Trent anniversary book launch and a weekend Symposium open to entire community as celebrations begin August 7-10, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, Peterborough
A series of events planned for Trent University’s 50th anniversary will be headlined by a performance by the iconic Canadian band Blue Rodeo on August 8, as part of the University’s Anniversary Kick-off Weekend: August 7-10, 2014.
Just the beginning of a year-long celebration over the course of 2014/15, the Blue Rodeo concert announcement calls attention to a weekend that kicks off the anniversary celebrations with the launch of a special anniversary book, an architectural exhibition, open houses, and the Ideas That Change the World Symposium, featuring interactive panels with over 75 esteemed faculty. All Kick-Off Weekend events are open to the entire community and have already attracted registrants from far and wide.
“We invite the entire community to join us in commemorating this historic milestone. Trent is Peterborough’s university,” said Dr. Steven E. Franklin, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “Whether you participate in one of the many dynamic events that are planned, share a favourite Trent moment through social media, or (re)connect with the University in a more personal way, we look forward to celebrating with you and thanking the community for all its support throughout Trent’s first half-century.”
To learn more about the full roster of events, please visit trentu.ca/fifty and follow @TrentUniversity and #Trentu50 on Twitter. Please see below for information about purchasing tickets for Blue Rodeo, pre-ordering anniversary books, and registration for the Kick-Off Weekend.
KICK-OFF WEEKEND – AUGUST 7-10, 2014
Blue Rodeo in Concert – Friday, August 8, doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Trent is proud to welcome back Canada’s most popular roots rock band and alumni favourites Blue Rodeo, 25 years after their first concert at Champlain College’s Great Hall. Blue Rodeo will headline a special reunion concert at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, along with Trent alumni band The Burning Hell.
Tickets: $62.15, available at tickets.memorialcentre.ca
Opening Reception & 50th Anniversary Book Launch – Thursday, August 7, 7:00 -10:00 p.m.
Be the first in line to purchase the 50th anniversary book, Trent University: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence, and meet the author D’Arcy Jenish. Kick off the weekend by mingling with classmates, professors and community members in the Champlain College Great Hall.
Tickets: $20 + applicable taxes, available at https://www.eply.com/Trent50thanniversaryreunionweekend
Ideas That Change the World Symposium – Friday, August 8 & Saturday, August 9
Join over 75 of Trent’s most outstanding alumni and faculty as they converge to challenge thinking in the areas of: Education, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Sustainability and the Environment, Life and Health, and Critical Cultural Inquiry. Opening keynote address by Trent Chancellor Don Tapscott, world authority on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology. Presenters include Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. James Orbinski; We Day Global executive director, Dalal Al-Waheidi; Hong Kong real estate developer, Justin Chiu; Ontario Human Rights Commissioner, Fiona Sampson, and more. Symposium tickets include three panel discussions (hear up to 15 speakers), opening keynote, refreshments, and lunch both days.
Tickets: $110 + applicable taxes, available at trentu.ca/fifty/symposium
Ron Thom and the Allied Arts National Exhibit – open August 7 – October 19
A national travelling exhibit of selected art, architecture, and design by the legendary West Coast architect, Ron Thom. Thom is best known as architect of Trent University and Massey College, as well as an array of award-winning custom homes and theatres.
Visit trentu.ca/fifty/events_ronthom for more information about the exhibit.
Campus Meet & Greet, Reunions and Pub Events – Saturday, August 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Take this opportunity to meet current faculty, staff, students and retirees. Enjoy refreshments, take a walking tour of campus, and visit specialty areas for select department reunions. Pub reunions will also take place on Saturday evening – join friends and classmates at your “decade-designated” favourite local hotspot for live music by alumni bands including the Silver Hearts, Dan Fewings, One Love and more to be announced.
A Year of Celebrations
Following the Kick-Off Weekend, the University has a series of events planned throughout the year to continue the anniversary celebrations. Save the date for the Chancellor’s Anniversary Gala on October 17, and Trent @ 50: In Story and Song on October 18. Tickets for both events go on sale May 12, 2014. Visit trentu.ca/fifty for full details about 50th Anniversary events.
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For more information, please contact:
Lee Hays, director of Alumni Affairs, at (705) 748-1599 or leehays@trentu.ca
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