RG 33
Extent: 60 cm
Access: Restricted.
Introduction
The position of Vice-President (Development) was developed in 1988 with Susan Mackle as the first incumbent. The position had primary responsibility for fundraising (the campaign at the time was Fund for Excellence). Mackle took over from John Leishman, Executive Vice-President (External and Board Relations) and served in this position until 1994. From 1995 to 2005, Mackle served as Vice-President (Advancement). Don Cumming served as Acting Vice-President (Advancement) from December 2005 to February 2006, at which time Dianne Lister became Vice-President (Advancement and External Relations), a position she held until 2011. Don Cumming served as Acting Vice-President (Advancement and External Relations) for part of 2011. Julie Davis was appointed Vice President (External Relations and Advancement) on October 31, 2011.
Boxes 1 & 2
Note: Permission to access Boxes 1 & 2 required from the Vice-President External Relations and Advancement.
New RG numbering system begins here
2015-2 (RG 33)
Box 1
Materials received via Sarah Gallen, 2015
Boxes 2 and 3: Trent University 50th anniversary, 2015-2015
Box 2
Folder
1. Letter to President Groarke from Peterborough Historical Society announcing that Trent is the winner of the J. Hampden Burnham Award, 23 March 2015
2. Heritage plaques and Heritage Committee Notes (plaques unveiled May 2, 2015 on Symons Campus)
3. “Thank you You are the Heart of Trent” posters; CD titled "The Heart of Trent, Thurs. April 30, 2015, 50th Appreciation Event"; CD titled "Photobooth photos, April 30, 2015, Thank You, You are the Heart of Trent, Faculty, staff, retiree appreciation event"
4. Gala arrangements, correspondence
5. Doors Open Peterborough 2015 pamphlets: "Nassau: The Waterway"; "Trent University: Samuel de Champlain" / by Alan Brunger and Peter Adams; Faryon Bridge information
Binders
50th anniversary Program Committee Meeting Minutes
50th anniversary Book Committee Meeting Minutes
50th anniversary Curve Lake and Trent University Initiatives & Events
50th anniversary Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Doors Open Peterborough Committee: Meeting Agendas & Minutes (event held 1-2 May 2015 at Trent University)
Box 3
Binders (cont'd)
50th anniversary publicity materials
50th anniversary Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting Minutes
50th anniversary Information Communiques
Hard drive containing raw video footage of Alumni Affairs reunion weekend, August 2014
NOTE: Posters pertaining to 50th anniversary are located in the Trent University Cabinet – drawer 7.
Trent brochure titled "Your Trent Student Symposium: Proceedings from January 2015"
2020-01 (RG 33)
Convocation and University Honors Files received via Joanne Sokolowski, 2019
Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) and Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees are awarded to individuals in recognition of their contributions to academic life or to society as a whole. The Eminent Service Award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the life of Trent University. Honorary Graduates Files (from https://www.trentu.ca/governance/senate/committees/universityhonours). Accessed August 20, 2019.
Lists of those receiving University Honors, as of June 15, 2012
Honorary Graduates
Note: This list is in alphabetical order by the last name of the recipient. Included in the entry for each of the persons is one or more of: year of Convocation, Degree awarded, photograph of the recipient or the ceremony, recommendations for receiving the degree, the citation for the person given at Convocation and the name of the person giving the citation (if this can be determined), a paper copy of the Honorary recipient’s address given at Convocation (if available) and any other accompanying documentation.
Any recipient who later became a President or Chancellor has a file here but more information will be in his or her file for President or Chancellor.
BOX 1
Folder
1. List of those receiving University Honors to June 15, 2012
2. General information about Convocation
Information as of 1995
Honorary Graduates list (in alphabetical order by name of recipient)
3. Abella, The Hon. Rosalie Siberman. 2004. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence and equality
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Julia Harrison
4.Adams, Peter. 2010. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Colin Taylor
5. Affleck, Ian K. 1998. Doctor of Laws, science, physics
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Earnshaw; recipient address
6. Anson-Cartwright, Hugh 2008. Doctor of Letters.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bernadine Dodge; recipient address
7. Appeldoorn, Beth and Susan Sandler. Fall 1990. Doctor of Laws, book trade
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Wadland
Note: degree awarded to both at the same ceremony. They co-founded Longhouse Bookshop.
8. Ashley, Charles Allen. 1967. Doctor of Letters, academe; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. J.S. Pettigrew; will of Dr. Ashley
9. Atwood, Margaret Eleanor. Fall 1973. Doctor of Letters, arts.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon A. Johnston
10. Augustyn, Frank. 2003. Doctor of Laws, dancer, author, educator
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James Neufeld; recipient address
11. Ayer, Sir Alfred. Spring 1980. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Alan Orenstein
12. Bagnani, Gilbert. 1971. Doctor of Letters, service to Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Iris L. Curwood
13. Balsillie, James Laurence. 2007. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Lasenby
14. Barlow, Maude. 2009. Doctor of Laws, activist
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stephen Bocking; recipient address
15. Beaver, Rick. 2011. Doctor of laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Dan Longboat (missing); recipient address
