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.”

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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