Trent Calls Upon Global Community to Empower Student Success

March 24, 2025

Fourth annual Trent Giving Day (April 2) invites Trent Community to double their impact and support students through gifts to the Trent Fund 

Trent University is calling upon its global community of alumni, supporters, faculty, and staff to come together and make a difference in honour of the fourth annual Trent Giving Day taking place April 2, 2025.

On and leading up to April 2, the Trent community is invited and encouraged to support student success through gifts to the Trent Fund.

Contributions to the Trent Fund ensure that every student – no matter their background – has the opportunity to thrive. The Trent Fund provides critical support where it’s needed most, ensuring that every student, whether they are pursuing a career in research, sustainability, or community leadership, has the resources they need to succeed.

In celebration of Trent’s 60th anniversary, there’s also an exciting matching opportunity.

To double your impact, Karen and Bill Morrison '86 (Champlain College) will match the first $5,000 in gifts, dollar for dollar, until the matching funds are fully realized.

Gifts to the Trent Fund support students like Milena Deamaral who is pursuing her dreams of becoming a psychotherapist. Having on-campus employment supported by the Trent Fund has made a significant difference in her academic and personal life because she has a team that is invested in her success, a flexible work schedule that allows her to prioritize studies, and 'a true campus connection'.

The Trent Fund responds swiftly and flexibly to emerging student needs, providing flexible support when and where students need it the most.

"On Trent Giving Day and in honour of Trent’s 60th anniversary, we hope you’ll join in celebrating your Trent connection by supporting the Trent Fund and empowering the next generation of leaders," says Sherry Booth '98, associate vice president Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. "Together, we can turn possibility into something momentous."

Learn more about supporting students through the Trent Fund this Trent Giving Day. Trent staff and faculty also have the opportunity to support students through payroll deductions.