Fairtrade Canada recognizes Trent’s long history of ethical leadership and strong commitment to fair trade practices
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Peterborough, ON
Fairtrade Canada has recognized Trent University as Canada's eighth Fair Trade Campus, announced during a celebration at Trent’s Gzowski College on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
The designation acknowledges Trent's commitment to sourcing Fairtrade certified products for campus services and for the University’s ongoing efforts to spread awareness about fair trade issues among students and staff. Trent joins a growing number of Canadian institutions that have aligned social and environmental sustainability targets with purchasing, policy and education.
“Achieving this milestone underscores what Trent strives to be: a sustainable and collaborative campus, an advocate for social change, and having the interests of its students at heart,” said Laura Storey, director of housing and chair of the Fair Trade Committee at Trent University. “Issues around food, fair trade and sustainability have been at the forefront of our campus over the last few years. In response, the Fair Trade Committee has worked hard to gain this status.”
The designation represents a strong collaborative effort by Trent students, faculty and administration. Jesse Whattam, an International Development Studies student at Trent and a member of Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) Peterborough, is a member of the Fair Trade Committee, a body formed to ensure future compliance with the fair trade campus requirements. “I am proud of Trent University for receiving this designation. Many students and faculty have worked really hard for this and I think getting here really shows the power of social movements,” Ms. Whattam said. “I am excited to see Trent continue to challenge the unfair elements of international trade and push for the social, economic and ecological goals of Fairtrade.”
The Fair Trade Campus program is managed by Fairtrade Canada in co-operation with the Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN). The program recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to fair trade, and encourages ethical procurement that aligns with the growing demand for socially responsible products and provides a long-term vision for awareness and support on campus and in their surrounding communities. In working with food suppliers to arrange for Fairtrade certified products to be sold on campus, Trent and other designated universities ensure that their campus economies are supporting the work of producers in developing communities around the world.
“We congratulate Trent University on this next step in its sustainability journey,” said Marika Escaravage, communications and community relations specialist for Fairtrade Canada. “Through its sustained commitment to sourcing and promoting Fairtrade certified products, Trent University further minimizes its environmental footprint while maximizing its positive impacts in vulnerable communities throughout the world."
Sean McHugh, executive director of the Canadian Fair Trade Network, said, “Trent University has been a leader on sustainability initiatives for a very long time, having been one of the first universities in Canada to put in place an ethical purchasing policy. This designation is a tribute to a long history of leadership."
About Fairtrade Canada
Fairtrade Canada is a national, nonprofit fair trade certification organization and the only Canadian member of Fairtrade International. In collaboration with its sister organizations around the world, it manages the internationally renowned and respected Fairtrade system. fairtrade.ca
About the Canadian Fair Trade Network
The Canadian Fair Trade Network is a non-profit organization that works with Canadian civil society to advance awareness and support for fair trade. It supports best practices in fair trade and envisions a Canada that is a global leader in social and environmental responsibility. cftn.ca
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For more information, please contact:
Marika Escaravage, communications & community relations, Fairtrade Canada
(613) 563-3351 ext. 250 or marika.escaravage@fairtrade.ca
Sean McHugh, executive director, Canadian Fair Trade Network
(604) 785-0084 or sean@cftn.ca
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Graduating Students Reflect on Their Time at Trent Through Legacy Video
"A Proclamation of My Education" Shares Students' Favourite Trent Experiences
The Legacy Project, a unique component of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Trent, gives students an opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge toward a practical initiative that can benefit others in the community. Matt and Joseph, both fourth-year BBA students set to graduate in June, wanted to encourage prospective students to consider Trent as a way to “leave their stamp” on their alma mater.
“The purpose of the Legacy Project is to make a change that will benefit future students of the program,” said Joseph. “We figured that a promotional video would be appropriate since Trent has made a huge impact on all our lives and we wanted to do something meaningful to give back.”
Matt had a camera and experience with filmography, so the video was a straightforward project for him. “Online videos for students looking at universities to enroll in after high school graduation are becoming huge,” he said. Matt and Joseph asked Trent graduate and current Bachelor of Education student Wyatt Short, a spoken word artist, to write a piece for the video that described Trent. Wyatt was pleased to be involved in the project.
“The poem is intended to be a personal reflection of my post-secondary experience at Trent University,” said Wyatt, who graduated with a degree in English literature and theatre last year. “My time at Trent University granted me the ideal experience, and others too have an equal opportunity to enrich their lives by attending Trent University.”