16. Bell, John Kim. 1992. Doctor of Laws, Canadian Native Arts Foundation, orchestra conductor
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Newhouse
17. Benedict, Ernest. 1994. Doctor of Laws, Mohawk elder, teacher; photographs
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Shirley Williams
18. Berger, The Hon. Justice Thomas R. Spring 1984. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Page
19. Bishop, Morris. 1969. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. W.L. Morton; recipient address
20. Blair, Robert. 1978. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Page
21. Boyden, Joseph. 2014. Doctor of Letters.
Recommendation material; recipient address
22. Boyle, Harry Joseph. Spring 1974. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. M.P. Seeley
23. Brady, Alexander. 1968. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. W.L. Morton
24. Broadbent, John Edward “Ed”. 2013. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Joan Sangster
25. Brownstone, Meyer. Spring 1987. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Douglas Torgerson
26. Burnham, Dorothy Kate. 1998. Doctor of Laws, Canadian and aboriginal textiles
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Joan Vastokas
27. Campagnolo, The Hon. Iona. 2009. Doctor of Laws, politician
Recommendation material; Citation by Mr. Jonathan Pinto; recipient address
28. Campbell, The Rt. Hon. Kim. 2011. Doctor of Laws, politician
Recommendation material; Citation by Ms. Libby Burnham
29. Cardinal, Douglas. 1994. Doctor of Laws, First Nations architect; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Newhouse
30. Casgrain, The Hon. Therese. 1972. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David R. Cameron
31. Chalmers, Floyd S. 1968. Doctor of Letters, patron of the arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Chambers
32. Chant, Donald. Spring 1983. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Paehlke
33. Cherney, Erica. 2005. Doctor of Laws, community service
Recommendation material; Citation by Sylvia Sutherland; recipient address
34. Chiu, Justin. 2013. Doctor of Laws, business and leadership
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Allcott; recipient address
35. Coburn, Kathleen. Spring 1973. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. B.E. Rooke
36. Coffey, Charles S. 2006. Doctor of Laws, community leadership
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Newhouse ; recipient address
37. Coldwell, The Hon. Major James William. 1967. Doctor of Laws, public service; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation
38. Cole, Jean Murray. 2004. Doctor of Letters, author, historian
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Peterman
39. Colville, Alex. 1967. Doctor of Letters, artist
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. M.J. Sidnell
40. Common, William Belmont. Spring 1980. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence
Recommendation material; Citation by John G. McCarney
41. Connell, George E. Fall 1984. Doctor of Laws, academe; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Thomas H.B. Symons
Note: at a special ceremony held Oct. 13th and in recognition of Trent’s 20th anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees to three individuals who represented the three universities whose leaders gave advice and contributed to the establishment of Trent. They were George Ignatieff representing the University of Toronto, Ronald Watts representing Queen’s University and George Connell representing the University of Western Ontario.
42. Coombs, Ernest Arthur. 2001. Doctor of Laws, performing arts for children; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stephen Brown; recipient address
43. Coon Come, Grand Chief Matthew. 1998. Doctor of Laws, leadership in the advancement of First Nations peoples
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Peter Kulchyski; recipient address
44. Corry, James Alexander. 1970. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Richard H. Sadleir
45. Coxeter, Harold Scott MacDonald. Spring 1973. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. A.P. Guinand
46. Cranston, William Herbert. Spring 1975. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Kenneth E. Kidd
47. Crawley, Frank Radford. Fall 1979. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Wadland
48. Dallaire, Lieutenant-General The Hon. Romeo A. 2005. Doctor of Laws, peacekeeper, humanitarian; photograph of ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Tim Stapleton
49. Davies, Robertson. Fall 1974. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon Roper; recipient address
50. Davis, The Hon. William G. 2010. Doctor of Laws
Citation by Mr. Don Cumming
51. Davis, Wade. 2014. Doctor of Science
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Dan Longboat (missing); recipient address
52. Demos, Peter Theodore. Spring 1981. Doctor of Laws, academe, Peterborough
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James W. Jury
53. De Pencier, John Dumaresqu. 2002. Doctor of Laws, community service; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James Neufeld; recipient address
Note: see also Eminent Service Award
54. Dewart, Col. John Alexander. 1969. Doctor of Laws, Peterborough service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bernard Blishen
55. Dickinson, Terence. 2004. Doctor of Laws, science writer, astronomy
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Patton; recipient address
56. Douglas, The Hon. Tommy Douglas. Doctor of Laws, public service; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation; recipient address
57. Dray, William H. Fall 1987. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Carter
58. Drew, Wayland. Fall 1991. Doctor of Letters, author, teacher, environmentalist
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Wadland; recipient address
59. Dupuy, Diane Lynn. Spring 1988. Doctor of Laws, arts; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon Johnston
60. Dyer, Gwynne. 2012. Doctor of letters
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stephen Brown (missing)
61. Earp, Alan. 1987. Doctor of Laws, service to education ; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Thomas H.B. Symons
62. Ebbs, John Harry. Spring 1975. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bruce W. Hodgins
63. Eberts, Jon David (Jake). Doctor of Laws, arts and entertainment
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Leonard Conolly
64. Falls, Bruce. 2013. Doctor of Science.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Erica Nol; recipient address
65. Feinberg, Charles E. Special ceremony August 1988. Doctor of Laws, library benefactor.
Awarded posthumously and accepted by his widow Mrs. Lenore Feinberg
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Peterman
66. Findley, Timothy. Spring 1982. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Information on conference entitled Can You See Me Yet? Timothy Findley in Person held Oct. 17-19, 1997
67. Fine, Louis. 1969. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James I. MacAdam; recipient address
68. Firth, Edith Grace. Spring 1969. Doctor of Laws, librarian
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Douglas McCalla
69. Fisher, William. Spring 1986. Doctor of Laws, business, Peterborough area
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Earnshaw
70. Forrester, Maureen. Spring 1983. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Glassco
71. Forsey, Eugene Alfred. Spring 1978.
Citation by Prof. Bruce Hodgins
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file
72. Fourney, Ron. 1987 Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Paul Wilson; recipient address
73. Fowke, Edith Margaret Fulton. Fall 1975. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Alan Wilson
74. Franca, Celia. Spring 1977. Doctor or laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James Neufeld
75. Fraser, Charles Kenneth. 1968. Doctor of Laws, service to Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. J.M. Blackburn
76. Fraser, Sheila. 2012. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Asaf Zohar (missing); recipient address
77. Freedman, The Hon. Samuel. 1972. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. W.F.W. Neville
78. Fry, Marion Golda. Fall 1989. Doctor of Letters, academe, service of Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Stubbs
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to five individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. They were Marion Fry, Richard Sadleir, Denis Smith, Hugh Waddell and Walter Ward.
