Nathan McFadden Named New Director of Trent University Athletics & Recreation
/Trent University has appointed Nathan McFadden as the director of Athletics and Recreation.
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Trent University Honours Faculty In First-Ever Celebration of Excellence in Humanities and Social Sciences Awards
/Trent University hosted its first-ever Celebration of Excellence in Humanities and Social Sciences awards ceremony by bringing together department chairs and distinguished donors to celebrate exceptional faculty and students.
Award winners from the inaugural Humanities and Social Sciences Award Ceremony gather together on the Symons Campus. Photo courtesy of Trent University.
“The Humanities and Social Sciences are the heart of any university, leading the way in challenging the way we think, especially in challenging times, by inspiring students and alumni to think critically and creatively about how we can better understand and improve the world around us," said Dr. Mark Skinner, Trent dean of Humanities and Social Sciences. “This awards ceremony symbolizes not only a celebration of our students' remarkable achievements but also the enduring culture of academic excellence that thrives within Trent’s Humanities and Social Sciences departments. We are honoured to recognize the dedication of our students and to showcase the profound impact of our outstanding faculty.”
A full list of the awards and recipients follows:
Alexander Nielsen (Lady Eaton College), Anthropology Faculty Prize — Awarded to a student with the highest overall standing in the introductory course in Anthropology from the previous year, provided they continue as an Anthropology or Archaeology major and earn the top mark in any of our first-year Anthropology courses.
Isla Gole ‘18 (Catharine Parr Traill College), Andrew Wernick Essay Prize — Awarded to a Cultural Studies major or joint-major for the best essay of a critical or theoretical nature related to the subject areas of the Cultural Studies program, submitted to a juried competition held by the department.
Samantha Paolucci, Department of English Literature Scholarship — Awarded annually to the highest achieving student entering the fourth quarter of the Honours program in English Literature.
Mady Rodrigues-Raby (Lady Eaton College), W.L. Morton Essay Prize in History — Named after the distinguished Canadian historian, an early member of the Trent History Department, and the first principal of Champlain College, this prize is awarded to the third-year student writing the best essay.
Sasha Jones ‘19 (Peter Gzowski College), Alan Wilson Prize — Named in honour of the founder of the Trent History Department and the Canadian Studies Program, this prize is awarded to the Honours student achieving the highest record in the fourth year.
Avery Shortland (Peter Gzowski College), International Development Studies (IDST) Fundraising Trust Award — Awarded annually to the student with the highest standing in the first year of IDST.
Lucas Skolseg (Champlain College), The Mary's Fund Scholarship — Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering the final year of the Honours program in Philosophy. Established in honour of Mary Margaret (Stewart) Beattie and Mary Marjorie (Murphy) Beattie.
Lindsey Russell ’19 (Champlain College), Outstanding Graduating Sociology Student Award — Awarded annually to a top graduating student at each campus. Sponsored by the Canadian Sociological Association.
Jack Carey (Peter Gzowski College), Carolyn Sarah Thomson Scholarship — Awarded annually in recognition of the Canadian Studies student with the highest average entering their second year at Trent.
Jasmine Boisvert ‘19 (Catharine Parr Traill College), Swiss Embassy Award/Prix de l'ambassade de Suisse au Canada — Awarded to the graduating student with the highest overall average in recognition of credits acquired in the study of the French language.
Alex Bruneau (Lady Eaton College), George S. Henry — Awarded annually to the student that achieves the highest combined grade average in the two introductory courses, POST 1011H and POST 1002H.
Carly Walker (Lady Eaton College), ROMA Humanities and Social Sciences Award — Established by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), this award is granted annually to an exceptional student enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Sophie Medeiros (Lady Eaton College), ROMA Humanities and Social Sciences Award — Established by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), this award is granted annually to an exceptional student enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Dean Howley ’06 (Peter Gzowski College), School of Business, Decanal Award for Teaching Excellence — Awarded to exceptional faculty member who has made a profound impact on student success through teaching and mentorship.