Wyatt’s professors had a strong influence on his perception of literature and theatre, and in his opinion, went above and beyond their call of duty to ensure student success and happiness. “It's a very personal experience, being a student at Trent,” he said. “I hope Trent continues to embrace what makes it unique. It has been a beautiful journey for me. I will never forget my education nor the experience it granted me.”
Matt and Joseph presented the video to their peers at a “Knowledge Café” in early April, and shared it widely on social media. The video has received significant attention.
“I've had online marketing companies retweet, favourite, and follow me on Twitter because of the video, and CBC followed after I tweeted the video to them,” said Matt.
Visit the Business Administration page to learn more about Trent’s collaborative and interdisciplinary business education program.
Watch the YouTube Video »When Matt Patterson and Joseph Adams were asked to create a “Legacy Project” for their Management Thought class with Professor David Newhouse, they chose to make a promotional video to support Trent University’s recruitment process.
The Legacy Project, a unique component of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Trent, gives students an opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge toward a practical initiative that can benefit others in the community. Matt and Joseph, both fourth-year BBA students set to graduate in June, wanted to encourage prospective students to consider Trent as a way to “leave their stamp” on their alma mater.
“The purpose of the Legacy Project is to make a change that will benefit future students of the program,” said Joseph. “We figured that a promotional video would be appropriate since Trent has made a huge impact on all our lives and we wanted to do something meaningful to give back.”
Matt had a camera and experience with filmography, so the video was a straightforward project for him. “Online videos for students looking at universities to enroll in after high school graduation are becoming huge,” he said. Matt and Joseph asked Trent graduate and current Bachelor of Education student Wyatt Short, a spoken word artist, to write a piece for the video that described Trent. Wyatt was pleased to be involved in the project.
“The poem is intended to be a personal reflection of my post-secondary experience at Trent University,” said Wyatt, who graduated with a degree in English literature and theatre last year. “My time at Trent University granted me the ideal experience, and others too have an equal opportunity to enrich their lives by attending Trent University.”
Wyatt’s professors had a strong influence on his perception of literature and theatre, and in his opinion, went above and beyond their call of duty to ensure student success and happiness. “It's a very personal experience, being a student at Trent,” he said. “I hope Trent continues to embrace what makes it unique. It has been a beautiful journey for me. I will never forget my education nor the experience it granted me.”
Matt and Joseph presented the video to their peers at a “Knowledge Café” in early April, and shared it widely on social media. The video has received significant attention.
“I've had online marketing companies retweet, favourite, and follow me on Twitter because of the video, and CBC followed after I tweeted the video to them,” said Matt.
Visit the Business Administration page to learn more about Trent’s collaborative and interdisciplinary business education program.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Trent University Board of Governors Announces 2014 Eminent Service Award Winner
Katherine Curle to be honoured for 25 years of dedicated service at Convocation ceremony in June
Monday, April 21, 2014, Peterborough
Trent University alumna and recently retired staff member Katherine Curle has been announced as the recipient of the 2014 Eminent Service Award in recognition of 25 years of passionate and dedicated service to the University.
Ms. Curle began her career working in the Trent International Program (TIP) Office in 1988, followed by time spent as the secretary of the women’s studies department, and then as the college assistant at Lady Eaton College from 1993 until her retirement in January 2014. Her colleagues among Trent staff and faculty have praised her exceptional commitment to student recruitment and relationship-building and her positive influence on student life.
Created in 1978, the Eminent Service Award is bestowed by the University Board of Governors on the advice of the Senate, and recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the life of Trent University.
“On behalf of the Board of Governors, I congratulate Katherine for this significant recognition of her long-standing commitment to Trent University and its students,” said Dr. Steven E. Franklin, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “Our mission is to offer a unique educational experience, providing an excellent environment for the learning and growth of each student. Katherine’s dedication throughout her career exemplifies why Trent is truly special.”
