Fleming College To Celebrate The Accomplishments Of Applied Research Teams At Annual Expo

Fleming College is highlighting the accomplishments of their applied research teams, faculty, students, and industry partners on April 20, virtually, during the Annual Applied Research Expo.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The one-hour event celebrates Fleming’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation (OARI). The OARI is committed to strengthening Canada’s innovation ecosystem through applied research initiatives, which aims to find real-world solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow.

“This event acknowledges our research, our innovation and everything that makes Fleming College a world-class learning facility,” said Fleming College President Maureen Adamson. “We are very proud to recognize the partnerships, faculty and students who are making a difference now, and in the future.”

Applied research success means continuing to support local and regional businesses, industries, and institutions in their efforts to innovate and improve products, processes, and communities. In addition, success means providing the space, guidance, and opportunities for students to enhance their research skills, and for researchers and faculty to leverage and expand their expertise through innovative projects.

The Expo runs from 10 to 11 a.m.  Register Here.  

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Fleming Athletics Honours Athletes In 49th Annual Fleming Athletic Varsity Banquet

Fleming College celebrated its student-athletes with an award ceremony at their 49th Annual Varsity Banquet held on Friday.

The following are the awards presented to the student-athletes: 

Cross Country

• MVP- Desmond Burman- Martin

• Rookie of the Year- Rajat Patel 

Women’s Volleyball

• MVP- Abby Calvank

• Rookie of the Year- Montana Rank 

Men’s Volleyball

• MVP- Benjamin Perreault

• Rookie of the Year- Sahil Bhardwaj 

Loggersports

• Female MVP- Amanda Dickinson

• Male MVP- Scott Gauer

• Female Rookie of the Year- Anna Westwood 

• Male Rookie of the Year- Ethan Johnston 

Men’s Basketball

• MVP- Romain MaCalla

• Rookie of the Year- Deondre Goodman- Ottey 

Women’s Rugby 7’s

• MVP- Hannah Rose Gilpin

• Rookie of the Year- Madison Falls 

Women’s Soccer

• MVP- Ainsley Taggett

• Rookie of the Year- Morgan Gullekson 

Men’s Soccer

• MVP- Logan Scott

• Rookie of the Year- Sahil Bhardwaj 

OCAA All Academic Awards were presented to student athletes that maintained a 3.6 GPA or higher during their season. The following are the OCAA All Academic winners: 

Megan Burnett, Lexie McKnight, Jessica Spagnolo, Ainsley Taggett, Aaron Molenhuis, Robyn Ellis, Hannah Rose Gilpin, Desmond Burman- Martin, Nate Stephen 

OCAA Honour Awards were presented based on student-athletes’s athletic performance, selected and voted on by other OCAA institutions. 

Romain McCalla

• OCAA Men’s Basketball League Scoring Champion

• OCAA Men’s Basketball East Division Scoring Champion

• OCAA East Division First Team All Star

Ben Perreault

• OCAA Men’s Volleyball East Division Scoring Champion

Hannah Rose Gilpin

• Women’s Rugby 7’s Championship All-Star

Karyn Blackney

• Women’s Cross Country First All- Ontario Team 

Holly Pennings  earned the Fleming Athletics All Academic Knight award. It is given to a first-year athlete with a 3.6 GPA or higher.

Robyn Ellis  received the Rachael Spearing Award for a women’s rugby player who demonstrated heart, spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication on the field.

The Kris Starr & Adam Evans Award went to loggersports athletes that showed heart, spirit, dedication and love of sport. This year’s awards were presented to: 

• Kris Starr Award- Desmond Burman- Martin

• Adam Evans Award- Scott McDonald 

All-Around Athlete awards are presented to male and female athletes who performed at a high level both on and off the field of play while demonstrating great leadership, commitment and dedication.

• Male All-Around Athlete of the Year- Scott Morris

• Female All-Around Athlete of the Year- Montana Rank 

Fleming Athletics Athlete of the Year awards goes to a male and female athlete who performed exceptional achievements within their sports while maintaining academic eligibility.

