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Aniin. She: kon. Tansi. Boozhoo. Koolamaalsii.
Welcome!
My name s Lindy Garneau and I am your College Head. Peter Gzowski College is the big yellow building named Enweying. Enweying translates from Nishnaabewin as
“The way we speak together.” In other orders? We play well with others, including the First Peoples House of Learning, with whom we share the building. Made up of a
collection of dedicated and passionate students, Gzowski College is a place meant to unite the community’s roots with the new members who will define its future.
Our college is named after Peter Gzowski, a Canadian journalist and broadcaster who made his living
engaging in dialogue about Canada. Students at Gzowski College pursue their passions in the same
way their college namesake followed his passion for Canada, its culture, the north, the Indigenous
people and the environment.
Environmental sustainability, fair trade and Indigenous ways of knowing are some of the themes that
guide us. Watch for annual events such as a trip to the Curve Lake Pow Wow (Saturday, September
19th), a Ten Thousand Villages craft fair and various College Weekends and events. We also collaborate with our other neighbours in Enweying (the Departments of Indigenous Studies, Economics,
Mathematics, Business Administration and the Office of Research) to bring you speakers and events.
The colours of the building are derived from the four colours of a medicine wheel: yellow, red, black
and white. The design team used the vision statement developed by the First Peoples House design
honouring the land, creating a respectful community and acting as a beacon. The ground floor of the
building is open to create a sense of sitting gently on the land. The Atrium (lower level of the building)
is open to students to sit and study, grab a bite, and check out the latest in Gzowski news. It’s also
where you’ll find classrooms and the First Peoples House of Learning, including the First People’s Lecture Hall, the Nozhem Performance Space, the Ernie and Florence Benedict Room (Gathering Space) and
other ceremonial spaces indoors and out. The Gzowski Student Cabinet is also located on the lower level.
Please remember that you are always welcome in the Peter Gzowski College (GCS 214). Here you will find
your Academic Advisor, Academic Skills Instructor and many knowledgeable students who can help you
learn about your college and campus resources. My office is also found here and you are welcome to
stop by for a chat any time. I love connecting with students! Whether you are on campus or off campus,
if you have an idea and you want it to grow, we can help. Gzowski College is young, open to new ideas,
and interested in promoting a sustainable and energized future. See you Soon!
Lindy Garneau
College Head, Peter Gzowski College
Navigating Campus can be confusing - use this key to decode
those abbreviations!
West Bank
East Bank
BL = Bata Library
CC W/S/N = Champlain College
ECC or LEC = Lady Eaton College
AC = Athletics Centre
BH = Blackburn Hall
GC = Gzowski College
OC = Otonabee College
SC = Science Complex
ESC = Enviro. Science Centre
DNA = DNA Building
On- campus move in
Off- campus welcome
8 am to 3 pm
3 pm to 6 pm
If you have been assigned to a residence room on campus, you should plan to arrive
at your assigned college between your designated sign in times!
For students living off-campus, this event will kick off your Orientation Week.
Registration for the week will take place from 3pm—4pm. Please come with a
signed waiver and know your college affiliation to skip the line! You will receive your bracelets that get you into Orientation events and any tickets you
need for special events. From 4pm to 6pm hear from some of the most important off campus and Trent services, visit stations around the room and
learn more and hear about all the Orientation events designed just for off
If your assigned room ends in an odd number, your arrival time is between 8 am and
11 am
If your assigned room ends in an even number, your arrival time is between 11 am
and 2 pm
Make sure you bring a piece of valid photo ID with you to receive your keys!
campus students.
Community meetings &
dinners
Mature & Transfer
Student welcome
4 pm to 6 pm
7 pm to 9 pm
Meet your Residence Life Don and fellow House-mates in your common rooms to
learn more about the residence policies that you will be following as a on-campus
student. Then, head to a delicious dinner together and get to know your new family
members!
This event will provide mature and transfer students some insight as to what it
may be life to come into Trent University. One hour will be dedicated to asking
questions to a panel of mature and transfer students to get an idea of what
they experiences as incoming mature and transfer students, while the other
hour is dedicated to mingling with your peers, eating some food, perhaps having a beverage or two, and asking any additional questions.
