May 2015


Dear Class of 2015,

On March 4, just outside the Ruth Taylor Theatre building, Trinity Professor and prominent sociologist Dr. Michael Kearl collapsed from a heart attack. He later died in the hospital. A thoughtful, bold, expansive thinker, Dr. Kearl was also a warm, generous person with a rare capacity for mirth. For the students who took classes from him, he was powerful and erudite, thought-provoking about ideas and attentive to theirs. For the faculty who had the honor of calling him a colleague, he was a firebrand, a fierce advocate of the liberal arts, yet also a gentle mentor and, for many, a genuine friend.
Dr. Kearl — Mike to his friends and colleagues — would have been the best person on campus to make sense of our collective experience of his singular loss. Besides his caring mentorship and teaching, he was a leading thinker about the sociology of death. It may seem to us that his devastating loss was merely unspeakably senseless, a deep wound in the Trinity community. But Mike Kearl’s monograph Endings: A Sociology of Death and Dying (Oxford University Press: 1989) argues that “death is the central force shaping our social life and order.” In this characteristically interdisciplinary book MORE >>
Kyle Gillette
Class Marshal
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Only 2 more weeks of classes left… EVER! Your Senior year and time at Trinity is almost at an end, so remember to be in the moment.
The last upper class breakfast for the semester will be Friday, May 1st. Be sure to stop by the Heidi Lounge between 8 and 10:30am to get FREE tacos and coffee!
And don’t forget that we got your finals munchies taken care of. At 11:55pm on May 5th is the Late Night Breakfast Luau with free pancakes, bacon and eggs. Om nom.
More information will be sent out to you concerning Senior week, but here is a list of some of the events:


Wednesday May 13, 4pm & 4:30-7pm
Tower Climb
Casino Night
Thursday May 14, 6pm & 7pm
Commencement Speakers (Skyline)
Twilight at Trinity
Friday May 15, 3-4:30pm
Last Great Reception (Mabee)
Baccalaureate Vespers (Chapel)
Saturday May 16, 10:30am
Commencement
ALSO remember the steps to follow when you’re checking out of your room. An email checklist has recently been sent out to all students, so if you did not receive this info, please contact your HM or ResLife.
I hope you all have a great last few weeks at Trinity!
iSalud!

Lyndsey Aguilar
Residential Life Coordinator


MAY SPOTLIGHTS!

Destress Fest 2015 featuring PaintU
Sponsored by the Student Programming Board

When: Saturday, May 1, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Prassel Lawn
What to Wear: Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting messy!

Come out to an awesome paint & dance party to release your stress before finals. Free water bottles, t-shirts, and rally towels! We will also be announcing next year’s Welcome Week Concert artist and this semester’s iPad winner.

Check out this short YouTube video of past paint parties.

We can’t wait to see you!







*Congratulations to all the Student Leadership Award recipients!*






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Career Services is happy to announce the piloting of a new program that will ease the angst and transition graduates are experiencing and provide concrete tips, advice, and leads for jobs.  "Entering the Jungle" is a Career Survival program.  It is comprised of two parts: The morning sessions are open to all graduating seniors who want to get as much advice as possible.  
There is a cap of 50 participants.


The second part of the day is solely open to graduates who are seeking employment.  A networking reception with employers who are still seeking candidates will be held at the conclusion of the program and will provide the opportunity for graduates to start the process of securing a position.  You must register separately for the Networking Reception and it does not have a limited capacity. Sign-up by visiting this link!  

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SENIORS!! - Come celebrate your final days at Trinity during the Last Great Reception on Friday, May 15 from 3:00-4:30p.m. in Mabee Dining Hall. The toast will be given between 3:15-3:30 so plan to arrive at 3pm. The Last Great Reception is open to seniors, faculty, and staff. The event is hosted by the Student Ambassadors and the Trinity University Alumni Association.   Commemorative champagne flutes will be available.  Dress is business casual.  Invitations will be emailed. A RSVP is not necessary.


April 2015



Hello Class of 2015!

The finish line is quickly approaching and therefore you probably have a good idea on what life is going to look like after graduation. I remember having solidified life after college by this time and honestly I was starting to lose focus and patience with my academics. I was mentally done with my current routine and was anxious to move to a new one. While this might seem negative, it isn’t. Trinity prepared me to be an independent, contributing adult in society and I was ready for the challenge.

