 | Principal’s Notes | It is hard to believe it is Week 6! For most of you, reading break is coming up next week. I know for many it is the light at the end (or perhaps in the middle) of the tunnel. A chance to breathe, to sleep, to process, perhaps to catch up, maybe for some to get ahead. I know there is a busy week ahead and you are probably not even thinking about reading break, but when you do, it is a really great idea to make a plan. Just start with a list. What needs doing, then consider the week ahead. Do you need to just stop and rest and recharge and then put some time aside each weekday to work on stuff? Would you rather just power through and get it done, then give yourself a bunch of days off? Are you better working in the morning or the afternoon? Are you headed somewhere sunny and warm, well you are going to need a different plan then, and boy am I jealous!
Ok, it isn’t reading break this week but there are some fun things happening at LEC this week. We have Loving LEC on Valentine’s Day (February 14th). And don’t forget the Lady Eaton Photo Contest is happening all month long, so send in your best photo that captures the magic of this LEC community. | As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns, and do come by the college office, grab a sticker and say hi. We are 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!
This is such a lovely month to celebrate all the types of love! I hope you’re able to do something with those you love and toad-ally give yourself some love too. If you’re looking for some ideas, look no further! You’re welcome to join us at Loving LEC on Wednesday Feb.14th to make some layered dessert treats followed by a cozy rom-com in the Pit with some Valentine’s crafts! However you celebrate love this month, I hope you find something joyful to feed your journey.
Speaking of journeys, we are half way through this semester! Time flies! We are toad-ally cheering you on as you get through midterms. I know it can be hard to balance the academic journey and all the other journeys we may be on, but I believe in you! Try to find some time this week to love yourself and appreciate all the hard work you do, I know I do (really, I mean it)! | | Academic Advising | Do It Yourself (DIY) Degree Check for StudentsThe Do It Yourself (DIY) Degree Check is a guide. Each student scenario is different (i.e. you may have changed your path a few times with your major, option or specialization), so, only use this to gain a sense of what you still may need to complete or satisfy your degree and program requirements. For more information, please visit the Degree Check Tools page. | Academic Skills | Reading Week Tips from Academic Skills Reading Week is almost here and it's a great time for rest, catching up, and preparing for the next half of the term. It can be challenging to balance those priorities, so here are some strategies to help you get the most out of your week! First, make one big list of all the things you have on your mind and anything coming up! Seeing everything on paper usually feels less overwhelming than how it looks in our head. Next, prioritize based on urgency and importance. You might consider due dates, grade value, or personal importance. Now you're ready to break those tasks down! The smaller and more specific our tasks are, the easier they will be to get started on and make progress. Make a doable plan! Whether it's a daily to-do list, a time blocked schedule, or using sticky notes for a flexible task list, consider when you will work on tasks, how long you will spend, and how you will build in some time for you (include restful and relaxing tasks on your list!). Test out some Academic Skills tools. Lastly, consider how you can spark your motivation! Getting started is often the hardest part and we know that motivation follows action, so consider what helps you to get started and keep going. Examples may be to start your work session with an easy win - a low-effort task that feels easy to complete; you might use a timer for finding a work rhythm between focus time and break time; you could try writing a reverse to-do list of what you've already completed, incentivize yourself with rewards, or share your work plan with an accountability buddy.
Looking for more tips or an opportunity to check-in with an Academic Skills instructor over Reading Week? Join me on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 1PM on Zoom for tips on how to catch up if you've fallen behind (we've all been there!). Register on the Student Experience Portal Event Calendar for the Zoom link!
Natalie Nelson (She/Her) Academic Skills Instructor Lady Eaton College www.trentu.ca/academicskills | What’s Coming Up at LEC? |  | Happening this Wednesday! 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! |  | The Marjory Seeley Women in Leadership Luncheon is named for our founding LEC Principal and is meant to both honour and celebrate women who demonstrate leadership in Lady Eaton College and the broader Trent community. All gender identities are welcome to join us this International Women's Day to hear from several women about their experiences as leaders. The speaker presentations will be followed by a chance for discussion and our luncheon which is being catered by “By The Bridge”. Our speaker's bios will be highlighted on our Instagram so stay tuned! | LEC Cabinet Corner | Office Hours Our office is located in the JCR and is typically open Monday to Friday from 12-8 pm, except for Wednesdays we close at 6 p.m. We have billiards equipment, cards, and board games available for sign-out during office hours. Stop by and say hello!
Cabinet Award Nominations Open In addition to the College and TCSA awards, Cabinet also presents awards to LEC students and staff. Nominate any amazing LEC students, fellows, dons, or staff! Nominations close March 4, 11:59 pm. Nominate now!
Save the Date - Special Leap Day Event February 29 We are planning an extra special event for Leap Day. You won't want to miss it as it won't happen again for another four years!
Save the Date - LEC Formal March 2 We are currently planning our annual LEC Formal. Keep a look out for future information about the theme and ticket sales! You won't want to miss this event! | Toad-ally Top Three | Hello friends!