During the 21 years Ms. Curle worked at Lady Eaton College, she was a force of both consistency and positivity, meeting with students regularly and acting as a significant resource to them. Her colleagues affirmed that she made the college office a positive place to work, which also improved the student experience. Lady Eaton itself experienced many milestones during Ms. Curle’s time as college assistant, including the College’s 40th anniversary. Ms. Curle’s support was vital to these activities, and her dedication helped to foster a sense of collegial respect and pride at Trent. Indeed, colleagues have stated that although her job was to help run a college, her true career at Trent was helping to create homes.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my 25 years at Trent. I learned so much from the students, faculty and staff – it was really a reciprocal relationship,” said Ms. Curle, who completed a Bachelor degree in sociology and women’s studies at Trent as a part-time student in 1996. “When I heard about the Eminent Service Award, I was really surprised and really pleased.”
Ms. Curle also received the inaugural Provost’s Award for Academic Support Staff in 2013, which recognized her as a member of the support staff at Trent who play an important role in student retention and who are indispensable to the academic enterprise. She will receive the Eminent Service Award at Trent University Convocation on June 3, 2014.
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Monday, April 21, 2014, Peterborough
Trent University alumna and recently retired staff member Katherine Curle has been announced as the recipient of the 2014 Eminent Service Award in recognition of 25 years of passionate and dedicated service to the University.
Ms. Curle began her career working in the Trent International Program (TIP) Office in 1988, followed by time spent as the secretary of the women’s studies department, and then as the college assistant at Lady Eaton College from 1993 until her retirement in January 2014. Her colleagues among Trent staff and faculty have praised her exceptional commitment to student recruitment and relationship-building and her positive influence on student life.
Created in 1978, the Eminent Service Award is bestowed by the University Board of Governors on the advice of the Senate, and recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the life of Trent University.
“On behalf of the Board of Governors, I congratulate Katherine for this significant recognition of her long-standing commitment to Trent University and its students,” said Dr. Steven E. Franklin, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “Our mission is to offer a unique educational experience, providing an excellent environment for the learning and growth of each student. Katherine’s dedication throughout her career exemplifies why Trent is truly special.”
During the 21 years Ms. Curle worked at Lady Eaton College, she was a force of both consistency and positivity, meeting with students regularly and acting as a significant resource to them. Her colleagues affirmed that she made the college office a positive place to work, which also improved the student experience. Lady Eaton itself experienced many milestones during Ms. Curle’s time as college assistant, including the College’s 40th anniversary. Ms. Curle’s support was vital to these activities, and her dedication helped to foster a sense of collegial respect and pride at Trent. Indeed, colleagues have stated that although her job was to help run a college, her true career at Trent was helping to create homes.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my 25 years at Trent. I learned so much from the students, faculty and staff – it was really a reciprocal relationship,” said Ms. Curle, who completed a Bachelor degree in sociology and women’s studies at Trent as a part-time student in 1996. “When I heard about the Eminent Service Award, I was really surprised and really pleased.”
Ms. Curle also received the inaugural Provost’s Award for Academic Support Staff in 2013, which recognized her as a member of the support staff at Trent who play an important role in student retention and who are indispensable to the academic enterprise. She will receive the Eminent Service Award at Trent University Convocation on June 3, 2014.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Trent/Fleming Nursing Students Receive Prestigious Recognition from Canadian Institute of Health Research
Trent’s first CIHR research voucher recipients to produce original research in areas of cancer treatment and vaccination
Thursday, April 10, 2014, Peterborough
Two students of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing, Sarah Dykeman and Hannah Silk, are Trent University’s first-ever recipients of Health Professional Student Research Vouchers from the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR).
The students will each receive funding to support the completion of an independent research project in the areas of cancer treatment and HPV vaccination, giving them the opportunity to gain hands-on research training and to work in partnership with faculty mentors.
“We are very pleased to have two students who have been the recipients of the CIHR research vouchers,” said Dr. Cyndi Gilmer, faculty member of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing and a member of the Nursing Awards Committee. “Our nursing faculty is very involved in and committed to excellence in nursing research. There is nothing that fosters a love for research more than actually being able to participate in it. Nursing research is vital to the growth and development of excellence in health care in many different sectors.”
Ms. Dykeman and Ms. Silk were congratulated for their achievement at the sixth annual Nursing Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 1 at Trent, celebrating excellence among students and faculty members. The School of Nursing recognized several individuals, including Emily Reeson and Sarah Dykeman with the Janet Bews Scholarship in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias; Lisa Cummings with the Parkinson’s Society Dr. Ted Cragg Award; Rebecca Butler and Patricia Forbes with the Central East Community Care Access Centre Prize; Kaley Carveth with the Nicoll's/Civic Alumnae Prize; and Naiema Alam with the Elizabeth Collins Leadership Prize and the RNAO Best Practice Guideline Student Champion. Professor Jacqueline Galica also received the RNFOO Award.