First year Ice breaker on
the athletic field
7 pm to 9 pm
Head on over to the Justin Chiu Stadium to do GIGANTIC ice breakers with every
new student on and off campus!
Welcome Bonfire
9 pm to 11 pm
This is a chance for everyone to begin to get to know each other and break the
ice with some good s’mores and marshmallows! Bring your instruments and jam
out or just come for some good company and relaxation!
What does the week have in store for me?
A calm space on campus
Downtown Booth
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm @ Peterborough Square
Trying to find your way around Peterborough? Look no further than our
very own downtown location where our volunteers will be there all week
to help. Brought to you by the combined efforts of the TCSA, Peterborough DBIA, and more! Find us just down the street from the bus terminal
at the entrance to Peterborough Square.
Living off-campus and you need a place to store your stuff? Your
next event is not for another hour and you need a place to beat
the heat? Or do you just need some time away from the buzz of
Orientation Week and residence? Located in the Junior Common
Room of Lady Eaton College, Trentquility is a space for any student
to play some board games, colour on our massive colouring sheet,
play pool, take our Lego challenge and more!
The space is open Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of Orientation Week from 9 am –
11 pm.
Lady Eaton Junior Common Room
College posts
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm @ Your College!
Not sure where to go for a certain event? Have a question you don’t know
where to get answered? Stop by your College Post where there will always
be at least one Orientation Leader to help you with your questions.
O- week bracelets
Official Trent University Orientation Week Bracelets must be worn at all
times throughout the week. Bracelets are necessary to gain entry to all
events. If you have lost your bracelet, please obtain another one from
your college O-Wee staff at your college post.
Fphl: lessons
2 pm to 3 pm
You are invited to come and learn traditional dances with the First People’s House
of Learning.
The great paint up
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Show your pride and spirit by joining us at the Paint Up! Dress yourself in Red and
Yellow and meet us at the GC Post to get yourself painted head to toe in our college colours then follow your leaders to go support the Gzowski contestants competing in the Great Race!
The great race
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
The Great Race is a tradition at Trent that occurs in the Justin Chiu Stadium.
This giant relay race always brings out the college spirit in everyone, and it also
starts off with the annual cheering competition. Each college is assigned the
task of creating a new cheer for their college and Trent University, and then
each college participates in the race. May the best college win!
Off campus personal pita party
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
This event is for off-campus students only. You will have the opportunity to make
your own pita. (Students with dietary restrictions please contact us
(orientation@trentuca) before attending and we will accommodate) Come make
friends, and learn a quick and easy meal that you can make for yourself dozens of
times this year!
Cheering 201
6 pm to 7 pm
Are you ready for a second round of Gzowski cheers? Bring your loud
voices and college pride as we get ready for the biggest battle of OWeek!
Minute to win it
7 pm to 9 pm
Come support individuals from each college that have volunteered as tribute to battle each other in intense minute challenges! A guaranteed laugh
and good time at Bata Podium!
Campfire and open Mic night
with lady eaton
10 pm to 12 pm
Come showcase your talent! Whatever your talent or passion is, we would
love to see it in the Gzowski cafeteria! Afterwards, enjoy a mood-setting bonfire in the Gzowski Quad!
College breakfast
Draw the line seminar
9 am to 10 am
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Join your Orientation Week Leaders, Don, and House-mates to a campus-wide breakfast in your very own Otonabee College cafeteria!
All new students must attend this important (and mandatory) sexual assault prevention training session.
Campus Tour
Yoyo’s date
10 am to 11 am
5 pm to 6 pm
Print your timetable and meet at the Post where an Orientation Week leader will
take you around campus! They will point out important areas across campus and can
guide you to find any classrooms you may be looking for!
Do you like frozen yogurt or sorbet? Join
us for trip downtown to the local frozen
yogurt shop and enjoy a 15% off discount
at Yoyo’s!
Opening ceremony
11 am to 12 pm
Come out and here from key speakers at this official welcome for all new students to Orientation Week and Trent University!
College Welcome
1:30 pm to 3 pm
Come meet your amazing O-Week
leaders, watch them embarrass
themselves and find out what
events will be occurring throughout Orientation Week!
