Dan Blomme '88 (Peter Robinson College)

This past summer I had the incredible opportunity to complete a field research internship with the prestigious Orca Behaviour Institute on San Juan Island, Washington. By recording the behaviours of two separate populations of killer whales in the Salish Sea, including the critically endangered southern resident orcas, I was able to utilize the skills I’ve gained from Trent, contribute to meaningful science, and make global connections with the marine mammal community. It was the experience of a lifetime, and I hope to continue advocating for these whales and their environment throughout my conservation career. 

There’s a group of alumni rowers from the mid-late 1970s, who continue to return to Trent every two to three years to reunite, reminisce, and row!

Being a student at Trent University changed my life. As a mature student and single mom of two, it gave me a purpose for my pain and skills to be able to assist others. Going to university and getting my Bachelor of Science in Nursing is one of the things I am most proud of, and it has only added to the advocacy I have been doing for survivors of sexual trauma and harassment in the Canadian Armed Forces since 1998. The Paul Harris Fellow is given to deserving individuals who demonstrate service above self, and this year I received this honour in the area of vocation from the Kawartha Rotary Club.