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graphic reads: the drumline, december 18th, 2023. background is the green wall at bata library. a toad is sitting at one of the tables by the green wall, studying for their finals. they have some oxford classics books beside their laptop (they're an english major), and starbucks and a stanley mug. they have their backpack on the floor next to them, where another toad wearing a backpack and beanie is walking past. in top right corner of graphic is clipart of exam papers

Principal’s Notes

As the semester winds down, and we at the office are finishing things up for the season, I wanted to wish everyone happy holidays! Lady Eaton College is as amazing as it is because of our community of wonderful students and staff, and I feel it is only appropriate to thank you all for such an amazing first semester. Whether you used our office resources (such as Academic Advising or Academic Skills), or you attended one of our many events, or you came to the office for free stickers, you are all the light that makes Lady Eaton so bright and warm.

Story Time with Steph

Hello Lady Eaton Humans of 2023!


This is our last Storytime with Steph of 2023!! How is it possible!? It has both felt like a blink of a year and a long one, at the same time. I heard once on the Ted Radio Hour podcast, speakers curated for their studies on the topic of "Time", that as we get older, the reason that time actually does feel like it flies by faster is because we have experienced more time and seasons and have developed a better perspective of it. That noted, I also live by the adage that "time flies when you are having fun" for good measure -or joyful measure, anyway! Speaking of joyful measure, I do hope that during our winter break you find yourself on the trail of your own joy and that you find some time to be cozy and surrounded by friends: I wish you Gemutlich! (the feeling of feeling comfortably at home, welcomed by friends!) LEC What!?


Not to get too far ahead of ourselves here but, when the holidays are behind us and a fresh new year begins, the Lady Eaton College Office has some really great events planned for your creative enjoyment! You might even want to get a head start (joyfully!) on your winter break, so, I thought I would shine a light forward and mention a few! The week of December 7th we have "Frost Week" across campus and many events happening! LEC will be holding a Welcome Home movie night on January 9th, in the Pit- watch our socials for movie voting opportunities! We also have an LEC Cooks on the 11th - so much fun! All of February we hold our Photo contest, so, you might want to get snapping photos out there to submit for a chance to win a money prize. AND speaking of money for art! We have our Annual Art Auction coming up fast as well! So, if you make any kind of art and would like to submit up to 3 pieces to our art auction, we would be happy to try to find buyers and hope you will all spread the word, too!!


So! This is your call to take some time for yourself this winter break and maybe spend some time being creatively yourself and then share that out, if that feels right to you! No one can do these things like you can and I would LOVE to see what you can do, if you want to share your art- anytime!!


I wish you all that you wish for yourself on your break and true story; I am really looking forward to seeing you when we are all back in our beloved LEC in 2024!

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

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Happy holidays from your friends in Academic Skills! Academic Skills will return on Monday, January 8th with winter term programs, events, and appointments to support you in strengthening your learning skills. Stay tuned to our website trentu.ca/academicskills and follow us on Instagram at @trentuacademicskills. 


Wishing you time for rest and celebration after a busy fall semester!

What’s Coming Up at LEC?

blue background with icicles at the top and snowflakes a blue pair of mittens and an image of the toad mascot in a blue winter hat. Text reads: Toad-ally at home in LEC! Get out of the cold and come join us for a movie night! January 9th, 2024 from 6-10 pm in the LEC Pit and ECC 201! Register now using the link in our bio

This Frost Week we’re celebrating feeling at home in LEC! Join us for a movie night on January 9th in the LEC Pit and ECC 201 from 6-10pm to celebrate the return to campus. Hope to see you there! Watch the SEP for registration, and check out our Instagram to vote on which movies to watch!

A green background reads: "LEC Cooks sandwich bar. 11th Jan 2024. 1-2:30pm LEC Magpie Kitchen (near JCR). We will have vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and gluten-free options for all." There are two blue toads and two images of sandwiches.

Frost Week brings the first LEC Cooks event of the semester! Join us on January 11th to practice your chopping skills, enjoy a sandwich, and maybe even make a friend! We’ll be meeting in the LEC Magpie Kitchen from 1-2:30pm. See you then!

A room with red curtains pulled over to either side has orange and pink pain splashes on the wall. A painting of a mountain is hung to the right. A toad stands in front of an easel with paint splotches to the right. In the center is an easel that reads: "get ready for... the LEC art auction, February 2024." To the left of this is a paint splotch with that reads: "an opportunity for students to display their art!"

Calling all artists! LEC’s Annual Art Auction is fast approaching. Students are encouraged to create pieces of art that will be auctioned off this February. This is an event designed to benefit students - this is your opportunity to earn money for your art. So get creative over the break and stay tuned for more information in the new year!