Gc- oc Tipi talk
7 pm to 8 pm
Trent University's Indigenous community has created safe spaces across
the campus where both Indigenous students and their allies can seek both
traditional knowledge as well as some where to study or to spend time
with fellow students. One of the spaces is the Tipi located on the east bank
nestled in the trees behind Enweying (Gzowski College). Talks in the Tipi
with Liz Osawamick will allow students to learn history and cultural significance of the Tipi, why it is a sacred space and the protocols
to follow when sharing the space. It is important for the
students to engage in the conversation and to feel comfortable with their surroundings.
Cheering 101
8 pm to 9 pm
Excalibud
Meeting
3 pm to 3:30 pm
Meet your wonderful Excalibud leaders who will be your guide for the
entirety of Orientation Week (and maybe even the rest of your year at
Trent)! Join a group of 30 other first-years to get the low-down on the
events for the week!
Learn the GC cheers which will be used all throughout not
only Orientation Week but your university career! Oh, and
don’t forget to bring your lungs.
eaststock
9 pm to 12 am
East Bank’s notoriously fun dance party in Gzowski’s Quad! Celebrate the end of
the first day of Orientation Week with an inflatable obstacle course, a juice bar,
snow cones, face painting and so much more!
Video game slam
9 pm to 12 pm
Right, Left, Jump! Don’t miss our video game tournament where you can
showcase your gaming skills with different games and systems provided!
Monday September 7th 9pm – Tuesday September 8th 9am.
This program provides off campus students with an opportunity to experience life on campus for a night. The event takes
place the night of Eaststock and Westapalooza so go out to
these campus wide events and come back for the overnight or
start your sleepover at 9pm with a chill movie night.
Overnight Activities Include:
-Movies
-Pinterest Crafts
-Video Games
-Board Games
-FREE Pizza
-FREE Breakfast
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. LIMITED SPACE.
Visit trentu.ca/ExperienceTrentU to sign up TODAY!
Contact [email protected] with questions.
tuesday
September
8th
Rise & shine: zumba
Free pizza on the podium
7 am to 8 am
12 pm to 2 pm
Get into your early morning groove with Zumba at Justin Chiu Stadium.
There will be pizza, and it will be free. Not only is this every student’s
dream, but it is also a great chance to meet up with friends from different
colleges! Vegetarian and gluten free options will be provided.
Mandatory nursing orientation
8 am to 12 pm
All students enrolled in the Nursing program at Trent University should plan to
attend this mandatory nursing orientation. Here, faculty and staff will go over
valuable information about the program!
Breakfast battle w/ lady eaton
Faculty facetime
1 pm to 4 pm
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life….or at least your university career. Jumpstart your academic journey with tips from those who have
already been there. Join us on September 8th for Faculty Facetime for an
opportunity to chat with Trent faculty, staff and students to ensure that
you have all the tools you need for a successful first year!
8 am to 9 am
Gzowski and Lady Eaton unite for an epic battle in the quad! This is followed by a delicious dinner in the dining hall! A great opportunity to meet people from a different
college and get some grub for the day ahead.
Trent carousel
9 am to 12 pm
The Trent Carousel is one of the many ways where you can get to know the campus and the people in your Spirit Groups. During the month of August, students
will be assigned spirit group numbers that they will attend many of the Orientation Week events with! The Trent Carousel is one of those events.
A variety of events will take place during the Trent carousel, and each group will
experience something a little different! Here are some of the possible events you
could be attending during the Trent Carousel:
Athletics Showcase
It Gaming
Low Ropes
Tipi visit
Service Showcase
Team Challenges
Fphl lessons
2 pm to 3 pm
You are invited to come and learn traditional dances with the First People’s House of Learning.
All colleges mudfight
4 pm to 6 pm
Located in the Gzowski Quad, all colleges will gather together to have an epic
mud fight! This is one of the most popular traditions, so you do not want to miss
it! Wear running shows and clothes that can get dirty, and purchase a nifty bandana in your college colours with all proceeds going to charity! Ask a leader for
details.
