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Otonabee College

tempora mutantur nos et mutamur in illis | the times are changing and we change with them

Welcome to Otonabee College, a community that offers transformational learning experiences that embrace multi-disciplinary collaborations.

At Otonabee College, we agree with the timeless saying that you cannot step into the same river twice – because it is always changing.

OC students are known to lead change with heart. Their passion exemplifies the name of our river and our College – “the Otonabee” – an Ojibwe word meaning “the river that beats like a heart.”

We honour the steady beat of the river and its impact on surrounding life with our vision for developing a strong sense of belonging and innovation.

Find yourself at Otonabee

LIVE

Otonabee's familiar red roof covers Trent's largest residence, featuring the nursing and forensics living learning communities and popular underground hallways connecting directly to classrooms.

LEARN

Home to Trent's largest student population, Otonabee is the place for adaptable and curious forward thinkers who advocate through civic engagement, scientific discovery, and digital innovation.

BELONG

Otonabee is home to the spirit of friendly competition in the East vs. West Hockey Game, as well as the legendary OC Cabinet run Trent Mudder and our Chili Cookoff for the United Way, capping off the academic year with the Last Lecture.

CELEBRATE

The first college to grace the East Bank of the river and the only collegiate building designed by a woman, Otonabee's community keeps its colourful history and traditions alive in its Scarfing Ceremony, Wildside Weekend and so much more.

50 years of Otonabee College

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Stories from Otonabee College

Jonathan Nayler, Otonabee College, Indigenous Studies

#FacesOfTrentU: Finding Family in Trent’s Colleges

Jonathan Nayler, Otonabee College, Indigenous Studies

November 1, 2022
A light collage of photos from Otonabee College's history with the Otonabee 50 logo laid overtop of the photos. Beneath the logo are the years 1972 - 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
Lawrence Lam smiling brightly towards the camera. Behind him is the Faryon Bridge and the Otonabee River.

#FacesOfTrentU: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging at Trent

Lawrence Lam, Otonabee College, Senior Director of Student Affairs

September 23, 2022
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