Trent places first for intensity and impact of research publications among primarily undergraduate universities ranked by Re$earch Infosource
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Reflecting impressive research and faculty performance across all disciplines, Trent University has been ranked fourth among primarily undergraduate universities in Canada’s Research Universities of the Year for 2014, a national innovation survey released by Re$earch Infosource on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at researchinfosource.com.
Trent ranked number one in its category for “publication intensity” and “publication impact,” and came in second for “number of publications” by primarily undergraduate institutions. Trent also tied for first place with York University for the “highest research impact” by universities without Schools of Medicine or Engineering.
In all rankings, including total sponsored research income and research intensity, Trent was recognized for substantial growth with each area rated higher than its performance in the statistics released in 2013.
“Trent University is extremely pleased with this year’s Re$earch Infosource rankings, where we continue to rank as one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities,” said Dr. Neil Emery, vice president research and international, Trent University. “Of special note is our high ranking for research impact, which shows that our faculty’s research discoveries and results are being heavily referenced by a host of scholars in leading peer-reviewed publications.”
The outstanding research undertaken by faculty at Trent has long been recognized by Re$earch Infosource, among other premier sources, ranking among the top ten research universities of the year for more than 10 years running in the primarily undergraduate category.
Professor Emery emphasizes that Trent’s research excellence and high performance extends across the University’s interdisciplinary programs. “We enjoy a great international reputation for our research in the environment, but our high research citation rate is evident in all our disciplines across the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities,” he said.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Saturday, October 18, 2014
A Gathering of Friends Sharing Memories: 50th Anniversary Chancellor's Gala
Over 300 guests gathered at Trent University to celebrate fifty years of history
It was truly a night to remember as Trent University welcomed hundreds of alumni, community supporters, staff, faculty and friends to a spectacular 50th Anniversary Chancellor's Gala on Friday, October 17, 2014, celebrating five decades of learning, laughs, friendship and unforgettable experiences.
President Leo Groarke, chancellor Don Tapscott ’66, and Master of Ceremonies, bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73, welcomed over 300 guests to the Trent Community Sport and Recreation Centre to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future on this milestone occasion. Special guests included Ontario's newly-appointed Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, who brought congratulations to the Trent community; past Trent chancellor Roberta Bondar; past presidents Bonnie Patterson and John Stubbs; and founding president Tom Symons, who shared wonderful memories of Trent's earliest days.
The evening also featured the debut of a new tribute video in celebration of the anniversary: watch "50 Years of Trent University" for an in-depth reflection on the meaning of this milestone in our history.
The weekend celebrations are far from over, as Trent brings two more unique and memorable events to the Peterborough community on Saturday, October 18. The Community Parade honours the original opening ceremony of Trent University at Rubidge Hall, Trent’s first home, in 1964. Showplace will also feature a truly one-of-a-kind performance at "Trent @ 50: In Story & Song."
To learn more about the anniversary celebrations, please visit trentu.ca/fifty and follow@TrentUniversity and #Trentu50 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
It was truly a night to remember as Trent University welcomed hundreds of alumni, community supporters, staff, faculty and friends to a spectacular 50th Anniversary Chancellor's Gala on Friday, October 17, 2014, celebrating five decades of learning, laughs, friendship and unforgettable experiences.
President Leo Groarke, chancellor Don Tapscott ’66, and Master of Ceremonies, bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73, welcomed over 300 guests to the Trent Community Sport and Recreation Centre to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future on this milestone occasion. Special guests included Ontario's newly-appointed Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, who brought congratulations to the Trent community; past Trent chancellor Roberta Bondar; past presidents Bonnie Patterson and John Stubbs; and founding president Tom Symons, who shared wonderful memories of Trent's earliest days.
The evening also featured the debut of a new tribute video in celebration of the anniversary: watch "50 Years of Trent University" for an in-depth reflection on the meaning of this milestone in our history.
The weekend celebrations are far from over, as Trent brings two more unique and memorable events to the Peterborough community on Saturday, October 18. The Community Parade honours the original opening ceremony of Trent University at Rubidge Hall, Trent’s first home, in 1964. Showplace will also feature a truly one-of-a-kind performance at "Trent @ 50: In Story & Song."