79. Gainey, Robert (Bob) Michael. 1996. Doctor of Laws, professional sport
photograph of ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Tom Phillips; recipient address
80. Gelber, Sylva Malka. 1997. Doctor of Laws, public service
Citation by Prof. Margaret Doxey; recipient address
81. Gelinas, Gratien. 1970. Doctor of Letters
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bryan Reardon
82. Glossop, Robert Glen. 2010. Doctor of Laws
Citation by Prof. Lionel Rubinoff; recipient address
83. Grant, George Parkin. 1971. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. William Dray
84. Grant, Jon. K. Fall 1991. Doctor of Laws, business, environmental concerns, service to
Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Peter Adams
85. Grant, Shelagh. 2014. Doctor of Letters
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Wadland; recipient address
86. Gray, John Morgan. Spring 1974. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. W.L. Morton
87. Guindon, The Very Rev. 1968. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Alan Wilson; recipient address
88. Gzowski, Peter. Fall 1987. Doctor of Laws, ; photograph
Recommendation material ; Citation by Prof. Stuart Robson
Includes information on his installation as Chancellor in 1999
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file
89. Hadfield, Chris Austin. 1999. Doctor of Laws, astronaut, space science; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Earnshaw; in absentia; certificate received by his aunt, Mrs. Carolyn Kitchen; recipient message read by Prof. Harry Kitchen (Missing)
90. Hammer, Armand. Spring 1985. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material. In absentia.
91. Hansen, The Hon. Inger. 1993. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence, women’s issues; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Lesley Hulcoop
92. Hare, Frederick Kenneth. Spring 1979
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Peter Adams
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file; see also Eminient Service Award
93. Heintzman, Ralph. 2012. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by John Wadland; recipient address
94. Hebb, Donald Olding. Spring 1976. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Lorner Tener
95. Holmes, John W. Fall 1985. Doctor of Laws; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Margaret Doxey
96. Ignatieff, George. Fall 1984. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Thomas H.B. Symons
Note: at a special ceremony held Oct. 13th and in recognition of Trent’s 20th anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees to three individuals who represented the three universities whose leaders gave advice and contributed to the establishment of Trent. They were George Ignatieff representing the University of Toronto, Ronald Watts representing Queen’s University and George Connell representing the University of Western Ontario.
97. Jackson, Tom. Spring 2000; Doctor of Laws; photographs
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stephen Brown
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file
98. Jacobs, Joseph. Fall 1983. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gale Fisher
99. Jagdeo, Bharrat. 2013. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Suresh Narine
100. Jamieson, Roberta. 2006. Doctor of Laws, aboriginal leadership
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Lynne Davis
101. Jewison, Norman F. Spring 1985. Doctor of Laws, arts; photograph of ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Lionel Rubinoff
102. Johnson, Edward Hewlett. 1970. Doctoral of Laws, Biafra aid, mission
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. William F.W. Neville
103. Johnston, Julia. 1996. Doctor of Laws, writer; photographs of ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Treadwell
104. Johnston, Richard. 2014. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Harvey McCue; recipient address
105. Juneau, Pierre. Spring 1987. Doctor of Laws; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Thomas H.B. Symons
106. Kain, Karen. Fall 1982. Doctor of Laws, arts; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Alf Cole
107. Kenner, Hugh. Fall 1977. Doctor of Laws, academe, Peterborough
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. B. Rooke
108. Kenney-Wallace, Geraldine. Spring 1989. Doctor of Laws, science
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Isabelle Henderson
109. Kidd, James Robbins. Fall 1974. Doctor of Laws, public service, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Hal G. Hooke
110. Kidd, Kenneth E. Spring 1990. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. W.L. Morton
Note: presented at the same ceremony with a Doctor of Laws was his wife, Martha Kidd
Note: Eminent Service Award 1983
111. Kidd, Martha A. Spring 1990. Doctor of Laws, heritage conservation , Peterborough
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Elwood Jones
Note: presented at the same ceremony with a Doctor of Laws was her husband Kenneth E. Kidd
112. Kielburger, Craig. 2011. Doctor of Laws, children’s rights activist
Recommendation material; Citation
113. Knowles, The Hon. Stanley Howard. Fall 1978. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; citation by Prof. Alan Wilson
114. Krueger, Ralph Ray. Spring 1990. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Kenneth Beesley
115. Kunuck, Zacharias. 2008. Doctor of Law, indigenous filmmaker
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Newhouse
116. Kuptana, Rosemary. 1994. Doctor of Laws, native governmental leader
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Peter Kulchyski; in absentia
Note: unable to attend because snowed in; came and received the degree on September 30
117. Laronde, Sandra. 2011. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Newhouse
118. Laskin, The Hon. Bora. 1967. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. M.J. Boote
119. Laurence, Margaret Wemyss. Spring 1972
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert D. Chambers
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file
120. Leahy, Donnell. 2008. Doctor of Laws.
Citation by Prof. Roy Hagman
Note: presented at the same ceremony with a Doctor of Laws was his wife, Natalie MacMaster
121. Lee, Dennis Beynon. 1995. Doctor of Letters, poet, editor; photograph and slide of ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation
122. LePan, Donald 2004. Doctor of Letters, scholarly publishing
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Leonard Conolly
123. Le Roy, Donald James. 1971. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. G.O. Aspinall
124. Lewis, Doris Eileen. 1969. Doctor of Laws, libarian
Recommendation material; Citation by J.D.P. Martin
125. Lewis, Wilfrid Bennett. 1968. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. J.I. Lodge
126. Lightfoot, Gordon Meredith. Spring 1979. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bryan E. Cummins
127. Lloyd, Trevor. Spring 1981. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bruce Hodgins
128. Macdonald, The Hon. Flora Isabel. 2008. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Reid Morden
129. MacInnis, Winona Grace. Spring 1973. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Joseph Wearing
130. MacKelvie, Margaret Leonore. Spring 1980. Peterborough service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Elwood Jones
131. MacLeod Alistair. 2004. Doctor of Letters, Canadian fiction
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Orm Mitchell
132. MacMaster, Natalie. 2008. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material for both Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy; Ciitation by Prof. Roy Hagman
Note: presented at the same ceremony with a Doctor of Laws was her husband Donnell Leahy
133. Macmillan, Michael Iain MacKay. 2008. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Kimberly Bates (missing); recipient address
134. McCain, The Hon. Margaret Norrie. 2007. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Elaine Scharfe; recipient address on behalf of herself and her husband
Note: presented at the same ceremony with a Doctor of Laws was her husband G. Wallace F. McCain
135. McCain, G. Wallace F. 2007 Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Elaine Scharfe; recipient address by his wife on behalf of both of them
Note: presented at the same ceremony with a Doctor of Laws was his wife, The Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain
136. McCarthy, Doris. 2002. Doctor of Laws, visual arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Carolyn Kay; recipient address
137. McLean, Stuart. 2007. Doctor of Letters
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stephen Brown (missing)
138. McClelland, Jack. Fall 1985. Doctor of Laws, arts, publishing; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Chambers