The thing that drove me crazy at this juncture? Group projects. My assigned Business Policy group was an utter disaster. I am sure you’ve had similar experiences- one person is a slacker and skips meetings, another is mentally on a different page from the rest of the group, and someone is MORE>>
Jennifer Dewar
Alumni Sponsor 
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Wow, did March even happen? It must have because we had Spring Break, midterms, the start of March Madness… it’s definitely been a whirlwind of a month, and a lot more is yet to come.
Hopefully you all had a chance to stop by the apartment fair last week to look into apartments in the San Antonio area. We’re hoping some of you stick around so we can continue to see your bright and shining faces!
Are you still not sure how you’re going to budget for next year? ResLife will be conducting another Game of Life program on the Esplanade on Wednesday April 8th from 10am to 1pm. Stop by to learn what your potential take-home salary would be, how much health insurance could cost, and if you’re willing to pay for Netflix every month. Oh yeah, and win PRIZES.
Before you know it, it will be Easter, and then it’s the final home stretch to graduation!
Don’t forget April’s First Friday Breakfast on April 10th! Get some FREE breakfast tacos and coffee in the Heidi Lounge from 8am to 10:30am.


Lyndsey Aguilar
Residential Life Coordinator


MARCH SPOTLIGHTS!

Trinity accepted Mayor Ivy Taylor's Veg Out challenge! Nacho Hour and the popular Milk & Cookies was recently transformed into a buffet of healthy delicacies like carrots, celery, pineapples, zucchini bread, hummus and much more! A frequent visitor of Milk & Cookies expressed, "Milk and Cookies was deceptive yet delicious today". : )




Wonder what the Redbox looking contraption is in Coates University Center lobby? 
Try it out!

Be sure to check out the amazing student and alumni artwork on the 1st and 2nd floor of Coates University Center!




Get What You Pay For: The Education and the Network

I’m sure you’ve heard at one time or another that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know that really matters. Actually, both understanding concepts and knowing people are necessary in order to succeed. While you may be busy with exams, sporting events, or just hanging out at this point in the semester, I strongly encourage you to make time to get advice from Trinity alumni who are already employed in areas in which you are interested.

You can do this through TRINITYCONNECT – an online resource brought to you by Career Services and Alumni Relations. Use your T-mail address to access the system and to schedule a conversation today. Take advantage of a professional network that has volunteered to share insight and experience with you. Let me know if you need assistance or have any questions.

John Birch
jbirch@trinity.edu




March 2015

We blinked, and there was March, and soon-to-be Spring Break! But not before an Upper Class Taco Breakfast on Friday, March 6 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the Heidi Lounge. There will be FREE breakfast tacos, coffee and orange juice for all Upper Classmen!

Still planning on being in the San Antonio area next year? Look out for the Apartment Fair on the Esplanade from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday March 20. Get a chance to talk with dozens of apartment complexes and plan potential roomies.


You have just 2 ½ more months until graduation… you can do this.

Salud!

Lyndsey Aguilar
Residential Life Coordinator



Here are just a few amazing programs and events that happened in February...

Harry Potter World of Strengths was a success on the Esplanade!




Trinity goes crazy for chocolate and vote to pie their favorite professor at Chocolate Festival. #TigerPride









TDC & BSU collaborate to begin a new conversation series entitled, Diversity Dialogue!



Enter to WIN a Google Nexus!
Trinity wants to improve your experience and the experience of future Tigers, and you can help by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).  NSSE helps us understand how students are spending time in and out of the classroom, which guides decisions that will benefit Trinity students for generations.  
Please check your e-mail for a link to the survey.  You should have received a survey invitation by e-mail earlier this month.  If you can’t find the link—no worries!  An additional e-mail reminder will be sent out in the next week.  
In appreciation for participating, we will enter all students who complete the survey into a drawing for 1 of 2 Google Nexus Tablets (worth $175).  One senior and one first-year student will be selected to win.
If you have any questions about this project at Trinity or how we plan to use the results, feel free to e-mail me at abaker6@trinity.edu or 210-999-8483.
Your feedback is valuable!  Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
Adam Baker
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
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Spring Family Weekend
March 27-29, 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.

Click here for a full list of events!

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University Spring Break Hours 
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February 2015

Dear Class of 2015,

This is really it: your last semester at Trinity. Ever.

 Is it sinking in?
You probably don’t need a lot of extra pressure to get a job or worry about the future. That doesn’t help. But you may help yourself (and each other) by recognizing how special it is to be in your last semester: each class, each rehearsal, each encounter or difficulty can take on a special kind of sheen. Part of what makes college special is the fact that it ends. In a way, you — insofar as you identify as a “college student” — end.

