Trent University Welcomes Minister of Colleges and Universities to Peterborough Campus

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University leaders spoke with the Honourable Jill Dunlop about career opportunities for students, expertise in aging and world-class water quality research at Trent’s Peterborough Campus on Monday.

Members of the Careerspace at Trent University team meet with The Honourable Jill Dunlop, minister of Colleges & Universities. Left to right: Sabrina Kuipers, Co-op Coordinator; Ryan Sisson, Manager of Community + Workplace Partnerships; Minister Jill Dunlop. photo courtesy of trent university.

Trent University welcomed Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, to the Peterborough campus where Trent leaders shared details about career-ready skills development, world-class water quality research and a new university-integrated seniors’ village.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Dunlop back to Trent,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “During the visit, we were able to showcase research and student learning opportunities that are quintessentially Trent – highlighting interdisciplinary thought, leadership in aging, work-integrated learning and environmental research.”

Before embarking on a campus tour, several members of Trent’s senior administration, including President Groarke, Provost Michael Khan and Julie Davis, Trent’s vice-president of External Relations and Development, met with Minister Dunlop, who was accompanied by Peterborough MPP and Trent alumnus Dave Smith ’91.

Dr. Cathy Bruce, vice-president of Research & Innovation at Trent, guided Minister Dunlop and MPP Smith on a tour of the campus, highlighting Careerspace, the University's career services centre, the Trent Centre for Aging and Society (TCAS) and the Water Quality Centre.

While at Careerspace, staff spoke about ways Trent continues to innovate to deliver guaranteed career-ready skills development opportunities for students. Representatives from Careerspace shared news about 23 new paid co-op streams for Trent students, virtual learning strategies and the Community Concierge program, which has created partnerships with more than 70 local employers to talent needs in City and County of Peterborough and City of Kawartha Lakes.

“It was such a pleasure to be back at Trent University’s Peterborough campus to see the vibrant student community in action and to learn about how the University is prioritizing student success, research and innovation,” said Dunlop. “From delivering career-ready skills development opportunities through its Careerspace, to the community impact of projects under its Centre for Aging and Society – and everything in between – Trent is doing incredible work preparing students for the workforce. Thank you, President Groarke, for showcasing the talent and work happening all over campus.”

At TCAS, Drs. Mark Skinner and Elizabeth Russell highlighted Trent’s reputation for outstanding thought-leadership on the study and celebration of aging. They also highlighted the international impact of TCAS’s interdisciplinary aging research, the new Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies, the community impact of projects including the long-term care home being developed in collaboration with peopleCare communities and Seniors’ Village project to be located on Trent lands.

The tour concluded at Trent’s world-class Water Quality Centre (WQC), the most comprehensive mass spectrometry facility in Canada, where Canada Research Chair in Environmental Archaeology Dr. Paul Szpak showcased key equipment and research. In the WQC, students in Trent Master’s programs also shared with Minister Dunlop opportunities they have had to build specialized skills and experience working with state-of-the-art equipment.

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Mass Casualty Incident Simulation Puts Hands-On Learning To The Test at Fleming College

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Students in multiple Fleming College programs put their hands-on learning to the test in a Mass Casualty Incident simulation at the Sutherland Campus on Tuesday.

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The exercise started at 9:30 a.m. and lasted into the early afternoon, led by students in the Paramedic, Pre-Service Fighter Education and Training and Pre-Health Sciences programs.

The stimulation had emergency vehicles on site, and the exercise involved students and volunteers dressed up to appear distressed or injured.

Fleming says the simulation is a valuable, hands-on learning experience for students to apply their knowledge in a realistic scenario.

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Trent University Hosting Peterborough Campus Open House For March 17; Durham Date For March 11

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The campus is free to explore for prospective students as Trent University is hosting its open house on March 17 in Peterborough and March 11 for the Durham campus.

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Visitors can tour the campus, learn about paid co-op streams and accept an offer to Trent on the spot during their visit.

“Our March Break Open House events provide future students with an inside sneak peek at life as a Trent student – with opportunities to explore programs and guaranteed career experience, tour campus and residences, and learn about supports and services," said Marilyn Burns, vice president of Communications & Enrolment. “Campuses will be fully open for all guests to explore. Connecting one-on-one with leading professors and current students gives guests the chance to immerse themselves in the full Trent experience.”

Students who have received accepted their offer to Trent can get in their process and get a celebratory photo. On-the-spot applications can also be taken with several programs still accepting applications for fall.

A career experience, selection of paid co-op streams are being showcased at the event, along with an academic and student services fair, mini-lectures and program sessions. Campus and student residences are also available at the open house.

