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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 has held the role since June 2019.

Chancellor Stephen Stohn '66
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Past Chancellors

Each of Trent University's past Chancellors brought their special talents and interests to the position, and enhanced the life of the University. Learn more about Trent's past Chancellors.

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CHANCELLOR IN THE NEWS

a photo of Stephen Stohn wearing Convocation regalia and smiling

Trent’s Alumni Chancellor Named to Order of Canada for Outstanding Contributions to Canadian Entertainment

Entertainment lawyer, producer, songwriter and author Stephen Stohn ‘66 recognized with one of Canada's highest honours

June 30, 2023
Trent University Chancellor Stephen Stohn at his installation ceremony on Peterborough's Symons Campus - June 2019

Inspiring the Next Generation: Dr. Stephen Stohn Reappointed Chancellor of Trent University

Canadian entertainment industry powerhouse and proud Trent alumnus looking forward to serving a second three-year term

December 3, 2021
Dr. Roberta Bondar, Trent’s former chancellor and celebrated Canadian astronaut, launches new podcast featuring biweekly discussions with famous Canadians about how they found their life passions.

Sharing Space: Trent’s Former Chancellor and Celebrated Canadian Astronaut Launches New Podcast

Dr. Roberta Bondar hosts a biweekly discussion with famous Canadians about their own exploration into and discovery of their life’s passions

November 17, 2021
Former Trent Chancellor Releases Collection of Inspiring Thoughts for New Generation

Former Trent Chancellor Releases Collection of Inspiring Thoughts for New Generation

“Big Ideas” features speeches and published essays by Dr. Don Tapscott

October 28, 2021
Trent University Chancellor Stephen Stohn ’66 showed his Trent spirit by participating in a special “Douse the Chancellor” event at the Lady Eaton College Carnival.

Chancellor Makes a Splash at Lady Eaton College Carnival

“Douse the Chancellor” event provides buckets of fun while benefiting LEC

September 27, 2021
Dr. Mary May Simon

Former Trent Chancellor Appointed Canada’s First Indigenous Governor General

Dr. Mary May Simon, the University’s seventh chancellor, to serve as Queen's new representative in Canada

July 6, 2021
Steven Franklin

Former President Dr. Steven Franklin Retires from Trent University Following a Return to Research and the Classroom

Professor Steven Franklin leaves a legacy of leadership and commitment to hands-on teaching and environmental research

June 30, 2021
LEC virtual grad reception.

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
Dr. Craig Brunetti, Dean of Graduate Studies and Dr. Kirsten Woodend, Dean of Trent/Fleming School of Nursing

Trent University Launches Free Online Learning Series Focused on Life in the COVID-19 Era 

Weekly Trent Talks series featuring Trent experts launches April 22 with Hacking the Pandemic

April 21, 2020
Trent Top 10: 2019 Highlights

Trent Top 10: 2019 Highlights

Relive some of the greatest stories, moments and highlights of the past year

December 13, 2019
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