Trent University Oshawa welcomes community members to a Community Reception featuring Dr. Leo Groarke’s inaugural speech as Trent’s 8th president and vice-chancellor on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 55 Thornton Road South.
Joe Muldoon, head of Trent University Oshawa, will introduce President Groarke, whose speech will share his thoughts upon joining Trent University and his vision for the future. Community members are invited to attend for the remarks, followed by an informal reception with refreshments.
Before joining Trent University, Dr. Groarke was the vice president, academic and provost at the University of Windsor. He pursued graduate work at the University of Calgary where he completed his Master of Arts degree in Philosophy. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Western Ontario. He has held academic appointments at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Windsor. Throughout his academic career, he has assumed progressively responsible leadership roles including professor, department chair, assistant dean of program development, dean of Brantford campus, principal and vice president of Brantford campus and provost and vice president academic.
Guests are asked to RSVP at trentu.ca/oshawa/reception.
Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.