Trent University President Bonnie Patterson has expressed her concerns in response to today's news that Trent Chancellor Mr. Peter Gzowski is seriously ill and has been admitted to a Toronto area hospital.

"It is no secret that Peter has been struggling with some serious health issues," said President Patterson. "The Gzowski family has been in contact with the university."

Patterson said that the university has no additional information at this time, and that every effort will be made to balance the need to respect the family's privacy and keep the Trent community informed.

Patterson adds, "The family knows that the thoughts of the Trent community are with them and with Peter."