T.H.B. Symons addresses the community (Oct 17, 1964)
“Your Excellency, we have found that in this age of instant coffee and even instant tea, there is still no such thing as instant university or, indeed, as instant education. …
Tom H.B. Symons
Tracing the evolution of Trent’s educational vision and practices over the last 50 years
Trent University is currently undergoing a pragmatic evolution from its original vision of liberal arts and science-oriented education it was built on, 50 years ago. As much as Trent tried …
Your Trent, my Trent, our Trent: Student symposium a success
As a component of Trent’s 50th anniversary celebrations, students, faculty, and community members gathered for discussions regarding notable aspects of Trent University – both good and bad – during the …
Envisioning Trent University: T.H.B. Symons addresses the community (Oct 17, 1964)
Your Excellencies; My lords; Your Honours; Mr. Minister; Reverend Sirs; Distinguished guests; Members of the Board, of faculty and staff, and of the student body of Trent University; Ladies and …
Trent University and the collegiate legacy (part one)
Most readers of Arthur will know that Trent University marks its 50th anniversary this year. However, it may surprise some that our relatively young university has roots that reach back …
October 17, 1964: a fine day for a parade…
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Past, Present, and Future: Discussing Trent University at 50 with Professor Tom Symons, Founding President
Recently, I was afforded the opportunity to sit down for tea and cake with Professor Tom Symons and his wife Christine in their historic home, Marchbanks, in downtown Peterborough. Professor …
Trent Holds Panel Discussion on Indigenous Education
Past and present students, faculty, and community members gathered at Gzowski College, home of the Indigenous Studies department, to have a panel discussion about Indigenous education earlier this week. The …