• Male Athlete of the Year- Romain McCalla

• Female Athlete of the Year- Karyn Blackney  

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Fleming College To Offer Free English Language Class To Ukrainians Arriving In Peterborough

Ukrainians arriving in Peterborough will be able to access free English language classes at Fleming College through Fleming’s English as a Second Language Bridge program.

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“Part of our mandate at Fleming College is to create a stronger community and build a better world,” said Fleming College President Maureen Adamson. “We stand united in helping Ukrainians who are coming here to Peterborough, and we join our compassionate community in ensuring those families are welcome and well supported.”

As the situation evolves, Fleming will continue to explore new ways to support Ukraine. Fleming is also working with the New Canadians Centre to ensure those families and individuals are settled and supported in our community.

Fleming is one of 19 Ontario Colleges to contribute to Unicef’s Ukraine Emergency Fund, for a combined total of $210,000. That Fund supports the organization’s ongoing programs and response to the escalating need in Ukraine by providing communities with safe water, urgent medical aid and health-care services, child protection and education.

Perhaps most notably, Vic Waselenko, a Fleming College faculty member has worked tirelessly to raise money for Ukrainian relief by teaming up with local businesses to host fundraisers and collect donations. To date, Vic’s efforts have raised more than $19,000. He has created a donation page through the Canadian Red Cross, and you can donate by visiting here.

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Trent University Honours Exemplary Educators and Researchers

Distinguished Research Award recipient, Dr. David Patton and Dr. Christine Goodwin-De Faria, recipient of the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching, are among several winners of the 2021/22 teaching and research awards at Trent University announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“Leading researchers and passionate teachers dedicated to student success – it’s what we are known for at Trent University,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent president. “Gathering to honour and recognize our teaching and research award winners provides an opportunity to shine a light on the impact these educators have here on campus and beyond.”

In addition to the Distinguished Research Award and Symons Teaching Award, several other awards including new Early Career Researcher Awards, Award for Educational Leadership and Innovation, Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance, Award for Excellence in Online Teaching and the CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching will be presented at a virtual Celebration of Excellence in Teaching & Research on May 3.

Dr. David Patton, professor of Physics & Astronomy is also a Child & Youth Studies professor. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Distinguished Research Award: Dr. David Patton, Physics & Astronomy

Professor Patton is an internationally renowned scholar, researcher and leader in the field of galaxy formation, galaxy-galaxy pairs, and galaxy evolution. Among Prof. Patton’s most notable contributions to the field has been his work on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, developing a pipeline to assemble one of the largest samples of galaxy-galaxy pairs – the premier dataset to utilize for observational studies of galaxy mergers.

This work resulted in numerous collaborations and partnerships, and a series of 15 papers – a recognized benchmark in understanding galaxy interactions, which has been cited more than 1,500 times. In addition to his intensive and impactful, publication output, Prof. Patton has received considerable funding to support his research including several significant NSERC grants, while also making a significant contribution to student career development, with guidance and mentorship has launched a cascade of successful careers.

The Distinguished Research Award, which celebrates a full career of internationally recognized intellectual contributions is the highest honour conferred by the University for research and scholarly activity.

Professor Goodwin-De Faria was awarded with an Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Teaching Award last year which recognizes educators who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario’s young people and successfully engaging individuals in the learning experience so as to spark the desire to learn in students. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching: Dr. Christine Goodwin-De Faria, Child & Youth Studies.

Professor Goodwin-De Faria, an assistant professor at Trent Durham GTA, supports student learning by incorporating multiple means of instruction and engaging assessments. She shares her passion for youth rights and justice with her students, supporting them with independent research projects and volunteer work.

The Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching, named in honour of Trent’s founding president Professor Thomas H.B. Symons, recognizes faculty and staff members who encourage learning, offer unique experiences to their students, challenge them to do their best work, and inspire them to learn.

Additional 2021/22 Research and Teaching Award winners are:

Early Career Researcher Awards

Recognizes promising, early-career Trent University researchers and is designed to help accelerate early-stage career faculty in building a sustainable research program.

