What Will Your Legacy Be?
Margie Lightbody '64
• Member of Trent's Original Class
• Respected High School Math Teacher
• Dedicated Community Leader
• Cancer Survivor
• Devoted Friend
Remembering Trent in Her will, Margie Lightbody's legacy will help future students make their academic dreams a reality.
Dr. John Wadland
• Passionate Voice for Canada
• Award-Winning Professor
• Leader in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Principled Environmentalist
• Community Builder
Remembering Trent in his will, Dr. Wadland's Legacy will foster understanding among Canadian, Indigenous and International students.
Dr. Charles Omole '64
• Member of Trent University's Original Class
• Small-Town Ontario Surgeon
• Nigerian
• Father of Three
Remembering Trent in his will, Dr. Omole's legacy will support students who are preparing for careers as medical doctors.
Dr. Don Tapscott '66
• Top 5 Global Business Thinker
• Technology Guru
• First Alumni Chancellor
• Best-Selling Author
• Radical Rocker
Remembering Trent in his will, Don Tapscott's legacy will help secure the future of Trent's unique collaborative learning environment.
Kathy Fife
• Retired Trent Secretary
• Keen Purveyor of Fun
• Go-To Person
• Career-Long Champion of Students
• Event Planner Extraordinaire
Remembering Trent in her will, Kathy's legacy will ensure staff remain at the heart of Trent and continue to help students achieve their educational goals.
Dr. Deborah Berrill
• Founder of the School of Education
• Community Leader in Social Justice
• Award-Winning Professor
• Passionate Teacher
• Wearer of Jangly Jewellery
Remembering Trent in her will, Dr. Berrill's legacy will preserve high-quality student interaction and collaboration.
Professor Tom Symons
• Founding President of Trent University
• Educational Statesman
• Historian
• Canadian
• Friend
Remembering Trent in his will, Professor Symons' legacy will support the continued enhancement of the study of Canada.
Ana P. Lopes
• Order of Canada
• One of Canada's Most Powerful Women
• Philanthropic Pacesetter
• Honorary Trent Governor
• Portuguese Canadian
Remembering Trent in her will, Ana Lopes' legacy will continue the dialogue around values and ethics in business and society.
Thomas Miller '82
• Emergency Physician
• Trent Board of Governor Member
• Health and Human Rights Advocate
• Community Catalyst
• Mont Ventoux Cyclist
Remembering Trent in his will, Tom's legacy will ensure the vibrant, residential, academic, college-based education remains central to Trent.
Professor Frederick Hagar
• Professor Emeritus of History
• Long-time Don at Champlain College
• USA War Veteran
• Consummate Bow-Tie Wearer
Remembering Trent in his will, Professor Hagar's legacy will support the study of history abroad.
Michael Nolan '69
• Member of Trent's First Rowing Team
• Builder of School Communities
• Avid Trent Volunteer
• Creative Problem-Solver
• Island Cottager
Remembering Trent in his will, Michael Nolan's legacy will ensure Trent's breathtaking natural environment will continue to be enjoyed for generations.
Fern Rahmel
• Beloved Teacher
• Editor
• Script writer
• Loved Roses and Peonies
Remembering Trent in her will, Fern Rahmel's legacy will support women pursuing their post-secondary education.
Walter Howell
• Stellar Volunteer
• Proud Supporter of Exemplary Peterborough Institutions
• Believer That Every Donation Matters
• Applauder of Hard Work
• Cross Canada Harley Rider
Remembering Trent in his will, Walter's legacy will ensure that deserving students receive support through the Howell Family bursary, regardless of their marks.
Leo Groake
• Grateful To Serve As President
• Philosopher
• Father
• Kayaker
• Immigrant
Remembering Trent in his will, Leo's legacy will support critical thinking, the liberal arts, and a well-rounded education.