featured2008
featured2008
At Trent University's 2008 Convocation ceremonies, on June 4, 5 and 6, nearly 2,000 graduates were honoured. Read about Trent's outstanding graduates, browse photo galleries, watch video clips and listen to speeches by our distinguished honorary grads and academic leaders - all on this site.

Featured Graduates

Chantal Gagné

Chantal Gagné

Iroquois Falls, Ontario
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Completed a nursing placement in Whitehorse, Yukon and will be working at Whitehorse General Hospital after Convocation. 

Erin Rees

Erin Rees

Bradford, Ontario
Ph.D. in Watershed Ecosystems
Research involved developing a computer model to simulate the spread of raccoon rabies across a landscape
Winner of the Governor General’s Gold Medal, awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in a graduate program.

Obasesam (Sam) Okoi

Obasesam (Sam) Okoi

Ugep, Cross River State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies with an emphasis in International Political Economy
Participated in an Expert Group Meeting on Sustainable Development at the United Nations headquarters in New York, and attended the World Bank Institute in Washington, DC.

Rafael José Herrera Morales

Rafael José Herrera Morales

Caracas, Venezuela
Business Administration and Economics
An International student who spend his third year studying abroad at l’École Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales D’Angers (ESSCA) in France. At Trent, he was involved in several clubs and groups, including Trent African Caribbean Student Union (TACSU), Trent International Student Association (TISA) and iMPACT.

Ruth Walker

Ruth Walker

Whitby, Ontario
English Literature, Trent University in Oshawa
A mature student, Ruth Walker is completing her degree after taking courses part-time for over a decade. She is married and a mother of four. With the encouragement of her Trent professors, she has become a budding new writer.

Trevor Dunn

Trevor Dunn

Sarnia, Ontario
Cultural Studies and Hispanic Studies
As Trent’s 2008 Peter Gzowski CBC Radio Intern, Trevor Dunn will spend the summer working with CBC Radio. Mr. Dunn is also a Symons Medal winner, recognized for outstanding academic achievement.