 | Principal’s Notes | I blinked and it is February! This past weekend we celebrated a wonderful Art Auction - with over 35 artists this year and more than 90 pieces and all funds going right to the artists. Your Lady Eaton College Cabinet also hosted a wonderful Winter College Weekend. I hope you were able to join for Mocktails, or the Sunday Cereal Bar, or perhaps you grabbed a seat for the movie or came to play some board games. If you missed out, keep reading for more LEC events this week.
February is Black History Month. Check out the Trent Black History Month schedule to learn more about events happening around campus. You can also find resources for Black, Racialized and POC students, connect with Black Student Groups and check out some great resources from the School of Education for Black History Month.
I asked the student staff in the office today “What week is it for classes this week? Is it week 4?” The response, in unison, and in slightly weakened voices, was “No, it is week 5.” I know this is a tough time in the term and I wish I had a magic wand to take all the stress away (if you find one please deliver it to me in the college office). Instead I will just remind you what you might be forgetting right now, and that is that you are are capable, and smart, and there are lots of people who believe in you. That doesn’t mean you need to do it alone, we are here to help! So if you need a boost, a sticker, some resources or a referral, come by the college office so we can help. | As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I am always happy to see you.
My best, Christine Freeman-Roth Principal, Lady Eaton College |
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| Story Time with Steph | Hello Good Humans of Lady Eaton!
We have had such a wonderful weekend together here at LEC! I hope you were able to tune into some of the really thoughtful and joyfully planned events for your Winter College Weekend! We had the closing reception for the Art Auction on Friday evening, and what a wonderful turn out it was! It was so great to chat with some of your artful selves there and to share in the joy of good art, company and snacks- in our beautiful Lady Eaton Pit. I am so excited to decorate my spaces with the art I was able to win. For those of you who missed it this year - we do this annually in support of our student artists.
This month of February we have another LEC tradition on! Our Annual Photo Contest. The Lady Eaton photo contest offers the winners cash prizes!! We are looking for photos the give off the Lady Eaton vibes. Our campus is beautiful and so you might even have the winning photo in your camera roll already. We will accept one photo submission per person and the form is found in your my Trent portal.
Tomorrow is the Curry Cook Off! I am SO excited to taste the samples for the curry cooks! I really love the beautiful sharing of this event. How beautiful it was last year to learn so much from all of the different cooks and their absolutely incredible curries. This event will run until we run out of curry.
Thank you to everyone who joins in and lends support and encouragement to all the events and joyful happenings around our beautiful college! Your light makes a beautiful difference and I'm so glad you are here. | | Academic Advising |  | At the end of January and early February, Academic Advisors will be hosting a series of Degree Planning Workshops – some general (Humanities, Social Science and Sciences) and some program specific. All of the workshops are posted on our website with links to registration on the Student Experience Portal too: https://www.trentu.ca/advising/planning-your-degree/academic-planning-tools/degree-planning-workshops.
| Academic Skills | Midterm Study Tips from Academic Skills Hi LEC! Natalie here, your Academic Skills instructor. We are almost halfway through the term (yay!), which may mean that you have midterm exams coming up (woah!). Here are some tips and tricks for preparing for and writing your midterm exams. Sleep, eat, hydrate, move, get outside, connect, laugh and whatever else brings you joy. These are first on the list for a reason: in order to think, remember, question, and create, we need these essentials as part of our routine! Make a study plan that outlines what you will study, how you will study, and when you will study. This can be as unique as you! Maybe you write time blocks in a calendar, make a to-do list, or outline a chart. Not sure? Test out the Academic Skills Study Plan template. Practice questions, practice questions, practice questions! Testing your knowledge with practice questions is such an effective study technique. If using a textbook, use the practice questions often found at the end of each chapter. If you aren't provided with practice questions, make your own! The syllabus is a helpful tool for identifying learning objectives and themes from the course that you are likely to be tested on. Have you ever tried teaching an idea to someone (roommate, pet, imaginary friend)? You've probably noticed that explaining an idea or concept deepens your understanding and shows you what you know well and those areas that could use more of your time. Effective and efficient! Interleaving! We tend to study in blocks by unit or week of the course, but you might notice that test and exam questions require you to make connections across different weeks, lectures, labs, and readings of the course. Level up your study game by interleaving or mixing topics and course themes! Pick a big idea from the course and mind map connections to interleave ideas and enhance your understanding.
For more study strategies, tools, and templates, visit the Academic Skills How to Study Guide or meet with an Academic Skills instructor. Happy studying! Natalie Nelson (She/Her) Academic Skills Instructor Lady Eaton College www.trentu.ca/academicskills | What’s Coming Up at LEC? |  | Hey Curry Fans!
Lady Eaton College and Trent International are collaborating for our second annual LEC Curry Cook Off! Come to the Pit tomorrow from 1-3pm to try some delicious curry made by Trent students! |  | Join the Lady Eaton College and the LEC cabinet to celebrate Valentine's day by indulging at "Loving LEC"! Join us first, in the Magpie Community Kitchen, where we will be crafting layered dessert masterpieces. We will then transition to the LEC Pit for a cozy movie night, snacking on your desserts as you enjoy a romantic comedy and some crafting! Register now to secure your spot for an evening that blends sweetness, creativity, and community at Loving LEC. |  | Calling all Photographers!
Do you have photos that you think give off the same vibes as Lady Eaton College? Or have you taken some really beautiful pictures of LEC during your time here? We would love to see them entered into Lady Eaton College’s Annual Photo Contest for a chance for you to win cash prizes! Submit your photos now through your myTrent portal! | LEC Cabinet Corner | Office Hours We are open Monday to Friday from 12-8 pm, except for Wednesdays we close at 6 pm. Our office is located in the JCR. We have billiards equipment, cards, and new board games available for sign-out during office hours. | Toad-ally Top Three | Hello Friends!