“We’re maturing as a school of nursing. Receiving two prestigious awards like the CIHR research vouchers is a coming of age for the program,” said Dr. Beryl Cable-Williams, faculty member and chair of the School of Nursing Awards Committee. “The fact that we were given the opportunity to select Trent students for these vouchers means that we are being recognized by the major health research funding agency in Canada.”
With the support of their faculty advisors – Dr. Michele McIntosh and Prof. Jacqueline Galica respectively – Ms. Dykeman and Ms. Silk prepared rigorous applications outlining their research projects, including ethical reviews and detailed methodologies. As a condition of the CIHR, they are expected to spend at least 75 per cent of their time in research training which facilitates the development of significant skill sets.
Ms. Silk’s research will focus on people undergoing cancer treatment and the toll it takes on patients’ relationships with their spouses, children, family and friends. She hopes to take a step toward building a theory that could explain the relationship between intimacy – the physical and psychosocial bond between couples – and the way that cancer patients cope with their diagnosis and treatment. Clarifying the impact that intimate relationships can have on a patient’s ability to cope with cancer will allow nurses to develop strategies to utilize this information to help improve care for patients and their loved ones.
“Building an empirically-tested theory would allow for the development of educational programs for both patients and healthcare providers to improve coping and intimacy in the oncology population, and reduce some of the stresses facing couples as they deal with the upheaval that cancer can cause,” Ms. Silk said.
She was thrilled to learn that she had been selected to receive the CIHR voucher, allowing her to gain recognition for her innovative work while also relieving some of her financial strain. Ms. Silk will graduate at the end of the winter semester and hopes to continue her research at the Masters or Ph.D. level. The support she received from Prof. Galica was vital to her successful application, providing support and encouragement to excel as a nursing student.
“The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing is a great program that focuses on holistic nursing, challenges students to work both independently and in a group environment and all in a very down-to earth, yet academic setting,” Ms. Silk said. “As a smaller school, I had many opportunities to connect with professors and other faculty members with whom I look forward to continuing an academic relationship.”
Ms. Dykeman’s research proposes to gain in-depth understanding about the influences and information sources involved in young women’s decision-making process regarding the Gardasil vaccine for HPV. More than one-third of teen girls sampled in an Ontario research study confused HPV, the human papillomavirus, with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus: many girls believed they were being immunized against HIV, rendering them much more vulnerable to exposure to HIV. This has significant implications as young women aged 16 to 24 are one of the groups at increased risk for infection in Canada. Ms. Dykeman will research how misinformation impacts the process of informed consent by young women who accept or decline the vaccine.
“I feel strongly about ethical nursing practice that introduces critical perspectives and social justice. I hope to support my research with first hand clinical experience as a novice nurse after I graduate,” Ms. Dykeman says. “Dr. Michele McIntosh has been instrumental in challenging my thinking and supporting creativity and innovation in nursing research. Her commitment to sound, evidence-based knowledge, as well as critical epistemologies have provided the space for my own growth in this area.”
Receiving the CIHR voucher has led to further research and employment opportunities for Ms. Dykeman, helping her to build a career as both a clinical nurse and nurse researcher.
“Both the School of Nursing and the CIHR have opened new doors through which to integrate my enthusiasm for social justice and women’s health with excellent clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice,” she said. “I hope the research I conduct for this voucher helps supplement larger research projects on the ethics of the HPV vaccine and adolescent autonomy.”
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For more information, please contact:
Dr. Beryl Cable-Williams, faculty member, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
(705) 748-1011 ext. 7900 or bcable@trentu.ca
Thursday, April 10, 2014, Peterborough
Two students of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing, Sarah Dykeman and Hannah Silk, are Trent University’s first-ever recipients of Health Professional Student Research Vouchers from the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR).
The students will each receive funding to support the completion of an independent research project in the areas of cancer treatment and HPV vaccination, giving them the opportunity to gain hands-on research training and to work in partnership with faculty mentors.
“We are very pleased to have two students who have been the recipients of the CIHR research vouchers,” said Dr. Cyndi Gilmer, faculty member of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing and a member of the Nursing Awards Committee. “Our nursing faculty is very involved in and committed to excellence in nursing research. There is nothing that fosters a love for research more than actually being able to participate in it. Nursing research is vital to the growth and development of excellence in health care in many different sectors.”
