Trent Central Student Association (TCSA)
1680 West Bank Drive, Trent University K9L 0G5 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Tomorrow, TCSA will be going live on Instagram with some of our student-run clubs and levy groups! Tune in and get to know a little about our campus organizations and how you can get involved. Schedule can be found below: Friday, January 15: Clubs & Groups Day 11:00am - TCSA... 11:10am - Arthur Newspaper 11:20am - OPIRG Peterborough 11:30am - Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre 11:40am - Health Matters at Trent 11:50am - Catholic Council of Trent 12:00pm - KWIC Peterborough 12:10pm - Sustainable Trent 12:20pm - Trent University Gender Studies Society 12:30pm - Trent Students for H.O.P.E. 12:40pm - The Trent Centre for Women and Trans People 12:50pm - Trent Students for Literacy 1:00pm - Trent Radio 1:10pm - Forensic Science Society 1:20pm - B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub 1:30pm - Trent University Emergency First Response Team - Tuefrt See more

There is still time to get tickets for tonight's Drag Bingo event hosted by the one and only Shuga Cain from RuPaul's Drag Race! 8pm start | Click onto the TCSA website to get your tickets: https://trentcentral.ca/shop/frost-week-tickets

We're all born naked and the rest is drag TONIGHT | Shuga Cain will be hosting Drag Bingo for Trent Frost Week! 8pm start. We have prizes! Get your tickets on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/shop/frost-week-tickets

Thank you to everyone who attended our yoga class tonight with Carly! (Sweet Simple Nutrition) What a great stretch and a nice way to relax. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow for Drag Bingo with Shuga Cain! You can still get tickets on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/shop/frost-week-tickets

Our frost week Zoom yoga class starts soon! Click below for the link. 7pm start and free to join! Everyone is welcome to de-stress and practice mindfulness with us. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83058624733

Tonight at 4pm is the Trent Lands Plan Virtual Town Hall! Learn about the plan for the Trent Nature Areas. Feel free to bring questions! Register here: https://mycommunity.trentu.ca/eventregistration3

TCSA Environment & Sustainability Commissioner, Jocelyn Whalen, has created a survey to gather student perspectives on the Trent Lands Plan. Please take a couple moments to submit your feedback! https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YwZUGmHIvaCVJr

Trent Health in Motion is hosting a FREE workshop on mental and physical health through yoga this Wednesday, November 25th at 5pm. Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on the poster below to register!

2 more hours until YouTubers Squirmy & Grubs join us on Zoom! Register at this link: https://trentu.zoom.us//tJAoc--sqzIrHdJD_SGNfNYSkjviJaM4v4

VOTE in our fall by-elections! Voting is now open. Find your ballot in your Trent email. It only takes a minute! You can read the candidate profiles of those running by visiting our website: https://trentcentral.ca/candidates

You still have lots of time to register for tonight's Squirmy & Grubs event! Hannah and Shane Burcaw from YouTube will be live with Trent students to talk about their experiences and breaking down the misconceptions they face from society about their interabled relationship and disabilities in general. Click here to sign up for tonight's event starting at 6pm: https://trentu.zoom.us//tJAoc--sqzIrHdJD_SGNfNYSkjviJaM4v4

Today is the TCSA Semi-Annual General Meeting! Join us at 1pm on Zoom and listen to some of the things we have been working on. Help us vote on changes to our policies. We will also be deciding the fate of the transit fee for new semester. All participants will be entered into a draw to win a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey or Skip the Dishes credits.... Click here to register/join: https://trentu.zoom.us//tJErfu2qrzMqH9AnKmpwv6p7N8_Q_ZMO3p

Please contact Peterborough Police or Crimestoppers if anyone has any information about missing Trent student Brett.

Happy thanksgiving to our Trent family! We are thankful for the support from our students and look forward to continuing to bring you services and resources to benefit all students. Be safe, everyone!

Tomorrow is the day! YouTubers Hannah and Shane Burcaw of Squirmy and Grubs will be talking to Trent students! You can still register by clicking here: https://trentu.zoom.us//tJAoc--sqzIrHdJD_SGNfNYSkjviJaM4v4

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. We need to ensure that we take the time each day to look after our mental health and well-being, but it has been especially important this year as we navigate the difficulties of the pandemic. At Trent, we are lucky to have so many resources available to support students' mental health and wellness. Be sure to take a look and reach out to any of the resources or organizations below: Trent University Student Health Services Trent Active...Minds I.M. Well First Peoples House of Learning (Trent University) Peer Support Trent Cam's Kids Jack.org at Trent University Trent Rebound Consent at Trent Out on Campus Trent TAO Assisted Online Therapy See more

All students are welcome at the TCSA November Board of Directors meeting being held tomorrow (Sunday, November 15) at 1pm on Zoom. Click the link to register and to view the meeting agenda: https://trentcentral.ca/meetings-and-minutes

