The Spirit of Giving Thrives on Campus as Trent Celebrates National Philanthropy Day
Special thanks to all donors and supporters
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on November 15 is an opportunity to thank our generous family of donors and volunteers – the people who help make Trent a transformative institution known for world-class research and teaching excellence.
As an institution profoundly anchored in philanthropy, Trent University has a history of giving and volunteerism that stands out among Canadian postsecondary institutions. The spirit of philanthropy came to life with Trent University’s first gift of 100 acres of land from General Electric that laid the foundation for Trent’s breathtaking natural setting. That tradition of giving back has only grown over the last 52 years.
In November, Trent celebrated support for Indigenous students and programs at the 43rd Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering with the announcement of two new student support funds and the Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space renewal. Over the past few months Trent has also hosted world-class leaders in chemistry, philosophy and ethics, aquatic science, and business and innovation through visiting scholar programs funded by donors. On November 16, the Trent community will come together to celebrate the transformation and renewal of the Bata Library into the library of the future made possible through the generous support of donors. And there’s more… just this year Trent University completed the most ambitious fundraising campaign in Trent history “Unleash the Potential” – raising over $56 million.
“Trent’s donors and volunteers are an integral part of everything we do at Trent University. With their help, we have invested in tools to enhance teaching excellence, supported more students than ever before with scholarships and bursaries, and advanced our world-class research by investing in state-of-the-art equipment. The possibilities are endless when the Trent family of donors and volunteers come together, and today I would like to thank them for their overwhelming support,” said Julie Davis, vice-president of External Relations and Advancement.
Beyond the university environment, philanthropy is also critical to the well-being of our societies. Much of what we depend on for the unparalleled quality of life in Canada (the arts, higher education, community sports, social services, vital life-saving research, health care support, religious pursuits, environmental preservation, etc.) is made possible by philanthropy.
About National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day celebrates the charitable work that everyone does to make a difference and create impact in their communities. Whether they are a donor or a volunteer or both, no matter how much people give it makes a difference every day. NPD is recognized on Nov. 15, but the spirit of philanthropy is celebrated throughout the year.
For more information about philanthropy at Trent, visit trentu.ca/give.