The background is a photo of the LEC Quad with a pink sunset. A blue box with white writing reads "stay tuned for..." There is a second blue box with the LEC emblem and white writing that reads "Lady Eaton College's Annual Photo Contest coming February 2024." There are two more blue boxes with two past photo contest submissions (a tree in winter and Champlain in fall).

The annual LEC Photo Contest is coming up soon! You are welcome to submit a photo of a Trent space for your chance to win! More information is to come in the new year. Get snapping those photos!

Musings on Music

Hello fellow LEC people!


This Musings on Music is a bittersweet column for me, as this will be my last music column (until next academic year hopefully!). Next semester I will no longer be in office for LEC, as I am embarking on a new adventure studying abroad! Come January, I will be out-of-country and officially in England as a University of Birmingham student! With this toad-ally awesome journey also means (sadly) I no longer get to write for the Drumline, which I will genuinely miss because I love to overshare my music tastes. But, I have one last column to share! This column has no rhyme or rhythm, the songs for this week are simply songs I’m currently enjoying as I finish up my semester. For one last time, this week’s suggestions are as follows:

  • “Glass Chalet” by Wilbur Soot (from Mammalian Sighing Reflex)

  • “Dropshipped Cat Shirt” by Wilbur Soot (from Mammalian Sighing Reflex)

  • “Eulogy” by Wilbur Soot (from Mammalian Sighing Reflex)

  • “By Your Hand” by Los Campesinos! (from Hello Sadness)

  • “I Want You” by Mitski (from retired from sad, new in career business)

  • “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths (from The Queen is Dead)

  • “Human Too” by The 1975 (from Being Funny in a Foreign Language)

  • “Knee Deep at ATP” by Lovejoy (from Knee Deep at ATP - it’s a single covering a Los Campesinos! song)


Also, I’ll take this opportunity to promote LEC’s new Spotify page! My hopes with the Spotify page are to document my music suggestions from this column, as well as have other ambassadors and professional staff share their own music tastes. While I will not be here next semester to run it, my hope is that my fellow ambassadors will add to it as they please, and I will pick up managing the account next year! Follow the page to keep up with all of the fun music enjoyed here in the College Office!

Bookish Babbles

Happy end of the semester LEC!


I’m sure many of you are already enjoying your winter break, but if you’re like me you still have an exam or two to write. The finish line is in sight! The end of the semester also bring the end of 2023. Time seemed to fly by this year and I can’t quite believe that 2024 is right around the corner. This past year has been full of ups and downs (a truly wild rollercoaster) but I had good books to help me through. One in particular stood out though and this week my recommendation is my favourite read of 2023!


Recommendation: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins! Dystopia! Villain point of view! Songs! This popular prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy has so many things to love: social commentary, romance, incredible world building, and so much more!

Upcoming Events Around Campus

Did you work with an exceptional instructor or professor? Nominate Now! Trent Decanal Awards 2023-24. Information link to Trent's Centre for Teaching and Learning website to nominate. Nominations close December 18, 2023.

Did you take a course this term that you found particularly inspiring or engaging? Do you know an instructor who embraced creative and innovative teaching methods to support student learning and critical thinking? Help recognize excellent teaching in the disciplines by nominating the instructor for a Decanal Award for Teaching Excellence or Outstanding Graduate Mentorship in the appropriate division. 


Further details about the 2023-2024 awards can be found on the Centre for Teaching and Learning website. Today is the last day for nominations, so get them in while you can!

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Are you in the final year of your program at Trent? Are you creative, curious about the world, and involved in your community? Are you intrigued by a career in media?

Enter the world of possibilities with the CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internship — an extraordinary opportunity for graduating students.


This paid internship runs from May to August 2024. Selected Gzowski Interns undergo a week-long training in radio production at CBC in Toronto, followed by immersive experiences in diverse aspects of radio programming. To be eligible, students must be in the final year of their undergraduate or graduate program at Trent and must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. 


Want to learn more?

  1. Attend the Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Register here!

  2. Visit the information page on the Careerspace website for more details and application instructions.


Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The application process involves submitting several documents, so interested students should leave enough time to develop a strong application. Application packages and questions can be emailed to Hannah Neff (hneff@trentu.ca). Best of luck to all applicants!

3 Minute Presentation (undergraduate) is back!

Do you have an undergrad thesis, paper, or group project you’re really excited about? Do you want the chance to get your hard work out there? Are you interested in (potentially) winning money for your research? If this applies to you, consider signing up for 3MP! Submit your thesis/group project/research, and visit trentu.ca/3mp for more information.

Careerspace Resources

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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!

And that's all for now... Just kidding, you know we can't end without a toad pun!

swampy, toad, and dr. toad phd are standing in front of lady eaton with a bunch of graphics about the fall events hung around the entrance to lady eaton college. dr toad says: we had toads of fun this year! thank you for all of the hoppy memories we made! we look forward to many more toad-ally fun times!