Youve probably seen Sean around campus...hes our Vice President Campaigns & Equity and you can drop by our office every Friday from 9am to 5pm to chat with him about any campaigns youd like to get involved with. A bit about Sean (he/him/they/them): Sean is a fourth year business administration and sociology student specializing in marketing and health studies, hailing from Niagara Falls! ... Sean loves to draw and paint (watercolour is his medium of choice), and cook and make new recipes. You may have also seen him at the Starbucks on campus, where he has worked for the past 3 years. His advice for first years: it is okay to change your mind on what you are studying. i have changed my major over 10 times and have taken so many courses in different disciplines. a big part of growing as a human is learning what you truly are passionate about. You can contact Sean via email as well, at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual Meet the Candidates event! It was a success! And a big round of applause to all the candidates who spoke and answered some important questions from attendees. Online voting begins on Tuesday, October 13 via your Trent email. You can read the candidate platforms here: https://trentcentral.ca/candidates

The TCSAs first Board of Directors meeting will be held this Sunday, September 20 at 1:00pm (virtually). All students are welcome to attend. This is a great way to see what your student union has planned for the upcoming year, especially if you might be interested in running for any of our vacant positions in our upcoming by-election, set to occur in October. You can register and get the meeting agenda and information on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/meetings-and-minutes

Our virtual Elections event starts at 1pm today! Tune in to hear the candidates speak. There will be a Q&A period as well. Click for the Zoom link:

The Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market is looking for student volunteers to help with set-up and take-down for the rest of the season! If youre interested, email [email protected]

Those interested in submitting a letter of interest for our Organizational Review & Development Committee student seat, please submit by 4pm today. The ORDC Committee reviews and develops Association by-laws and policies to work for the benefit of the student body, and aims to provide transparency of the association. Anyone who is interested can email a letter of interest to [email protected]... https://trentcentral.ca/ordc-representative

Join the Spoon and the Trent Vegetable Gardens for our fist ever online community meal. Even though we can't connect in person, we can still keep this vibrant t...radition alive in the online sphere for now. After a potluck style hang-out, we will screen the film "This Garden is Yours" featuring the Oshawa organization We grow Food. Film Director and We Grow Food founders will join us for a panel following the film Everyone welcome! This event is FREE! https://www.facebook.com/events/393656291630591/

We've been showcasing the candidates running in the TCSA fall by-elections on our Instagram account; have you been following along @theTCSA? Tomorrow, you'll get the chance to hear the candidates speak about their platforms and why they want to get involved with the student union. Tune in at 1pm on Zoom! Click below to register and get the Zoom link. See you there!

Today is the day!! Follow our story for real time reminders before each session. #virtualvolunteerfair2020 #trentucareerspace

Tune in this Friday at 1pm to meet the candidates running in the TCSA fall By-Elections! Hear about their profiles and why you should VOTE! The event is open to all students and will be held over Zoom. We ask that you please register in advance at this link: https://trentu.zoom.us//tJYkce6hqD4qHtQ-WoVzegyqByRXSU-a1t

Were going live at 10am with CareerSpace to talk about how you can get involved during your school year by running in the TCSA falll by-election!

This Friday at 1pm is our virtual Meet the Candidates event on Zoom! Hear from the students running in the TCSA fall By-Elections. There will also be a Q&A period. This event is open to all students to attend. We just ask that you register on zoom at this link: https://trentu.zoom.us//tJYkce6hqD4qHtQ-WoVzegyqByRXSU-a1t

Grads! Are you interested in getting fall grad photos? You can still book with Miranda Studios! Call (705) 742-8338 or visit mirandastudios.ca

There is 1 more day left to apply for the representative seat on the TCSA Organizational Review & Development Committee. Applications close at 4pm tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. This position will be responsible for attending meetings and conducting an accountable and transparent analysis of the TCSAs by-laws and policies to ensure their functions and effects benefit the membership of the Association. Interested students can apply by submitting a letter of interest to [email protected] Full position details: https://trentcentral.ca/ordc-representative

Tune into our Instagram at 12pm today (@theTCSA) to hear our President talk about what students can expect at tomorrows virtual Volunteer Fair! You can also drop by our office today to speak to our President, Ann-Majella McKelvie. We are open until 5pm today (closed from 1pm-2pm).

Tomorrow at 12pm on Instagram live we will be speaking with CareerSpace about what students can expect for Thursdays virtual Volunteer Fair! Tune in

Make sure you take the time to care for your physical and mental health. There are many campus resources to help support you. Contact us if you'd like us to direct you to the right place!