Dr. Antonio Cazorla-Sánchez, Trent History Department — Recognized for recent election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
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Trent University Announces Decanal Awards For Teaching and Mentorship
/Trent University has announced is recipients for its 2023 Decanal Awards for Teaching Excellence and Outstanding Graduate Mentorship to recognize its exceptional faculty members who have made a profound impact on student success in various academic fields on Monday.
The awards (now in its second year) honour Trent University faculty members, spanning the Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Education, Trent University Durham GTA, School of Nursing and the School of Graduate Studies.
“Trent’s annual Decanal Awards celebrate excellence in teaching and graduate mentorship across the University,” said Dr. Kristy Buccieri, Trent Teaching and Learning acting associate dean. “This year’s recipients have been nominated by students, for the passion, innovation, and dedication they bring to their discipline,”
Recipients of the 2022-2023 Decanal Awards:
Decanal Award for Teaching Excellence in Education: Dr. Kelly Young, School of Education
Professor Young is recognized for her consistent development of highly effective teaching strategies and her demonstration of exemplary pedagogical skills. Nominators cited her transformative teaching style, characterized by its supportive and uplifting nature, which fosters exploration and active learning within the classroom.
Trent Durham GTA Award for Teaching Excellence: Dr. Brenda Smith-Chant, Psychology
Professor Smith-Chant is celebrated for her ability to offer positive and constructive feedback, her innovative approach to creating learning materials, and her aptitude for elevating student participation and engagement.
Decanal Award for Teaching Excellence in Nursing: Kinza Malik, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing (TFSON)
Instructor Malik is renowned for her thorough assessments, adept use of concept maps, and an overarching pedagogical approach that not only inspires but also greatly facilitates student learning. She excels in devising innovative and imaginative approaches to course design, particularly in the realm of instruction and assessments.
Decanal Award for Teaching Excellence in the Humanities and Social Sciences: Dean Howley, Trent School of Business
Professor Howley is recognized for his commitment to nurturing student learning, his enthusiasm for teaching, and his remarkable capacity to captivate and motivate students, inspiring them to establish meaningful connections between course content and real-world scenarios. Through the inclusion of pragmatic and engaging assignments, Prof. Howley empowers students to embark on journeys of self-discovery as aspiring entrepreneurs and prospective business proprietors.
Decanal Award for Teaching Excellence in the Sciences: Dr. Wesley Burr, Mathematics
Nominations for Professor Burr spoke to how he makes himself available to students and supports their academic growth. Prof. Burr’s innovative teaching methods and supportive pedagogical approach, alongside his mastery-based learning and availability to students, ensure that all students putting in the work to succeed can understand course concepts and do well.
School of Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship for New Mentors: Dr. Kateryna Keefer, Psychology
Graduate students highlighted Professor Keefer’s dedication to sharing her passion for supporting student learning, nurturing critical thinking, and guiding students to become proficient scholars. The nominations also celebrated her generous commitment of time and expertise as a mentor, along with her encouragement for students to further explore and enhance their own abilities. She is recognized as a supervisor who seamlessly integrates theory and practical application.
School of Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship for Senior Mentors: Dr. David M. K. Sheinin, History
Professor Sheinin is acknowledged for his distinctive mentorship style, characterized by genuine support for students, enabling them to develop self-assurance in their abilities and pursue academic endeavours both within and outside of Trent University. He is widely regarded as an outstanding mentor who inspires self-discovery and self-confidence, empowering those he mentors to embark on their professional journeys with newfound independence.
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Trent Excalibur Men's Lacrosse Nab Home Opener With 8-5 Victory Over Queen's University
/There was no champion’s rust for the Trent Excalibur men’s lacrosse team as they defeated Queen’s University in their season opener 8-5 at the Justin Chiu Stadium on Wednesday night.
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The Excalibur were coming off their Baggataway Cup championship with an undefeated 2022/23 season.
Jordan Dool got things rolling for Trent, scoring for Trent early in the first quarter. Cole Hanrahan followed with a second goal for the Excalibur. Jack Faller got on the board for Queen’s with 4:23 left in the quarter to cut the deficit in half and the score remained 2-1 going into the second.
Hanrahan continued where he left off with his second goal of the game while Jack MacAlpine, Holden Lowes, and Ben MacDonnell each tallied a goal to give the Excalibur a commanding 6-1 lead over the Gaels at the half.
