October 2012


By the end of this academic year, it will be time for you to declare your major. Here are some things to keep in mind: more>>
Kyle Gillette
Class Marshal

Hi Class 2015! 
I hope that your fall semester is shaping up the way you envisioned and that your classes are going well.  I wanted to touch upon the importance of leadership this month.   (As you might recall, I mentioned leadership as I formally welcomed you back to campus in Prassel Hall).  I trust that you all have explored different clubs and organizations by now in your academic career.  Hopefully you have found some that are deserving of the time and talent that you possess.  Now is the time to think about leadership roles within these organizations if you have not done so already.  more>>

Jennifer Dewar
Alumni Sponsor


Trinity University partnered with Southwestern University to provide an overnight Multicultural Retreat on September 7-8, 2012. The purpose of the retreat was to establish relationships amongst students of diverse identities. Students learned to identify areas of privilege, power, and oppression via open dialogues and workshops around various diversity topics. Trinity University and Southwestern University provided tools and skills to challenge the systems of oppression and build/promote activism around campus. Students engaged in powerful conversations that examine their individual identities and the concept of privilege and allyship.

Get Your Flu Vaccination Now
Can you afford to miss classes or activities for the flu? Flu vaccine is available now in Health Services. more>>

Health Has Its Rewards
In late spring of 2012 the staff of Health Services and Counseling Services administered the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), a nationally-normed survey of college students’ health-related behaviors.  Students were encouraged to respond to the rather lengthy survey by the opportunity to win one of two prizes – an Apple iPad and a membership in the nearby YMCA for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Pictured below are our two winners, Molly Zumbro and Aaron Skinner receiving their prizes from Dr. Gary Neal, director of Counseling and Health Services.  The results of the NCHA will be used to inform health-related programming and services provided by Health Services and Counseling Services.

Making Time for the the Summer Internship Search
We know you’re busy with school work, but it’s time to start thinking about internships for next summer. Here’s a tip to manage it all: think of the intern application process as a class that requires a few hours of homework each week.  Include internship research and application tasks in your weekly schedule along with your academic assignments. Plan your weekly task schedule based on due dates that are approaching during the next two weeks for both classes and the internship search.  For more time management strategies, visit the Time and Task Management section of the Counseling Services self-help Web page.

The Chaplain's Corner
by Stephen Nickle

Quiet Places on Campus
Pastoral Counseling
Spiritual Life


Dear Sophomores,
You may see your junior and senior friends frantically searching for internships and employment, getting ready for the “real world.”  Remember that graduation is just around the corner for you as well.  We encourage you to take advantage of the many events Career Services
is hosting this month – they will prepare you to be a competitive job candidate in the near future!  Learn more by visiting our website or TigerJobs. more >>


If you’re still not sure which major you’d like to declare, you should check out Major Meals.  Join faculty members, current students, and alumni from various departments for dinner to talk about the requirements, coursework, and job opportunities for the majors that interest you most.  You can go to as many as you’d like, and they are completely free.  Go to www.trinity.edu/socol to R.S.V.P. today.
Student Leader Spotlight: Submit a nomination today for this month’s Student Leader Spotlight! Nominations are collected on a rolling basis and will be considered for multiple months. Learn more about recognition opportunities.

2012 Student Leadership Conference 
Are you going to the STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE on Saturday, October 20? Register today! (Deadline to register is Monday, October 15.) The conference includes an alumni networking lunch, breakout sessions, and a keynote speaker.

Alternative Spring Break
Sophomores! Have you realized you won’t be able to study abroad but would still really like to? Are you nervous about going abroad for an entire semester? Or, do you want to test out going abroad before making a longer commitment? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, consider applying to go on Alternative Spring Break in Dominica – a beautiful Caribbean island! We will be diving into an international service experience by volunteering at a school for children with special needs while learning all about the unique Dominican culture. This one-week program is a rewarding experience abroad that you will never forget! Stop by the Alternative Spring Break Open House in Java City from 6-9 p.m. on October 10 where you can learn all about this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Applications are due on October 22, and discounts are available to those who qualify. Contact Edwin Blanton in CCI, eblanton@trinity.edu, or Sara Miller, the ASB Intern, smiller7@trinity.edu, for more information!

Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote?  The final day to register to vote and still be eligible to participate in this November’s election is Tuesday, October 9.  A voter registration table will be in Coates Lobby from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. that day.  You may also stop by the Witt Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Any questions, please contact Edwin Blanton, coordinator for community service & engagement at eblanton@trinity.edu.

Dining Services
Jurgens Roast
Our TSA foster puppy turns one October 5 and will return to Lackland Air Force Base to begin formal detection training. We will wish Jurgens happy birthday and good luck with a Trinity-style roast Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fiesta Room. Contact Katharine Martin if you have something to say about “the most energetic and obstinate yellow Labrador puppy this side of the Mississippi.”

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We don’t got ya covered…
Trinity University is NOT responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged student property. While most student possessions are covered by family insurance plans, National Student Services, Inc. offers a low premium/low deductible option that you may wish to consider.

Know your rights
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) urges students to know their right. Do you know yours? You can learn more from the University’s statement on rights and responsibilities and a more specific look at residence hall procedural rights as posted on the Student Conduct page.  How are we doing? Send comments or concerns to the dean of Students at dtuttle@trinity.edu.

Attention Bike Owners:  Be sure to register your bike with the University Police Department.  This can be very helpful in the event that your bike is lost or stolen.  Check out the Bike Registration page for additional information. 

Health and Safety Checks (October 8-19):  The Residential Life Office will be conducting Health and Safety Inspections October 8-19.  During this time, Residential Life staff will be entering your room to check for general health and safety issues.  For more information, talk to your Resident Assistant, Resident Mentor, or Hall Manager.  We appreciate your cooperation with this process.