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Duties of a Chancellor

The role of the Chancellor includes conferring degrees and diplomas and sitting as an ex officio member of the Board of Governors and the Senate.  In addition, the Chancellor represents the University in an official capacity at external functions from time to time.  Each Chancellor brings his or her special talents and interests to the position, and enters into and enhances the life of the University.  The term of the office is normally for three years but is renewable upon the recommendation of Senate Executive and the agreement of Senate and the incumbent.

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Chancellor Stephen Stohn

Respected entertainment lawyer, award-winning producer, songwriter and author, Trent University's twelfth and newest alumnus chancellor Stephen Stohn ’66 will be installed in June 2019.

Chancellor Stephen Stohn '66
Chancellor Don Tapscott wearing full regalia and looking off into the distance during convocation.

Chancellor Emeritus Don Tapscott

Recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology, Dr. Don Tapscott '66 became Trent’s eleventh chancellor and first alumnus chancellor when he was appointed in 2013.

Don Tapscott '66

Chancellor

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    • Leslie Miscampbell Frost
    • Eugene Alfred Forsey
    • William Lewis Morton
    • Jean Margaret Wemyss Laurence
    • John Josiah Robinette
    • Frederick Kenneth Hare
    • Mary May Simon
    • Peter John Gzowski
    • Roberta Lynn Bondar
    • Tom Jackson
    • Don Tapscott

Chancellor in the News

  • June 7, 2019: “You are the New Hope:” Trent University’s 12th Chancellor Inspires Grads
  • March 13, 2019: Canadian Entertainment Industry Powerhouse Stephen Stohn Appointed Chancellor of Trent University
  • December 20, 2018: Chancellor Talks Technology and the Social Contract with Leanpub Co-founder Dr. Len Epp
  • December 08, 2017: Partnership is Key: City of Peterborough Presents Trent University with Key to the City
  • November 20, 2017: Trent Chancellor Named #1 Digital Thinker in the World
  • October 06, 2017: Trent Hosts Discussion on Creating a Canadian University of the Arctic
  • May 16, 2017: $100,000 Philosophy Endowment Unleashed at Trent University
  • March 17, 2017: Toronto-based blockchain institute launched
  • January 23, 2016: The blockchain: big opportunity or big danger?
  • July 02, 2015: Trent University chancellor Donald Tapscott named to Order of Canada

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