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Join our Community Parade and One-Of-A-Kind Variety Show to Experience Vintage Trent

Fabulous gala evening, historical parade and ceremony, and one of a kind variety show open to entire community October 17-18, 2014

Join our Community Parade and One-Of-A-Kind Variety Show to Experience Vintage Trent
Join our Community Parade and One-Of-A-Kind Variety Show to Experience Vintage Trent

Building on the momentum that began with the 50th Anniversary Kick Off and Alumni & Friends Reunion Weekend in August, Trent University continues the year of celebrations with a spectacular series of events on October 17 and 18, 2014.

“Trent’s 50th anniversary year provides all of us – community supporters, alumni, students, faculty and staff – with an exciting opportunity to both celebrate our collective accomplishments and build a foundation for the next 50 years of success,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “I hope to have the opportunity to meet many more members of our community at the many special events taking place in October and throughout the year.”

As part of a year-long celebration taking place over the course of the 2014/15 year, the events on the weekend of October 17-18 honour the exact date of the original opening ceremony of Trent University at Rubidge Hall, Trent’s first home, in 1964. Trent will be re-creating that ceremony with a Community Parade, starting at the corner of Rubidge and Simcoe Streets, welcoming everyone to come out and wear their Trent green. Bring the entire family to this free community event and enjoy live music, children’s activities and special presentations sponsored by the City of Peterborough, one of Trent’s many founding partners.

The weekend will also feature two unique and memorable events, starting with the Chancellor’s Gala, an opportunity to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future with some of the University’s most distinguished alumni and friends, including bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66. The following night, Trent alumni, students, friends and celebrity guests will bring the history of the University to life through “Trent @ 50: In Story & Song,” an original production by Beth McMaster and Gillian Wilson. With clever renditions of iconic songs from the 1960s to the 2000s, Peterborough improv stars the Citiots, and the entertainment debut of Trent’s new president, Dr. Leo Groarke, this special performance at Showplace is one you won’t want to miss.

To learn more about the anniversary celebrations, please visit trentu.ca/fifty and follow @TrentUniversity and #Trentu50 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please see below for details and ticket purchase information about the Chancellor’s Gala, Community Parade and Trent @ 50: In Story & Song.

ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND – OCTOBER 17-18, 2014

50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Gala: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Friday, October 17, 2014, 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Trent Community Sport and Recreation Centre
Experience a night to remember. Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66 and Master of Ceremonies bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73 will welcome hundreds of special guests to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future on this milestone occasion. Enjoy dinner and live musical entertainment with the music of “now and then.”
Tickets: $125.00 + applicable taxes, available at trentugala.eventbrite.ca

Community Parade & Celebration
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – Rubidge Street, from Simcoe to Sherbrooke Streets
Everybody loves a parade – and what would a parade be without the whole community? To thank and celebrate Trent’s founding partner, the community, join a re-creation of the original opening ceremonies held 50 years ago. Wear your Trent green, join us at the corner of Rubidge and Simcoe Streets for the parade and stay for the official ceremony in front of Rubidge Hall, Trent’s original home, featuring live music, a plaque unveiling, presentations from community members, kid’s activities and more. After the event, be sure to take your event program to one of the participating restaurants downtown and enjoy an exclusive Trent discount.

Trent @ 50: In Story & Song
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:00 p.m. – Showplace Performance Centre
Laugh, cry and be surprised! Re-live Trent University’s first 50 years through this original and entertaining production. For one night only, Trent alumni, students, friends and celebrity guests will bring the history of Trent to life through stories, music and pictures from each remarkable decade. Written by Beth McMaster with new lyrics by Gordon Johnston, and directed by Gillian Wilson.
Tickets: Adults $30 / Students $20, available at trentu.ca/fifty/events or Showplace Box Office 705-742-7469

Reunion & Celebration for the Classes of '64 & '65
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Trent University Campus
Members of Trent's first two classes are invited to a reunion reception and buffet dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 at the Great Hall at Champlain College. The classes of ’64 and ’65 are also invited to a brunch at 10:30 a.m. hosted by the Trent University Alumni Association and campus tours from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19. Full event line-up and registration information available at trentu.ca/fifty/events.
Tickets: Reception and Dinner, $60; Alumni Brunch, free

Trent Idea Exchange: Community Lecture Series
September 2014 – April 2015
Join Trent University faculty and visiting experts for stimulating lectures, engaging panels, and interactive discussions on a wide array of subjects throughout the year, sponsored by the Trent University Faculty Association. Community members are welcome to attend lectures in the Peterborough and Durham regions, as well as select events in Toronto and Ottawa. These unique events include the Elaine Stavro Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Theory, Politics & Gender on October 14; the David Morrison Lecture in International Development on October 28; and the Stairs Lecture in Chemistry on November 5.
Tickets: Free; full listings of dates, locations and times at trentu.ca/fifty/events

Fifty Talks for Fifty Years
September 2014 – June 2015
As part of Trent's 50th anniversary celebration in the 2014/15 academic year, the Trent University Faculty Association is organizing a series of 50 talks in local schools. The school-based talks are free, and are designed to give back to the community by sharing ideas and discussion with the next generation. For more information, please visit trentu.ca/50talks.

Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: National Exhibit
Open until Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Alumni House, Trent University
Visit Alumni House to take in this national traveling exhibit of selected art, architecture, and design showcasing the legendary works of Trent University’s master planning architect. Exhibit admission includes self-guided walking tour. Exhibit hours available at trentu.ca/fifty/events.
Admission: Suggested donation of $10 per person

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2014.

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