Dear Members, TUFA’s 2023/24 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. Any contested positions will be decided by election with a mailing date of Thursday, April 11th. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Association on or before the 26th of … Read More
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TUFA Updates, calls, and events
Dear Colleagues, Please note the following: 1. ReFrame Film Festival, January 25 through February 4. Peterborough’s ReFrame Film Festival starts tomorrow night with films being screened through the weekend, and the virtual festival running for a week thereafter (January 29 – February 4th). Festival passes are available online or you can purchase tickets for specific shows. TUFA is … Read More
TUFA Statement on Academic Freedom in Times of Conflict
Colleagues, In the shadow of the unfolding tragedy in Israel and Gaza, TUFA’s Executive Committee has finalized a “Statement on Academic Freedom in Times of Conflict” which draws on recent statements made by our provincial and national affiliates. TUFA unequivocally supports the academic freedom of its members. This freedom includes the right to pursue research and open inquiry in … Read More
Panel Discussion: Israel and Palestine: What is Happening and What Might Happen Next?
Colleagues, We would draw members’ attention to the following open invitation to a panel discussion scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in Champlain College, Room M2. __________________ Israel and Palestine: What is Happening and What Might Happen Next? A Panel Discussion Description Events in the Gaza Strip and Israel are the … Read More
TUFA Advisory – Workload and SETS
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised as follows. Assignment of Duties for 2024/25 Departmental discussions about staffing plans and the allocation of work in 2024/25 will be upon us soon. In the last round of bargaining, the language dealing with Teaching Support was substantively revised to allow for earlier confirmation of available support, including GTAs, graders … Read More
TUFA statement: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and TUFA encourages its members to show solidarity with Indigenous colleagues and students by participating in the commemorative activities planned for today (Durham campus) and Monday (Symons campus). Details are available on Trent’s “Honouring Truth & Reconciliation Day” page. On September 30th, we collectively … Read More
Upcoming community events
Dear Colleagues, Summer always seems so — for lack of a better word — brief. Below, please find a number of time-sensitive community event announcements. The University is currently scrambling to add LTA lines and provide new members with email accounts before the start of classes, and so we will send another email with more … Read More
Welcome from TUFA President
Greetings New Members, A very warm welcome to Trent and to the Trent University Faculty Association! I look forward to greeting many of you in-person at the Deans’ New Faculty Orientation tomorrow (August 31st) where I will talk a bit about the Association’s activities and services. I expect that you will also have received a … Read More
Solidarity with Waterloo
Colleagues, Canada’s academic community was horrified by the violent attack in a philosophy classroom at the University of Waterloo last Wednesday. We echo the sentiments of our provincial and national affiliates in condemning this outrage, and we affirm our solidarity with comrades whose work, and very identity, make them targets for such extremist acts. We wish a full physical … Read More