Ms. Dykeman and Ms. Silk were congratulated for their achievement at the sixth annual Nursing Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 1 at Trent, celebrating excellence among students and faculty members. The School of Nursing recognized several individuals, including Emily Reeson and Sarah Dykeman with the Janet Bews Scholarship in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias; Lisa Cummings with the Parkinson’s Society Dr. Ted Cragg Award; Rebecca Butler and Patricia Forbes with the Central East Community Care Access Centre Prize; Kaley Carveth with the Nicoll's/Civic Alumnae Prize; and Naiema Alam with the Elizabeth Collins Leadership Prize and the RNAO Best Practice Guideline Student Champion. Professor Jacqueline Galica also received the RNFOO Award.
“We’re maturing as a school of nursing. Receiving two prestigious awards like the CIHR research vouchers is a coming of age for the program,” said Dr. Beryl Cable-Williams, faculty member and chair of the School of Nursing Awards Committee. “The fact that we were given the opportunity to select Trent students for these vouchers means that we are being recognized by the major health research funding agency in Canada.”
With the support of their faculty advisors – Dr. Michele McIntosh and Prof. Jacqueline Galica respectively – Ms. Dykeman and Ms. Silk prepared rigorous applications outlining their research projects, including ethical reviews and detailed methodologies. As a condition of the CIHR, they are expected to spend at least 75 per cent of their time in research training which facilitates the development of significant skill sets.
Ms. Silk’s research will focus on people undergoing cancer treatment and the toll it takes on patients’ relationships with their spouses, children, family and friends. She hopes to take a step toward building a theory that could explain the relationship between intimacy – the physical and psychosocial bond between couples – and the way that cancer patients cope with their diagnosis and treatment. Clarifying the impact that intimate relationships can have on a patient’s ability to cope with cancer will allow nurses to develop strategies to utilize this information to help improve care for patients and their loved ones.
“Building an empirically-tested theory would allow for the development of educational programs for both patients and healthcare providers to improve coping and intimacy in the oncology population, and reduce some of the stresses facing couples as they deal with the upheaval that cancer can cause,” Ms. Silk said.
She was thrilled to learn that she had been selected to receive the CIHR voucher, allowing her to gain recognition for her innovative work while also relieving some of her financial strain. Ms. Silk will graduate at the end of the winter semester and hopes to continue her research at the Masters or Ph.D. level. The support she received from Prof. Galica was vital to her successful application, providing support and encouragement to excel as a nursing student.
“The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing is a great program that focuses on holistic nursing, challenges students to work both independently and in a group environment and all in a very down-to earth, yet academic setting,” Ms. Silk said. “As a smaller school, I had many opportunities to connect with professors and other faculty members with whom I look forward to continuing an academic relationship.”
Ms. Dykeman’s research proposes to gain in-depth understanding about the influences and information sources involved in young women’s decision-making process regarding the Gardasil vaccine for HPV. More than one-third of teen girls sampled in an Ontario research study confused HPV, the human papillomavirus, with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus: many girls believed they were being immunized against HIV, rendering them much more vulnerable to exposure to HIV. This has significant implications as young women aged 16 to 24 are one of the groups at increased risk for infection in Canada. Ms. Dykeman will research how misinformation impacts the process of informed consent by young women who accept or decline the vaccine.
“I feel strongly about ethical nursing practice that introduces critical perspectives and social justice. I hope to support my research with first hand clinical experience as a novice nurse after I graduate,” Ms. Dykeman says. “Dr. Michele McIntosh has been instrumental in challenging my thinking and supporting creativity and innovation in nursing research. Her commitment to sound, evidence-based knowledge, as well as critical epistemologies have provided the space for my own growth in this area.”
Receiving the CIHR voucher has led to further research and employment opportunities for Ms. Dykeman, helping her to build a career as both a clinical nurse and nurse researcher.
“Both the School of Nursing and the CIHR have opened new doors through which to integrate my enthusiasm for social justice and women’s health with excellent clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice,” she said. “I hope the research I conduct for this voucher helps supplement larger research projects on the ethics of the HPV vaccine and adolescent autonomy.”
