Hello
2016-ers!
As
we move towards the second half of the spring semester, I’d like to remind you
of some of the wondrous opportunities available to you here at Trinity. Trinity is unique among liberal arts colleges
our size in that we have a number of endowments dedicated to bringing
world-famous guest speakers to campus.
In the next few weeks, we will have Azar Nafisi, Iranian-American and
the international best-selling author of Reading
Lolita in Tehran, Roger B. Myerson, recipient of the 2007 Nobel Prize in
economics, Walter Isaacson, a writer and biographer who has written biographies
on Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein and Henry Kissinger, and 1996 Nobel Prize
recipient in Chemistry, Sir Harold Kroto, among others.
Dr. M
Dear Class of 2016:
The academic calendar indicates your mid-term grades are due on the Tuesday following Spring Break. Ouch! Some lucky few of you may be able to complete your exams and papers before taking a well-deserved break. Congratulations!
But more than likely, the majority of you will be studying, writing, sleeping late, reading, fretting, partying, procrastinating, studying, seeing friends, writing, visiting family, writing, fretting, studying, procrastinating, watching tv, procrastinating, studying, sleeping late, texting, editing, reading, studying, and procrastinating.
Granted it's not fun having to work on academics during your Spring Break, but if you balance your studies with a bit of discipline, you might surprise yourself with the amount of free time you actually do have. Think of your studies as time well spent in preparation for a world that's going to demand a lot from you...after all, you'll be a Trinity graduate in two years! Hang in there, and good luck with your mid-term papers, exams and grades!
The academic calendar indicates your mid-term grades are due on the Tuesday following Spring Break. Ouch! Some lucky few of you may be able to complete your exams and papers before taking a well-deserved break. Congratulations!
But more than likely, the majority of you will be studying, writing, sleeping late, reading, fretting, partying, procrastinating, studying, seeing friends, writing, visiting family, writing, fretting, studying, procrastinating, watching tv, procrastinating, studying, sleeping late, texting, editing, reading, studying, and procrastinating.
Granted it's not fun having to work on academics during your Spring Break, but if you balance your studies with a bit of discipline, you might surprise yourself with the amount of free time you actually do have. Think of your studies as time well spent in preparation for a world that's going to demand a lot from you...after all, you'll be a Trinity graduate in two years! Hang in there, and good luck with your mid-term papers, exams and grades!
Hudson Taylor
March 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Most straight people have gay friends, but becoming an ally who
will stand up for LGBT friends in the face of disrespectful words and actions
is a journey for most. Hudson Taylor--a straight, All-American wrestler--will
share his journey of becoming an ally for the LGBT community. He'll talk
about friendship, standing up for our friends, and making Trinity an even
more welcoming community for everyone everywhere on campus. Plan now to hear
his story on Monday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in
Laurie Auditorium. more>>
Feeling Sleepy?
If you’re yawning today, or
have been other days this week, it’s time for a sleep check-up. Sleep deprivation is a common experience
among college students, and the consequences are numerous, including impaired
concentration, impaired mood, and suppression of the immune system. In fact, getting
adequate sleep is one of the best things you can do for your mental and
physical health! Check out the
Harvard University medical school’s 12 tips for improving sleep here.The Chaplain's Corner by Stephen Nickle
Quiet Places on Campus
Ernst
& Young On-Campus Interviews, Due March 14, 2014 (Friday), 5 p.m., Online
Ernst & Young is coming to Trinity on April 2 to
interview accounting students for Spring 2015 and Summer 2015 Assurance
Internship positions and for a Spring 2015 Tax Internship position. You must
submit your resume on TigerJobs by March 14 to be considered for an
interview. Qualifying students will be contacted to set up an interview time.
Peace Corps Information Session, March
24, 2014 (Monday), 6-7 p.m., Tehuacana Room
Peace Corps
Volunteers make a difference! Their service improves the lives of people in
communities around the world, informs the global perspectives of Americans, and
is a life-defining experience for Volunteers themselves. Volunteers receive
practical benefits, learn new languages, gain leadership and international
development experience. They work with their host countries as partners and
friends. To learn more about this organization and the application process
attend this information session on Monday, March 24, from 6-7 p.m. in the
Tehuacana Room. R.S.V.P. via TigerJobs.
Saunie Schuster of NCHERM will be on campus at 6 p.m.
on March 20 to discuss the Trinity University sexual assault policy. Location
TBD. Sponsored by SGA, Greek Council, and the President's Office.
Spring Family Weekend
March
28-30, 2014
Spring
Family Weekend is an exciting time for families to see your achievements after
a year's worth of hard effort. The schedule of events during Spring Family
Weekend spotlights students' talents and successes. Program highlights include:
Friday Student Leadership Awards, Saturday
Honor Awards Convocation and Trinity Spotlight Talent Showcase.
Trinity Spotlight
Trinity’s
annual Spotlight Talent Show is coming up on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 P.M. in Laurie Auditorium. The show will feature
Trinity’s most talented students in a variety of acts. There will be free
t-shirts given out to students. Check out the Student Programming Board’s Facebook page for more
information.
Women’s History Month
Events
Monday, March 3
5:30
p.m., Chapman Center Auditorium (room 126)
Travelling
with the Travelling Theory, How the Term of Gender Travelled into China
Dr.
Min Dongchao, Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Visiting Scholar, focuses on the debate
concerning the utility of ideas associated with ‘travelling theory’,
‘translation’, and how the theory and practice of gender travelled into China
since the 1990s.
Monday, March 24
5:30
p.m., Coates University Center, Fiesta Room
LECTURE
| Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Event: The Role of Chinese Women in a New
Form of Rural Society
Li
Li discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese women as they
create a new order of rural socio-economic lifestyle.
ELERTS is
the latest and greatest innovation in reporting real time alerts, online
interfacing, GPS tracking and immediate response. Once you download the app on
your smartphone, you can instantly report any unusual activity on campus,
include a photo and send your message directly to our TUPD Communication
Center. ELERTS also provides a “Virtual Escort” identifying your location in
case of an emergency. Please take advantage of this "free" service
and remember if you "See Something, Say Something."
Click to
view instructional video.
Trinity Diversity Connection’s Annual Taste of Diversity
Friday, April 4, 2013 at 3 p.m.
Place: TBD
TDC's Taste of Diversity is an opportunity to taste food from all around the world. Food will be from off-campus vendors! Come and join us for free cultural food, entertainment, and
prizes!
O-Teamers are student mentors who
provide information about Trinity University to new students and families
during New Student Orientation. They assist with event coordination, give
tours, lead group activities, and teach students to navigate our campus.
Information Session:
·
Mar.
4, 5 - 6 p.m. (Woodlawn Room – Coates)
Information Table:
·
Mar.
5, 3 - 5 p.m. (Coates)
Apply online by March 21 at 5
p.m.!
Explore your leadership potential in this series of
5 workshops. Topics include leadership styles, identity exploration, values
exploration, personal strengths, and more. The program meets on Tuesdays from 5
- 6:30 p.m. between March 18 – April 22 in Coates – Woodlawn Room. Register online at by March 7. For more info, contact Kate Polivka in Campus & Community Involvement.
Dining Services
Check out our newsletter to see upcoming theme nights and spirit lifters.
We have a variety of events that should keep your dining experience fresh.
San Antonio Volunteer Effort
Thank you to everyone who participated in TUVAC’s
San Antonio Volunteer Effort!
Breanna Willis and Tyesha Jackson stand
beside a mural they painted at Lamar Elementary School