• Dr. Karen Blair, Psychology: Professor Blair has developed a track record for innovative and critically important research on sexual and gender identities and stigmas, prejudice and discrimination, and the social determinants of health. Prof. Blair is known for her ability to bring together collaborators and research teams.

• Dr. Graham Raby, Biology: Since arriving at Trent, Professor Raby has quickly established himself as one of the pre-eminent researchers on fish ecology. Not only has Prof. Raby earned success with funding requests, having secured approximately $700,000 in research funding from multiple national and bi-national sources, he has also published nine papers while navigating the complexities of the COVID pandemic.

• Dr. Elizabeth Russell, Psychology: Professor Russell’s research focuses on the sustainability of rural age-friendly communities’ programs, having worked in a number of Canadian provinces on programs. Recently, Prof. Russell was unanimously appointed as the director of the Trent Centre for Aging & Society due to the impact, leadership and collaborative approaches of her research.

• Award for Educational Leadership and Innovation

Recognizes faculty and staff who make a distinctive impact through their educational leadership and innovation in teaching and learning.

• Dr. Joel Baetz, English Literature: Within his courses, Professor Baetz has reshaped the bounds of traditional humanities instruction by incorporating experiential learning projects that allow students to research and author reports for community partners.

• Professor Susan Hillock, Social Work: As the Department of Social Work’s founding director, Professor Hillock helped to build the program, and has developed and taught fifteen new courses, infusing each with insights from her research and her steadfast commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance

Recognizes teaching assistants who excel at encouraging learning in workshop, tutorial, seminar, laboratory or field settings.

• Kalyca Hebert, Psychology: As a teaching assistant, Ms. Hebert is recognized for her extraordinary support for student learning. Students appreciate her commitment to tailored support, approachability and “unique, directed, and personal attention”.

Award for Excellence in Online Teaching

Recognizes instructors who have demonstrated a passion for, and commitment to, online teaching and who have implemented effective approaches to fostering active learning and student involvement.

• David King, Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies: Professor King is known for going to great lengths to support students through online learning presenting materials in an accessible and digestible format. His students appreciate his creative use of technology and social media, and the ways he opens up a new perspective on Canada.

CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching

Recognizes contract faculty who have a strong, positive impact on students’ learning.

• Catherine Davis, Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies: As a workshop leader, Ms. Davis is known for her meticulous preparation for each class and the ways she incorporates materials that allow Indigenous students to see their future as research leaders. She is also known for humanizing learning by sharing examples from her own experience.

“Together we will honour the stellar innovation and authentic inspiration demonstrated by these leading-edge researchers within our Trent community,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, vice-president of Research and Innovation. “Comprising pre-eminent researchers, these award winners truly excel. They are making substantial inroads in their diverse fields.”

“These caring and devoted educators exemplify the impeccable standard of teaching that is synonymous with Trent University,” added Dr. Fergal O’Hagan, acting associate dean of Teaching and Learning at Trent. “We are delighted to recognize the positive influence they have on our students and institution. This spring we are excited to celebrate their deep and lasting impact.”

The 2021/22 Celebration of Excellence in Research and Teaching will take place on zoom on May 3 at 4:00 p.m. by registration only.

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Trent University Durham Celebrates $6.6 Million Raised for Student Support

It was confetti showers for Trent University’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the Trent Durham GTA campaign, raising $6.6 million for the growing campus and supporting student success on Thursday.

Trent Present Dr. Leo Groarke (right) Photo courtesy of Trent University.

Trent unveiled a donor wall and toured guests through the new residence and academic building at the Thornton Road campus in Oshawa.

“Trent has strengthened and grown its presence in the City of Oshawa and the entire Region of Durham while also supporting students for success in their studies and future careers,” says Dr. Scott Henderson, Trent Durham dean. “The campaign is a nod to our students’ bright futures and the region’s continued prosperity.”

The university surpassed its $5 million goal in the first part of the campaign by raising $5.6 million to create the campus’ first residence. Another $1 million was raised to support Trent students through scholarships, bursaries and new experiential learning opportunities, according to the University.

