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Association President's Message Honorary Degree for James Orbinski '80 It's not just books anymore: The New Information Commons Helping students deal with stress Bronze Medal for Trent's virtual tour Tim Holland '76 - Working for Change
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Notes from Alumni Director Tony Storey '71 The Most Generous Year Ever The Alumni Association conforms to Trent's fiscal year (May 1 to April 30). It is very exciting for me to announce that during this period Trent alumni and their spouses gave $540,000 to our university. Donations came in all sizes, ranging from $5 to $120,000. And just what did we support? Financial aid and employment for students, academic departments, scholarships, Bata Library, research, scientific equipment, colleges, athletics, recognition awards for students and special projects funding for student initiatives such as debating society, business administration students career fair and African drumming workshop. Along with this outpouring of generosity, participation increased. Almost 2,300 alumni contributed to the Annual Fund, an increase of almost 400 alumni from last year. The Participation Challenge asked alumni by class year to enhance the participation rate over 1999-2000's results (# of donors as a percentage of addressable alumni) for each of Trent's 33 graduating classes. Preliminary results indicate that 25 classes matched or bettered their participation rate. Congratulations and thank you! Trent's alumni have a national reputation for support of alma mater. This past year's generous participation affirms and deepens that reputation. The Trent community is impressed and grateful for the leadership demonstrated by our alumni. New Scholarship Honours Original
Class Alumna Margie Lightbody is a popular and respected member of Trent's Original Class. She played a leadership role in organizing the 30th Anniversary Reunion of the class in 1994. Margie served as the founding president of the Peterborough Chapter of the Alumni Association, as well as serving as the Association's representative to the Board of Governors.
On Line and On Fire!
Showcasing Alumni Leadership The year 2000 also brought another honour to Lloyd as he was elected as Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Members are elected to Fellowship in recognition of their outstanding career achievements and leadership contributions to the community and the profession. The Order of Ontario was presented
to Joyce Fee '68 on December 12, 2000 at a ceremony in
Toronto. The honour recognizes Ontario residents whose contributions
have benefited Ontario communities and who have achieved the
highest level of achievement in their field. Joyce Fee's work
with developmentally handicapped children has been a life-long
labour of love. She was cited as an educator who has "dedicated
her life to making life better for vulnerable children and families.
She has focused particularly on the needs of children with developmental
disabilities." According to one of her nominators, Joyce
demonstrated nobility and accomplishment throughout her life.
The Leaf Initiative is a non-profit organization that champions Canadian involvement and success in the New Economy. Don Tapscott '66 was one of 12 Canadian "technopreneurs" honoured with a Leafy Award at the Nortel Next Level 2 Conference in Silicon Valley on December 7, 2000. Don is chairman and co-founder of Digital 4Sight, an Internet think tank. In an interview with Profit magazine, Don reviewed the success of his bestseller, The Digital Economy, the challenge of finding financial partners in Canada, the potential impact of the Hypernet (pervasive networked computing where everything from your wine glass to your refrigerator to your car is a smart communicating device, rich with knowledge and services) and the importance in business of creating wonderful customer value propositions. Don will also receive an Honorary Degree this year from the University of Alberta. James Motluk '81 screened his video documentary, Life under Mike, at Toronto's Bloor Cinema in September 2000. The gritty film traces the not-so-slow dissolution of the low-income Ontarian's basic standard of living under the government led by Premier Mike Harris. The political documentary was recognized by the League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada at its Media Human Rights Awards with an Honourable Mention. James also had a radio documentary aired on CBC OUTFRONT concerning the Canadian government use of Ukrainian forced labour during World War I. Live and Work Abroad: A Guide for Modern Nomads is a new book co-authored by Michelyne Callan '85. The book is a non-country and non-nationality specific look at the issues involved in making a move overseas. It examines the many aspects of international living that directly affect the professional performance of expatriate employees and the happiness of their families. Written by long-term expats (who travel in the international education field), the book also recounts the experiences and advice of individuals and families who have relocated from countries around the world. Live and Work Abroad is available in June 2001 on the American site of amazon.com. The book's ISBN number is 1-85458-256-9. James Orbinski '80 (see cover story of this issue) can be found on CBC Radio One Ideas in May and June 2001. The three-part series is drawn from lectures given by Dr. Orbinksi and others at the Universities of Calgary and Alberta. Taking a Stand: The Ethics of Intervention examines how we decide when to intervene to protect basic human rights and poses the question, "When will prosperous Western nations concede that human rights are as important as national self interest?" Her goal is to make Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Muskoka one of Canada's top three resort properties. Anne Larcade '81 is Deerhurst's new general manager, beginning the position February 2000. "My vision is to have a property that will compete at all levels on a national basis." Anne brings a wealth of experience to the assignment including her own management company and stints with O'Neill Hotels and Resorts, Sunflight Vacations and The Domain of Killien in Haliburton. Yet another Trent alumnus has been honoured as "Teacher of the Year." Rob Cassibo '83 received the distinction from TV Ontario in June 2000. Rob is a science teacher at Manitoulin Secondary School and plays a leadership role with the High School Science Olympiad. Thanking educators was on Mary Polito '85's mind when she celebrated her pH in English Literature from York University on June 12, 2000. Her appreciation was extended to her professors at Trent University, the Sisters of St. Joseph and the late Dennis Sweeting '74. Her doctoral dissertation was a study of the relation between Shakespearean theatre and the law. Stephen Sayer '96, who made history at Trent in June 2000
by earning concurrent arts and science degrees, has been selected
as one of Canada's Leaders of Tomorrow. A panel of judges, struck
by Ottawa author Richard Albert, selected Stephen as one of ten
university graduates who have made extraordinary accomplishments
and can be expected to assume leadership roles in the future.
