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2015 Graduate Profiles
Ryan Cole ’09, B.Sc. Chemical Physics, Timmins, Ontario
Symons Medal Recipient
When Ryan Cole was applying for university, he was more than a little unsure of what lied ahead. He admits that despite excelling in high school, he had more than one university tell him that because he was legally blind, they didn’t know how he would succeed at the university level. “I always knew being legally blind and getting a degree in Chemical Physics wouldn’t exactly be easy, but I wasn’t ready for people to tell me it was impossible before I even had the chance to try,” says Ryan. “Trent’s attitude was completely different from the start.”
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Carmen Meyette '11, B.A. History and English Literature, Cambridge, Ontario
Carmen feels the picturesque landscape at Trent in Peterborough really spoke to her. Ultimately so did the thought-provoking subject matter she encountered while completing her joint major in English Literature and History—dual interests that have accompanied her since high school.
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Chelsea Irvine '11, B.A. Honours, Sociology with Emphasis in Teacher Education, Whitby, Ontario
Whitby native, Chelsea Irvine could not pass up the opportunity to study at nearby Trent University Durham while still keeping her part-time job. The close-knit community she found on campus confirmed that she had made the right decision when deciding on a post-secondary education.
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Cherylanne James '11, B.A., Indigenous Studies, Uxbridge, Ontario
A desire to work with Indigenous youth and a need for cultural understanding were powerful motivators that brought Cherylanne James an Anishinaabe kwe (woman) from Chippewas of Rama First Nation to Trent University.
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Cornel Grey '11, B.A. Honours, English Literature and Sociology, Kingston, Jamaica
Cornel Grey knew he wanted to study in a place of multiculturalism and inclusiveness. He found it in Canada at Trent University. After receiving an international scholarship and assessing Trent’s academic programs and campus life, Cornel knew Trent is where he needed to be.
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Duc Hien Nguyen ‘11, B.A. Honours, Economics, with Minor in Philosophy, Hanoi, Vietnam
Governor General’s Silver Medal Recipient
Most economics students learn how developing countries incorporate capitalism into their society through textbooks. Duc Hien Nguyen lived and breathed it. Nguyen recalls: “Growing up in Vietnam, as the country brought in capitalism, I witnessed the miraculous power of economic growth, and the dire social and environmental consequences accompanying it.”
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Geoffrey Laforge '11, B.Sc. Honours, Psychology, Oshawa, Ontario
After determining that going away to school wasn’t for him, Geoffrey’s academic career took a turn toward home and ultimately to all that the Psychology department at Trent University Durham had to offer.
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Hubert Chan '13, B.B.A. Honours, Business Administration, Markham, Ontario
With a sharp mind for business and abundant ambition to earn a degree, Hubert transferred his knowledge over to Trent University Durham after receiving his diploma at Durham College. Now a graduate of Trent’s Business Administration program and an active member of the campus community, Hubert and leadership are on a first-name basis.
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Jessica Alana Rogers '11, B.A. Honours, Business Administration and Economics, St. Maarten
Initially searching for an international education in the big city, Jessica ultimately found all she wanted in a post-secondary community at Trent University. Jessica still treasures the packaging that encased her offer of admission as a memento of her new life in Canada. Since arriving on Peterborough’s scenic campus from St. Maarten she simply describes her Trent experience as “happiness.”
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Karly DeCaire '11, B.A. Honours, Indigenous Studies and Concurrent Education, Bracebridge, Ontario
Karly’s love for Trent University began when she was 13 years old. As a coxy for an adult rowing team competing at the Head of Trent, she was immediately charmed by the small-community feel and captivating beauty of the campus. From her first day at introductory seminar week through graduation Karly made solid friendships for life and developed an enduring sense of herself as an Indigenous woman.
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Kelly Patano '10, B.A. Honours, English Literature and Psychology, Ajax, Ontario
Self-described as someone who “would take everything if I could,” Kelly Patano boldly took on a joint major in English Literature and Psychology. She simultaneously fed her love of reading and her interest in human motivation and behaviour by combining with her academic life at Trent University Durham with her calling as a devoted member of the community, eager to help others in any way possible.
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Kyle Brooks '11, B.A. Honours, Indigenous Studies, Keswick, Ontario
According to Kyle Brooks, “attending Trent University has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life.” As an Aboriginal student and graduate of Indigenous Studies, Kyle leaves Trent with a legacy of self-confidence, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of issues facing Indigenous communities.
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Nirosha Krishamoorthy '11, B.Sc. Honours, Psychology, Malaysia
Nirosha had much more to adjust to in her first year at University than most. Originally from Malaysia, Nirosha moved to a new country for the opportunity to pursue her interest in psychology at Trent’s Durham campus. Leadership opportunities, mentor experience and enduring friendships made her glad she came.