Trent says collaboration between local government and community partners was vital to the campaign’s success. The City of Oshawa donated 1.8 acres of land while the Region of Durham gifted $1.42 million.

The president of Durham Radio, Doug Kirk, helped kick off the campaign in March 2019 with a $500,000 donation and further matched all donations until Nov. 30, 2020. In recognition of his contributions, the University has named the largest lecture hall in the new building Kirk Hall. A new outdoor seating area has also been named in honour of Doug and Mary Kirk.

“I’m thankful to have played a role in Trent’s continued investment in student success and the future of this great community,” says Kirk. “Through the hard work of our campaign team and the generosity of donors, we have made this bold vision for Trent Durham possible.”

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Trent University Celebrates "Trent Day" With Campus-Wide Food Drive On School's Anniversary

In celebration of Trent University being founded in April of 1963, the campus displayed its school spirit on Trent Day with a campus-wide food drive for Kawartha Food Share on Friday.

The Trent University Act was sign in 1963 that gave Trent the power and authority to grant any and all university degrees and honorary degrees and diplomas in all branches of learning. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Non-perishable goods were collected Friday morning until 1 p.m. from faculty staff, students, alumni and community members in front of Lady Eaton College (one of Peterborough’s five colleges).

The donated items were brought to Kawartha Food Share where 18 Trent volunteers helped sort the goods that Friday afternoon.

“It's such an important access point for the community and service,” said Lee Hays, Trent director of alumni affairs. “We thought that was one of the most meaningful ways that we could as a campus come together and support and thank the local community.”

In addition to recognizing the campus’s anniversary, Trent Day rallies its community in three themes that are important to its mandate: support student needs, showcase school spirit and give back through volunteer service and philanthropy.

“Trent Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate our community of alumni, staff, faculty and donors while rallying everyone around a showcase of university spirit, support for students and investment in community well-being,” said Sherry Booth, Trent associate vice president of philanthropy and alumni engagement. “This is a great way to celebrate Trent and we hope all members of the Trent community will show their Trent pride, take part in Trent Day activities, or make a gift to assist and empower a student.”

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Trent University Alumni Association hosted a 24-hour fundraising challenge with $20,000 in matching funds to support emerging student needs.

The first $20,000 donated to the Trent Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

The University encourages community members to show their school spirit by posting on their social media in Trent apparel with “#TrentDay” to display their school spirit.

"The significance is really recognizing some of the founding values: philanthropy, spirit and looking at ways on celebrating the university, thank the community and support the students of today," said Hays.

A final total of goods donated and funds raised will be revealed by Trent next week.

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Fleming College Has New Learning Facility In Peterborough Square

Fleming College’s Skills on Demand Work and Academic Upgrading program and Language Instruction for Newcomers program (LINC), have moved to the lower level of Peterborough Square announced Wednesday.

Peterborough Square opened on May 1, 1975. Construction of the mall ran two years prior to its opening. Photo by Luke Best.

This move places these programs with the already established Fleming College Employment Hub office which manages employment services in the region.

“Moving these offices together puts essential services for job seekers all in one place,” said Maureen Adamson Fleming president. “These are fundamental services, and placing them together in the heart of our community better serves our community.”

The downtown mall is also home to the Fleming College Muskoka-Kawarthas Service System Manager (SSM) which manages employment services in the region.

The Peterborough location of Fleming CREW Employment Centre previously closed on March 31 to better align employment services in one area according to the press release.

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New Exhibition Opens At The Peterborough Museum And Archives

As part of an ongoing partnership with Fleming College, Museum Management & Curatorship (MMC) students will present the exhibition Home and Away: Stories of Travel from Peterborough and Beyond at the Peterborough Museum and Archives beginning Saturday.

The exhibit explores travel through stories from the past and present. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we travel, which inspired the MMC students to look to the past and document a timeline of changes.

Notable artifacts include an 8-Track Adapter perfect for playing road trip soundtracks, a Victorian women’s “Going Away Outfit” that displays historical travel fashion, and a souvenir teacup from Banff.

Visitors will discover why Peterborough has long been an attractive travel destination and hear stories of Peterborians who have visited places far and wide, leaving their mark and bringing back souvenirs and memories.