139. McRuer, The Hon. James Chalmers. 1968.Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Walter Pitman.
140. Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla. Fall 1986. Doctor of Laws, prisoner of conscience
Citation by the Hon. Mr. Justice Walter Surma Tarnopolsky
At this convocation three honorary degrees were awarded: Nelson Mandela, Andrei Sakharov and Walter Tarnopolsky. Mandela and Sakharov were prisoners of conscience and thus were awarded their honorary degrees in absentia. The Hon. Justice Tarnopolsky gave a convocation address entitled “Sakharov and Mandela – Martyrs to the Cause of Achieving Liberty and Equality”
Note: archival file a copy of the Sakharov material; Mandela material not received
Matthews, Jack. 1992. Doctor of Laws, international studies, educator
Recommendation material; Citation by Francois Lecavalier
141. Matthews, Jack. Spring 1992. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Francois Lecavalier
142. Matthews, Ross Munro. Spring 1974. Doctor of Laws, Peterborough service
Citation by Prof. Roy Edwards
143. Mighton, John. 2010. Doctor of Laws.
Citation by Prof. David Poole
144. Mirvish, Edwin. 1967. Doctor of Laws, patron of the arts; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gilbert Bagnani
145. Mitchell, William Ormond. Spring 1985, arts; photographs of ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James Neufeld
146. Moore, David Trevor. 19893. Doctor of Laws, public service, service to Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Mr. Philip Playfair
147. Moriyama, Raymond. Spring 1981. Doctor of Laws, architecture
Citation by Prof. Brian Heeney
148. Morton, David Lorne. 2002. Doctor of Laws, community service; photographs of the ceremony
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. E.A. (Skip) Maxwell ; recipient address
BOX 2
Folder
1. Nind, Thomas Eagleton Westwood. Spring 1991. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Noel Murphy
Note additional material may be in the President’s files aoki
2. Northway, Mary Louise. Spring 1979. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Dr. J. Harry Ebbs
3. Obonsawin, Alanis. 2000. Doctor of Laws, social activist, filmmaker
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Suzie Young; recipient address
4. Ogilvie, Lady Mary Helen. 1972. Doctor of Laws, service to Trent
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Janet P. Bews
5. O’Leary, John Daniel. 2002. Doctor of laws, literacy
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Deborah Berrill and Ms. Angela Johnstone
6. Orbinski, James. 2001. Doctor of Laws, international medicine, humanitiarianism
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James Neufeld (missing); recipient address
Note: Included is vol. 32, no. 2 (Spring 2001) issue of Trent Alumni magazine which featured a cover photo of Dr. Orbinski as well as an article on him by Mr. Philip Playfair
7. O’Reilly, Sister Veronica. Spring 1987. Doctor of Laws, religious leader, Peterborough; photograph
Recommendation material; Citatiion included
8. Page, Patricia Kathleen (P.K.) / P.K. Irwin. 2004. Doctor of Letters, writer, painter
Recommendation material ; Citation by Prof. Zalig Pollock
Includes CD disc entitled: Extraordinary Presence: the Worlds of P.K. Page – texts, sounds and images from the Conference held at Peterborough , Ontario October 24-27, 2002.
9. Parent, Madeleine. 1999. Doctor of Laws, social activist, feminist
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Joan Sangster; recipient address
10. Paton, Alan Stewart. 1971. Doctor of Letters, civil liberties
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Margaret Doxey
11. Patterson, David. 2014. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Kathryn Norlock (missing); recipient address notes
12. Phelps, Julia. 1992. Doctor of Laws, art historian, teacher
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Christopher Greene
13. Pitman, Walter George. 1993. Doctor of Laws, public service, educator
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stuart Robson
Note: contains information about the cessation of Fall Convocations as of 1992
14. Polanyi, John Charles. Fall 1977. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. R.E. March; recipient address
15. Polley, Sarah. 2009. Doctor of Laws, arts, film
Recommendation material; citation by Prof. Sally Chivers; recipient address
16. Porteous, Timothy. Sprint 1986. Doctor of Laws, arts; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Jennings
17. Porter, Tom. 2009. Doctor of Laws, aboriginal activist and teacher
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Newhouse
18. Potts, Chief Gary. Spring 1991. Doctor of Laws, native rights
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bruce Hodgins
19. Pratt, Mary. 2009. Doctor of Laws, artist
Recommendation material
Note: awarded in absentia; but a copy of the recipient address included
20. Rahmel, Fern Alma. 1970. Doctor of Laws, educator
Recommendation material; Citation by Mr. W.R. Douglas
21. Rasminsky, Louis. Fall 1973. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. M.J. Boote
22. Reid, William Ronald (Bill). Spring 1976. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Joan Vastokas
23. Rickerd, Donald S. Spring 1986. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Dawn Smith
24. Ritchie, Charles Stewart Almon. Spring 1976. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Brian Heeney
25. Ritchie, William Augustus. 1973. Doctor of Laws. academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Kenneth E. Kidd
26. Ross, Malcolm Mackenzie. Spring 1982. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation
27. Rowe, John Stanley. Fall 1991. Doctor of Laws, ecologist
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Tom Whillans
28. Ruth, Nancy Jackman. 1995. Doctor of Laws, social activist
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Kathryn Campbell; recipient address
29. Ryle, Gilbert. Spring 1973. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Gallop
Includes Prof. Gallop’s “Gilbert Ryle, (1900-1976): Some Reflections and Recollections” delivered at OASIS, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, 17.3.77
30. Sadler, Douglas Campbell. Fall 1988. Doctor of Laws, natural science; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Roger Jones; recipient address
Includes notice of his passing in 2008
31. Sadleir, Richard Hay. Fall 1989. Doctor of Laws, academe, service to Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Stubbs
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to five individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. They were Marion Fry, Richard Sadleir, Denis Smith, Hugh Waddell and Walter Ward.
