Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Trent University. Department of Geography
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Description area
Dates of existence
1968-
History
The Department of Geography at Trent University was established in 1968 and consisted of two staff members: Professor H.M. Helleiner and Professor W.P. Adams. There were two courses offered that year: Introduction to Geography, and Geography of Canada. The total student enrolment was 144. Over the years, the Department has grown in terms of faculty, courses offered, and enrolment of students.