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HeadlinesContinuing Education Offers Two Writing Courses this Fall Trent Gets Ready to Shine at Shinerama Five Trent Profs in Running for TVO's Best Lecturer Competition Continuing Education's New Fall Line-Up Trent Professor Awarded Ireland Canada University Foundation Scholarship Trent to Host 2008 International Association for Great Lakes Research Conference Enter the Second Annual Trent Literary Short Fiction Writing Contest Trent Prof Elected to Royal Society of Canada's Academy of Arts and Humanities Trent Prof Delivers Keynote Address at International Conference Maclean's Graduate Survey Issue -- Q & A Document Consultant's Report on Facilities Renewal Submitted Trent University Celebrated Largest Graduating Class at Convocation Ceremonies June 1 and June 2 Exceptional Residence Experiences on One of the Most Breathtaking Campuses in Canada Features |
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First Trent, then the World… As the last line of Pei Chin Teoh's admissions essay, this has quickly become her mantra in life. Ms. Teoh came to Trent as an international student from Malaysia and in her four years here she has truly enjoyed all the benefits of an international educational – especially the freedom of a liberal arts education, where, for the first time in her life, she could study what she chose to. "Having the ability to switch to an arts education after high school was very refreshing for me," she said. "Here I had the chance to create a really dynamic joint major." Ms. Teoh graduated from Trent in June with an Honours B.A. in Anthropology and International Development Studies, with an emphasis in Linguistics. In the fall, she will pursue a Master's degree in Anthropology at the University of Toronto with full funding. Opportunity of a Lifetime The Year Abroad program was the "drawing card" that brought Richard Webster to Trent University. Coming from a town of only 300 people, and never having travelled outside of North America before, participating in this program was an opportunity he just couldn't pass up. And after completing a year of study at Oxford Brookes University, he wasn't disappointing, labelling the experience as "a dream come true in every way." During his time at Trent, Mr. Webster was involved in many activities, including intramural rowing and baseball, college cabinet, and acting as a TIP ambassador. On his overall Trent experience, he simply states, "I was just supposed to be here." Mr. Webster graduates from Trent with an Honours B.A. in Politics and International Political Economy with an emphasis in Global Studies. Looking to the future, Mr. Webster is "looking forward to finding my way." After taking some time off and perhaps teaching English abroad, he intends to pursue a Master's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or Human Rights. Armed with the Tools for Change With a desire to change teaching at the high school level, Glen MacVichie, a Trent alumnus with a degree in History, returned to his alma mater to complete his Bachelor of Education. On June 2, Mr. MacVichie received his degree and now moves forward in the pursuit of making his vision a reality. Mr. MacVichie's desire to see change in the education system was forged out of his personal experience being diagnosed with a general learning disability – a learning disability that was not identified until he was in his third year of undergraduate study at Trent. "If it wasn't for the community here, the small classes, it wouldn't have happened," Mr. MacVichie said, explaining that his professors were the ones that encouraged him to be tested. Once he was diagnosed and received support, his average sky-rocketed and suddenly "I had the ability to do whatever I wanted. That never would have happened without Trent." Now with the world at his feet and an Education degree in his hands, Mr. MacVichie is hoping that he can change the way learning disabilities are viewed in high schools, eradicate the stigma, and ensure that all children have the opportunity to attain their goals. Experience is What You Make It It seems that graduate Erin Clow has been involved in almost everything during her four years at Trent and, it is this involvement she credits with creating her most memorable experiences. "Experience is what you make it," said Ms. Clow. "My experience here has been so wonderful because I have been so involved." As a double major in Politics and Women's Studies, she has excelled in her classes while, at the same time, participating as a member of the Trent University Music Society (TUMS), starting an all-girls choir ensemble, and co-creating the Anne Shirley Theatre Company. In addition, she has been working in the Liaison Office and the Registrar's Office since the end of her second year. After spending a summer travelling through Paris, Switzerland, Greece, and Ireland, Ms. Clow will return to Trent in the fall to begin a Master's degree in Canadian Studies and Native Studies comparing micro-credit loans for women in Canada and India. The Intramural Side of Trent For most of her life, graduate Ashley