Stories from Trent's Colleges
Back to Learning: In-Person Continuing Education Classes Return to Trent University
Registration is now open for in-person, interactive workshops and multi-week courses on topics including Bee Keeping, Music, American Sign Language, Writing, Cooking and Money Management
October 4, 2022
A Half-Century Along the Otonabee: Otonabee College Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Milestone anniversary to be celebrated with series of events, starting with Head of the Trent
September 29, 2022
The Colleges at Trent Celebrate 50th Annual Trent Temagami Colloquium
Annual trip a chance for students to examine and experience relationship to the land and each other
September 28, 2022
#FacesOfTrentU: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging at Trent
Lawrence Lam, Otonabee College, Senior Director of Student Affairs
September 23, 2022
Creating More Accessible Care, Support and Resources for Two-Spirit Students
Trent alum leads new programming for Two-Spirit students through First Peoples House of Learning
September 16, 2022
SkipTheDishes and Trent University Brings Hundreds of New Dining Options to Students
Collaboration gives students, staff, and faculty access to SkipTheDishes using their Trent Cash
September 15, 2022
Marking a Milestone: 50 Years of Canadian Studies at Trent
School for the Study of Canada celebrates 50 years of innovative scholarship
September 15, 2022
Trent Students Receive Further Support Through New You Belong Here Initiative
Program aims to connect students with academic and wellbeing supports
September 8, 2022
#FacesOfTrentU: First Year Student Joins Varsity Rowing Team
Kendall Rose, Lady Eaton College, Health & Behaviour Science
September 8, 2022
Trent University Prepares to Welcome Students In-Person to a Defining Year Ahead
Move-in Weekend, September 3-5, kicks off full week of Orientation activities to set students up for a safe and successful year at Trent
September 1, 2022
Bingo! Trent Students to Discover Their Home Away from Home
Trent University, Peterborough DBIA and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism help connect new students with their new community
August 30, 2022
Walks in Nature Can Affect our Mood
Study by undergraduate Psychology student part of growing body of evidence that being outside is a good pick-me-up
August 17, 2022
Trent Excalibur Rower Grace VanDenbroek Takes Home Silver at World Rowing Championship
2021 OUA Rowing Athlete of the Year took second place in U23 women’s double sculls
July 25, 2022
2022 CBC Peter Gzowski Intern Taking all their Chances
Gzowski Internship gives Trent alumni hands-on experience with radio
July 20, 2022
A “Meant To Be” Journey
Mika Cress, a fourth-year Indigenous Studies student Trent experience has let them see the big picture
July 19, 2022
Correcting Science’s Bone to Pick with Hydrochloric Acid
Trent alumni’s research looks to end debate on bone demineralisation agents
July 15, 2022
Surpassing The Summit
Trent alumnus at the helm of one of the fastest-growing companies in the country
July 12, 2022
Connecting her Indigenous Upbringing and Professional Aspirations through Science
Through her research, Malaika Persaud is gaining a deeper understanding of traditional medicine
July 7, 2022
Places Please! Trent Breaks Ground on Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre
New Catharine Parr Traill College outdoor venue to set the stage for local performing arts community
June 28, 2022
Trent Athletics Pays Tribute to a Leading Lady
Gillian Wilson recognized for her contributions to performing arts at Trent and in community
June 22, 2022
Undergraduate Student Published in Journal of Lesbian Studies
Review of new book on loss in LGBTQIA2S+ relationship an important read during Pride Month
June 22, 2022
Trent University Hosts International Conference on Building Collegiate Communities in Post-Pandemic Environments
Virtual conference May 18-20 will share knowledge on the way forward as well as a renewed energy to push the boundaries of higher education
May 16, 2022
Overcoming Adversity as a Learner to Excel as a Future Educator
Teacher Education Stream student Courtney Aagesen shares her journey through education
May 5, 2022
Collegiate Fellowship Provides Mentorship Opportunities for Students
Alexander Vassiliadis and Natnaiel Dubale expand their minds through professional development programming as part of collegiate fellowship
April 28, 2022
Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre at Traill College to Become New Hub for Arts & Culture in Downtown Peterborough
$560,000 in funding from Department of Canadian Heritage provides support for new accessible, neighbourhood community space
April 25, 2022
Graduate Students Condense Months of Research into Just 180 Seconds
3 Minute Thesis competitors face off for chance to represent Trent University at Provincial level
April 21, 2022
Testing Leadership in the Digital Age: Trent CLC Team Places Third in Canada
Trent students from Otonabee College and Lady Eaton College prepare to face other universities and colleges in a competition that tests leadership
April 14, 2022
Celebrating a Traill-blazer: Dr. Marion Fry
Founding principal of Traill College reflects on Trent’s early days
April 14, 2022
Champlain Committee: Final Opportunity to Share your thoughts
Submit your ideas, reflections and opinions through online form by April 7, 2022.