32. Sakharov, Andrei Dimitrievich. Fall 1986. Doctor of Laws, prisoner of conscience
Recommendation material; Citation by the Hon. Mr. Justice Walter Surma Tarnopolsky
At this convocation three degrees were awarded: Nelson Mandela, Andrei Sakharov and Walter Tarnopolsky. Mandela and Sakharov were prisoners of conscience and thus were awarded their honorary degrees in absentia. The Hon. Justice Tarnopolsky accepted the degrees awarded to Mandela and Sakharov on their behalf and gave a convocation address entitled “Sakharov and Mandela – Martyrs to the Cause of Achieving Liberty and Equality”.
Note on Feb. 14, 1989, Prof. Colin Taylor presented Trent’s honorary degree in person to Andrei Sakharov. This occurred immediately after Sakharov had received an honorary degree from the University of Ottawa. Photo of the event included.
33. Sandler, Susan and Beth Appeldoorn. Fall 1990. Doctor of Laws, book trade
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Wadland
Note: degree awarded to both at the same ceremony. They co-founded Longhouse Bookshop.
34. Sandwell, Bernard Danton. Fall 1980. Doctor of Laws, service to Trent
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Alan Wilson
35. Schafer, Raymond Murray. Spring 1989. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon Johnston
36. Schindler, David William. 1995. Doctor of Laws, ecologist; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Roger Jones
37. Scott, The Most Rev. Edward Walter. Spring 1988. Doctor of Laws, religion
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Marlene Brant Castellano
38. Shamian, Judith. 2012. Doctor of Laws, nursing and health care
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Wendy Fucile
39. Simon, Mary. Spring 2005. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Shelagh Grant
Note additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file
40. Sissons, The Hon. Howard Sissons. 1969 Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stuart Robson
41. Smallman, Beverly Northcott. Spring 1982. Doctor of Laws, scientist, service to Trent; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Roy Edwards (missing)
42. Smith, Arnold Cantwell. Fall 1979. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Margaret Doxey
Note: his brother Wilfred also received an honorary degree at the same ceremony
43. Smith, Arthur James Marshall. Fall 1978. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon Roper
44. Smith, S.G. Denis. Fall 1989. Doctor of Laws, academe, service to Trent University
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Stubbs
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to five individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. They were Marion Fry, Richard Sadleir, Denis Smith, Hugh Waddell and Walter Ward
45. Smith, Wilfred Cantwell. Fall 1979. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Burbidge
Note his brother Arnold also received an honorary degree at the same ceremony
46. Southam, Gordon Hamilton. Fall 1977. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Christopher Greene
47. Speirs, Rosemary. 2007. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Magda Havas; Recipient address
48. Starowicz, Mark. 2012. Doctor of Letters
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Dimitry Anastakis; Recipient address
49. Strickland, Nancy. 2010. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Alllcott; Recipient address
50. Sutherland, David B. Fall 1982. Doctor of Laws, local education al service; Photograph
Recommendation material; Citation
51. Suzuki, David T. Fall 1981. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Paehlke; Recipient address
Note: file includes a cassette tape which is labelled “Dr. D. Suzuki Oct. 12/84 8:00 p.m.” which is a tape of the Anniversary lecture by David Suzuki entitled: “Towards the 21st century: Science and Society”
Also included is 1989 information on the Wiegand Award for Canadian Excellence
52. Sweeting, Dennis Dickens. Spring 1990. Doctor of Letters, threatre, alumnus
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Sean Gallagher
Note: Includes newspaper article re Sweetings being posthumously added to Peterborough’s Pathway of Fame
53. Symons, Thomas Henry Bull. Spring 1975.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Denis Smith
Note: additional material may be in the President’s files
54. Tapscott, Donald. Spring 2006. Doctor of Laws.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gary Reker
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file
55. Tarnopolsky, The Hon. Justice Walter. Fall 1986. Doctor of Laws; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Campbell
At this convocation three degrees were awarded: Nelson Mandela, Andrei Sakharov and Walter Tarnopolsky. Mandela and Sakharov were prisoners of conscience and thus were awarded their honorary degrees in absentia. The Hon. Justice Tarnopolsky accepted the degrees awarded to Mandela and Sakharov on their behalf and gave a convocation address entitled “Sakharov and Mandela – Martyrs to the Cause of Achieving Liberty and Equality”.
56. Thom, Ronald James. 1971. Doctor of Laws; photograph
Recommendation material: Citation (missing)
57. Thomas, Clara. Spring 1991. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michelle Lacombe
58. Town, Harold Barling. Spring 1990. Doctor of Laws, photographs of convocation
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Orm Mitchell
59. Tremaine, Marie. Spring 1976. Doctor of Letters, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Bruce Cossar
60. Valpy, Michael Granville. 1997. Doctor of Letters, journalism; photograph at convocation
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Stephen Brown; recipient address
61. Valverde, Jose Maria. Spring 1977. Doctor of Letters, Trent academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Dawn Smith
62. Vigneault, Gilles. Spring 1975. Doctor of Letters, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Christl Verduyn
63. Waddell, Hugh Franklin. Fall 1989. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. T.H.B.Symons.
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to five individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. They were Marion Fry, Richard Sadleir, Denis Smith, Hugh Waddell and Walter Ward.
Note also: file contains letter regarding the awarding of an Eminent Service Service to Waddell in 1979.
