Champlain 'Till I Die
Trent History and Trivia
Residence Policy
Notable Trent Figures and Alumni
Acronyms! (and a letter)
200
This historical figure founded Quebec City, and is a large part of the college identity.
Who was Samuel de Champlain?
200
Though not as mentioned as the Trent newspaper Arthur, this student run magazine was established in 1999.
What is Absynthe magazine?
200
Ceremonial and utility knives are exempted from this policy.
What is the weapons policy?
200
This notable Champlain figure taught in the biology department for 12 years, was an academic advisor for 5 years, and currently works out of the Champlain college office.
Who is Tina Fridgen?
200
It is an acronym that includes A/B, C/D, and E/F towers, but excludes G/H, I/J, and K/L.
What is Champlain College West (CCW)
400
This Champlain tradition involves tobogganing in the Drumlin and containers of dairy product.
What is the milk run?
400
In Latin, it is "Nunc cognosco ex parte", and in English, it is, "Now I know in part".
What is the Trent motto?
400
This policy prohibits the propping open of exterior doors, as well as doors leading to public spaces.
What is the fire safety policy?
400
This current Trent student (and Champlainer) starred in the female counterpart show to the children's TV show, This is Daniel Cook.
Who is Emily Yeung?
400
Also the name of Justin's favourite colour, this course delivery acronym stands for "reading course".
What is RED?
600
It is the current home of PAX, and contains a fireplace. It is also the only place to print in Champlain.
What is the Champlain college office lounge?
600
In 1969, Trent University was the first in Canada to offer this program.
What is Native Studies?
600
This policy includes several items including the prohibition of operating a business in residence.
What is the unacceptable behaviour policy?
600
He is the current chancellor of Trent University, and was previously a lawyer and the executive producer of the teen drama series Degrassi.
Who is Stephen Stohn?
600
This club is often abbreviated to MASCOT, and contains many bachelor of science undergraduate students.
What is the Mathematics Society at Trent?
800
DAILY DOUBLE
This image was taken from a room in this tower.
What is K/L tower?
(This is specifically the suite, K30)
800
In the fall of 1999, this college was recommended to be closed as a cost saving measure, but was kept open after a large protest and successful campaign.
What is Catharine Parr Traill College?
800
To appeal a conduct outcome issued by a Residence Life Coordinator, students would contact a person in this position.
Who is the Director of Housing Services?
800
He is British Columbia's first two-term NDP premier, and is currently the premier of BC.
Who is John Horgan?
800
These words, when taken as an acronym, spell DARE, and is associated with Champlain college.
What is Discovery, Adventure, Reflection, and Engagement?
1000
This is the other name for the Champlain Senior Common Room, as the space was taken over and repurposed.
What is the Seasoned Spoon?
1000
Trent University shares 50% ownership of this building with the Peterborough Utilities Group. It was donated by Canadian General Electric with the current Symons campus land, and was built in the 1890s.
What is the Stanley Adamson powerhouse/hydroelectric power plant?
1000
Commonly referred to as conduct, this system aims to assist all Residents in developing an awareness of how their behaviour impacts the community in which they live.
What is the Community Support System?
1000
This Trent alumni is best known as the author of the 2001 award winning book about a boy on a boat with a tiger.
Who is Yann Martel?
1000
While "H" denotes a 0.5 credit course, and "Y" denotes a 1.0 credit course, this letter denotes a course is worth 2.0 credits.
What is "D"?