A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT & VICE-CHANCELLOR DR. CATHY BRUCE

Trent University was founded when a group of people gathered to say, ‘We think we can do something special together; we think we can give students an exceptional education that prepares them for a life of action and consequence, a life that adds greatness in an increasingly complex world.’ And at our heart, our core, we fundamentally believe this to be true today. 

Whether it’s AI, climate change, or global inequality, our modern world is changing rapidly and is full of complex challenges that require bold and novel ways of thinking so that we may all share in a brighter future. And I personally have tremendous hope. I have hope for Trent students, which gives me hope for our collective future. 

To prepare students to be contributing members of our global communities, we aim to create moments at Trent that are indeed momentous. And in my 20 years at Trent, I too have had these incredible moments of joy, wonder, learning, and consequence. I hope to share some of my momentous moments with you when I see you next in my role as Trent’s ninth President.  

At Trent, we are driven to understand, activate, and share the “momentousness” of learning, of the drive to make changes for the better. Our researchers, students, and staff collaborate to push boundaries and make game-changing discoveries. We are a vast and growing community that has experienced a cascade of moments, building momentum over time. 

This work is challenging, important, and absolutely worthy of your engagement. It requires the investment and support of individuals and organizations near and far. Our $100-million Campaign for Momentous Change will ensure that the people, places, and initiatives of Trent University are transformational in their abilities to reach further.  

A cascade of moments - a momentous and growing energy - can, and will, help us all respond to the pressing issues of our times now and in the future.  

I invite you to join us as Trent University brings truly momentous change to our world.  

Dr. Cathy Bruce
President and Vice-Chancellor 
Trent University