February 2014




Spring 2014 Career Fair
Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Laurie Auditorium

It’s time to explore your career options through internships. The Career Fair is your opportunity to talk with professionals in your ideal career industry to learn their requirements for internships and part-time jobs. Bring copies of your resume and dress professionally. For a full list of employers attending, visit TigerJobs. Come by Career Services prior to the fair to have your resume critiqued. 

Video Contest
The Dean of Students Office is looking to replace the mandatory online alcohol course for new students with a student-produced video about alcohol on campus. Bids are being solicited now, starting at $1,000 for the winning entry. Please click on the Request for Proposal (RFP) pdf for more information and to submit a proposal to Dean of Students David Tuttle by February 21, 2014.

Fall Student Conduct Newsletter
Trinity is committed to a fair and educational student conduct process. Please review the fall newsletter and statistics to learn more.

Get Your Tail to the Gym
Don’t miss out on the food, fun and free stuff at the Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, February 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bell Center, Sams Gym.  There will be health screenings, games, and lots of information about how to stay healthy throughout your life.  Visitors to the event are eligible for the door prize drawing and a free t-shirt while supplies last. 

Influenza, How to Protect Yourself
The CDC recommends a flu vaccine as the first line of defense against the flu.  Shots are still available in Health Services.  No appointment necessary. 
Click here to learn about the flu and other actions you can take to protect yourself.

Depression Screening Day

The spring edition of DSD is Wednesday, February 12, between 1 and 4 p.m. in the Counseling Services office, 215 Coates (above the bookstore).  If you wonder whether you might be suffering from depression or manic depression, obtain a confidential consultation without an appointment.  Each DSD participant will complete a questionnaire and meet with a counselor.  Alternatively, you can see a counselor any weekday either by appointment or during walk-in hours (3 – 4:30 p.m.).  To learn more about Counseling Services, please visit our website.

Pizza & Pleasure Sexuality Education Series
Cay Crow, sexuality educator and certified sex therapist, will address the following topics as part of the popular P&P series.  Each Thursday night’s session will be held in the Woodlawn Room (239 Coates University Center) beginning at 7:30 p.m.  The dates and topics are
  • Jan 30: Making Love without ‘Doing It’ (sponsored by Classical Studies)
  • Feb 13: Beyond Vanilla: “Kinky” Sexuality (sponsored by Modern Languages & Literatures)
  • Feb 20: Questions & Answers about Sex & Sexuality (sponsored by Psychology)
Refreshments, including pizza, provided by Counseling Services.




Professional Practice Interview Days
Wednesday through Friday, February 5-7, 2014,
Office of Career Services
Are you looking for an internship or part-time job? Get practice now with interview techniques. The Professional Practice Interview Days event offers you a way to reduce your stress level before a job interview by practicing in mock interviews with recruiters. Sign up through TigerJobs by selecting “Submit Resume/Sign-up for Schedule.” Limited slots available, so sign up early.

Career Planning Workshop for International Students
Monday, February 24, 5-6:30 p.m., Fiesta Room
This workshop is designed to help Trinity international students develop an effective strategy for career planning. Students will learn about job searching, OPT/CPT and other valuable resources for the job search. RSVPs preferred via TigerJobs.


The James Madison Fellowship
Due Online by Saturday, March 1, 5 p.m.
The James Madison Fellowship is recognized as the most prestigious award in the field of constitutional history and government for secondary school teachers. The purpose of this fellowship is to strengthen teaching of the history and principles of the Constitution by supporting study at the Master of Art level for secondary school teachers of history, government and social studies. Students wishing to apply to apply or to learn more should visit www.jamesmadison.gov.

Washington, D.C. Internships: Summer 2014 Live. Learn. Intern.
Due Online by Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 11:59 p.m.
The Fund for American Studies is now accepting applications for its Summer 2014 Live. Learn. Intern. Academic internship programs based in Washington, D.C. Each program includes courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, a guaranteed internship placement, furnished housing in George Washington University’s downtown campus, a variety of guest lectures and briefings, as well as opportunities for professional development and networking. To learn more visit www.DCinternships.org




RING SALES – Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  By having at least 73 credit hours you are eligible to participate in a Trinity Tradition - the Trinity Ring Ceremony being held during Spring Family Weekend on Saturday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. An official ring sales representative will be attending Countdown to Commencement in the Fiesta Room to assist you with the ring selection, sizing and any additional questions.

Upper-class Breakfast
Join us the first Friday of every month in the Heidi Lounge from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. for Upper-class Breakfast.  This month’s breakfast will be on February 7th.  Hang out with your fellow classmates, meet representatives from different offices like Residential Life, Career Services, and Alumni Relations, and best of all, enjoy free breakfast tacos.  Hope to see you there!


S.O.S. – Student Organization Series
Tuesdays, 12 - 1 p.m., Waxahachie Room, Coates 
Learn how to navigate troubled waters and keep your group afloat! Open to all students. Attend 4 of 5 sessions for a certificate!
·         Feb. 4 – Encouraging Good Followership
·         Feb. 11 – Cultivating Productivity
·         Feb. 18 – Leading in Times of Change
·         Feb. 25 – Working Through Group Conflict
·         Mar. 4 – Managing Crisis Situations

Sponsored by Campus and Community Involvement. Contact Kate Polivka or Becka Bovio with questions.

O-TEAM APPLICATIONS ONLINE
Remember the tie-dye shirts? 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 Sessions:
·         Feb. 21, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., (Woodlawn Room – Coates)
·         Mar. 4, 5 - 6 p.m. (Woodlawn Room – Coates)

Information Tables:
·         Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Mabee)
·         Mar. 5, 3 - 5 p.m. (Coates)


Apply online at http://tinyurl.com/TrinityOTeam2014 by March 21 at 5 p.m.!

Deadline to Order 2014 Mirage yearbook
Go to cpstore.trinity.edu or yearbookforever.com or e-mail mirage@trinity.edu to order a 2014 Mirage yearbook before February 13. Not sure if you’ve ordered already? Check trinity.edu/yearbook.

S.A.V.E. 2-22-14
Join TUVAC in their annual San Antonio Volunteer Effort, Saturday February 22. Volunteer activities will be held at: Habitat for Humanity, San Antonio Food Bank, Lamar Elementary, local parks, and much more! Transportation to and from campus will be provided. The first 150 volunteers receive an awesome long-sleeved t-shirt. To register, visit www.trinity.edu/tuvac.

Dining Services
Welcome back, students! February will be a month filled with lots of desserts. We will be selling cupcakes and other fun Valentine treats at the Commons Food Court and P.O.D. beginning February 3, 2014. Check out the newsletter to learn more about our upcoming events and the new changes to our Skyline Bistro. As always, like us on Facebook and visit our website.