Barker has been involved in competitive sports. A provincial soccer player for six years, a provincial ringette player for ten, she has competed in the Ontario Winter Games and has won many awards. Upon coming to Trent, Ms. Barker decided to make a change and dedicate herself to her academics and to intramurals. Lucky for her, Trent has an extensive intramural activity program through which, Ms. Barker could, and did, play everything from volleyball, hockey and soccer, to water polo, innertube ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee golf. In addition to playing sports, for the past three years, Ms. Barker has held the position of Campus Rec Convenor, running the intramural programs at Trent. Outside of the University, she has also done much volunteer work with children, working at local schools and at the Learning Disabilities Centre. Graduating with an honours degree in Psychology with an emphasis in education, Ms. Barker will attend Teacher's College at York University in the fall in pursuit of her goal to become a primary school teacher. Studying Abroad and Meeting the Queen The summer after Adam Feather completed his studies in Scotland as part of Trent's Year Abroad program, an event that he describes as "the most random thing" happened – he met the Queen and Prince Charles. At the Royal Ascott Horse Races, Mr. Feather came face to face with the Prince after someone he knew got him into the room where the Royals were being hosted. Royals or no Royals, Mr. Feather describes his time abroad as "phenomenal" and as an amazing opportunity. As his first trip outside of Canada, it will be an experience hard to match. Mr. Feather graduates from Trent as part of the Concurrent Education program with a degree in International Political Economy and Economics. After completing his year of teaching at Queen's University, he intends to pursue his Master's in Conflict Studies at the London School of Economics. Asked how he felt about leaving Trent behind, Mr. Feather responded, "I have anchored myself here; now I have to haul anchor and move on to the next thing. I am excited but I have a nagging feeling I am leaving something important behind." A Campus Familiar Graduate Dave Kausik described his first day at Trent as "going to high school all over again – intimidating, with lots of unfamiliar faces." It didn't take long into Introductory Seminar Week for things to change, however, and for people to become friendly and suddenly familiar. Throughout his four years at Trent, Mr. Kausik has enjoyed the familiarity of the campus and the close friendships he has formed here. A native of Peterborough, he explains that the University has the same type of "small town atmosphere," where people know your name and are genuinely caring and supportive. Graduating with an honours degree in History, Mr. Kausik moves to Queen's University next year to complete the Concurrent Education program. After that, he is looking forward to returning to Peterborough to teach and begin a career that he describes as "really fulfilling." Conquering the Real World Business Administration graduate Darel McCrae is ready to take what he has learned at Trent and apply it to the world of work where he hopes to find his own path. "I feel Trent has prepared me for the real world. Now I want to go out there and experience it and life in general," he said. Mr. McCrae is taking his Business degree, with an emphasis in Human Resources Management, and hoping to find a job in HR in Ottawa. Originally from Cornwall, Ontario, his plan is to spend a year somewhere familiar grounding himself before moving on from there to explore the world at large. And Mr. McCrae is well-equipped to take on whatever awaits him, citing the comprehensive nature of Trent's business program as his biggest advantage, "I really appreciate the broadness of the Business Administration program. It is not your typical business school – it has prepared me for everything." New Experiences, New Options In the fall, history graduate Shari Walsh will be applying all of her experience from Trent to a new challenge when she begins her graduate studies in one of the top ranked programs in the United States – Student Affairs Administration at Michigan State University. A career in student affairs is a relatively new consideration for Ms. Walsh, who had always thought she would become a teacher. Through various experiences she has gained during her four years at Trent, however, the shift to a more administrative role has been a natural one. From Introductory Seminar Week Coordinator to Lady Eaton College Cabinet President, Ms. Walsh has gained hands-on experience working closely with university administrators and students alike, all of which has guided her to explore new career options. For Ms. Walsh, the Trent experience has opened up a whole new world of opportunity: "From the day I stepped foot on the Trent campus to today I'm a totally different person. I had no idea I could address a group of 200 people. Trent pushed me out of my bubble and has expanded my potential." A Family Affair After fast-tracking her way through high school and graduating