TCSA President Ann-Majella McKelvie speaks with Global News in this video. Any students who hear of, or see any activity not in accordance with COVID regulations, please contact Trent Security: (705) 748-1333 | [email protected]

Looking for help with your courses? Did you know, the TCSA has partnered with Nimbus, a tutoring app where you can access virtual tutoring for any course? You can connect with vetted tutors and work around your schedule, all from the palm of your hand! Click to find out more about Nimbus and download the app: https://trentcentral.ca/nimbus-tutoring

The first TCSA Board of Directors meeting of the 2020/2021 academic year is this Sunday, September 20 at 1pm. Our meetings will be held virtually, and all students are welcome to join. The agenda has been posted to our website, and you can register to attend by clicking below: https://trentcentral.ca/meetings-and-minutes

Are you interested in getting involved with the TCSA? This Thursday, September 17th @ 10am, our Chief Electoral Officer, Matthew Seaby, will be live with Trent University Careerspace during their Virtual Career Fair to talk about the Vice President and Commissioner positions that will be available during our fall by-elections. You can also drop into our office today to talk to Matthew in person! Our office is open from 9am to 5pm, closed from 1pm to 2pm for cleaning, and Matthew is here all day to chat about Elections, getting involved, and our Student Rep seat on our ORDC Committee that were currently recruiting.

Trent Careerspace is hosting a virtual volunteer fair this Thursday!! Click through the post to get the zoom info and to see what organizations you can get involved with. The TCSA will be there, too! We will be live at 10:00am to chat about the various positions we have coming up in our Fall By-Elections. Be sure to register and tune in this Thursday, September 17 between 9am and 4:30pm.

Get your applications in! The TCSA is looking for a student representative for our ORDC Committee. This position is responsible for helping to oversee and review TCSA by-laws and policies too ensure Association transparency and accountability. Check out the details and how to apply here: https://trentcentral.ca/job-postings

Happy Monday! We have a handful of our welcome swag bags available still in the TCSA office. First come, first serve! (One per student) Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm, closed from 1pm-2pm for sanitization.

Hi everyone! We have updated our hours to account for extra cleaning and sanitization procedures of our office. We are still open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. However, we will be closed from 1pm to 2pm to allow for our staff to sanitize all shared surfaces.... We look forward to seeing you in our office and offering the best services we can!

The TCSA is looking for a student representative to sit on our Organization Review & Development Committee. This is a volunteer position that will help to review and develop Association policies to ensure transparency and accountability. Position details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/job-postings

Todays the day! Meet 50 of the various clubs and groups available at Trent from 11am to 3pm today on TCSAs Instagram Live for our virtual clubs & groups day! Find out which clubs youd like to join, or you can always start your own! The schedule is posted below, as well as on our website: Trentcentral.ca/events... Follow us on IG and jump on anytime today: @theTCSA

Dear Trent students: Were so happy to welcome you virtually and in person to the fall semester. Were hoping that even with everything thats going on, you have a great academic year, and that you connect with your fellow students and with the community. We want address an issue that has happened in the last couple of days. There have been several outdoor parties that have taken place on campus, and based on social media posts this included significant unsafe behaviour, incl...uding that people werent physically distancing or wearing masks, and in at least one case the number of people exceeded the provincial limits. This puts the Trent and Peterborough community at risk, and jeopardizes the campus reopening. If you are going to gather together with friends, on or off campus, its essential that you follow safety precautions. We have vulnerable people among our students, staff and faculty, and also in the Peterborough community. Please see this letter to students from our Peterborough Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra: https://bit.ly/2FlXvXB For your own safety and the wellbeing of the community, if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please immediately self-isolate and call Peterborough Public Health at (705) 743-1000, or if you are a student living in residence, call your residence don right away for assistance. If you are concerned about people on campus not practicing safety precautions, please contact Campus Security: (705) 748-1328 or (705) 748-1333. At Trent we pride ourselves on caring for each other, and for our community. We hope that all students help us uphold this fundamental value. We dont want our students to be the cause of an outbreak, and we want all of you to have a safe and successful semester. Thank you, Ann-Majella McKelvie President Trent Central Student Association Nona Robinson Association Vice President Students Trent University

The TCSA *virtual* clubs & groups day is tomorrow: Friday, September 11! Tune in to our Instagram (@theTCSA) between 11am and 3pm to hear from some of the clubs and groups you can join this year! The schedule is posted below, or on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/events

Looking for some work hours that you can do from the comfort of your own home? Apply to become a tutor with our new partner, Nimbus! Download the Nimbus app and check it out. You can apply to become a tutor on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/nimbus-tutoring

Students! Come pick up your 2020-2021 TCSA swag bag in the Student Centre Event Space today! One per student, while quantities last

Welcome back, #trentu! We hope you have a great start to your semester. If you have any questions about your student services, feel free to visit us in our office in the Student Centre (second floor), and follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @theTCSA TCSA Office Hours:... Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Closed from 1pm - 1:30pm for sanitization See more

We hope you find this video helpful for getting to know some of the changes to the Peterborough Transit system. All routes and schedules can be found on the Peterborough Transit website. Any questions about transit can be emailed to [email protected].