March 30, 2022
Annual Celebration of Community-Based Research Recognizes Student Success
Celebration highlights value of partnerships between Trent University and local community
March 29, 2022
Astounding Research, Innovation and Passion Take the Screen
8th annual 3-Minute Paper Competition showcases the best of undergraduate research at Trent University
March 16, 2022
Finding Your Calling in Counselling
Trent students discover diverse career opportunities in counselling
March 15, 2022
Grow Your Love of Learning this Spring with Continuing Education at Trent University
Largest-ever course offering now open for registration with online courses and workshops including Memoir Writing, Video Game Creation, American Sign Language, and Introduction to Excel
March 11, 2022
A Stroke of Creativity: Students Participate in Peterborough Painted Paddle Exhibit
Peterborough art installation supports Downtown Green Team with pieces painted by local artists
March 8, 2022
Students Consider and Reflect on the Legacy of Champlain
An Indigenous student Champlain Committee member's perspective
March 1, 2022
Finding A Sense of Belonging
Exploring the Student Experience with Dr. Nadège Compaoré
February 28, 2022
Students Discover Career Opportunities in Health Sciences and Wellness
Careerspace Career + Experience Expo connects students with employers in their field of interest
January 28, 2022
Investigating COVID-19’s Impact on Heart Failure
Biology student explores how virtual healthcare has changed patterns of who is being readmitted to hospital
December 20, 2021
Dare to Dream: A Trent Degree Four Decades in the Making
Rachel Upper goes full circle to complete her Bachelor of Arts and Science from Trent
December 17, 2021
Indigenous Studies Student Earns Gzowski Academic Achievement Award
Students from any college can earn a certificate from Gzowski College while building skills and knowledge through campus events and seminars
December 6, 2021
Trent Student Elected VP of Ontario Native Women’s Association
Indigenous B.Ed. student Autumn Cooper to bring greater youth voice to association
November 9, 2021
Online Games, Campfire and Traditional Scarfing Ceremony All Part of Gzowski College Weekend
Students connect, relax and celebrate college weekend together
October 18, 2021
Global Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author Named 2021/22 Ashley Fellow at Trent University
Hamza Khan to lead week-long speaker series as Trent University’s 42nd Ashley Fellow honouree
October 13, 2021
Signs of Fall: Traditional College Weekends Return to Campus
Lady Eaton College and Champlain College mark fall college weekends with online games, campfires, and carnival games.