Gc- lec speed meeting
7 pm to 8 pm
Let's face it, making new friends can be awkward but we have a challenge for you:
meet as many new people as you can as fast as you can. Our orientation leaders will
be running some awesome activities that will hopefully introduce you to some fresh
faces and give you a chance to make some friends from across the river.
Stay
connected
Glow show
9 pm to 12 am
An Orientation Week tradition! Come on down to Bata podium for a huge glow party
and be prepared to dance the night
away to some music! All are welcome to this fun event! Glow sticks
will be provided.
Peter Gzowski College
Gzowski College 2015-2016
@GzowskiCollege
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illusionist
9:30 pm to 11 pm
Come on down to the Wenjack Theatre and prepare to be amazed by Brandon
David Magic! Enjoy illusions and magic that are sure to blow your mind! This
event is running at the same time as the Glow Show and you are able to drop into
each event as you wish!
[email protected]
wednesday
September 9th
Rise & Shine: canoeing
7 am to 8 am
The Rise and Shine Canoe Event is a collaboration between the First Peoples House
of Learning and Athletics where we are welcoming first year students to enjoy a
beautiful canoe ride down the Otonabee River located near the Trent Athletic Centre. This event will not only introduce students to the scenery and landscape of the
Otonabee river but also will include some traditional knowledge about the river
itself.
breakfast battle w champlain
8 am to 9 am
Gzowski and Champlain unite in some morning challenges followed by an amazing
breakfast in Champlain dining hall!
Take the university challenge
9 am to 12 pm
Take the University Challenge (TUC) is an academic boot camp developed for
students from various programs with diverse educational backgrounds and
experiences. Learn about the work load and expectations you will face in your
first term. Discover useful strategies for time management, writing lab reports
and essays, study skills, and more.
Find out more information about the lectures offered and how to register for
one that interests you on the Academic Skills website:
Off campus whistle stop date
12 pm to 1 pm
Join us downtown Peterborough for the best poutine Canada has ever tasted!
Meet at the GC post or downtown at Whistle stop on the corner of George and
Charlotte Street.
1 pm to 2 pm
Trent Mental Floss is a program that connects all students through common texts
and offers new students a chance to experience a seminar before classes begin. Students will choose one of the following texts/films and then discuss it in a facilitated
seminar. Choose ONE book from ONE series to read/watch/listen!
Fphl: lessons
2 pm to 3 pm
You are invited to come and learn traditional dances with the First People’s House
of Learning.
The great paint up
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Show your pride and spirit by joining us at the Paint Up! Dress yourself in Red and
Yellow and meet us at the GC Post to get yourself painted head to toe in our college colours then follow your leaders to go support the Gzowski contestants competing in the Great Race!
The great race
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
The Great Race is a tradition at Trent that occurs in the Justin Chiu Stadium.
This giant relay race always brings out the college spirit in everyone, and it also
starts off with the annual cheering competition. Each college is assigned the
task of creating a new cheer for their college and Trent University, and then
each college participates in the race. May the best college win!
Cheering 201
6 pm to 7 pm
Are you ready for a second round of Gzowski cheers? Bring your loud
voices and college pride as we get ready for the biggest battle of OWeek!
Minute to win it
7 pm to 9 pm
Come support individuals from each college that have volunteered as tribute to battle each other in intense minute challenges! A guaranteed laugh
and good time at Bata Podium!
Campfire and open Mic night
with lady eaton
10 pm to 12 pm
Come showcase your talent! Whatever your talent or passion is, we would
love to see it in the Gzowski cafeteria! Afterwards, enjoy a mood-setting bonfire in the Gzowski Quad!
thursday
September 10th
Classes begin!
Rise & shine: hike
Fphl: lessons
7 am to 8 am
Start your day off right with a gorgeous hike through Trent’s Drumlin. Meet at the
LEC post.
2 pm to 3 pm
You are invited to come and learn traditional dances taught by the
First Peoples House of Learning.
Rock climbing @ the ac
Off campus pool at riley’s
8 am to 10 am
2 pm to 3:30 pm
Start your morning with a fun rock climb at the Trent athletics center! No experience necessary! Don’t forget to bring running shoes and comfortable clothes
for a fun time scaling the rock wall!