“This exhibit reveals that our desire to seek new adventures, experience new places, and create lasting memories is nothing new,” said MMC Faculty Deborah Scott.

The exhibit runs from April 9 to June 5. Admission is by donation.

Upcoming exhibit information is featured on the Museum's website www.peterborough.ca/museum and the MMC students’ social media pages:

• Twitter: @MMC_Students

• Facebook: @flemingMMCStudents

• Instagram: @mmc_students

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Children's Water Festival Will Be Held Virtually This May

The Peterborough Children’s Water Festival (PCWF) returns in 2022 for its 2nd virtual festival, adapting delivery to be completely online, once again this May

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Childrens Water Festival.

In its face-to-face format, the PCWF usually attracts between 650 and 800 students per day in grades 2-5 from schools across Peterborough City and County, and beyond. The 2-day festival, usually held at the Riverview Park and Zoo each spring, features over 30 interactive learning centres that provide children with exciting and fun opportunities to explore the concepts of water conservation, water attitudes, technology, protection, and science.

“Again this year, we are excited to host a virtual Peterborough Children’s Water Festival,” shares Patricia Skopelianos, Chair of the PCWF Organizing Committee, “Last year we had overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers with our virtual platform; we have decided to once again bring the festival to classrooms in a virtual web series over the course of four ‘#WaterWednesdays’ in May.”

Delivery includes four 45-minute, live, weekly sessions of water education featuring local water knowledge keepers and water educators that will bring the magic of the PCWF to classes over the month of May. The online workshop themes are the pillars of the PCWF: Cultural Perspectives, Conservation, Protection, and Science & Technology. By registering, classes can attend all four workshops, and new this year, will receive a classroom kit with resources to support student learning.

This year’s festival is available to 100 classes of grade 2-5 online and in-person classes across Peterborough city and county, with virtual protocols approved by the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

Registration is now open. Teachers can register their classes at PCWF.net. Teachers are also encouraged to connect with the PCWF’s array of great online resources, with more being added in May, even if their class is unable to attend the live-streamed festival.

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Trent University Collaborates With Brewery For Carbon-Zero Innovations

Trent University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Karbon Brewing Co. to create greener brewing technologies for a carbon-negative future on Thursday.

Karbon Brewing Company showcased three beers at the signing: One World (wheat beer), J. E. D. I —Justice. Equity. Diversity. Inclusion — (Hazy India Pale Ale) and Helios (lager). Photo by Luke Best.

The goal is to create a carbon-negative brewing style to reduce its impact on the environment while also giving students experiential learning opportunities.

“This unique research collaboration between a university and a brewery will see Trent and Karbon Brewing Co. driving discovery and innovation for brewing sciences,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent vice president of research and innovation. “Brewing chemistry, water conservation, experiential learning and curriculum development are all on the Trent-Karbon horizon. Their approach to green and clean research and development is an excellent match with the expertise and spirit of Trent University.”

Karbon Brewing Co. launched in 2020 and operates out of Junction Brewing in Toronto. They plan to build a 30,000 square-foot research facility and brewpub in Trent’s Cleantech Commons.

Karbon’s mission to ‘create a beer that not only tastes great but helps the planet’ includes reducing its carbon footprint to zero as well as removing additional CO2 from the atmosphere according to Stephen Tyson, Karbon Brewing co-founder. Karbon wants to be the first carbon-negative brewery by 2024.

“By collaborating with Trent University, we plan to lead the green revolution in brewing and we want to spur conversations around climate change,” said Tyson. “In Trent, we have found a like-minded partner that is passionate about developing innovative solutions to climate change.”

Trent’s Cleantech Commons pairs world-class researchers and laboratory facilities with entrepreneurs, business and government partners to accelerate clean, green, low carbon and sustainable technology solutions to address global energy, environmental and climate challenges as stated by the University.

“There's a wonderful fit between Karbon’s perspective on their future and our perspective on our future,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, Trent President. “Trent as a university is very committed to environmental sustainability so there is a real alignment between what we're trying to do more broadly and what they're trying to do as well.”

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