Queen’s took advantage of the extended rest and came out firing in the third quarter. Reed Allen, Dano Realini and Faller all whipped the ball past Excalibur goaltender Jackson Brown to make it a 6-4 game heading into the last quarter.
Once again, Hanrahan struck again to kick off the fourth quarter, getting the hat trick to extend Trent’s lead by three. Dool tacked on his second of the night for and 8-4 lead. Queen’s got a late goal with 2:37 to play but Trent hung on for the 8-5 win and came out on top.
The Excalibur continue their homestand to take on the Ottawa Gee Gee’s on Saturday for 6:30 p.m.
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Trent University To Defend Lacrosse Title at Home As They Host the Baggataway Cup For A Second-Straight Year
/For the second year in a row, Trent University is hosting the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) Baggataway Cup Championship on Nov. 3-5, announced on Wednesday.
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The Baggataway Cup is the CUFLA playoffs. For the first time in the school’s history, the Trent Excalibur men’s lacrosse team will defend their 2022 Baggataway Cup Champion title.
“Hosting the Baggataway Cup Championship last year was such an honour,” said Leslie Spooner, Trent Athletics interim director. “We are very proud of what the team accomplished last season and we can’t wait to cheer them on again this year as they vie for their second consecutive championship.”
This will be the third time that the men’s team is hosting the national championship, they held the honour in 2012 and last year.
“CUFLA is excited to return to Trent University for the 2023 Baggataway Cup,” said Kevin Caplice, CUFLA commissioner. “It is rare that we host championships back-to-back but with the support the fans showed for CUFLA in 2022 how could we say no when Trent approached us to host again.”
“Last year’s tournament was such a success,” said Sarah Batley, Trent Athletics assistant director. “Seeing a stadium full of lacrosse fans old and young was so encouraging for the student-athletes and for the entire Trent Athletics team. It took a lot of work behind the scenes to host and knowing that it paid off is very rewarding.”
The Baggataway Cup is taking place at Trent’s Justin Chiu Stadium. Ticket details will be announced in the fall.
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Trent University Honours Past Graduates With Alumni Awards
/Trent University has distributed its 2023/24 Trent University Alumni Association (TUAA) awards to outstanding alumni to acknowledge the impact alumni make in their community, professions or with the University.
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“Congratulations to all of the award winners who chose to study at Trent University because of their desire to create momentous change in the world and have gone on to lead that change in their professional careers and community with vision, commitment, and creativity,” said Sherry Booth, associate vice president of philanthropy and alumni engagement. “The work they do is important, and we are honoured to recognize their remarkable achievements.”
A full list of 2023/24 winners is as follows:
Distinguished Alumni Award
Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet ’74 (Catharine Parr Traill College), former MP for Hochelga in Montreal who served as NDP whip and housing critic; Dr. Keith Stewart ’86 (Peter Robinson College), senior energy strategist for Greenpeace Canada; and Dr. Gesa Weyhenmeyer ’90 (Peter Robinson College), professor at Uppsala University in Sweden, are recipients of 2023/24 Distinguished Alumni Award. This is the TUAA’s top award that recognizes demonstrated leadership, community involvement and notoriety in their sectors of work.
Spirit of Trent Award
Henry GB Clarke '70 (Catharine Parr Traill College), a former City of Peterborough councillor and deputy mayor who supported hundreds of residents experiencing homelessness; and Alice Olsen Williams '69 (Otonabee College), a renowned Indigenous artist-activist who has supported many Indigenous causes are co-recipients of the Spirit of Trent Award, recognizing their commitment to making a difference in the world by demonstrating values and lessons learned at Trent.
Young Leader Award
The Young Leader Award, recognizing young alumni who have shown outstanding leadership throughout their first 10 years of alumni status, has been awarded to Jacob Dockstator ’10 (Peter Gzowski College), who has boldly, creatively, and collaboratively promoted economic development for Indigenous communities across northern Ontario.
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Trent University Hires Inaugural Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
/Dr. Rona Jualla van Oudenhoven has been appointed Trent University’s inaugural equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) effective this September, announced on Thursday.