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Rachel Pfeifer '11, B.A., History, Oshawa, Ontario
A captivating History curriculum, joint Museum Studies program with Fleming College and the opportunity to work in the campus library suited graduating student, Rachel Pfeifer to a tee which is why she chose Trent University Durham for post-secondary education.
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Whitney Lake ‘08, B.Sc. Honours, Environmental & Resource Science, Cobourg, Ontario
As a part-time mature student living off campus, Whitney found an inclusive education in the great outdoors at Trent University in Peterborough. While earning her degree in Environmental and Resource Science she encountered free expression and hands-on learning steeped in traditional First Peoples teachings. She was also inspired to make her own mark.
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Marisa Vipond '14, Post-Graduate Certificate, Human Resource Management, Oshawa, Ontario
Marisa wants to build a career by helping others navigate their own career paths. Having completed an undergraduate degree in Geography, Marisa was thrilled to discover the new one-year, post-graduate program in Human Resource Management in her hometown of Oshawa. Along with her educational opportunity came leadership positions, employment and tight-knit support.
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Nikki De Haan '14, B.Ed., Consecutive Bachelor of Education, Corbyville, Ontario
At Trent University Nikki found a way to combine her passion for coaching gymnastics with dreams of becoming a high school teacher.
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Gillian Fraser '11, B.Sc. Honours, Biology, Hamilton, Ontario
Gillian Fraser exudes a fearless commitment to Conservation Biology. Now the proud recipient of the Biology Department Scholarship recognizing her academic achievement, Gillian is soaring high.
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Robert Pazdzior '11, B.Sc. Honours, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vernonville, Ontario
Robert oozes enthusiasm over his course of study. “Proteins and enzymes are fascinating, complex, biological molecules,” said Robert. “They’re the molecular machinery that keeps us going, and yet we have much to learn about nearly every aspect. The elegance and unknowns of protein chemistry drew me into Trent’s Biochemistry program.”
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Lauren Miller '11, B.A., Pyschology, Queen’s-Trent Concurrent Education Program, Grimsby, Ontario
Trent’s small class sizes and intimate setting appeals to Lauren. However, the global-scale experience she encountered at the University of the West Indies in Barbados through the Trent Study Abroad Program made a big impact.
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Julie Eldridge '11, B.A. Honours, Political Studies and Sociology, Prince Edward County, Ontario
According to Julie she bleeds Trent green. Talk about being true to your school.
Julie’s devotion stems from many things including Trent’s connectedness to nature, respected professors, and most notably an opportunity through the Trent Study Abroad Program to attend the University of Dundee in Scotland.
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Joshua Lanthier '14, B.Ed., Consecutive Bachelor of Education, Ottawa, Ontario
To cap off his formal teaching education, Joshua felt compelled to join the Consecutive Bachelor of Education program at Trent University, finding his place in the Primary/Junior Division.
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Laura Harkness '14, B.Ed., Consecutive Bachelor of Education, Smithville, Ontario
After completing her undergraduate degree in English Literature and Cultural Studies at Trent University, Laura found she couldn’t tear herself away from the small town feel of the Peterborough campus which is why she came back to complete her Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior program as an English and Drama teacher candidate.
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Bryanna Melenhorst '11, B.Ed., Consecutive Bachelor of Education, Navan, Ontario
Bryanna was inspired to be an educator by a teacher who believed in her mathematical abilities. As a result Bryanna came to Trent University with an Entrance Scholarship so she too could provide vital encouragement for her own future students.
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Andressa Lacerda �11, Ph.D. Environmental and Life Sciences, Brazil
�I love Trent and wish to continue here for a long time,� is the first thing Andressa Lacerda says when asked about her time at Trent University.
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David Rapaport '09, Ph.D., Canadian Studies, Toronto, Ontario
President's Medal Recipient
Long hoping to study of Canada at an academic level, David Rapaport found his opportunity both in retirement and at Trent University.
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Michael Peers '12, M.Sc., Environmental and Life Sciences, Peterborough, Ontario
Governor General's Gold Medal Recipient
“For me, the best part of Trent is the fact that nature is all around you on campus,” said Michael Peers, Trent University’s newest recipient of the Governor General’s Gold Medal. “The fact that you can meet with world-class researchers while also living in a smaller city, close to the outdoors makes Trent University a great place for a graduate degree.”
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Stan Yavno ’10, Ph.D. Environmental and Life Sciences, Windsor
President's Medal Recipient
Stan Yavno was drawn to Trent University due to ecology and life-history of invasive fish expert, Dr. Michael Fox. Stan shares that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with Professor Fox as his faculty advisor who has, for years, been working on a collaborative effort with researchers from Europe on the spread of pumpkinseed sunfish.
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