To learn more about the anniversary celebrations, please visit trentu.ca/fifty and follow@TrentUniversity and #Trentu50 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Friday, October 17, 2014
From 1964 to 2014: Celebrating 50 Years of Trent
50th Anniversary events draw alumni and community
On October 17, 1964 Trent University was officially opened. The historic date was celebrated with a parade and ceremony. Over the past 50 years, Trent has grown from a fledgling institution with 100 students to one of Canada’s leading universities, with 40,000 alumni, award-winning faculty, and world-class research and teaching facilities.
Over the weekend, 50 years to the day of Trent's opening, alumni, staff and faculty, friends and community members gathered to mark the University's milestone anniversary with a number of dynamic events, including a re-creation of the official opening ceremonies with a parade downtown Peterborough and a ceremony in front of Rubidge Hall, Trent's original home, as well as the Chancellor's Gala, which brought 300 special guests to a transformed Athletics Centre gym to celebrate the occasion. The gala was hosted by Chancellor Don Tapscott '66 and emceed by celebrated alumnus and international best-selling author Linwood Barclay '73. Other special guests included: the newly-appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell; past Trent chancellor Roberta Bondar; past presidents Bonnie Patterson and John Stubbs; and founding president Tom Symons. On Saturday, October 18 the 50th celebrations came to a close with a one-night only original Trent production at Showplace Performance Centre where Trent alumni, students and friends brought the history of Trent to life through stories, music and pictures from each of the University’s five remarkable decades.
Photo galleries from the 50th anniversary celebrations can be viewed on the University's Facebook page. View the 50th Anniversary video here.
Find out more about all events and celebrations, and learn more about Trent’s past, present and future by visiting the 50th Anniversary website.
On October 17, 1964 Trent University was officially opened. The historic date was celebrated with a parade and ceremony. Over the past 50 years, Trent has grown from a fledgling institution with 100 students to one of Canada’s leading universities, with 40,000 alumni, award-winning faculty, and world-class research and teaching facilities.
Over the weekend, 50 years to the day of Trent's opening, alumni, staff and faculty, friends and community members gathered to mark the University's milestone anniversary with a number of dynamic events, including a re-creation of the official opening ceremonies with a parade downtown Peterborough and a ceremony in front of Rubidge Hall, Trent's original home, as well as the Chancellor's Gala, which brought 300 special guests to a transformed Athletics Centre gym to celebrate the occasion. The gala was hosted by Chancellor Don Tapscott '66 and emceed by celebrated alumnus and international best-selling author Linwood Barclay '73. Other special guests included: the newly-appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell; past Trent chancellor Roberta Bondar; past presidents Bonnie Patterson and John Stubbs; and founding president Tom Symons. On Saturday, October 18 the 50th celebrations came to a close with a one-night only original Trent production at Showplace Performance Centre where Trent alumni, students and friends brought the history of Trent to life through stories, music and pictures from each of the University’s five remarkable decades.
Photo galleries from the 50th anniversary celebrations can be viewed on the University's Facebook page. View the 50th Anniversary video here.
Find out more about all events and celebrations, and learn more about Trent’s past, present and future by visiting the 50th Anniversary website.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Community Welcomed to Meet Nationally-Renowned Authors at Writers Reading Series
Trent University English department hosts weekly series of author readings at Traill College, offering intellectual engagement in relaxed setting
Monday, September 29, 2014, Peterborough, ON
Jane Urquhart, officer of the Order of Canada and Governor General’s Award winner, is just one of eight distinguished members of the Canadian literary scene who will visit Peterborough this fall as part of the 26th annual Writers Reading Series, hosted by Trent University’s department of English Literature.
Beginning on Wednesday, October 1, the free weekly series will bring award-winning and world-class authors to Traill College in downtown Peterborough for literary readings, critical and practical discussions, and casual conversation. All members of the community are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to see, hear, and meet these celebrated writers.
As befits the range and scope of Canada’s literary landscape, the authors featured in the Writers Reading Series represent a wide range of styles and genres, and cover extensive emotional and intellectual ground. The reading events showcase the writers’ talent and stimulating work within a laid-back, humorous environment.
Each of the readings begins at 7:00 PM in the Scott House Junior Common Room at Catharine Parr Traill College, 310 London Street, to be followed by snacks and witty banter at The Trend Pub. The Writers Reading events are part of the Barbara Rooke Lecture Series, and have been made possible with additional support from the Frost Centre for Canadian & Indigenous Studies, the departments of Canadian Studies, English Literature and Cultural Studies, the Public Text program, and the Nind Fund.
