The new Bagnani Hall at Traill College houses both a modern and inspiring lecture forum designed to seat 85, and a complementary room furnished with some highly-prized furnishings and antiques from Vogrie, the Bagnani Estate near Port Hope. The Hall will serve as an excellent new lecture facility for undergraduate and graduate students and see extended use as a facility for community cultural events – capturing the spirit of the Bagnanis.
“The impact of the Bagnani Family goes back to the beginning of Trent University,” said Dianne Lister, vice president of External Relations and Advancement. “This new heightened tribute to the family’s influence and contributions to Trent will ensure a dynamic legacy for the future. The restored paintings, pastels, furniture and piano will provide an exquisite backdrop for future community events and the Bagnani Room will be available for small class study. Plans are also underway for a Bagnani Symposium to be held in the fall of 2010.”