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For more information, please contact:
Dr. Beryl Cable-Williams, faculty member, Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
(705) 748-1011 ext. 7900 or bcable@trentu.ca
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Trent University Students Showcase Experiential Learning Projects at Community Innovation Forum
Professors Suresh Narine, Tom Phillips and Cammie Jaquays to lead discussions on building sustainable community partnerships
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Peterborough
Trent University will highlight its leadership in community-based research and experiential learning at the fourth annual Community Innovation Forum: Knowledge and Talent In Action Showcase, taking place at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Co-hosted by Trent University and the Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE), Fleming College, and the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, the Community Innovation Forum (CIF) offers students the opportunity to work with community partners on research projects relevant to local issues. Through the TCCBE, students collaborate with businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations to produce innovative research that enhances the health of the community while providing students with invaluable employment experience.
“This event is an opportunity for Trent students to shine,” said Todd Barr, executive director of the TCCBE. “Through these projects, students apply classroom learning towards community-driven issues and at the same time contribute to community development in Peterborough City and County – it’s a win-win.”
At this year’s showcase, 50 Trent students will display 33 community-based education projects, which will be eligible for awards based on their innovation, professionalism, presentation and connection to social and environmental justice. The projects range from “Mapping poverty alleviation in Peterborough” to “Community supported agriculture tours," and represent a wide variety of Trent University programs such as International Development Studies, Environmental Resource Science/Studies, Forensics, and Gender & Women’s Studies. Other project themes included outdoor learning, intellectual disability awareness, civil liberties, social innovation, and aging.
Dr. Suresh Narine, professor of physics and astronomy and the director of the Trent Centre for Biomaterials Research, and Dr. Tom Phillips, professor of economics, will be the keynote speakers at Thursday’s event, discussing how to create a sustainable community that builds high impact business and employment opportunities in Peterborough, especially for youth and students.
The question will also be a subject of debate during a panel discussion by local community leaders moderated by Dr. Asaf Zohar, professor of business administration and founding chair of Trent’s sustainability studies program. Trent business administration professor Dr. Cammie Jaquays will participate in the panel, as well as Mike Hendren, executive director of Kawartha Land Trust, and Mike Watt, Trent alum ’93 and owner of downtown Peterborough shops Flavour Fashion, Plush Boutique and Save our Soles.
Admission to the CIF event is free. To pre-register, please visit www.communityinnovation.ca.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Peterborough
Trent University will highlight its leadership in community-based research and experiential learning at the fourth annual Community Innovation Forum: Knowledge and Talent In Action Showcase, taking place at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Co-hosted by Trent University and the Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE), Fleming College, and the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, the Community Innovation Forum (CIF) offers students the opportunity to work with community partners on research projects relevant to local issues. Through the TCCBE, students collaborate with businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations to produce innovative research that enhances the health of the community while providing students with invaluable employment experience.
“This event is an opportunity for Trent students to shine,” said Todd Barr, executive director of the TCCBE. “Through these projects, students apply classroom learning towards community-driven issues and at the same time contribute to community development in Peterborough City and County – it’s a win-win.”
At this year’s showcase, 50 Trent students will display 33 community-based education projects, which will be eligible for awards based on their innovation, professionalism, presentation and connection to social and environmental justice. The projects range from “Mapping poverty alleviation in Peterborough” to “Community supported agriculture tours," and represent a wide variety of Trent University programs such as International Development Studies, Environmental Resource Science/Studies, Forensics, and Gender & Women’s Studies. Other project themes included outdoor learning, intellectual disability awareness, civil liberties, social innovation, and aging.
Dr. Suresh Narine, professor of physics and astronomy and the director of the Trent Centre for Biomaterials Research, and Dr. Tom Phillips, professor of economics, will be the keynote speakers at Thursday’s event, discussing how to create a sustainable community that builds high impact business and employment opportunities in Peterborough, especially for youth and students.
The question will also be a subject of debate during a panel discussion by local community leaders moderated by Dr. Asaf Zohar, professor of business administration and founding chair of Trent’s sustainability studies program. Trent business administration professor Dr. Cammie Jaquays will participate in the panel, as well as Mike Hendren, executive director of Kawartha Land Trust, and Mike Watt, Trent alum ’93 and owner of downtown Peterborough shops Flavour Fashion, Plush Boutique and Save our Soles.
Admission to the CIF event is free. To pre-register, please visit www.communityinnovation.ca.
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