64. Walsh, Mary Cynthia. 1998. Doctor of Laws, performing arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon Johnston
Note: Includes many Canadian Press articles about the awarding of the degree
65. Ward, Maxwell W. Spring 1983. Doctor of Laws, public service
Recommendation material. Citation by Prof. Doug McCalla.
66. Ward, Walter George. Fall 1989. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. T.H.B.Symons.
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to five individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. They were Marion Fry, Richard Sadleir, Denis Smith, Hugh Waddell and Walter Ward.
67. Watts, Ronald. Fall 1984. Doctor of Laws, academe; photograph.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. T.H.B. Symons
Note: at a special ceremony held Oct. 13th and in recognition of Trent’s 20th anniversary, Trent awarded honorary degrees to three individuals who represented the three universities whose leaders gave advice and contributed to the establishment of Trent. They were George Ignatieff representing the University of Toronto, Ronald Watts representing Queen’s University and George Connell representing the University of Western Ontario.
68. Whitehead, Francis Edward Paxton. Spring 1978. Doctor of Laws, arts
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Terry Mellors
69. Williams, Harry Reginald. Spring 1979. Doctor of Laws, academe, Peterborough
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Roger Jones
70. Wilson, The Hon. Bertha. 1992. Doctor of Laws, jurisprudence, women’s concerns
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Barbara Marshall
71. Wilson, The Very Reverend Lois. Spring 1984. Doctor of Laws, religion; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Margaret Laurence
72. Woolstencroft, Lauren. 2011. Doctor of Laws
Recommendation material; Citation by Carol Love; recipient address
73. Wright, Richard B. 2006. Doctor of Laws, author, alumnus
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Fred Tromly; recipient address
74. Yaffe, Leo. Fall 1980. Doctor of Laws, academe
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Raymond E. March
75. Yolles, Morden. Spring 1991. Doctor of Laws, engineering; photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Treadwell
76. Young, John Alexander Irving. Spring 1989. Doctor of Laws, engineering, Peterborough
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Raymond E. March
77. Young, Scott Alexander. Fall 1990. Doctor of Letters, author; photocopy of a photograph
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Michael Peterman
Eminent Service Awards (in alphabetical order by name of recipient)
78. List of Eminent Service Award winners to Sept. 2011. Note that some of these individuals have received both an Eminent Service as well as an Honorary Degree. In such cases, there will be files in both places. Also note: included is a copy of the 1978 proposal by the Honorary Degree Committee for the establishment of an Eminent Service Award.
79. Amyotte, Mary. Oct. 1989.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Peter F. Barrett
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded eminent service degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to a number of individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. Included were Mary Amyotte, Nan Belfry, Arlene Davis and John Moore.
80. Belfry, Nan. Oct. 1989
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Thomas H.B. Symons
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded eminent service degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to a number of individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. Included were Mary Amyotte, Nan Belfry, Arlene Davis and John Moore.
81. Bell, Bay. 1984.
Recommendation material
Note includes an obituary notice in the Trent Fortnightly
82. Bennett, Jalynn. 2009.
Recommendation material; Citation by Mr. Adam Guzkowski
83. Berrill, Deborah. 2012
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. David Poole
84. Breukelaar, John. 2012
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Alan Slavin
85. Choate, Dianne. 2007.
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Bonnie Patterson
Note: Includes retirement documents
86 Cole, A.O.C. 1990
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Robert Chambers
87. Davidson, Lois. 2001
Recommendation material; Citation by Ann Farquharson
88. Davis, Arlene E.
Recommendation material
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded eminent service degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to a number of individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. Included were Mary Amyotte, Nan Belfry, Arlene Davis and John Moore.
89. De Pencier, John Dumaresqu. 1993
Recommendation material; Citation
Note: See also Honorary Degree
90. Earnshaw, John. 2004
Recommendation material; Citation by Robert Stephenson
Note: Prof. Earnshaw retired and is also Professor Emeritus
Note: Includes draft of article on Prof. Earnshaw to be published in the May 2004 issue of Alumni Magazine
91. Ferrier, Don. 1999
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Gordon Johnston
92. Fowler, Ken. 2005
Citation by Prof. Alan Slavin
93. Gordon, Merritt. 1996
Recommendation material; Citation by Jalynn Bennett
Note: includes photographs of the ceremony
94. Hamilton, Joan. 1998
Recommendation material
95. Hare, F. Kenneth. 1995
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Tom Whillans
Note: additional material may be in the Chancellor’s file; see also the Honorary Degrecole
96. Janzen, Winnie. 2011
Recommendation material; Citation by Mr. Adam Guzkowski
97. Johnson, Gordon. 2011
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. James Neufeld
98. Jones, Elwood. 2006
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Tim Stapleton
99. Knowles, Joan. 1990
Recommendation material; Citation by Alan P. Saxby
100. Lodge, Jack. 1981
Recommendation material
101. Martin, J.D.P. 1988
Recommendation material
102. McKeiver, Eugene. 2000
Recommendation material; Citation by Paul Wilson.
Note: Eugene McKeiver was given an award along with Kerry Taylor
103. Menzies, Tui. 2008
Citation by Murray Genoe
104. Moore, John. 1989
Recommendation material
Note: in recognition of Trent’s 25 anniversary, Trent awarded eminent service degrees at a special ceremony held Oct. 21st to a number of individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of Trent and its early years. Included were Mary Amyotte, Nan Belfry, Arlene Davis and John Moore.
105. Morrison, David. 2007
Recommendation material ; Citation by Prof. Colin Taylor
106. Murray, Carol. 2004
Recommendation material; Citation by Susan Salusbury
107. Ramsay, Kate. 2011
Recommendation material; Citation
108. Rolufs, Shirley. 2009
Recommendation material; Citation by Robert F. Clarke
109. Sanders, Margart. 2001
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Colin Taylor
110. Scoble, David. 1985
Recommendation material
111. Sherhouse, Nancy. 1992
Recommendation material; Citation by Pat Strode
Note: includes her obituary notice
112. Slavin, Linda. 2003
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Chris Metcalfe
113. Stephenson, Robert. 1994
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Thomas H.B. Symons (missing)
114. Storey, Tony. 2011
Recommendation material; Citation
115. Strode, Pat. 1999
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. Paul. Healy
116. Sutton, Joyce. 2009
Recommendation material; Citation by Eunice Lund-Lucas
117. Taylor, Colin. 2001
Recommendation material
118. Taylor, Kerry. 2000
Recommendation material; Citation by Paul Wilson.
