profiles2009
profiles2009
Muna Ali

Muna Ali

Mississauga, Ontario
Canadian Studies & Women’s Studies

For new Canadian Studies and Women’s Studies graduate, Muna Ali, having the opportunity to apply what she has learned in the classroom to real-world issues has been a key piece of her Trent experience.

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Jon Arnot

Jon Arnot

St. Albert, Alberta
Ph.D. Environmental & Life Sciences
President’s Medal Winner

One of the inaugural recipients of the President’s Medal, Environmental & Life Sciences Ph.D. graduate, Jon Arnot, was pleasantly surprised when he received the news of the academic honour.

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Brent Ryan Bellamy

Brent Ryan Bellamy

Kingston, Ontario
English M.A. (Public Texts)

Getting the green light to write his master’s thesis on Bruce Springsteen wasn’t the only thing that encouraged Brent Bellamy to complete both his undergraduate and graduate degree at Trent University.

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Yakuta Bhagat

Yakuta Bhagat

Kuwait
Ph.D. Environmental & Life Sciences

Portugal and Spain are just two of the places Yakuta Bhagat was able to explore and work in as part of her doctoral research in the Environmental & Life Sciences graduate program at Trent.

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Michelle  Bissonnette

Michelle Bissonnette

Lakefield, Ontario
M.A. Anthropology

A self-described “outdoors-loving, poetry-writing, down-to-earth Canadian girl,” Michelle Bissonnette was born in Lehr, Germany, to a Canadian Air Force pilot.

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Eric Brown

Eric Brown

Orono, Ontario
Physics, minor in Mathematics
Symons Medal Winner

Starting out as a student in the Concurrent Education program, Eric Brown took advantage of the flexible and interdisciplinary nature of Trent to explore a variety of courses.

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Emzhei Chen

Emzhei Chen

Scarborough, Ontario
School of Education & Professional Learning

“At Trent I’ve had the chance to grow away from home,” says Emzhei Chen, one of the newest graduates of Trent’s School of Education & Professional Learning.

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Kitty Cheung

Kitty Cheung

Ottawa, Ontario
Forensic Science

With an interest in forensics, Kitty Cheung opted to pursue her post-secondary education at Trent, one of the only universities in Ontario to over a B.Sc. program in Forensic Science.

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Amanda Daley

Amanda Daley

Courtice, Ontario
Psychology & Sociology, Trent University in Oshawa

When Amanda Daley started out as a student at Trent University in Oshawa, she knew that she wanted to explore a path that would enable her to help others.

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Christine Evans

Christine Evans

Bowmanville, Ontario
English
Bagnani Medal Winner

While exploring her post-secondary education options, Christine Evans took into account many different criteria.

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Christiana Fizet

Christiana Fizet

Ottawa, Ontario
Politics & History

Christiana Fizet’s affiliation with Trent University started at a very young age – in fact, she was only a newborn when she first lived in Champlain College with her parents, both alumni, who were college dons at the time.

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Adam Henley

Adam Henley

Cochrane, Ontario
Nursing

“Trent has offered me a diverse learning experience, with extensive clinical experience in local hospitals,” says Adam Henley, one of the newest graduates of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing.

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Kateryna (Katia) Keefer

Kateryna (Katia) Keefer

Kyiv, Ukraine
M.Sc. Applications of Modelling in the Natural & Social Sciences
President’s Medal Winner

“I am a Trent grad all the way,” says Kateryna (Katia) Keefer proudly.

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Kate Lawless

Kate Lawless

North Bay, Ontario
M.A. Theory, Culture & Politics

When Kate Lawless completed a degree in Gender Equality and Social Justice, she went looking for the next challenge and a new place where she could pursue her interests.

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Jonathan Life

Jonathan Life

Peterborough, Ontario
Philosophy

“Studying at Trent has improved my life,” says new Trent Philosophy graduate Jonathan Life.

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Judith Mintz

Judith Mintz

Toronto, Ontario
Canadian Studies Diploma

According to new graduate, Judith Mintz, Trent University changed her life.

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Rebecca Pollock

Rebecca Pollock

Parry Sound, Ontario
Ph.D. Canadian Studies
Governor General’s Gold Medal Winner

When deciding where to pursue her doctorate in Canadian Studies, Rebecca Pollock looked no further than Trent University.

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Yvonne Pompana

Yvonne Pompana

Sioux Valley First Nation, Manitoba
Ph.D. Indigenous Studies

When asked about how she hopes to one day make a difference in the world, Indigenous Studies Ph.D. graduate Yvonne Pompana says, “I think I already make a difference."

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Juan Camilo Serpa

Juan Camilo Serpa

Bucaramanga, Colombia
Economics

When Juan Camilo Serpa made the decision to come to Trent from his home in Bucaramanga, Colombia, he found the transition to Canadian life a little difficult.

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Tom Singleton

Tom Singleton

Napanee, Ontario
Chemistry

For new Trent Chemistry graduate, Tom Singleton, one of the best aspects of his University experience has been the hands-on learning he has gained, studying alongside some of the world’s leading researchers.

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James Stolzel

Ashburn, Ontario
Anthropology, Trent University in Oshawa

“I think going to Trent, especially in Oshawa, is really about an intimate learning experience,” says James Stolzel, a new graduate of the Anthropology program at Trent University in Oshawa.

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Jason Straka

Jason Straka

Peterborough, Ontario
Biology

Jason Straka’s exposure to the ground-breaking research taking place at Trent happened early in life when he began volunteering at age 13 with Biology professor Dr. Erica Nol.

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Jillian Student

Jillian Student

Grande Prairie, Alberta
Business Administration and Hispanic Studies
Governor General’s Silver Medal Winner

When Jillian Student was looking into various universities, she quickly decided Trent was the place for her.

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Bridget Vickers

Bridget Vickers

Barrie, Ontario
Concurrent Education, Environmental Studies & International Development Studies

When asked about her experiences as a Trent student, Bridget Vickers’ enthusiasm is clear.

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Carolyn Watters

Carolyn Watters

Bowmanville, Ontario
Psychology, Trent University in Oshawa
Symons Medal Winner

Always passionate about learning, Carolyn Watters opted to return to school after 12 years of working in the mental health field for a variety non-profit and community organizations.

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Colin Whitfield

Colin Whitfield

Coquitlam, British Columbia
Ph.D. Environmental & Life Sciences

Taking advantage of the “opportunity to work with world class researchers”, Colin Whitfield came to Trent in 2003 to begin his graduate studies.

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Joe Wood

Joe Wood

Peterborough, Ontario
Business Administration
Symons Medal Winner

For Peterborough native, Joe Wood, choosing to attend Trent University was an easy decision.

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Leah Wyatt

Leah Wyatt

Kingston, Ontario
English

A new graduate of Trent’s English program and on the cusp of exploring new educational experiences, Leah Wyatt has a big thank you for her professors.

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