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“Trent’s strength lies in our diversity, highlighting broad perspectives and diverse ways of learning, knowing, and discovery. Dr. Jualla van Oudenhoven’s appointment builds on our commitment to human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion and will amplify our ongoing initiatives in EDI,” said Stephanie Williams, Trent HR vice president. “The committee was impressed with Rona’s depth of knowledge and experience in implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion strategic plans across campuses. She demonstrated a compelling ability and commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive and safe campus.”
Dr. Jualla van Oudenhoven will play a central role in all areas of human rights, equity, and accessibility across Trent’s campuses in Peterborough and Durham according to a press release. She will provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing EDI policies, programs, practices and a university-wide EDI action plan.
She will also aid in the recommendations of the University’s Anti-Racism Task Force and the Joint Report with the Trent University Faculty Association on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity forward in collaboration with departments across campus.
“EDI can be very complex work, and at the same time, we can keep the underlying philosophy of equity for all quite simple, as a basic rights entitlement for everyone,” said Dr. Jualla van Oudenhoven. “In fact, the measure of any institution, person, or entity is visible in how we treat our most marginalized groups. This is EDI advocacy.”
Dr. Jualla van Oudenhoven is currently the chief diversity officer at Radboud Universiteit in Nijmegen, Netherlands. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of West Indies with undergraduate specializations in psychology, management, and higher education.
Her doctoral research focused on violence studies and rights-based approaches to addressing inequities, forming a natural backdrop for her EDI work. She continued her professional development achieving certifications in project management, coaching, human rights theory and practice and restorative justice and is a Canadian-certified inclusion practitioner.
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Trent University Receives $3.5 Million Gift to Double Number of Community-Based Research Projects
/Trent University received a $3.5-million gift from an anonymous donor that will double the number of community-based research projects, announced on Tuesday afternoon.
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The research programs create a lasting impact that allows more students to gain valuable hands-on experience and create meaningful change in the Peterborough region according to a press release.
The anonymous donor gave $1.2 million earlier this year following the launch of the Campaign for Momentous Change but increased it $3.5 million after recognizing the needs and benefits of the Trent Community Research Centre (TCRC).
The money provides ongoing funding for training students and employers, enhancing hands-on learning opportunities, providing funds for primary research, and covering travel and other expenses for students to complete research projects in the Peterborough area as stated in the press release.
“Trent University is a catalyst for community well-being and success through its thought leadership, research, collaborative endeavours, and community-building initiatives including community-based research,” said Julie Davis, Trent vice-president of external relations and development. “We thank the supporter for this transformational gift that strengthens our ability for many years for academia and communities to come together to address complex and urgent societal challenges.”
“Whether it’s groundbreaking research with the Five Counties Children’s Centre or the Brain Injury Association of Peterborough Region, Trent students are using community-based research opportunities to gain valuable experiential learning in areas close to their hearts and creating momentous change in our communities,” said Kevin Whitmore, Trent director of Careerspace.
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Trent University's 17th Annual President’s Excalibur Golf Tournament Fundraises For Student-Athlete Scholarship
/The 17th Trent University President’s Excalibur Golf Tournament saw 76 golfers hit the links at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club on Thursday.
Trent University kinesiology graduate Grace Sanderson making a putt with onlookers cheering her on to help kick off the 17th Annual President’s Excalibur Golf Tournament. Last year’s event took place at the Quarry Golf Club. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The fundraising event is for Trent Excalibur Green and White Scholarship Fund. It is awarded to exceptional first-year student-athletes at Trent University who have an 80 per cent (or above) average The event’s annual goal is to raise at least $50,000 annually. Over $575,000 has been raised through this tournament for the fund.
The day included 18 holes of golf, a barbecue lunch, a golf gift, on-course refreshments, a silent auction and dinner with an awards presentation.
Trent University’s Bata Library and the Peterborough Public Library Partner to Offer On-Campus Recreational Reading Collection
/Trent University’s Bata Library and the Peterborough Public Library have partnered to offer a new self-serve library kiosk on campus; promoting community connection and providing increased access to the downtown library’s collection.
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