We cant wait to see all Trent students, new and returning, on campus or remotely! Some information about the TCSA office re-opening this upcoming week: - We will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labour Day holiday... - Our office hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - Our office will be closed from 1pm to 1:30pm to allow for sanitization & cleaning - While we will continue to sell the used textbooks we currently have on our shelves, we are unable to accept any used textbooks into the Consignment Book program. We encourage students to sell textbooks via the Trent Mobile App. - We will not be accepting cash payments at this time. Debit, Credit, and Trent Card will be accepted. - To follow social distancing regulations, we will be monitoring the number of people in our office. One student will be allowed in the office at one time, apart from our staff members. - A reminder that masks/face coverings are required indoors at all times. If you would like to add to your mask collection, we will have grey cloth reusable masks for sale in our office. Please reach out to us at [email protected] or (705) 748-1000!

#TrentU Clubs & Groups! Dont forget to sign up for our Virtual Clubs & Groups Day that will be happening on Friday, September 11 on our Instagram Live. You can register for a time slot by visiting our website at the link: https://trentcentral.ca/clubs-and-groups-day

The Trent Central Student Association and Allan Fabrykant, Vice President of Student Health & Wellness, wish to make the following joint statement: As many of you are aware, on August 9, 2020, Mr. Fabrykant posted a link on a message board that commemorated the sixth anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black teenager who was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. The content of the post consisted of a link to a Department of Justice report conc...Continue reading

Did you know? Your Trent Student Benefits gives you access to countless virtual health services that you can take advantage of...all from the comfort of your own home! Visit our benefits website to see more information the virtual Direct2U Doctors hub: https://trentcentral.ca/direct2u-doctors

A reminder that we have called a meeting of the TCSA membership for this Sunday, September 6 at 7pm. All students are welcome to join this digital meeting. Those interested in attending can register here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScyqrnh1M86yh4YQY/viewform The agenda can be found by visiting our website: https://trentcentral.ca/meetings-and-minutes

Curious about your Trent student health and dental plan? Visit our website to find out more! https://trentcentral.ca/benefits

Hello, September! Can you believe its already September 1st? Today is the day your 2020-2021 Trent Student Benefits begin; you have access to extended health and dental benefits, including massage, physio, vision care, and more! Students who are enrolled in 1.5 credits or more are automatically billed for this plan. If you are not automatically billed for this plan but with to opt-in, or if you have alternative coverage through a comparable plan and wish to opt-out, you can ...do so through our benefits website. Those enrolled in the plan can also add dependents. The deadline to opt-in, opt-out, or add dependents is September 30, 2020. Please click below to visit our benefits website: https://trentcentral.ca/benefits

As August comes to an end, wed like to take this moment to say: Students, we are looking forward to seeing you back on campus next week, in-person or digitally. We have partnered with a virtual tutoring program called Nimbus, where students can access help with any courses of their choosing, or apply to become a tutor themselves. ... Download the Nimbus app today on your phone to check out how it works! If youre interested in applying to become a tutor, click the link on our website: https://trentcentral.ca/nimbus-tutoring

To the TCSA membership, At the request of our members (received by the TCSA President on August 17, 2020) a meeting of the membership was called for Sunday, August 30 at 7:00pm for the purpose of termination of office proceedings regarding Vice President Student Health & Wellness, Allan Fabrykant. At the advice of the Associations legal counsel, this meeting is postponed by one week. The meeting will take place on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 7:00pm. If you have previously r...egistered to attend this meeting, you do not need to re-register. If you would like to register, you may do so at the link: https://forms.gle/UEdvKjAYVhbTn1nF9. An agenda for the meeting can be found on the TCSA website: https://trentcentral.ca/meeting-agendas When registering please provide your name, preferred pronouns, student number, and email address to attend (trentu emails preferred). Meeting registration closes on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11:59pm. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. Due to limitations of the Zoom platform, registration will be capped at 300 people total. Participation will be prioritized for members of the Association. If anyone requires accommodation to participate in the meeting please email [email protected]. If you have any questions, feel free to contact President Ann-Majella McKelvie at [email protected]. Ann-Majella McKelvie TCSA President

In response to the approaching school year and expected increased ridership, Peterborough Transit has announced increased service and a Trent Late Night route! Check out the Peterborough Transit or TCSA websites for full details: https://www.peterborough.ca//transit-schedules-and-route-a

Ontario MPP Chris Glover, the NDP Critic for Colleges and Universities, will be hosting a virtual panel on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7pm to discuss pandemic relief for post-secondary students. Any and all students can join this digital event through the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/633616623931323/ You can also feel free to post questions you may have on the Facebook page to be answered during the event.