students beginning their studies at Trent University. The bursaries are valued at up to $5,000 annually, are renewable for a maximum of four years and require each successful applicant to work with a mentor in an extracurricular activity throughout their program. Every subsequent year accepts another four students for the bursary.
All students are eligible but preference is given to students coming from Peterborough (City or County), Durham Region and Haliburton County and who face socioeconomic barriers to post-secondary education.
“This gift, which creates our largest fund for student aid, greatly enhances Trent University’s ability to support students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent president and vice-chancellor.
The Joyce Family Foundation is a private family foundation created by the late Ronald V. Joyce, the man behind Tim Horton of the renowned Canadian franchise.
“Ron Joyce believed in hard work and the power of education to open doors and help meet potential,” said Maureen O’Neill, Joyce Family Foundation executive director. “This gift is part of the Board’s commitment to Ron Joyce’s legacy and genuine belief in youth to bring their talents and contributions into Canadian society.”
In-Person Continuing Education Classes Return to Trent University
/Registrations are open for in-person, interactive workshops and multi-week courses through Trent University’s Continuing Education program announced on Tuesday.
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These in-person classes are back at Trent University’s Traill College starting Oct. 17 and are open to lifelong learners from the community who are looking to build connections and learn something. Topics including beekeeping, music, American Sign Language (ASL), writing, cooking and money management are available as classes.
“For the first time in two years, in-person Continuing Education classes are back at Catharine Parr Traill College in downtown Peterborough,” said Dr. Michael Eamon, Trent director of Continuing Education. “Members of the greater community can find inspiration and discover something new alongside fellow lifelong learners while immersing themselves in Traill’s unique learning spaces, using the College library or taking in a meal at The Trend café.”
Multi-week courses start at $260 (including HST) for the series and workshops start at $40 (including HST), plus appropriate materials.
Traill will be hosting a Continuing Education open house event on Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where community members can learn more about the courses being offered, meet instructors and explore the learning environment at the College’s downtown Peterborough location (the Scott House at 315 Dublin St.).
Registration is available online at trentu.ca/continuingeducation.
Workplace Training Programs Open For Registration at Fleming College
/Fall courses are open for registration as Fleming College offers programs in everything from executive leadership training to business and management workshops.
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The Continuing Education and Corporate Training Office offers courses from executive leadership training to business and management workshops to turn students into highly skilled, ready-to-work employees according to Fleming.
This semester’s established certificate and specialized training modules include coaching and conflict resolution skills, team leadership and a high in-demand PEAK Leadership training program.
Customizable training options are available for groups, key team members or individuals.
For more information on available workplace training programs and how to enroll email corporatetraining@flemingcollege.ca.
Camp Kawartha Celebrates 100 Years With Exhibition Through Peterborough Museum & Archives
/The Camp Kawartha: Making a Splash for 100 Years exhibition celebrates a century of camp life from Sept. 17 to Dec. 4 at Peterborough Museum & Archives.
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Since 1921, children have experienced outdoor activities and education on the eastern shore of Clear Lake through Camp Kawartha’s summer camps, retreats and workshops.
Featuring nostalgic camp memorabilia like a 1930s wool swimsuit and a Peterborough Canoe Company vessel, Camp Kawartha: Making a Splash for 100 Years displays archival and contemporary photographs of campers participating in various activities at the campsite.
Through this temporary exhibition attendees can learn how the camp evolved over the last century into the award-winning environmental leadership centre it is today.
The exhibition admission is by donation.
For more information, contact the curator of Peterborough Museum & Archives Kim Reid at (705) 742-7777 (ext. 2473).
Virtual Museum Of The Spanish Civil War Launches At Trent University
/A first-of-its-kind virtual museum, dedicated to the exploration and understanding of the Spanish Civil War is now open to online visitors after its launch event at Trent University on Thursday.
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Developed and co-directed by Trent University history professor Dr. Antonio Cazorla-Sanchez, the project brings together scholars and experts from Trent, York University, the SSHRC and the University of Warwick, as well as the Embassy of Spain in Canada and Spain's Ministry of Culture and Sport.
This virtual museum is the first dedicated museum that gives a global explanation of the conflict from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives including history, archaeology, digital humanities, literary and cultural studies.
The project has received international support from institutional partners as well as the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s Connections Grant which supported the museum by providing $30,000 in funding.
“In many ways, the past is a foreign country. Through the visual elements of this museum, we are witnessing what people experienced in the moment,” said Prof. Cazorla-Sanchez. “A way for visitors to immerse themselves in the mentalities of the people who experienced those events. The big issues that were relevant in the Spanish Civil War [social justice, democracy, women’s rights, rights of minorities] remain relevant today.”
Trent president and vice-chancellor Dr. Leo Goarke said that the museum is a reflection of Trent’s commitment to interdisciplinary, international collaboration and the digital humanities.
“The impressive result of the efforts of Professor Cazorla-Sanchez and his fellow researchers is an online tool which can mobilize knowledge in a way that makes it accessible from around the world,” he said.
Those interested can explore the Virtual Museum for the Spanish Civil War at www.vscw.ca.
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City To Host Weekly Sessions To Answer Questions Regarding Peterborough Heritage
/Heritage preservation staff will be holding drop-in sessions on Wednesday afternoons starting this week and each Wednesday until October 5, to answer any questions the public may have and to receive feedback on heritage in the city.
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On July 25, 2022, City Council adopted the background study looking at the heritage value of the historic commercial core of Peterborough.
This was the first step in creating a Heritage Conservation District in the downtown. The study process has raised some questions about heritage districts and how the City preserves its heritage in general.
“Heritage is an important part of creating vital, diverse and sustainable communities,” said Erik Hanson, the City’s Heritage Resources Coordinator. “We want to hear from the community about how we can best ensure our shared history is preserved for future generations.”
Fleming College Ready For First In Person Orientation Since The COVID-19 Pandemic Began
/New Fleming College students are set to experience a spirited, fun-filled first day of class as the Fleming Knights Orientation (KO) returns this September.
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It is the first in-person Orientation Fleming has hosted since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Fleming KO includes games, activities and information sessions designed to help new students get a great start on their post-secondary journey. Events are taking place at the Sutherland, Frost and Haliburton Campuses.
Orientation for Sutherland Campus students takes place Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Fleming Knights are holding two exhibition games, with the women’s team taking the field at 6 p.m. followed by the men’s team at 8 p.m.
Orientation at the Frost Campus in Lindsay takes place on Wednesday. Games, activities and a barbecue will be held outside near the Discovery Trail and the Auks Lodge from 4 - 6 p.m. along with a Student Services Fair.
A Student Services Fair takes place at the Haliburton Campus Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stroll Through 120 Years Of Quaker Oats History With Heritage Walks This September
/Lakefield Heritage is will be hosting four heritage walks celebrating Quaker Oats' 120 years in Peterborough on Sept. 17.
Photo by Luke Best.
Walks will begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. each one will be under one hour long.
Tours begin at the Quaker Parkette at the northwest corner of Hunter St. E. and Driscoll Terrace.
On the walks participants will learn about Quaker and the Hunter Street bridge development, the impact Quaker Oats had on Peterborough’s economy during World War One and much more.
Parking will be permitted by the Kawartha Credit Union, at their two north parking lots off Driscoll Terrace.
For more information email lkfd_her@cogeco.ca
Fleming College Offering Additional Intake To Paramedic Program To Meet Growing Need
/Fleming College is adding another intake of students to its in-demand and highly successful Paramedic program.
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