It must feel rather More >>

 Kyle Gillette
Class Marshal
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Class of 2015,

“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” -  Dalai Lama

I remember at this point in my Senior year I was focused on what life after Trinity looked like.  I was very fortunate that my parents covered the cost of my education and I didn’t want to burden them with additional expense after my graduation.  They say that looking for a job can be a full time job and I committed to the search with that passion.  I was excited to start building my life after college.

I would spend hours looking for open positions at companies I had interest in and met several times with Career Services.  I researched interview questions and discovered the “dos and don’ts” in formal interviews.  My friends and I would talk about where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do.  While I enjoyed my last semester I had realized the journey was ending soon and I needed to plan the next one.  As stressed as I was I reflected back to an internship opportunity I once pursued…..

In 2001 one of the biggest employers of recent Trinity graduates announced More >>


Jennifer Dewar
Alumni Sponsor
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Seniors, are you ready for graduation? If not, you can check everything off your list at the Countdown to Commencement event on Tuesday or Wednesday, February 17-18 in the Fiesta Room any time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.  This is a one-stop-shop for all things commencement, and it will only take you 30 minutes.

Order cap & gown... check. Try on a class ring... check. Take senior photos, order graduation announcements, pick up a diploma frame... check, check and check! Plus freebies and fun prizes. You will also receive information about student accounts, financial aid, transcripts, and more. For information on additional senior events check out the SYE page at www.trinity.edu/seniors.

Salud,


Lyndsey Aguilar
Residential Life Coordinator


Invitation to Help Choose Your Student Commencement Speaker
You are invited to participate in the student commencement speaker process. It is low energy/high impact. Time commitment is a few hours in late February to sit in on auditions. The committee has always let the student members make the final choice. E-mail Dean Tuttle by Friday, February 7 at 5 p.m. if you are                                               interested.


Student Commencement Speaker Sought – Class of 2015
Each year, a committee of faculty, staff, and students convenes to select the student commencement speaker for graduation. Apply for this honor to represent and speak on behalf of the May 2015 graduating class. You must be graduating in May to qualify.

If you are interested, please submit your name and contact information (e-mail and cell phone) to Yvonne Gonzales or call 999-8843 by Tuesday, February 10 at 5 p.m. You will be asked to audition your 10 minute speech draft during the week of February 26 - 27.

Please consider this opportunity or nominate a friend to apply.

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Harry Potter World of Strengths, Wednesday, February 11, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Esplanade 
Sponsored by the StrengthsQuest committee, this event is for students wanting to explore their strengths through a fun, interactive game. Win prizes and enjoy refreshments.







Health and Fitness Day, Tuesday, February 17, 10:30 to 1 pm, Bell Center Sams Gym


Sponsored by Athletics and Health Services, this event is for students and staff.  Come enjoy some healthy food, get a sample massage and have other health screenings done.  Learn about organ donation and Bone Marrow Registry, personal safety, dermatology, emergency care and much more.  Play games and enter to win a Fit Bit.  Free T-shirts while supplies last. 

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Career Services: Career prep in one semester

How do you prepare for and land jobs after graduation? Let Career Services help you this semester.


Request an appointment with a career advisor for a mock interview—complete with feedback. Then get a power critique of your resume during two days of Resumania (Feb. 2-3), so that you are ready to rock the Spring Career Fair Feb. 4. You’ll have a polished resume in hand and, from your mock interview, you’ll know what to say to the recruiters at the career fair to learn about their company’s opportunities, while coming across as a qualified job applicant.
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RING SALES – Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18 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 28 at 1:30pm. 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.
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President Danny Anderson and wife Kimberly Anderson with students, faculty, staff, and friends of Trinity University at the 2015 City of San Antonio MLK Jr. March. Click here for a quick coverage of the MLK Jr. March! 


District 2 Councilman Alan E. Warrick, II with Trinity University students and staff members chalking cardiac hill. TUDreamTeam inspires the city by chalking MLK Jr. quotes around San Antonio. Click here to watch one of the many news coverages the TUDreamTeam received! To participate in next year’s TUDreamTeam, please contact Michelle Bartonico or Soi Smith.

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Start Planning for Spring Break Now

Do you have plans to be in the New England area over spring break? If so, add Making Connections to your itinerary on Sunday, March 8. Meet Trinity alumni from the Newton, Massachusetts area. You can share with them about your goals after graduation and they can offer their perspectives of the real world, and maybe even practical tips on how to fine tune strategies to reach your goals. Register here.

Stay tuned! More events are being planned for New York and Austin


Fourteen Making Connections events were held all over the country during Winter Break, including this one in Houston.