In light of current events (aka Taylor Swift winning album of the year and simultaneously announcing a new album!) (and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend’s team winning the Super Bowl!), I thought it would be fitting to pick the top three Tay-Tay songs, but with an LEC twist! Sooo… here are the top three Taylor Swift songs that represent LEC:
ME!- You must have seen this coming, the positive and welcoming upbeat energy of this song is *so* LEC! If you need a pep-talk from Taylor herself, I recommend having a little dance sesh to this song. Question…?- As students navigating university life, we have lots of questions! I’m here to tell you that if you ever find yourself walking into the College Office saying “can I ask you a question…?” we will have answers! Or if we don’t we will find the person who does. Questions are 100% welcome! Out of the Woods- Here’s a shoutout to the beautiful namesake of our newsletter… the Drumlin! If you need you to get out of the academic woods, maybe it’s time to head out to the real woods! A walk through the Drumlin can be the perfect thing to help you recharge.
See you later alligators, Isabelle Lady Eaton College Ambassador Lover of Cozy Blankets and Hot Chocolate
| Musings on Music | It’s February and that means Black History Month! A month to highlight the contribution of Black individuals to music, art and human rights. It is important to celebrate but also to remember that there is still a lot of work to be done so that Black communities feel recognized. Did you know that only 11 Black artists have won Album of the Year? One of the best influences of black communities is found in jazz. Originally from New Orleans, Jazz was first played in the red district, and despite the efforts of the military to stop the popularization, Jazz took off. I would love to show some of my favourite jazz songs, and because is Black History Month, I obviously need to include Jimi Hendrix, despite him not being Jazz. Although he played blues before!
- Koko, Charlie Parker - Hello, Dolly!, Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong - All Of You, Ella Fitzgerald - Everything Happens to Me, Samara Joy - When Lights Are Low, Dakota Staton - Ceora, Lee Morgan - Cantaloupe Island, Herbie Hancock - Watermelon Man, Herbie Hancock - Strasbourg / St. Denis, Roy Hargrove - Take the “A” Train, Duke Ellington - Little Wing, Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child, Jimi Hendrix
Let it rip, AQ Submitted by a student! Send us your ideas to be featured! | Bookish Babbles | Happy Monday LEC!
This week is valentines! Here at LEC we’ll be celebrating at our Loving LEC event (brought to you by LEC Cooks)! This time of year I always find myself gravitating towards romance novels. Not just because of valentines day but also because reading a romance can be a fun way to escape the midterm stress. So, this week I’m recommending my all time favourite romance novel!
Recommendation: Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon! Academic rivals to lovers! Scavenger hunt! Story takes place over 24 hours! In this romantic novel two rivals unexpectedly team up to win their school’s graduation scavenger hunt! | Good luck on your exams everybody! You’ve got this!
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 |  | Kelly McDowell is a community herbalist and co-founder and coordinator of the Peterborough Community Medicine Garden, operating within the Trent Vegetable Gardens. She will share her research on the herbal traditions practiced by her African American ancestors in the Southern United States. Her presentation will not only illustrate the efficacy and necessity of utilizing plant medicine as a form of resistance to the violence of slavery but also touch upon the ongoing social context(s) that make herbal wisdom vital to our current and future well-being. Time: Monday Feb. 26th, 6-7:30 pm This event is $5 or pay what you can Register here or at the door |  | 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 |  | Buddhist Meditation Feb. 15th, 3 pm-4 pm Bata Library 202 Register Here Join Trent Spiritual Affairs and The Buddhist Place for a 45-minute guided meditation and teachings on Thursday, Feb. 15th from 3 pm-4 pm. This event will take place in Bata Library, Room 202. Limited meditation cushions and seating will be available. Beginners are welcome! |  | RISE (Respecting Individuals & Supporting Equity) The Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility (CHREA) offers a workshop on respecting individuals and supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. This 2-hour workshop will move from theory to practice. Participants will (1) explore some historical origins of inequity and intersectionality for context, (2) discuss present day equity issues, and (3) have participants co-create an action plan for incorporating best practices in equity into their role(s) at Trent, moving the Trent community from theory and awareness to intentional action. Date: Tues Feb 20, 1-3 pm Location: Zoom (virtual) Register Online: https://www.trentu.ca/currentstudents/work-lead/training/skills-enhance-peer-support-steps |  | Looking for Love? Got 10 bucks? That’s right for just $10, you can find love in all its postures and impostures at the Shakespeare Cabaret on Saturday February 17th at 7 pm in Nozhem Theatre on Trent’s East Bank Campus. Funny, sad, irreverent, even romantic: nine scenes, songs, and sketches from the Bard, as well as some improvised Shakespeare by Improv at Trent for those who haven’t read the plays. Like English majors, for example. Tickets are $10 each. Get yours through the link on the Anne Shirley Theatre Company’s Instagram page and at OC or TCSA at days and times indicated on that same Instagram page, including this Monday from 12-3 pm in the TCSA Office. See the attached program for details about the performances and performers. There will be prizes for audience favourites, so come out and support your friends. Or just turn up to heckle the host. | Free Books! Stop by ECC S101 to grab some history, politics, and languages books! Bring a bag or a box and take as many as you’d like! | 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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