Roots and Routes conference sheds light on global refugee crises
In hindsight, it is so obvious. There were the Vietnamese and Cambodian “boat people” of the 70s and the boats of Rohingyas from Myanmar (Burma), pushed around last year in …
Month: February 2016
Learning about ourselves with the 2016 Ashley Fellow, Stephanie Rayner
At the end of January, the colleges had the great pleasure of hosting Stephanie Rayner as this year’s Ashley Fellow. For those who aren’t familiar, the Ashley Fellowship is a …
The Open Chair Project opens doors in teaching
After a successful pilot run during the fall semester, the Centre for Teaching and Learning is preparing for the second instalment of their Open Chair Project. This initiative launches Feb. …
Recognizing the contributions of part-time instructors
Until March 1, the Centre for Teaching and Learning is accepting nominations for the CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching. This is the perfect time to recognize the instructors …
Trent Central Student Association elections are coming up!
Have you considered running for a position on the TCSA Board of Directors? Or maybe you have thought about putting a question forward for referendum. Now is your chance! The …
Trent’s external reviews: TCSA and the student voice rises up
The following is a letter I sent to President Groarke on Dec. 17, 2015: Dear Pres. Groarke, I am writing to you because of growing concerns that myself, the TCSA …
The abandoned cats of Trent University
You are officially an adult with your legal ID, and attending university. You may be planning towards your first apartment if it is not already your place of living. Hey! …
Community accountability in local music: Soundtrack for Awareness
Last Friday folks from around town came together for the first Soundtrack for Awareness event at the Spill, a fundraiser that aims to raise funds for local non-profit organizations through …
Thoughts on Wayne Kennedy’s Punk Shows
Wayne Kennedy, organizer and frequent performer at the $2 Punk Shows hosted at The Spill, has recently come under a lot of heat for a couple of reasons. Three main …
Jack Matthews: preserver and integrator of cultures in Peterborough
Laying the foundation of the Trent International Program (TIP), Jack Matthews planted the seeds of internationalization, which allowed diversity at Trent to prosper. By doing so, the image of our …