at the age of 17, graduate Colleen Sutton had an easy choice when deciding where to pursue her university education – she came to the same place where her parents met, and where her three older brothers, her cousins, and her aunt all attended – Trent University. "I think it was the perfect decision (to come to Trent)," she said. "I like that we've all been here – we can talk about professors and share all sorts of stories." Over the past four years Ms. Sutton has made all of her Trent experiences her own. In third year she traveled to Europe for the first time to study at the University of Helsinki in Finland as part of the Year Abroad program. Back at Trent, she has been involved as a student rep on the Politics Department committee, a member of the Trent University Emergency First-Response Team (TUEFRT), played a role in the Trent Music Society's presentation of The Sound of Music, and spent her summers working at the Trent Summer Sports Camp. In addition, Ms. Sutton was a recipient of Millennium National Incourse Awards Scholarship, valued at $5,000 and renewable over two years. Ms. Sutton graduates with a joint degree in Environmental Studies and Politics, with a specialization in Environmental Policy Law. In September, she will begin a Master's program in Environmental Studies at Queen's University. Carving Her Own Path Along the road to fulfilling her life-long goal of becoming a teacher, graduate Kathleen Watkin decided to slow down and enjoy the journey and all the opportunities four years at Trent afforded – including spending a year abroad studying at the University of Kwa Zulu-Natal in Pietermaritzberg, South Africa. For someone who had never been away from her home in Kingston and had never been on a plane before, the decision to go abroad was a deliberate choice Ms. Watkin made in order to expand her horizons and learn about the world. "The best way to learn is to experience it for yourself," she said. While completing her undergraduate studies in history and archaeology, Ms. Watkin was sure to get involved in many different activities at Trent. In addition to spending a year abroad, she was the editor of the Senior Red Apple, the Concurrent Education Student Associations' newsletter, a member of the Trent University Music Society, and an international ambassador. In the fall, Ms. Watkin will head to Queen's University to complete her concurrent education degree and specialize in international education. After receiving her teaching degree, she hopes to teach in South America or South East Asia. Getting Involved and Making a Difference Sharing her love of Trent and its open environment with others has been a large part of graduate Rachel Nicholls' life for the past four years. In fact, as a student ambassador and a New Student Orientation staff member, promoting Trent has not only been a passion, it has been her job. In addition to promoting the University, Ms. Nicholls has also done her part to contribute to current initiatives and create new opportunities for students. She has participated in intramurals, been a note-taker for disability services, and worked as part of the Walk Home program. In her second year, she joined forces with "like-minded people" to start the Anne Shirley Theatre Company and, as a result, created a forum for students to participate musical theatre, an opportunity that was not previously available at Trent. "I'm the type of student who wants to get involved in many different things," she said. "At Trent, that is easy to do – there are no boxes, you have the freedom to try all sorts of things." In the fall Ms. Nicholls will return to Trent to undertake her Bachelor of Education degree. During her year, she is looking forward to showing the new Trent students all that the University has to offer. Harvard Bound Economics and Business Administration graduate Najim Dost has distinguished himself both academically and as a campus leader throughout his four years at Trent. As such, it is only fitting that he has been accepted to one of the most prestigious schools in the world, Harvard University, to pursue a graduate degree in Public Administration and International Development. An international student from Afghanistan, Mr. Dost has been the President of the Trent Muslim Student Association, worked as a TIP Camp Assistant, been a member of the Trent Economics Society, and has participated in many TIP activities, including the leadership retreat, the TIP formal, and peer mentoring. This spring, Mr. Dost was honoured with the prestigious Jack Matthews Award at the annual TIP Formal. The award, named in honour of the founding director of the Trent International Program, is given to a graduating student in recognition of their outstanding commitment and contributions to internationalization, both on a local and global scale. "I am part of this international society (at Trent)," said Mr. Dost when asked what he will miss about Trent the most. "Whenever I cross the bridge, I say hello to at least ten people. I will miss that close interaction with profs and students." Posted June 19, 2006
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