Join your Gzowski leaders downtown Peterborough for a game of pool and
some great food! Meet at the GC post or downtown at Rileys!
Colleges fair
3 pm to 3:30 pm
10 am to 1 pm
Come all, come all to the college wide fair! There will be food, games, a petting
zoo and much more! All happening in the Gzowski Quad, see you there!!
Drop in sports
11 am to 1 pm
Stop by the AC for any and all sport supplies you can possibly think of! Grab
some friends and start a game at anytime during this event.
Trent global picnic
12 pm to 2 pm
The Trent Global picnic is a fun social for students to come together and explore
food and music from around the world. It will be held at the Champlain quad by
the river and hosted by the Trent Global team and Champlain College O-week
staff. Come out and enjoy some amazing culinary cuisine and discover some lyrical beats from far and wide.
Excalibud meeting
1 pm to 2 pm
Meet up with your Excalibud leaders for some fun activities and to chat about
how the week has been!
Varsity paint up
Show your true Trent Pride by meeting in the Quad to paint your body from head
-to-toe in forest green! Afterwards, we will head to our first varsity game to cheer
on the Trent Excalibur!
Varsity pep rally
3 :30 pm to 5 pm
Come one come all to the Bata Podium where you will learn some of the
best Trent University cheers to prep you for the Varsity Game!
Varsity game & BBQ
5 pm to 8 pm
Get pumped up and wear Green and White to cheer on your Trent Excalibur
Men’s rugby team as they face off with cross town rivals Fleming College! Remember to bring your student card for the BBQ!
All nations social
8 pm to 10:30 pm
The All-Nations Social is a gathering amongst singers, dancers, friends, allies and new coming students who are excited about learning new and interesting Indigenous teachings and ways of life. Social dances, in the Indigenous context is a way to come together and live, learn and celebrate together. The All-Nations Social aims to invite people to celebrate the Metis, Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg songs and dances. There will be lessons prior to the actual social itself.
Pub night
9 pm to 12 am
Join us at the on campus pub for some all ages fun. Learn some new dance
moves, listen to some great music, and meet some fantastic people!
Trent u phone book
Bonfire with champlain
10:30 pm to 12 am
Gzowski journeys over to the other side of the river to spend a relaxing evening
bonding with Champlain around a bonfire in the Champlain quad! There will be
smores…
September
11th
Rise & shine: yoga
East bank goes bowling
7 am to 8 am
2 pm to 4 pm
Nothing better than sun salutations in the early morning! This event is bring your
own mat or towel to Bata Podium.
Experienced bowler? First time bowler? Gzowski and Otonabee battle in an
epic bowl off at Lakeview Bowl just downtown in Peterborough and want
you to be there!
The amazing race
9 am to 12 pm
Ready, set, GO! Sign up to be apart of team and compete in the amazing race!
Teams will be traveling across campus to complete multiple challenges in a journey to win an amazing prize!
Off campus downtown tours and
lunch
11 am to 2 pm
Come meet at the Downtown Post in Peterborough Square at any point during the
event and be directed to the Silverbean Café or go directly there. Tours of downtown
Peterborough, led by upper year students will leave from the post every hour, on the
hour. The display room next to the café will be rented out and sandwiches, wraps,
and drinks will be served.
Drop in sports
11 am to 12:30 pm
Stop by the AC for any and all sport supplies you can possibly think of! Grab some
friends ad start a game at any time during this event.
Gc semi formal dinner and
scarf ceremony
5 pm to 7 pm
Gzowski celebrates the end of Orientation week with a semi-formal dinner in the
Gzowski Cafeteria. Join us for a final celebration and get your official Gzowski
college scarf.
gc charity auction
8 pm to 10 pm
5k colour run
Runner check in @ 12 pm
1st heat @ 1 pm
The Freshman 5K is open to ALL Trent
students. The colour run is a 5 kilometre jog/walk across campus which will
be enhanced with vibrant colours along
the way.
Come to Gzowski 114 for an unforgettable night of donating to charity through
the purchases of the best auctions items an auction has ever seen! Don’t forget
your cash!