He was nominated by Trent President Bonnie Patterson who described
him as an exceptional student and an incredible young man.  The Toronto Star's first community editorial board includes Ricardo Rodriguez '80. He was one of twelve chosen. Ricardo left Chile in 1979 to work in Canada until he could save enough to attend Trent, where he studied political science and international development. He now works with street kids at an alternative school run by the Toronto Board of Education. Ricardo is also a percussionist in a band, a cycling instuctor and president of the Centre for Spanish Speaking People. Patrick Walshe '66 assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer for Carat Canada in August 2000. Patrick has spent his entire career in the Toronto media industry and is a founding member of AIMS and a board member of Internet Advertising Bureau Canada. Carat Canada is the fastest growing media services company in Canada and is part of a worldwide network, which employs more than 2,900 media professionals in over 40 countries. Adam Coovadia '97 has launched an educational web site: www. Biofax.com provides information about biology. The site's organizers uncover interesting - and often obscure - findings in the science of biology and strive to share this in a clear, concise manner for the lay person, student and science professional alike. Biofax.com is comprised of healthcare and science professionals who are dedicated to distributing quality information. Peter Northrop '74 was elected Secretary and Registrar of the Canadian Information Processing Society of Ontario. CIPS Ontario is responsible for the Information Systems Professional of Canada designation. It is a self-regulating body, which administers the related provincial legislation and regulations. The ISP was introduced in 1989 and is a refereed, internationally recognized designation. In today's global economy, success for Canadian companies is advanced by professionals acquiring and maintaining universally accepted standards. CIPS works with the world's leading IT professional organizations and represents the interests of Canadian practitioners in discussions concerning the harmonization of international IT standards. Peterborough's Kenner Collegiate Hall of Honour now includes Paul Campbell '65. Paul spent twelve years as senior manager of the Freshwater Institute for the Canadian government. Since 1996 he has been chair of the board of directors of the health authority responsible for southeast Manitoba. Caroline Hallsworth '80 was hired by the city of Greater Sudbury to serve as general manager of citizen and leisure services. She oversees customer service centres in outlying towns, the call centre, library services and the operation of municipal museums and leisure services. Newcastle Capital Management's Chair and CEO David Patterson '66 was delighted to announce in October 2000 that a significant milestone had been reached - $8 billion in investment assets under management. David was instrumental in leading the Alumni Division of Trent's Beyond Our Walls campaign to a record $2.1 million in pledges from alumni. A Trent history degree has led to a book about the families, churches, sports and other stories of Keene, Ontario and Otonabee Township. Gayle Nelson '82 spent about eight years writing, Forest to Farm-The Early Days in Otonabee. "It's fascinating to learn how the earliest families coped with life what they went through [they] are the true pioneers. They changed the area from forest to farm." Gayle is also the founding librarian for the Otonabee library. Mackenzie "Ken" Clugston '71 has been appointed as Canada's Consul General in Osaka, Japan. Since 1982 he has held a number of positions with External Affairs, including twice serving abroad in Tokyo as trade commissioner. From 1997 to 1999 Mackenzie was a Policy Advisor at the Privy Council office. Zephyr Telecommunications Inc. has a new President for its European Operations in the person of J.J. Jackson '69. Zephyr's focus is on the development of IP based services including broadband internet access, Web hosting and domestic and international IP based long distance telephony in Central and Eastern European countries. ClearWave N.V., where JJ had spent the past four years paid tribute to his skills there, "His contribution has been extensive he has won the respect and admiration of colleagues, shareholders, senior government officials and the financial community at large." Acknowledgements: Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Trent Report, ClearWave N.V., Peterborough This Week, Sudbury Star, Peterborough Examiner, Huntsville Forester, Eye Magazine, PROFIT Magazine, gcigroup.com, Oshawa This Week Correction: In TrenT Magazine, Volume 31, Number 2, Storeyline reported that Melody Allaire '94 was a CUSO worker with a commitment to help end malnutrition and famine. (from the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal). Melody has confirmed that those are areas she does NOT work in. She is placed at a government office in Thailand, doing agricultural extension work with hill village communities. She is located north of Mae Hong Son, on a mountain 1000 metres above sea level. CUSO Thailand's areas of focus and placements have been the environment, gender, health, education and social justice. Melody does draw a direct Trent connection to Barbara Wallace's waste management course. "That course really opened my eyes to what "waste" is and how important it is for people to be personally responsible about what they produce and consume by seeing how waste is treated here (or not treated) really gives me cause to try and offer a solution."
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For Trent alumni, the year 2000-2001
has been a year of unprecedented generosity. Whether supporting
the Beyond Our Walls campaign or the Annual Fund, or other Trent
needs, alumni have responded as never before.
The Margaret
Lightbody Scholarship has been established by an anonymous donor
to honour retired mathematics teacher, Margie Lightbody '64.
The naming of the scholarship emphasizes the impact Margie has
had on the lives of her students. It will be awarded annually
to a concurrent education student entering third or fourth year,
majoring in either mathematics or with mathematics as an elected
teaching subject, who has demonstrated exceptional skill, enthusiasm
and promise in classroom teaching.
Lloyd Fenemore '66 was named
Business Person of the Year by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce in September 2000. Lloyd is a self-employed chartered
accountant who may be best known for his community involvement.
He is the chair of the United Way Allocations Committee, Past
President of both the Central Ontario CA Association and the
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer for Durham
Region Multiple Sclerosis Society, Grandview Children's Centre
and the Oshawa Downtown Action Committee.