September 29, 2021
Chancellor Makes a Splash at Lady Eaton College Carnival
“Douse the Chancellor” event provides buckets of fun while benefiting LEC
September 27, 2021
A Breath of Fresh Air: Creating On-Campus Spaces for Safe Socialization
Trent’s colleges and School of Education come together to provide new, covered outdoor space for students, clubs and events
September 21, 2021
Peter Gzowski College Celebrates 10th Year of Enwayaang: A Series of Extraordinary Talks
Popular speaker series returns for 2021 with a new online format
September 21, 2021
Young Artists Take Centre Stage through Traill College and 4th Line Theatre Partnership
Trent University and 4th Line Theatre offer local youth art-skills development and the chance to broadcast live performances this summer
July 9, 2021
Learn Something New this Summer with Continuing Education at Trent University
Registration now open for online courses and workshops in American Sign Language, Wildlife Photography and Painting
June 22, 2021
Traill-blazing Showcase of Trent’s Graduate Student Research
Traill College hosts virtual The2is and Tom Talks graduate student competitions
June 16, 2021
Celebrating Collegiate Success
Trent’s Colleges celebrate students during virtual award ceremonies and celebrations
June 2, 2021
From Collegiate Leadership to Prestigious Law Scholarship
Graduate Nikisha Thapar found a community at Trent and is excited for next chapter
May 10, 2021
Celebrating Our Graduating Students: Trent Colleges Style
Virtual receptions bring collegiate communities together to celebrate successes of Trent’s newest graduates
May 7, 2021
Holocaust Survivor Encourages Students to be Upstanders, not Bystanders
Dr. Max Eisen connects with Trent community virtually to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 26, 2021
Ask the (Alumnus) Author: Linwood Barclay Welcomed Back to Trent University
Lady Eaton College and Traill College welcome best-selling author Linwood Barclay for a virtual event
April 19, 2021
East Bank Winter College Weekends Focus on Connection
From speed friending to a virtual lip sync battle, Gzowski and Otonabee College bring students together
April 6, 2021
Celebrating Graduate Research, Preserving Tradition
TOM TALKS brings Symons Seminar Series for Graduate Research online
April 5, 2021
Lady Eaton College Talks Health, Growth, and Healing on International Women’s Day
Panelists challenge notions of selflessness in advocacy work in order to stay engaged
March 30, 2021
Virtual Competition Showcases Complex Student Research…All in Under Three Minutes
From Medieval beverages to sex trafficking to creative art therapy, undergraduates share original research in timed 3-Minute Paper competition
March 30, 2021
Mentorship Meet-ups Inspire Students to Forge their Own Path
Business leader Katie Taylor rounds out her year as CEO-in-Residence with small-group mentorship sessions
March 25, 2021
A Murder Mystery Blast from the Past
Immersive theatre experience brings students together for virtual problem solving (and fun)
March 16, 2021
Building Hands-On Field Skills in a Virtual Year
Students in Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management course provided opportunity to explore their own backyard
March 4, 2021
Mentorship and Taking Risks Key for Trent Women Leaders
Four Trent leaders share career experience and advice with students
February 26, 2021
Crime Scenes and Family Trees
Trent experts dive into the science and ethics of forensic genealogy
February 24, 2021
West Bank Winter College Weekends Mix Virtual with In-Person Fun
From snowshoeing and virtual escape rooms to DIY pottery and virtual lip-sync battles, Champlain and Lady Eaton College help students connect with important collegiate tradition
February 19, 2021
Creating in a Virtual Year: When Life Becomes Art
CUST 3111Y Visual Arts Studio course goes online and challenges students to critique the digital experience
February 17, 2021
Trent Students Explore the Many Sides of Leadership
New Otonabee College speaker series encourages students to consider different ways to be a leader
February 5, 2021
Two Sides of the Same Paddle: Gzowski College Painted Paddle Brightens Winter Season in Downtown Peterborough
Painted Paddle community project keeping us connected through art
January 29, 2021
#FacesofTrentU: Observing Biology and Chemistry in Action
Gzowski College student Sterling Renzoni has pursued campus experiences that connect to his passions
January 28, 2021
#FacesOfTrentU: Broadening Perspectives on Healthcare
Nursing student Owen Sutton uses his extracurriculars to get ahead in his nursing education
January 28, 2021
Trent Students Connect Over Shared Love of Cooking
Gzowski Food of the World series brings students into each other’s kitchens, virtually, for cooking and kinship
January 18, 2021
A Collegiate Holiday: Engaging with Students from Peterborough to Nepal
From decorating the Great Hall to festive virtual trivia, Trent’s Colleges are keeping students connected while staying apart (for now)
December 21, 2020
Caring Community Supports Students on Giving Tuesday
Alumni, students, staff, faculty and friends come together to provide over $90,000 for Trent students
December 16, 2020