Bonfire
movie night
9 pm to 11 pm
10 pm to 12 am
Foam party
10:30 pm to 12 am
Hosted by the Gzowski Cabinet, come out to the quad for a massive foam fight!
Finish your Friday night off with some foam!
What else is trent gives
doing during oweek?
shinerama
9 am to 3 pm
We decided to let you guys sleep in today! Sign Up for Shine Day
throughout the week at any Trent Gives Booth (on or off campus).
Meet us on Bata Podium for a free BBQ from 12pm-1pm remember to
wear your bandannas or your college shirts! From there we will be
heading downtown into the Peterborough Community to raise as
much money as we can. Come be a part of the car wash at Lansdowne
Place or maybe collecting donations downtown is more your style?
Let’s have a couple hours of having fun and raising money!
Party in the park
3 pm to 6 pm
Downtown Festival- The fun isn’t over yet! From 4-6pm we will be
hosting a downtown festival in Millennium Park. This includes a Lip
Synch Battle between Trent and Flemming, a Poutine Eating Contest
and some super sweet Sumo Suits! Come blow off steam, enjoy some
good food and good entertainment and pat
yourself on the back for a
job well done!
Move in Day Booth
Come Buy your Bandanna’s- For a one time donation of $10 (or more if
you’re super generous) you get a college bandanna. This bandanna gets
you into all of Trent Gives Events without having to donate each time. It
also acts as your identifier for Shine Day and your ticket into the After
Party (19+) at Aria that Saturday Night. So come support a great cause
and get your bandannas today!
Downtown Booth
Come visit our Downtown booth with the TCSA to enter into our 50/50
draw! Winners will be announced at the festival on Shine Day. You can
learn more about Trent Gives, Shinerama, and other opportunities to volunteer in your community.
On Campus Booth
Come visit our On-Campus Booth on Bata Podium to play with some
chalk, bubbles, donate, purchase your college bandannas and learn more
about volunteer opportunities on and off campus!
Trent Gives Challenge
Throughout the week Trent Gives Team members will be walking around
campus with donation buckets! Each college has a bucket. Want your college to win? Donate Loonies and Toonies and small bills and they will
count towards your total! Want a different college to lose? Donate your
nickels, dimes, and quarters and this will subtract from their total!
wednesday
Downtown Tours (1 pm to 2 pm)
You don’t want to get lost when you go off-campus for that inevitable
snack run. Come discover Peterborough’s lovely downtown!
The Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) is the student union representing all
undergraduate students at Trent University in Peterborough.
The central zone
Trent History Tours (1 pm to 2 pm)
Trent was designed by master architect Rom Thom over 50 years ago,
come discover the wonderful heritage of Trent that has been preserved
over that time.
thursday
Open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
Free Breakfast on the Podium (8 am to 10 am)
Located at the top of Bata Podium, this zone is your one place for meets up, sign
up for events, games, booths, tours and even a live broadcast by our very own
Trent Radio. Brought to you by the Trent Central Student Association.
It can be hard to get going on the first day of classes, come join us on the podium
for a free grab-and-go breakfast. Including muffins, bagels, fruit, pastries, and of
course coffee or tea! All students welcome.
tuesday
Free Pizza on the Podium (12 pm to 2 pm)
There will be pizza, and it will be free. Not only is this every student’s dream, but
it is also a great chance to meet up with friends from different colleges! Vegetarian and gluten free options will be provided.
Part-time Student Meet & Eat at the Trend (4 pm to 6 pm)
You are all invited to come discover Traill College and meet up with other parttime, mature, and/or off-campus students. There will be a meet and greet on
the lawn before we move inside to the BE at the Trend (Traill’s student restaurant). Whether you are a part-time student, or just life off campus and want to
meet a new crowd, please join us at Traill!
Downtown Tours (4 pm to 5 pm)
You don’t want to get lost when you go off-campus for that inevitably snack run.
Come discover Peterborough’s lovely downtown!
Trent History Tours (4 pm to 5 pm)
Trent was designed by master architect Rom Thom over 50 years ago, come discover the wonderful heritage of Trent that has been preserved over that time.