Note: Kerry Taylor was given an award along with Eugene McKeiver
119. Tremain, Ted. 2006
Recommendation material; Citation
Note: presented in his memory to his widow Diana Tremain
120. Van Hoeckel, Tony. 2002
Recommendation material; Citation by Prof. John Earshaw (missing)
121. Wadland, John. 2010
Citation by Prof. Jim Struthers
122. Whiteside, Helen. 1991
Recommendation material
123. Wilson, Paul. S.B. 2002
Recommendation material; Citation by Ken Hoard
Note: he was awarded both the Eminent Service Award and the Symon’s Teaching Award in 2002
Other Awards Given at Convocation
A number of other awards are given at convocation including the Distinguished Research Award and the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching. Citations for some of the recipients are included here. Also given out at Convocation is recognition of those who achieved the Professor Emeritus or equivalent status. Please note that these lists are not inclusive of everyone who received these awards.
124. Distinguished Research Award (in alphabetical order by name of recipient)
John Burbidge (1993), Leonard Conolly (2005), Peter Dillon (2004), John Fekete (1990), Paul Healy (1994), Alena Heitlinger (2000), Stephen Katz (2009), Ray March (1995), Barbara Marshall (2006), Douglas McCalla (1996), Chris Metcalfe (2007), Keith Oldham (1989), Douglas McCalla (1996), Chris Metcalfe (2007), Robert Paehlke (1997), Michael Peterman (1999), Joan Sangster (2002), Carlyle Smith (2001), James Struthers (2008), John Topic (2003), Gordon Winocur (1992)
125. Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching (in alphabetical order by name of recipient) note: this list does not include all those given this award)
Emilia Angelova (2008), Molly Blyth (2009), Stephen Brown, Ivana Elbl (2007), Eric Helleiner (2004), Richard Hurley (2001), Carolyn Kay (2005), Sarah Keefer (2000), David Page (2003), Alan Slavin (1992), James Sutcliffe (1997), Christl Verduyn (1996), Paul Wilson (Note: he was awarded both the Eminent Service Award and the Symon’s Teaching Award in 2002), Susan Wurtele (1999)
126. Professor Emeritus ((in alphabetical order by name of recipient) note: this list does not include all those given this award))
Peter Adams, John Barker, Peter Barrett, Michael Berrill, Janet Bews, Julian Blackburn (including Citation by Marion Fry), Maurice Boote, Stewart Brown, John Burbidge, Robert Carter, Iswar Chakravartty, Bernadine Dodge (University Archivist Emeritus), Margaret Doxey, John Earnshaw (see also Emeritus Award file) Carol Ernest, Rosa Garrido, Murray Genoe (Librarian Emeritus), Hermann Helmuth, Bernard Hodgson (awarded posthumously), Christopher Huxley, Ron Johnson, Roger Jones, Sean Kane, Don Mackay, Ray March, John Marsh, Anna McCalla (Librarian Emeritus), Douglas McCalla, Ormond Mitchell, Patricia Morton, William Lewis Morton, Noel Murphy, Thomas Nind, Gordon Roper (including Citation by Michael Treadwell), John Syrett, Jacob Thomas, Ken Tracey, Evelyn Todd, Joan Vastokas, Fred Wheatley, Gordon Winny, Gordon Winocur.
Convocation Ceremonies at Trent from 1960s to 2007 (in date order)
Contains documents and correspondence related to individual ceremonies. Please note that some years are not included.
The first Convocation was held on Friday 2nd June, 1967 and at that ceremony the Hon. Leslie Frost was installed as Chancellor. The first Fall Convocation was held in the Fall of 1972 and Fall Convocations lasted up to and including Fall 1991. The Spring Convocations of 1988 saw for the first time two ceremonies held in one day and this continued until 2003. The Spring 2004 Convocations were spread over 2 days and the Spring 2007 Convocation was spread over 3 days. Since then the number of days for Convocations during “Convocation week” has steadily increased
Early on, students were initially grouped alphabetically by their last names according to their degree - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Honours). Later added were sub-groupings by Colleges; and even later some specialized degrees were separated out, e.g. Bachelor of Nursing.
127. Ceremonies from the 1960s
128. Ceremonies from the 1970s
129. Spring 1980
130. Fall 1980
131. Spring 1981
132. Fall 1981
133. Spring 1982
BOX 3
Folder
1, Fall 1982
2. Spring 1982 (June 4)
3. Spring 1983 (April 15) – note this is a special convocation to mark the 20th anniversary of the Royal
Assent to the Trent Act (April 3rd, 1963)
4. Spring 1983 (June 3)
5. Fall 1983
6. Spring 1984
7. Fall 1984 (Oct. 13) – note this a special anniversary convocation to mark the opening of Trent University in the fall of 1964 – includes information on various events scheduled including the 20th anniversary Gala dinner
8. Spring 1985
9. Fall 1985
10. Spring 1986
11. Fall 1986 – at this convocation three honorary degrees were awarded: Nelson Mandela, Andrei Sakharov and Walter Tarnopolsky. The Hon. Justice Tarnopolsky accepted the degrees awarded to Mandela and Sakharov in absentia.
