On April 30, 2025, members of the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) were proud to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues at the fifth annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Teaching & Research, held in the Student Centre. Hosted by the Trent Teaching Commons and the Office of Research & Innovation, this event honoured the … Read More
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2025/26 TUFA Executive Committee
Dear Colleagues, With thanks to our Nominating and Elections Committee (Moira Howes, Chair; Bruce Cater; Marina Morgenshtern; Ellen Olsen-Lynch; Robin Quantick), TUFA’s 2025/26 Executive Committee has been finalized. The four members standing for elected positions have been acclaimed (per Article VII.2 of the TUFA Constitution), and the Nominating and Elections Committee’s recommendations for appointed positions were … Read More
General Meeting call – April 8th (10:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Colleagues, TUFA’s Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) has been scheduled for April 8th (10:30 am to 12:30 pm). We have reserved Bata Library, Room 103 (film Theatre) for members attending in-person. Members participating remotely can do so by using the Zoom link sent to you by email. Please note that we have invited the President … Read More
Executive Committee – Call for Nominations
Dear Members, TUFA’s 2024/25 Nominating and Elections Committee is pleased to open nominations for elected positions on the Executive Committee in accordance with Article VIII of TUFA’s Constitution. Contested positions will be decided by election with a mailing date of Monday, April 14th. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Secretary (c/o the TUFA Office) on … Read More
Special General Meeting call – February 4th
Colleagues, TUFA’s Executive has scheduled a Special General Membership Meeting (GMM) for 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 4th. This meeting is responsive to a request from members on December 5th that we meet early in the new year to discuss the University’s financial position. It also provides an opportunity for our Chief Negotiator to update members … Read More
ReFrame Film Festival begins tonight
Colleagues, TUFA is a long-time supporter of ReFrame, Peterborough’s annual Social & Environmental Justice Documentary Film Festival, which opens tonight and continues through Sunday with in-person screenings downtown at Showplace and Market Hall. The Festival will then continue for another week with a significant subset of the film offerings being made available virtually to hybrid pass … Read More
Solidarity with Food Service workers
Colleagues, As many of you know, Trent’s food service workers are employed by Compass Group and not the University directly. Their Local, CUPE 3205, has been working to secure a new collective agreement, but yesterday the Peterborough Examiner ran a piece on the breakdown of contract talks with Compass. Members of 3205 will be tabling at the … Read More
Important Updates from TUFA
Dear Colleagues, TUFA officers and staff are preparing for a very full 2025 and will be sending out additional messages in the coming weeks as we open our nomination process, announce dates for multiple general membership meetings this semester, and launch our bargaining consultation process. At the moment, the following matters warrant your attention. 1. TUFA … Read More
TUFA End of Term Socials Dec 4th and 5th
Colleagues, TUFA’s Executive is delighted to invite members to our end-of-semester Socials on Symons and Durham campuses. The Durham social will be in the Atrium and the Peterborough social at the Ceilie in Champlain College and is amply provisioned with health-free nibbles, craft beers, mocktails and other spirit-lifting refreshments for your enjoyment. Plus, TUFA is … Read More
General Meeting call – December 5th (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm) – LEC 201 or Zoom
Subject: General Meeting call – December 5th (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm) – LEC 201 or Zoom Colleagues, TUFA’s Fall General Membership Meeting (GMM) has been scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 5th. There are a number of important issues that the Executive Committee would like to flag as being of particular interest … Read More