Mary May Simon, former Chancellor of Trent University, will officiate at this year's spring Convocation.

Ambassador Simon served as Chancellor of Trent University between 1995 and 1999. She is standing in this year as a result of the recent death of Trent Chancellor Peter Gzowski.

"We are delighted that Ambassador Simon has so graciously agreed to assist us with our Convocation ceremonies. The Trent community looks forward to her participation in our Convocation day which is so important to our students, their families and our faculty and staff," says Bonnie Patterson, President and Vice Chancellor.

Ambassador Simon will oversee both the morning and afternoon ceremonies on May 31.

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For more information contact:

Don Cumming, Senior Director, Public Affairs, (705) 748-1011, ext. 1224