12. Spring 1987
13. Fall 1987 (Oct. 31)
14. Spring 1988 (May 30) - note: first year of 2 Convocations held in one day – morning and afternoon
15. Fall 1988
16. Spring 1989 (June 2)
17. Fall 1989 (Oct. 21) – also called the 25th anniversary Fall Convocation - note: this special convocation marks the 25th anniversary of the arrival of students to Trent University in 1964
18. Chancellor’s 25th anniversary dinner held Oct. 21, 1989
19. Spring 1990 – the portrait of Prof. T.H.B. Symons was unveiled May 31st, the day before Convocation on June 2nd
20. Fall 1990
21. Spring 1991
22. Fall 1991 – note: last Fall Convocation – celebrates the official opening of the Environmental Sciences Centre
23. Spring 1992 – note: it was announced that Fall Convocations would be cancelled and that Trent would continue the practice of morning and afternoon Spring convocation ceremonies; launch of Al Cole’s book on the history of the University “Trent, the Making of University, 1957-1987”
24. 1993 (June 4) – includes information on the
formal hanging of portraits and photographs of Board Chairs, Chancellors and Presidents on June 3
25. 1994 – Convocation and Installation of President Conolly
26. 1995
27. 1996 – includes information on the installation of Chancellor Mary Simon - includes photographs
28. 1997
BOX 4
Folder
1. 1998 – includes Master mailing list and All names list (of people invited and taking part)
2. 1999
3. 2000
4. 2001
5. 2002 – Mary Simon was Chancellor pro tem for this Convocation
6. 2003 – Roberta Bondar installed as President at this Convocation- includes discussion of the possible effect of SARS on this Convocation
7. 2004 – Oct. 16, 2004 – Trent 40th anniversary events
8. 2004 – first time convocation held over 2 days – May 27 and 28
9. 2005 (June 2-3) – includes a review report of Convocation 2005 to the President
10. 2006 (June 1-2)
11. 2007 – first 3 day Convocation May 30, 31 and June 1
12. Installation of various Presidents and Chancellors – general information
Chancellor
Information on the installation of specific Presidents and Chancellors -
13. Fall 1972 – Installation of President Nind Oct. 28, 1972
14. Fall 1987 – Installation of President Stubbs – Oct. 2, 1987 – program inserted in the box separately
15. Fall 1998 – Installation of President Patterson – Oct. 2, 1998
16, 1998-1999 – Patterson thank you cards and invitations
17. Spring 1994 – Installation of President Conolly June 3, 1994
18. Fall 2009 – Installation of President Franklin Sept. 24, 2009 – includes debate about whether to install the new President and new Chancellor at the same Convocation (when such a situation occurs) i.e. whether or not to hold a special Fall convocation for these events or add it to the Spring Convocations
19. Spring 1967 – Installation of Chancellor The Hon. Leslie Frost – June 2, 1967
20. Spring 1999 – Installation of Chancellor Peter Gzowski – June 4, 1999
21. Spring 2003 – Installation of Chancellor Dr. Roberta Bondar – May 30, 2003
Speeches given at Convocation by Presidents, Chancellors, honorary degree recipients and special guests (in date order)
22. 1967-1987
Leslie Frost (1967), Tom Nind (1978), Donald Theall (1981), Donald Theall (Spring 1982, Fall 1982, Spring 1982), Twentieth anniversary celebrations re granting of the Charter (1983) - Brian Heeney, The Charter, Donald Theall’s introduction to the Hon. William Davis, The Hon. William G. Davis – Donald Theall (Spring 1983, Fall 1983, Fall 1984), Twentieth anniversary celebrations re opening of the University – Brian Heeney (delivered by John Earnshaw), T.H.B. Symons, Marion Fry – Donald Theall (Spring 1985, Fall 1985, Spring 1986, Fall 1986), Citation for Nelson Mandela and Andrei Salharov Fall 1986, The Hon. Justice Tarnopolsky gave a convocation address entitled “Sakharov and Mandela – Martyrs to the Cause of Achieving Liberty and Equality” (fall 1986), Donald Theall (spring 1987)
23. 1988-2011
John Stubbs (Fall 1987, Spring 1989, 25th anniversary of the opening of the University celebrations - Fall 1989, Denis Smith, T.H.B. Symons – Stubbs (Spring 1990, Spring 1992, Spring 1993, Daivd Newhouse (Spring 1994), Tom Jackson (2000), Bonnie Patterson (Spring 2003, morning and afternoon, Spring 2003 May 27-28), Don Tapscott (2006), Bonnie Patterson (2006), Steven Franklin (June 1-2, 2011)
24. Trent Alumni Association Presidents’ Speeches Welcoming the Graduates to Becoming Members of the Alumni Association (in date order) note: this list does not include all those who gave speeches
Philip Playfair (1989), Carol MacKinnon (1991), Mary Elizabeth Luka (1992), Mary Elizabeth Luka (1993), John Currin (1994), Paul Moore (1996), Cheryl Davies? (1998), Cheryl Davies (1999), Cheryl Davies (2000), Maureen Hughes and Ron Cumming (2001), Maureen Hughes (2002), Maureen Hughes (2003), Maureen Hughes and Rod Cumming (2004), Matt Griem (2006), Matt Griem, (2008), Matt Griem (2009), Jess Grover
25. Piper who led the Convocation procession
26. The Honor Song sung at Convocation and those who have sung it – first performed in 1993
27. The Condolence Cane carried at Convocation – first presented in 1995
28. Convocation setup – the physical setup for the ceremony outside the Library
29. Trent Honorary recipients’ names sent to the Canadian Orders and Decorations - Periodically Trent officials would forward the names of those given Honorary Degrees to the Office of Canadian Orders and Decorations in Ottawa. Included are some of these letters sent
30. God Save the Queen – 1986 – On a motion passed at Senate April 15, 1986, it was resolved that the practice of playing “God Save the Queen” at Trent’s Convocation ceremonies be discontinued – includes a survey of practices at other universities and correspondence for and against the motion
31. Prayer/Invocation at Convocation
32. Procedures if there is the a rain cancellation or delay
Loan of Trent gowns
33. to Sir Sandford Fleming College 2005
34. to the Peterborough Mass Choir 2005
35. Recognition of various programs at Trent – as more and more programs were added there was discussion about new hoods and text for graduation certificates
36. Convocation statistics and inventories
37. Program for Sir Sandford Fleming College 23rd graduation June 16, 1990
38-39. Task Force on degree certificate issues 2005 (2 folders) – various designs to go on the degree certificates
Vault
Endowment Funds agreements