Looking Back

Parks Peterborough Portrait Studio, courtesy of the Trent University Archives.

Despite the Mad Men old-school cool shown in this 1967 photo, founding Trent University Board of Governors chair, Dr. Charles Fraser (left), was known for his tenacity and determination. According to the founding University president and vice-chancellor, Professor THB Symons (right), it took Fraser’s “vigorous and undaunted leadership” for the ambitions of the Peterborough community to culminate in the creation of a university. Known for his steely glare, Dr. Fraser nonetheless wears an expression of amusement during his Board retirement party. For a firsthand personal recollection of “Chuck” Fraser’s work and life, please see a TRENT Magazine Live exclusive by Professor Tom Phillips at trentmagazine.ca/fraser

It has recently been announced that all former chairs of the Trent Board of Governors will be inducted into a newly created Fraser Society. This very special group of volunteers have provided exceptional leadership for the University, involving a significant amount of time attending meetings, representing Trent at events, and being ambassadors for the University.