Students Learn Tools to Build Resiliency and Wellness from Trent Expert
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe brings research on resiliency to Trent students, sharing how to build healthy habits
December 14, 2020
November Nights: Safe and Friendly Bonfires Give Students the Chance to Connect
Lady Eaton College in-person initiative keeps the Trent College spirit alive
December 7, 2020
Trent Alumni Balance Essential Pandemic Information and Entertaining Relief on Drive Time CBC Radio Shows
Jonathan Pinto and Julia Caron host programs in Northern Ontario and Quebec
December 2, 2020
Otonabee College Appreciation Week Brings Community Together
Mix of online and in-person events creates new ways for students to engage with their College community
November 26, 2020
International Experiences Provide Students Valuable Employability Skills
Trent alumnus Paul Davidson reflects on how study abroad experiences prepared him for career success, delivering International Education Week keynote address
November 19, 2020
Robert W.F. Stephenson Prize and David Glassco Prize Winners Announced
The Trent University Alumni Association honoured recipients of two of its student leadership awards in an online celebration
November 5, 2020
Lady Eaton College Haunted Drumlin Walk Keeps Halloween Spirit Alive and Spooky
In a special “Letter to the Editor” Dr. Toad Ph.D., drumlin resident, shares their haunted experience
October 23, 2020
Bringing Lifelong Learning Online with Continuing Education for Fall 2020
Registration now open for all courses and workshops including Effective Leadership, American Sign Language and Introduction to Computing
October 13, 2020
Let Us Be Your Guide: New Program Connects First-Year Students with In-Course Mentorship
Online Learning Student Assistant Program to support first-year courses this fall
August 11, 2020
#FacesOfTrentU: From College Passion to Career First Step
Recent alumni Shannon Featherston takes all that she learned in Cultural Studies and LEC to form her new career
July 13, 2020
Making Sense of a Changing World Through Radio
Fourth year Cultural Studies student Sarah Mosher awarded a 2020 Gzowski internship
June 25, 2020
Three Minute Thesis Goes Virtual
2020 event goes live with eight grad students rising to the challenge of summarizing their research in just 180 seconds
May 21, 2020
Lady Eaton College Graduates Celebrate with Online Reception
In place of the annual Graduate Reception, the College brought students and their supporters together via video conference to mark the special occasion
April 27, 2020
Gzowski College Annual Awards Celebration and Reception goes Digital
Adapting to the current need for physical distancing, Gzowski College holds sociable awards event on Zoom
April 7, 2020
Trent University Offers Temporary Housing for Local Frontline Healthcare Professionals
Gzowski College residence to accommodate healthcare professionals, in an ongoing effort to support local community amidst global COVID-19 pandemic
March 29, 2020
Unique Research, Shared Passion Takes the Stage
Undergraduate researchers Sam Blondeau and Danielle Harper win prizes at this year’s 3-Minute Paper Competition
March 20, 2020
In Exile: Journalists Risk Lives, Livelihoods, Lifestyle in Search of the Truth
Refugee journalists from Syria, Turkey and Mexico visit Trent to share challenges and hardships of reporting on foreign politics
March 2, 2020
Inaugural Traill Winter Carnival Charms Trent Students
Two-night carnival hosted by students featured homemade food and winter activities
March 2, 2020
Second “3 Star Certified Green Restaurant” Designation for Trent University Dining Facilities
With designation of Lady Eaton College, Trent becomes only university in Canada to have two facilities recognized for standards in food options, energy efficiency and waste diversion
February 28, 2020
Blockchain and Bitcoin Start-up Founder Receives Young Alumni Leader Award
Trent University honours alumna Jenna Pilgrim, who has found a professional niche in the tech sector
February 7, 2020
Acclaimed Children’s Author Helps Trent Students Discover New Writing Styles
2019-20 Ashley Fellow Shelley Tanaka completes visit at Trent Durham and Traill College, sharing experience in publishing with emerging student writers
February 3, 2020
#FacesOfTrentU: Collegiate System Enriches Exchange Experience for Scottish Student
Third-year student Theo Williamson finds a home away from home in Gzowski College
January 22, 2020
A Circle of Voices Brings Research to Life
Intergenerational, arts-based workshop offers a critical turning point for Trent M.A. student
December 4, 2019
Giving Tuesday - Supporting Trent's Caring Communities
International day of philanthropy sees Trent University looking to their College and campus systems
December 3, 2019
Novel Ideas Shared By Award-winning Authors
Trent plays host to authors ranging from comedic to epic and everything in between through the 31st annual Writers Reading series
November 13, 2019
Renowned Entertainment Lawyer Delivers Final Judgement in Copyright Moot Court at Trent
Trent Chancellor Stephen Stohn advises Trent/Swansea Dual Degree Law and Arts/Business program students while they argue points of copyright law
November 8, 2019