Please visit www.trentu.ca/english or www.facebook.com/writersread for more information about the Writers Reading series and for the full listing of events and authors.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lewis MacLeod, professor, Department of English Literature, Trent University
(705) 748-1011 ext. 6022 or english@trentu.ca; or,
Patricia Heffernan, administrative assistant, Department of English Literature, Trent University
(705) 748-1011 ext. 7733 or pheffernan@trentu.ca
Monday, September 29, 2014, Peterborough, ON
Jane Urquhart, officer of the Order of Canada and Governor General’s Award winner, is just one of eight distinguished members of the Canadian literary scene who will visit Peterborough this fall as part of the 26th annual Writers Reading Series, hosted by Trent University’s department of English Literature.
Beginning on Wednesday, October 1, the free weekly series will bring award-winning and world-class authors to Traill College in downtown Peterborough for literary readings, critical and practical discussions, and casual conversation. All members of the community are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to see, hear, and meet these celebrated writers.
As befits the range and scope of Canada’s literary landscape, the authors featured in the Writers Reading Series represent a wide range of styles and genres, and cover extensive emotional and intellectual ground. The reading events showcase the writers’ talent and stimulating work within a laid-back, humorous environment.
Each of the readings begins at 7:00 PM in the Scott House Junior Common Room at Catharine Parr Traill College, 310 London Street, to be followed by snacks and witty banter at The Trend Pub. The Writers Reading events are part of the Barbara Rooke Lecture Series, and have been made possible with additional support from the Frost Centre for Canadian & Indigenous Studies, the departments of Canadian Studies, English Literature and Cultural Studies, the Public Text program, and the Nind Fund.
Please visit www.trentu.ca/english or www.facebook.com/writersread for more information about the Writers Reading series and for the full listing of events and authors.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lewis MacLeod, professor, Department of English Literature, Trent University
(705) 748-1011 ext. 6022 or english@trentu.ca; or,
Patricia Heffernan, administrative assistant, Department of English Literature, Trent University
(705) 748-1011 ext. 7733 or pheffernan@trentu.ca
A Night to Remember: Chancellor’s Gala Starts Trent 50th Anniversary Weekend in Style
Fabulous gala evening, historical parade and ceremony, and one of a kind variety show open to entire community October 17-18, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014, Peterborough
Building on the momentum that began with the 50th Anniversary Kick Off and Alumni & Friends Reunion Weekend in August, Trent University continues the year of celebrations with a spectacular series of events on October 17 and 18, 2014.
“Trent’s 50th anniversary year provides all of us – community supporters, alumni, students, faculty and staff – with an exciting opportunity to both celebrate our collective accomplishments and build a foundation for the next 50 years of success,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “I hope to have the opportunity to meet many more members of our community at the many special events taking place in October and throughout the year.”
As part of a year-long celebration taking place over the course of the 2014/15 year, the events on the weekend of October 17-18 honour the exact date of the original opening ceremony of Trent University at Rubidge Hall, Trent’s first home, in 1964. Trent will be re-creating that ceremony with a Community Parade, starting at the corner of Rubidge and Simcoe Streets, welcoming everyone to come out and wear their Trent green. Bring the entire family to this free community event and enjoy live music, children’s activities and special presentations sponsored by the City of Peterborough, one of Trent’s many founding partners.
The weekend will also feature two unique and memorable events, starting with the Chancellor’s Gala, an opportunity to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future with some of the University’s most distinguished alumni and friends, including bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66. The following night, Trent alumni, students, friends and celebrity guests will bring the history of the University to life through “Trent @ 50: In Story & Song,” an original production by Beth McMaster and Gillian Wilson. With clever renditions of iconic songs from the 1960s to the 2000s, Peterborough improv stars the Citiots, and the entertainment debut of Trent’s new president, Dr. Leo Groarke, this special performance at Showplace is one you won’t want to miss.
To learn more about the anniversary celebrations, please visit trentu.ca/fifty and follow @TrentUniversity and #Trentu50 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please see below for details and ticket purchase information about the Chancellor’s Gala, Community Parade and Trent @ 50: In Story & Song.
ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND – OCTOBER 17-18, 2014
50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Gala: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Friday, October 17, 2014, 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Trent Community Sport and Recreation Centre
Experience a night to remember. Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66 and Master of Ceremonies bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73 will welcome hundreds of special guests to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future on this milestone occasion. Enjoy dinner and live musical entertainment with the music of “now and then.”
Tickets: $125.00 + applicable taxes, available at trentugala.eventbrite.ca
Community Parade & Celebration
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – Rubidge Street, from Simcoe to Sherbrooke Streets
Everybody loves a parade – and what would a parade be without the whole community? To thank and celebrate Trent’s founding partner, the community, join a re-creation of the original opening ceremonies held 50 years ago. Wear your Trent green, join us at the corner of Rubidge and Simcoe Streets for the parade and stay for the official ceremony in front of Rubidge Hall, Trent’s original home, featuring live music, a plaque unveiling, presentations from community members, kid’s activities and more. After the event, be sure to take your event program to one of the participating restaurants downtown and enjoy an exclusive Trent discount.
Trent @ 50: In Story & Song
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:00 p.m. – Showplace Performance Centre
Laugh, cry and be surprised! Re-live Trent University’s first 50 years through this original and entertaining production. For one night only, Trent alumni, students, friends and celebrity guests will bring the history of Trent to life through stories, music and pictures from each remarkable decade. Written by Beth McMaster with new lyrics by Gordon Johnston, and directed by Gillian Wilson.
Tickets: Adults $30 / Students $20, available at trentu.ca/fifty/events or Showplace Box Office 705-742-7469
Reunion & Celebration for the Classes of '64 & '65
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Trent University Campus
Members of Trent's first two classes are invited to a reunion reception and buffet dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 at the Great Hall at Champlain College. The classes of ’64 and ’65 are also invited to a brunch at 10:30 a.m. hosted by the Trent University Alumni Association and campus tours from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19. Full event line-up and registration information available at trentu.ca/fifty/events.
Tickets: Reception and Dinner, $60; Alumni Brunch, free
Trent Idea Exchange: Community Lecture Series
September 2014 – April 2015
Join Trent University faculty and visiting experts for stimulating lectures, engaging panels, and interactive discussions on a wide array of subjects throughout the year, sponsored by the Trent University Faculty Association. Community members are welcome to attend lectures in the Peterborough and Durham regions, as well as select events in Toronto and Ottawa. These unique events include the Elaine Stavro Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Theory, Politics & Gender on October 14; the David Morrison Lecture in International Development on October 28; and the Stairs Lecture in Chemistry on November 5.
Tickets: Free; full listings of dates, locations and times at trentu.ca/fifty/events
Fifty Talks for Fifty Years
September 2014 – June 2015
As part of Trent's 50th anniversary celebration in the 2014/15 academic year, the Trent University Faculty Association is organizing a series of 50 talks in local schools. The school-based talks are free, and are designed to give back to the community by sharing ideas and discussion with the next generation. For more information, please visit trentu.ca/50talks.
Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: National Exhibit
Open until Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Alumni House, Trent University
Visit Alumni House to take in this national traveling exhibit of selected art, architecture, and design showcasing the legendary works of Trent University’s master planning architect. Exhibit admission includes self-guided walking tour. Exhibit hours available at trentu.ca/fifty/events.
Admission: Suggested donation of $10 per person
Monday, September 29, 2014, Peterborough
Building on the momentum that began with the 50th Anniversary Kick Off and Alumni & Friends Reunion Weekend in August, Trent University continues the year of celebrations with a spectacular series of events on October 17 and 18, 2014.
“Trent’s 50th anniversary year provides all of us – community supporters, alumni, students, faculty and staff – with an exciting opportunity to both celebrate our collective accomplishments and build a foundation for the next 50 years of success,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “I hope to have the opportunity to meet many more members of our community at the many special events taking place in October and throughout the year.”
As part of a year-long celebration taking place over the course of the 2014/15 year, the events on the weekend of October 17-18 honour the exact date of the original opening ceremony of Trent University at Rubidge Hall, Trent’s first home, in 1964. Trent will be re-creating that ceremony with a Community Parade, starting at the corner of Rubidge and Simcoe Streets, welcoming everyone to come out and wear their Trent green. Bring the entire family to this free community event and enjoy live music, children’s activities and special presentations sponsored by the City of Peterborough, one of Trent’s many founding partners.
