Gregory Simon wasn’t sure he was going to make it to his first class of the semester. “It took me half an hour to find my way to my class,” he said. “I was late.”

When the Student Legacy Projects were introduced, Mr. Simon thought it would be a great idea to start a website that would help students get to class – fast. Armed with a new DSLR camera and an enduring curiosity for website design and mobile applications, he got started right away on the legacy he would leave behind at Trent: www.trentclassfind.com

Business Administration Professor Kathryn Campbell described the satisfaction students felt when they showcased their work at the end of the year. “When students share their work, they share in the glory and see that they are part of each other’s work,” she said.

“The Unforgettable Legacy”

One project brought two student groups together to achieve their goals. One had decided to work with the Alzheimer Society in Peterborough to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease while a second group wanted to set a world record. After months of planning and getting the word out, these students brought out a crowd of other students, Trent staff, and members of the community to create the largest forget-me-not flower in the world, (the symbol of the Alzheimer’s Society.) The crowd gathered in the Justin Chiu stadium to hold up pieces of coloured cardboard, while a remote-control helicopter donated by RC media captured the aerial image of the flower. Local media Magic 99.7, The Wolf, Star Radio and Snap Magazine provided great coverage of the event. View the Photo Gallery: The Unforgettable Legacy

ArtExpo

Another team joined with local business and alumni to create an Art Expo event, resulting in the acquisition of a bold and memorable painting by alumna and artist Mary Airdrie for The Ceilie pub at Champlain College.

Art for Business

Three students raised funds to purchase an original oil painting by Peterborough artist George Elliott. The painting was a gift of appreciation to the Business Administration Program.

A Trent gaming tournament, tribute song, facebook group, art map, student levy and video were other examples of some fine work implemented by students that were showcased at the Knowledge Café, where exhibits and presentations summed up the valuable experience gained by the students. View the Photo Gallery: Knowledge Café/Art Expo

A few of the student presentations and projects included:

Making the Transition from College to University

Drawing upon their personal experiences as Fleming College graduates, as well as the experiences of other students, two students designed and published a brochure to help students make a successful transition from college to university.

From Drop-out to Drop-in

One student reflected upon his “first-time” at Trent ten years ago and offered his insight to help students like him adjust to university and prevent them from becoming a drop-out statistic. He created a humorous but thoughtful video to highlight his journey from drop-out to “A” student.

Peer-Mentoring For AD1021h

Two students organized and ran a drop-in, peer-mentoring program for students taking their first course in financial accounting at Trent.

Posted on Monday, April 23, 2012.