 | Principal’s Notes | I sent out an extra email last week to all students to check in and provide some extra information, so I was asking myself what should I share this week in the newsletter? I didn’t get a chance to make my LEC Bleeds Green Chili Verde last week for the Cookoff, so I thought maybe I would share that recipe instead today for something different. | LEC Bleeds Green Chili Verde This is a recipe I have adapted over the years and not something I grew up with, so I make no claims to it being authentic. It is hearty and warm, a little spicy and rich on a cold grey day, you can eat it in many ways over rice, with tortilla or even make it into a plate of nachos. You can make the whole thing in one pot on the stove, in an instant pot, or even in a slow cooker if that is what you have. |
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| Ingredients 2 poblano peppers, roasted, skinned/seeded and chopped (optional but very yummy) 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1.5-2 lbs pork tenderloin, pork loin, chicken or turkey breast, trimmed and cut into 1½” cubes (you can also substitute with a couple of cans white beans for a vegetarian option.) 1 large yellow or white onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp dried cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 1 jar of salsa verde (each brand is a different level of spicy – I use Herdez) 2 cups of chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water for a vegetarian version) 1 squeeze (approx. ½ teaspoon) agave nectar or honey or maple syrup Kosher salt
Instructions If you are using the poblanos you can see how to roast them here. They aren’t really spicy, but they have a lot of flavour. In a large heavy pan or Dutch Oven, over medium heat, add the olive oil and your meat and cook until the outside is a golden brown. Don’t crowd the pan, cook it in batches.(If you are using beans skip this step.) The meat does not have to be fully cooked through as it will cook more later. Removed the browned meat after each batch and leave to rest in a bowl. Add the finely chopped onion to the hot pan and cook until softened and it has picked up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add another splash of oil if needed. Add the garlic and cumin and saute another minute then add the oregano, salsa verde, stock and chopped poblanos. At this point you would add the meat back in, or if you are using white beans, add the drained and rinsed beans now. Cook time - Beans: 1 hour on low heat on the stove, covered OR 6-8 hours on low in a slow cooker or 10 minutes on high pressure in an instant pot with a 5 wait before a quick release. Cook time - Meat: 2–3 hours on low heat on the stove, covered (until the meat is tender) or 8 hours on low in a slow cooker or 30 minutes on high pressure in an instant pot with a 10 minute wait before a quick release Stir and taste for seasoning. Add a small squeeze of agave nectar, honey or even maple syrup to round out the flavors and salt if needed.
You can serve chili verde this over rice, or with tortillas, or tortilla chips. To keep the green going I also recommend a spicy jalapeno hot sauce to heat it up or avocado and cilantro lime sauce to cool it down. | As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. If you make the recipe let me know how it goes!
My best, Christine Freeman-Roth Principal, Lady Eaton College |
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| Story Time with Steph | Hello Good Humans of Lady Eaton College!
I’m writing to you while still feeling the glow of sharing in the multicultural celebration last Thursday night in our cozy grey dining hall! What a joy to be among you celebrating the light!
November is often a bumpy month in the academic calendar- and for some it can come as a surprise -the bumps of November, while living away from a more familiar place. Please believe me that there are supports here for you. Please reach out.
This time of year so many people are also celebrating the light, while the natural season is dark. If you were at our Scarf Ceremony you might remember sharing the light of the sparklers with those around you. That is my most favourite LEC event! I also felt that glowy sharing through the many events we have held to learn more together about each other in winter celebrations and what light it is that brings us joy at this time of year.
If you’d like to spread some light and joy this season, we have a fabulous opportunity for you to participate in a Trent holiday video! Trent is asking a few students to say
”Happy Holidays!”, in many different languages, for a short video celebrating the season. If you’re available this Wednesday (the 29th), and can speak a language other than English, email eaton@trentu.ca with the languages you can speak and your availability! We are hopping (get it? like a toad?) to see you there!
Your light matters and I am truly so glad you are here sharing it! LEC What!? LEC THIS!
| I toadally appreciate everyone who goes out of their way to lift up another when the opportunity arises and I’m grateful to witness this daily in LEC. Cheering you on!
My best, Steph |
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| Academic Advising | Do you have questions about your degree, major/minor, program requirements, or general university requirements? We are here to help support you! We offer a variety of ways to connect with an Academic Advisor in your College, including appointments that are in-person, by phone and video chat.
Check out our website for ways to get in touch with Academic Advising, instructions on how to book an appointment, and online resources to help you navigate your degree! | Academic Skills |  | Tips from Academic Skills: Get ready for finals! You've been putting in the hard work through the term, so don't stop now. Try out these 5 study tips to help you study actively for your exams. Build study time into your weekly schedule to avoid cramming. Organize ideas from lecture and reading notes into a study chart. Teach it to learn it! Explain a concept to a friend, family member, or pet. Discuss ideas, practice, and test your knowledge in a study group. Have each member prepare 10 questions to test each other. Test your knowledge with the Spew Method. a. Make a list of key terms. b. Set a timer for 1-2 minutes per term. c. Set aside your notes and start the timer. d. Spew out everything you can remember about the term. e. When the timer is up, compare what you spewed with your notes. f. Move on from correct responses and focus on areas needing more time.