The weekend will also feature two unique and memorable events, starting with the Chancellor’s Gala, an opportunity to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future with some of the University’s most distinguished alumni and friends, including bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66. The following night, Trent alumni, students, friends and celebrity guests will bring the history of the University to life through “Trent @ 50: In Story & Song,” an original production by Beth McMaster and Gillian Wilson. With clever renditions of iconic songs from the 1960s to the 2000s, Peterborough improv stars the Citiots, and the entertainment debut of Trent’s new president, Dr. Leo Groarke, this special performance at Showplace is one you won’t want to miss.
To learn more about the anniversary celebrations, please visit trentu.ca/fifty and follow @TrentUniversity and #Trentu50 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please see below for details and ticket purchase information about the Chancellor’s Gala, Community Parade and Trent @ 50: In Story & Song.
ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND – OCTOBER 17-18, 2014
50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Gala: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Friday, October 17, 2014, 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Trent Community Sport and Recreation Centre
Experience a night to remember. Chancellor Don Tapscott ’66 and Master of Ceremonies bestselling author Linwood Barclay ’73 will welcome hundreds of special guests to celebrate Trent’s past, present and future on this milestone occasion. Enjoy dinner and live musical entertainment with the music of “now and then.”
Tickets: $125.00 + applicable taxes, available at trentugala.eventbrite.ca
Community Parade & Celebration
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – Rubidge Street, from Simcoe to Sherbrooke Streets
Everybody loves a parade – and what would a parade be without the whole community? To thank and celebrate Trent’s founding partner, the community, join a re-creation of the original opening ceremonies held 50 years ago. Wear your Trent green, join us at the corner of Rubidge and Simcoe Streets for the parade and stay for the official ceremony in front of Rubidge Hall, Trent’s original home, featuring live music, a plaque unveiling, presentations from community members, kid’s activities and more. After the event, be sure to take your event program to one of the participating restaurants downtown and enjoy an exclusive Trent discount.
Trent @ 50: In Story & Song
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:00 p.m. – Showplace Performance Centre
Laugh, cry and be surprised! Re-live Trent University’s first 50 years through this original and entertaining production. For one night only, Trent alumni, students, friends and celebrity guests will bring the history of Trent to life through stories, music and pictures from each remarkable decade. Written by Beth McMaster with new lyrics by Gordon Johnston, and directed by Gillian Wilson.
Tickets: Adults $30 / Students $20, available at trentu.ca/fifty/events or Showplace Box Office 705-742-7469
Reunion & Celebration for the Classes of '64 & '65
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Trent University Campus
Members of Trent's first two classes are invited to a reunion reception and buffet dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 at the Great Hall at Champlain College. The classes of ’64 and ’65 are also invited to a brunch at 10:30 a.m. hosted by the Trent University Alumni Association and campus tours from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19. Full event line-up and registration information available at trentu.ca/fifty/events.
Tickets: Reception and Dinner, $60; Alumni Brunch, free
Trent Idea Exchange: Community Lecture Series
September 2014 – April 2015
Join Trent University faculty and visiting experts for stimulating lectures, engaging panels, and interactive discussions on a wide array of subjects throughout the year, sponsored by the Trent University Faculty Association. Community members are welcome to attend lectures in the Peterborough and Durham regions, as well as select events in Toronto and Ottawa. These unique events include the Elaine Stavro Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Theory, Politics & Gender on October 14; the David Morrison Lecture in International Development on October 28; and the Stairs Lecture in Chemistry on November 5.
Tickets: Free; full listings of dates, locations and times at trentu.ca/fifty/events
Fifty Talks for Fifty Years
September 2014 – June 2015
As part of Trent's 50th anniversary celebration in the 2014/15 academic year, the Trent University Faculty Association is organizing a series of 50 talks in local schools. The school-based talks are free, and are designed to give back to the community by sharing ideas and discussion with the next generation. For more information, please visit trentu.ca/50talks.
Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: National Exhibit
Open until Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Alumni House, Trent University
Visit Alumni House to take in this national traveling exhibit of selected art, architecture, and design showcasing the legendary works of Trent University’s master planning architect. Exhibit admission includes self-guided walking tour. Exhibit hours available at trentu.ca/fifty/events.
Admission: Suggested donation of $10 per person
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