If you haven’t heard yet, the 2nd Annual LEC Curry Cook-Off is happening tomorrow! And if you have heard, it’s worth hearing again because there’s going to be some amazingly delicious (and free!) curry. Personally, I am not nearly as culinarily gifted as our curry creators, but I try, and this week I wanted to provide some inspiration for those who may not have the love of cooking but have the love of food (like me!). Sooo… I have scoured the internet and interviewed my co-workers to bring you the top three cheap and easy meals: Falafel- I recently tried this and it was so great! Falafel is a perfectly versatile dinner option that you can add to salads, rice bowls, wraps, sandwiches and more! The possibilities are endless! Added bonus: you can freeze these for quick option later. Lentil tacos- Lentils are an amazing budget friendly option to replace or extend your ground beef! Buy the pre-made taco seasoning mix and add whatever toppings your heart desires! Sweet potato gnocchi- I don’t understand the science (magic?) behind this one but somehow when you microwave a sweet potato for 5 minutes and then mash it together with some flour, you get gnocchi dough! This cheap and healthy option can go into whatever sauce you please!
You can find these recipes and more at Budgetbytes.com
See you later alligators, Isabelle Lady Eaton College Ambassador Lover of Cozy Blankets and Hot Chocolate | Musings on Music | What’s your favourite colour? I can’t remember how many times I have heard that question, and every time they asked me, I would change the colour. But these days I keep thinking about the colour yellow, especially when I go out and the sun is shining bright, and I do have to say it brightens my mood instantly. I can’t think about a lot of stuff that is yellow, but I do know a few songs that feel very joyful. In the hopes of brightening your day, here are some songs that will give off the colour yellow:
- No rain, Blind Melon - Here Comes The Sun, The Beatles - Mais Que Nada, Sérgio Mendes - Te llevo para Que Me Lleves, Gustavo Cerati - Amor Amarillo, Gustavo Cerati - Cool Cat, Queen - Start Me Up, The Rolling Stones - Gronlandic Edit, of Montreal - She´s A Rainbow, The Rolling Stones - Right Side of My Neck, Faye Webster - Suddenly I See, KT Tunstall - A Horse with No Name, America & George Martin
Let it rip, AQ
Submitted by a student! Send us your ideas to be featured! | Bookish Babbles | Happy February LEC!
This month is Black History Month so today I will be recommending a book that features multiple Black authors. It is a collection of intertwined short stories all about young Black women. Since reading this book, many of these authors have become favourites of mine so I really encourage you to check it out!
Recommendation: Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon! Power outage in New York City! Multiple diverse love stories! This is a fun and heartwarming read with an iconic setting and loveable characters! | Stay cozy out there this month and remember to stay hydrated!
Kaleigh Haughton Lady Eaton College Ambassador Muppets Stan |
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| Upcoming Events Around Campus |  | Nominations for the Symons Campus College Awards are open! Fill out the form linked below to nominate someone you think deserves recognition by midnight on February 25th! https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AcVhcnBYEDfkiO |  | The Trent Library & Archives and the First Peoples House of Learning are delighted to invite you to an event titled, Advocating for Women's Rights in the Indian Act, on Tuesday, February 13, from 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM in Room BL 411 of the Bata Library. We are privileged to have Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, alongside her daughter, Dr. Dawn Memee Lavell-Harvard discussing their contributions to advocating for the legal status rights of Indigenous women in the Indian Act, as well as their research and writing aimed at promoting the equality of Indigenous women and children.
The afternoon will start with a presentation by Sarah Lewis, Peterborough's 2021-22 Poet Laureate, who will be sharing two of her poems. Following the featured speakers, attendees will be given a virtual tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Click here to register, for more event information, and to find livestream links for those who can't attend in person |  | Join us at the Spoon, Monday, February 5th at 5:30-7pm for a playful singing workshop with Mila Redwood. Mila teaches simple songs about gardening, farming, nature and more. No singing experience is necessary, these songs are easy to learn and memorize. Come relax and sing! Workshop fee is $5, see the link in bio @theseasonedspoon to register! |  | Facial recognition systems can do a lot more than open your smartphone. They can sort faces into many categories, including emotional state, age, race, and sex. Most Americans are, without their consent, included in government face recognition databases. This paper develops a case study in which scholar, activist, and public figure Joy Boulamwini diagnoses a now-famous failure of facial recognition systems to ‘see’ and accurately classify Black women’s faces. This case is important because it provides a detailed story and rich evidence to help us understand how technology can reproduce human values and the significance of attending to who creates and uses this technology. February 6th, 1-2:30 pm in Champlain CCS 307 |  | February 6th and 13th from 2pm to 4pm in The Trend at Traill College. A casual environment with free refreshments that gives you the opportunity to have a conversation with Bridget Larocque. |  | February 8th at 7:30pm with a reception of snacks and refreshments to follow. Takes place in Bagnani Hall at Traill College. A Northern Perspective on Decolonization and Indigenization: Retelling Narratives. As part of the North at Trent lecture series, she will discuss socio-economic challenges faced by Métis women, and a roundtable on gender and Arctic security with the NAADSN. |  | Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and ceremony, the 2024 Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering will focus on renewing connections to community, to culture and to traditions for all Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island.
Take part in hands-on learning, cultural presentations, and keynote addresses. All are welcome. Visit trentu.ca/eldersgathering for program details and to buy your ticket. | 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! | | And that's all for now... Just kidding, you know we can't end without a toad pun! |  | | |
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