All students who attend for Open House are entered in a draw to win free first-year tuition. A full open house schedule is available online.

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Trent's 20th Anniversary of Seasoned Spoon Celebrated With Fundraiser Event On March 18

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Trent University’s café ‘Seasoned Spoon’ is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event featuring live music, activities, raffles and food to raise money for a cargo trike on March 18.

The Seasoned Spoon’s grand opening was on Feb 25, 2003 in the Cat's Ass Pub in Otonabee College before being moved to Otonabee College. Photo courtey of Trent University.

The event is at the Seasoned Spoon and runs from 5 p.m. to p.m. with tickets at $10. Children’s admission is free.

The trike will aid Trent Vegetable Gardens in making deliveries and will cost anywhere from $2,750 and upwards to purchase.

The Seasoned Spoon's first opened on Feb. 25, 2003, at Otonabee College. It relocated to the former Champlain Junior Common Room in the spring of 2003 and officially opened in that space on Nov. 18 of the same year.

In 2006, the eatery partnered with the Trent Vegetable Gardens, a volunteer-run group that provides the majority of the café’s produce. The café relocated again in 2009 to the downstairs of the Champlain Senior Common Room.

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Hometown PTBO: Anita Erskine and Her Trent University Saga and Being an International Media Icon

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Anita Erskine about coming to Peterborough and Trent University, becoming the Trent School of Business 2023 CEO-in-Residence and being an international media icon.

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Innovation Cluster Launches the LEAPZONE @KPRDSB Entrepreneurship Program

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Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (ICPK) announces new partnership with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) to foster entrepreneurial skills among secondary students through the creation of the LEAPZONE @KPRDSB Entrepreneurship Club.

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As part of the KPR Pathways Initiative, the LEAPZONE @KPRDSB Entrepreneurship Program is designed to allow students to develop entrepreneurial skills and encourage innovation and creativity. The club will offer four sessions on Ideation and Creativity, Business Fundamentals, Marketing and Brand Development. The program is open to Grades 9-12 students and equips them with the skills to plan, fund, start and run a business or social enterprise.

At the end of the program, selected students from the KPRDSB will have the opportunity to represent their school board at an Ontario-Wide Showcase and Networking Event. This event brings together students from different school boards across Ontario who have participated in similar entrepreneurship programs. The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn from each other, share ideas and expand their networks.

"We are thrilled to bring this opportunity to students and introduce them to the exciting world of innovation and entrepreneurship! This learning experience will help students build foundational knowledge and skills and empower them to leap out of their comfort zone and turn their ideas into something great," said principal of Teaching and Learning K-12: Secondary Focus Charlotte Filip.

The Cluster recognizes entrepreneurship's pivotal role in driving economic growth and development, creating job opportunities and promoting social and environmental sustainability. As such, the organization provides a broad range of programs and services tailored to support entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey, including high school, college and university students looking to advance their entrepreneurial endeavours.

"I’m confident the new Leap Zone Program will have a positive impact on young entrepreneurs from KPRDSB. These students will discover the resources available to them to start businesses in our region, and our sessions will help them build the entrepreneurial skills they need for success in the years to come. It’s exciting to think that these students will represent our region's next generation of entrepreneurs, and I can't wait to see what businesses they will launch in the future with our support,” said Senior Innovation Specialist & FastStart Program Manager Lindsey Irwin.

For more information on the LEAPZONE @KPRDSB Entrepreneurship Club, interested parties can visit KPRDSB's official website.

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Haliburton School of Art and Design Launches Summer Course Calendar

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Discover a new passion and embrace creativity this summer with 55 new classes and workshops at the Fleming College Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD).

photo courtesy of fleming college haliburton school of art + design, facebook.

The new Summer 2023 course calendar for HSAD is out and features new courses, plus the return of some of HSAD’s most popular programs. Featuring 55 new classes and workshops, programs cover everything from Art as Activism, Contemporary Rug Hooking to Forging-Damascus Steel Construction.  

HSAD says they are also excited to welcome more than two dozen new teachers to the campus this upcoming summer to both inspire and teach students. Juno Award winning artist Susan Aglukark is hosting two four-day workshops in August, and other instructors include Julie Moon, Naomi Smith, Daniel Scott Tysdale and Lisa Barry, part of the team behind Homestead Pottery. Barry will be teaching an evening class on Wheel Throwing and Hand Building in the spring.  

There are day camps for children and teens and week-long workshops for adults yearning for an artistic getaway in the Haliburton Highlands.  

