Professor Christopher Greene started at Trent University on July 1, 1966 as an Assistant Professor of History. Professor Greene was appointed Vice-Master of Champlain College in 1970. Prof. Greene was Senior Tutor in CC until 1987 at which time he moved over to Traill College until 1999. Prof. Greene retired from Trent on July 1, 1997. He was the secretary of the Trent University Association of Retired Persons for the past ten years.

Prof. Greene came to Trent University to teach European History, developing the courses which demonstrated in particular his love for France, Paris, 19th Century novels, architecture and the history of ideas. Whether amongst his family, friends or colleagues, Prof. Greene provoked lively debate and repartee. He continually challenged all those around him with ideas, provoking prolonged thoughtfulness on many subjects.

Upon his arrival at Trent University, the Greenes became quickly involved in Trent life. The couple served as dons, living in residence with the students prior to becoming a senior tutor. Beyond the classroom, Prof. Greene was equally committed to the study and discussion of history, the development of ideas and the growth of students. In addition to his academic pursuits, Professor Greene had a passion for gardening and architecture.

In 1976, Prof. Greene along with Martha Ann Kidd and others founded the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, locally known as PACAC. This marked Peterborough one of the first to create a committee that would work with City Planners to catalogue and protect local buildings of historical significance. Many buildings protected by the City Plan are indebted to the forethought of this committee.

In 1989 at the Honorary Fellows' Luncheon, The Christopher Greene Senior Tutor's Award was established at Champlain College.

Obituary as printed in the Peterborough Examiner on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
GREENE, Professor Christopher Morrill -With love and great sadness, Janet Greene, Alexandra Greene, and Abigail and Matthew DeWolfe announce the death of their husband and father, Christopher Morrill Greene, on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at his residence. Christopher will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Norah and Nathanael, loving extended family, Benjamin Greene, Diana and Larry Fane, Tom and Sally Gilmore, John and Elizabeth Gilmore, Orian Greene, all his nieces and nephews, his many friends, his colleagues and former students at Trent University and the Art School of Peterborough. A Memorial Service will be held at ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 235 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, on Wednesday, June 4th at 2:00 p. m. A Reception will follow at the Parish Hall. Condolences to the family, directions to the service, and donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Art School of Peterborough or the Christopher Greene Bursary at Trent University may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME at 705-742-1875.

The University extends its sympathies to Prof. Greene’s family and to all those who knew him. In honour of Prof. Greene, the flag atop the Bata Library will be lowered to the half staff position.