The Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA), representing 325 professors and professional librarians at Trent University, is divesting over half a million dollars from Scotiabank due to the bank’s financial ties to Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer. This decision follows a motion passed in June 2024 and reflects our Association’s commitment to ethical investment and … Read More
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Celebrating Excellence in Teaching & Research at Trent University
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
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
Travel to the U.S. – CAUT Advisory and University Coordination
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has issued a 2025 supplement to its travel advisory, urging academic staff to travel to the United States only when essential. This update reflects recent border incidents and legal developments. CAUT encourages particular caution for individuals who: In addition to the CAUT advisory, TUFA would like to remind … 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
The Importance of Voting in the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election
The Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) is deeply committed to the advancement of higher education in Ontario. The upcoming provincial election presents a pivotal opportunity to influence the future of post-secondary education in our province. By exercising our right to vote, we can advocate for policies that support the sustainability and growth of our institutions. … Read More
Letter from Acting President:
Colleagues, Our recent discussions regarding the state of University finances and enrollment makes the upcoming provincial election one that is timely and important to the future of our collective working conditions. Underfunding, precarity, and the marketization of higher education over decades of austerity politics in Ontario have brought us to the crisis moment the University … 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