Visit our Exam Prep Guide for more strategies! Happy Studying! | What’s Coming Up at LEC? |  | Join the LEC Cooks team on Monday, December 4th, from 4:00pm-6:00pm as we relax and de-stress through procrasti-baking! The Cooks team will provide some toad-ally fabulous sugar cookies for you to decorate. This event is FREE and available for all students to join (though registration is limited)! We encourage you to take a break from the finals grind, and treat yourself to cookies and community! Register here! |  | This week the Drumline is giving away a toad plush to one lucky Drumline reader! To be entered into the draw to win, fill out this survey! You must correctly answer a question about this week’s edition of the Drumline. This toad-ally awesome plush can only be won or earned - so this is your chance! Good luck! | LEC Cabinet Corner |  | Join the Lady Eaton College Cabinet and Academic Skills the afternoon of December 7th in the LEC Pit for a warm drink and a study session! Academic Skills will be available to chat about study strategies and exam prep. Hope to see you there! | Musings on Music | As a child, my Dad was really passionate about music. Though he has not a rhythmic bone in his body, nor a voice for singing, he has always loved music. He would introduce me to his favourite artists of his youth, which then became my favourite artists as a child. While we listened to a broad variety of music together (i.e., musicals, 2000s pop, 50s blues, etc.), perhaps both of our favourite music was always 80s music. I recently went through his old CD collection with him, and inherited a ton of 80s music collections and albums from his favourite bands. My Dad grew up in the 80s, and thus believes that was the best era of music - and I can’t help but agree. There’s something so fun and energizing about 80s pop, which is perfect when the winter blues have you down. Thus, as a homage to my Dad, this week’s song suggestions are my favourites from the 80s I grew up on! Girls on Film, Duran Duran (Nothing But) Flowers, The Talking Heads I Ran (So Far Away), A Flock of Seagulls Head Over Heels, Tears for Fears Karma Chameleon, Culture Club Radio Gaga, Queen Nasty, Janet Jackson Smooth Criminal, Michael Jackson Don’t Stand So Close to Me, The Police
| Stay groovy! Ashley Smith
Lady Eaton College Ambassador
Resident Stardew Valley Enthusiast |
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| Bookish Babbles | Hello LEC!
As we approach the exam season, I have been finding it hard to set time aside to read. Because of this, I’ve been gravitating towards audiobooks lately, which can be a more accessible and a quicker way to catch up on your to-be-read list! This week I’m recommending an audiobook I just recently finished and really enjoyed!
Recommendation: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. Robots! A sci-fi adventure! Social media! Hank Green may have taught you science, but he also wrote an incredible book dealing with the consequences of social media fame! | I hope you have a great week, and remember - we’re rooting for you!
Kaleigh Haughton Lady Eaton College Ambassador Muppets Stan |
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| Upcoming Events Around Campus |  | The Sustainability Office holds a (free) Clothing Swaps the last week of every month. These swaps provide opportunities for students to donate their clothes and pick up new-to-them items. Join us in mitigating waste on campus.
Our Clothing Swap will be held this Wednesday, November 29th, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Otonabee College (near Wenjack). |  | Do you have overdue books? Are you worried about late fines adding up? Worry no more! When you return your books, no fines will be charged (unless you’ve borrowed something special—a course reserve or an interlibrary loan). Even if you’ve had the book so long it’s considered “lost” (a status that comes with a $125 fine), that “lost” fine will disappear when you return the book to the library.
Did you know you can return our books to any university library in Ontario? Wild, right? Alternatively, you can toss those overdue books in a library drop-box next time you’re on campus. Your librarian friends will appreciate it! There’s a drop-box outside building A in Durham, and one both inside and outside of Bata library. | Careerspace Resources |  | Careerspace is here to help you get a jump start on your career! With practical hands-on experiences, workshops, online resources, and career counseling, our services are available to students all year round! Careerspace services are available over the phone, or virtually; students can book the following appointments through their Student Experience Portal.
Visit our office on the 3rd floor of the Student Centre, send us an email, call, or book an appointment on trentu.ca/SEP and start preparing for your future. And remember, don’t wait ‘til you graduate, we’re here to help now! Looking to stay up to date with Careerspace? Connect with our socials: @trentucareerspace on Instagram, @tucareerspace on Twitter, and Trent University Careerspace on Facebook. Book your appointment now!
Follow the following links to find some of our helpful resources, including: upcoming workshops, current community research projects, and in-course bursary options! |  | Receive information about: Subscribe Here! | | And that's all for now... Just kidding, you know we can't end without a toad pun! |  | | |
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