Join HSAD as they open the doors to the community through lectures, live music and a chance to get a first-hand look at what’s going on at the Haliburton Campus this summer.  

Art Talks run Wednesdays from July 5 to Aug. 9 in the Great Hall, featuring discussions on topics ranging from Mad Comics to the Story of Seedbeads. All are welcome to attend a Walk About at the campus Thursday afternoons, and there will also be free live music in the Great Hall Thursday evenings from July 6 to Aug. 10.

Summer program registration begins on March 1. Find the full catalogue by contacting the College by phone (ext. 4) or email to order a 2023 summer program.  

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Explore the Wonders Of Ancient Egypt With Continuing Education At Trent University

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Find inspiration with in-person courses and workshops, including a special course and weekend workshop on the wonders of Ancient Egypt, hosted during the Spring term through Continuing Education at Trent University.

photo courtesy of Trent University.

Spring Continuing Education courses and workshops run throughout March and April. Register before March 1 and save 25 per cent with the promo code SPRING25.

“It is an ideal time to invite people to expand their horizons with Trent Continuing Education as we continue to grow Traill College’s presence as a downtown arts and culture hub,” says Dr. Michael Eamon, principal of Catharine Parr Traill College and director of Continuing Education at Trent. “Whether you’re coming out for a single day workshop, a multi-week course, or our special weekend course, this term promises affordable opportunities where you can learn something new and connect with people.”

New for this spring are offerings focused on Ancient Egypt. The six-week course “Wonders of Egypt: The Great Tombs, Temples & Towns of the Pharaohs” begins on March 22, as well as a special Ancient Egypt weekend running April 29 and 30. Here, participants can choose from a single workshop (for $40) or the full weekend experience with four distinct workshops (for $100). Workshops include: The Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings: The World’s Most Famous Burial Grounds, Canadians on the Nile – Early Explorers in Egypt, and Secrets of Egypt Revealed – Recent Discoveries in Egypt.

Additionally, multi-week courses and workshops will provide participants the opportunity to get creative with watercolours, writing and more. All in-person classes take place at Catharine Parr Traill College.

Courses starting at $140 (including HST) for the series, and workshops start at just $40 (including HST), plus appropriate materials. Registration for all courses and workshops is available online.

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Peterborough Petes Dedicate Night to Fleming College In Partnership for Thursday's Game

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The Peterborough Petes are dedicating their game against the Ottawa 67s to Fleming College students, staff, faculty and alumni for this Thursday at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Fleming College president Maureen Adamson (right) with Peterborough Petes Mascot Roger (left). Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

Fleming’s past, present and future will be part of the ceremonial puck drop while global tourism student Lauren Mackay will sing the national anthem.  

Students are hopping on busses to and from the Memorial Centre from the Sutherland and Frost campuses to attend the game with PA announcements addressing and recognizing the campus.  

Fleming alumni are eligible and can obtain discounted tickets by emailing alumni@flemingcollege.ca. The college requests you include your full name and program when requesting tickets.

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Trent University Launching Master’s in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies This Fall

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Trent University is launching a new two-year Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies for September 2023 announced on Wednesday.

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The program features first-hand experience supporting aging populations and contributing to community organizations according to Trent. It prepares students for careers in public and non-profit sectors, as well as managerial-level positions in institutions and community organizations that support older adults.

Students will develop skills in the critical analysis of contemporary aging issues and learn practical approaches to aging-related challenges across different contexts, ranging from individual experiences of aging to the societal complexities of aging populations.

“This new program is a natural outcome of the 12-plus years of research and community-building momentum generated by Trent Centre for Aging and Society,” said Dr. Elizabeth Russell, director of the Trent Centre for Aging and Society (TCAS) and the new M.A. in Interdisciplinary Aging program. “We are excited to have a new program for graduate students interested in studying aging from perspectives across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Communities all over Canada are aging—we’re all aging—and so we must deepen our understanding of the realities of growing older and challenge entrenched ideas about older adults.”

The program gives students the chance to create meaningful relationships with older adults, contribute to community organizations and get first-hand experience supporting aging populations as stated in a press release. They will also conduct interdisciplinary research through TCAS—where faculty, students, staff and community stakeholders build meaningful dialogue about aging, old age and older people. 

The forthcoming development of a University-Integrated Seniors Village on Trent University lands, anchored by a long-term care home, will further add to the academic and research expertise at TCAS and Trent more broadly, and benefit future M.A. students by providing unique hands-on learning and research opportunities while supporting older people in the Peterborough area.

Applications are due by March 1 in order to study this fall.

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