FEBRUARY 5, 2015

SPOTLIGHT ON TRENT

Environmentally Friendly Alternatives for Weed Control

WATCH: Environmental Science & Biology student discusses his community based research project

Beyond the Classroom

Your education at Trent stretches far beyond lectures and classrooms and out into real life situations. At the Trent Centre for Community-Based Education (TCCBE) the focus is on offering research projects that connect you directly to the community and make a meaningful impact.

Explore the current projects available to undergraduate students and see what inspires you!

Launching Young Entrepreneurs

Preparing the next generation of business leaders and social innovators, Trent University Durham has partnered with the Community Innovation Lab on an exciting program - the Durham Ideas Den. This project encourages the development of 'big ideas' for the social good, and offers students an opportunity to bring their ideas to life through resources, mentors and seed funding.

Learn more about the Durham Ideas Den.

STUDENT INSIGHT

A Day in the Life

Two fourth-year students, Kalene and Olivia, share a glimpse into their day on campus at TrentU Peterborough and TrentU Durham.

Check out their pictures!

KEY DATES & REMINDERS

	March 2: Residence Application Opens - Discover Your Options March 14: March Preview Open House at the Peterborough Campus - Register Now March 21: March Preview Open House at the Durham Campus - Register Now
	Thinking of applying? Start here. Already applied? Read your next steps Received an offer? Find out how to accept. Accepted your offer? What comes next. View all dates & deadlines at trentu.ca/applicantdeadlines

Book your campus tour today!

Current students lead you on a personal tour around campus and share their stories about why they love Trent. Enrolment Advisors are also on hand to answer any questions you may have about residence, funding your education, student supports etc. For Tour Registration and the schedule for both Peterborough and Durham campuses click here.

During March Break and on PA days, we also offers Super Tours, where you will either attend a lecture or student transition session and receive $5 off lunch coupons to dine in one of the cafeterias, in addition to your guided tour with a student ambassador. For dates and details click here.

NEWS & EVENTS

Third-year Political Studies Student Nominated for Prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship
Described as a "true agent of social change" and a student leader who not only organizes a variety of activities and events at Trent, but also values empowering students and ensures that they have a voice on campus, Boykin Smith, has been nominated for the prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship. Read full story...

VIDEO: Professor Dr. Roger Lohmann discusses his research in the field of dreaming with Daytime Durham
Trent University Durham anthropology professor explains how different cultures view and interpret their dreams and how dreams have been perceived throughout different time periods.. Read full story...

Do UFOs really exist? Trent Research Scientist Helps Provide an Answer
To help solve a mystery for an episode of UFOs Declassified, TV show producers came to Trent University to speak with Dr. R. Bastian Georg, a senior research scientist at Trent's world-class Water Quality Centre. Read full story...

Film by Political Studies Professor Featured at Reframe Film Festival

Dr. Nadine Changfoot has a new title to add to her resume. In addition to being chair and professor in the Political Studies program at Trent, she is now also a filmmaker and director. Read full story...

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