Author Archives: Andrea Herrmann

Class Notes April 2024

NEWS               Congratulations to members of the Trinity community who were recognized with 2023 Arbor Awards, U of T’s highest honour for volunteer service in January: Alyson M. Barnett-Cowan, Andrew J. Foley, Andrew M. Kavanagh, Sheila M. Royce, Richard Ruggle, Margaret R. Sinclair, Catherine Siemens, Ann Wilton, Bruce Winter…Continue Reading

Spring Reunion 2024: Happy Together

  Spring Reunion is just around the corner! From May 29 to June 2, 2024, generations of Trinity alumni will come together to laugh, look back on their shared Trinity experiences, and look ahead to the College’s exciting next chapter. This year’s Reunion also includes several unique opportunities to connect with even more fellow alumni…Continue Reading

Dean of Arts Michael Ratcliffe to Retire

Dean of Arts Michael Ratcliffe to Retire

Michael Ratcliffe is Trinity’s Dean of Arts and Vice-Provost, and Professor in the Department of Immunology at U of T. In June 2024, the soft-spoken Brit will wind up his impressive tenure as dean, but his impact on the College will be felt for years to come. Advancing Trinity’s academic programs Vice-Provost and Dean of…Continue Reading

Trinity’s Vital Volunteers

Trinity’s Vital Volunteers

At the heart of the Trinity community are many alumni who continue to contribute to the College long after their graduations. National Volunteer Week (April 14-20, 2024) is an opportunity to celebrate the generosity and spirit of these amazing volunteers.  By Jennifer Matthews In honour of National Volunteer Week, we spoke with three amazing alumni…Continue Reading

Mark Ang: Making his Mark

Mark Ang: Making his Mark

A few months after completing his Commerce degree from Trinity, Mark Ang ’17 accepted a job offer from one of the Big Four professional services firms. But on the day he was due to start his corporate career, fate intervened when Ang’s summer business start-up landed financing. He chose the entrepreneurial path—and hasn’t looked back.…Continue Reading

Your Trinity legacy, your way

Joyce (Rous) Sowby ’50 (1927-2022) was an energetic and engaged member of the Trinity community throughout her life. As a student, she was involved in athletics and music, travelled to Quebec on exchange, and even won an award for her contributions to undergraduate campus life. After Trinity, Joyce earned two more degrees (a Master of…Continue Reading

Natural beauty: Mass timber at Trinity

When the new Lawson Centre for Sustainability opens in 2025, it will usher in an exciting new chapter for Trinity. As a living example of what can be achieved with a core commitment to sustainability, the new building will shape the values of all who live, learn, grow, eat, and connect within it. Even in…Continue Reading