Convocation 2012 at Trent University

Order of Ceremonies

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 10:00 a.m.

Ancient History & Classics Canadian Studies Cultural Studies English Literature Gender &  Women’s Studies History Modern Languages and Literatures: French, German & Hispanic Studies Philosophy Trent Oshawa Diplomas in Canadian Studies Honorary Degree: Dr. Gwynne Dyer Professor Emeriti: Professors Leonard Conolly, John Fekete, Michael Neumann, Ian Storey, Graham Taylor

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 3:00 p.m.

Business Administration Joint Major Degrees in Business Administration School of Education & Professional Learning Honorary Degree: Ms. Sheila Fraser Eminent Service Award & Professor Emeritus: Professor Deborah Berrill

THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 10:00 a.m.

Anthropology Ecological Restoration Economics Environmental and Resource Science/Studies Globalization:  Communities and Identities Indigenous Studies Indigenous Environmental Studies International Development Studies International Political Economy Politics Sociology Diplomas in Foundations in Indigenous Learning Indigenous Environmental Studies Indigenous Management and Economic Development Honorary Degree: Dr. Ralph Heintzman Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching: Professor Tom Hutchinson Distinguished Research Award: Professor Jacqueline Solway

THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 3:00 p.m.

Forensic Science (& Joint Major degrees in Forensic Science) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Chemical Physics Computer Science/Studies Computing and Information Systems Computing Systems and Physics Environmental Chemistry Geography Mathematical Computer Science Mathematical Economics Mathematical Physics Mathematics Physics and Astronomy Psychology Honorary Degree: Mr. Mark Starowicz Eminent Service Award: John Breukelaar

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 10:00 a.m.

Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Master of Science Nursing Honorary Degree: Dr. Judith Shamian

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Be sure to follow @TrentUniversity on Twitter and add your own comments and photos during the ceremonies by using the hashtag #TrentConvo.

Ride the Bus for Free

Peterborough Transit has generously offered that Trent University graduates and their guests can take the bus to and from Trent for free during Convocation June 6, 7 & 8, 2012. Click here for the bus pass to show to the driver.

Students - Vote on a Song!

Vote for your favourite song from the list below via email joannesokolow@trentu.ca or at 705-748-1011 x.6162 by Wednesday, May 30. Think throw up your hat and celebrate! You did it! The top voted songs will be played at the end of the ceremonies, but you'll have to attend the ceremonies to find out what they are.

Song Title	Artist
Good Feeling	Flo Rida
Party Rock Anthem	LMFAO
United States of Pop 2009	DJ Earworm
Viva La Vida	Coldplay
How Far We've Come	Matchbox 20
Call Me Maybe	Carly Rae Jepsen
Dynamite	Taio Cruz
You Should Be Dancing	The BeeGees
Firework	Katy Perry
Time Of Your Life	Green Day
We Are Young	Fun
Beautiful Day	U2
Life Is A Highway	Rascal Flatts
Do You Remember	Jay Sean

Accommodation & Reservations

Please note, this year Trent University's Convocation ceremonies overlap with Fleming College's Convocation ceremonies on June 6 & 7 so accommodations and restaurants in Peterborough will be busy. It would be best to make reservations early.

Conference and Hospitality Services at Trent University provide summer accommodation for students and visitors. Special Rate for Convocation $100.00 + tax per suite per night, maximum 4 persons, for graduating students and their families. Available June 5 to 8, 2012. 

To make advance reservations please phone toll free 1-866-290-6491 or (705)748-1260 or e-mail conferences@trentu.ca.

The following official tourism site of the Kawarthas has a link to accommodations in the Peterborough area: www.thekawarthas.ca or call them toll free 1-800-461-6424.