Lots
of things to write about this month. Midterms will be arriving before you know
it with another round of exams and papers. Spring break means getting away from
Trinity – maybe seeing your parents, maybe heading to a beach for sun and
swimming. Spring break offers a great time to unwind and take a breather from
the everyday grind of classes and homework.
But
what I want to write a bit about today is the recent forum regarding sexual
assault. As the Title IX administrator I have an inside view of how Trinity
University handles sexual misconduct cases. I do not want to discuss policies
or procedures here. Nor do I want to respond to any of the claims made at the
forum. If any of you are interested in these issues I am very happy to meet
with you and any interested groups. more>>
Dr. Steven Bachrach
Class Marshal
Class Marshal
It’s
hard to believe that March has already arrived.
By now you’ve all established your academic and social rhythms and
learned to make good choices, established priorities and learned how to pace
yourself throughout the semester. So
let’s throw another challenge at you and inject the
mother-of-all-college-distractions into your first year of college: SPRING
BREAK! There’s nothing wrong with
enjoying some spring break fun, but if you’re planning to travel, particularly
to a popular college spring break location, take some simple, intelligent
precautions to make sure that what you intended to be a vacation doesn’t turn
out to wreck your school year or your life.
By now you’ve heard many of the warnings, but here are a few more spring
break tips, repeated from a popular college website, that you should pay
attention to: more>>
Alumni Sponsor
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. 
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, and 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.
Click here for a full list of events.
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.
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!
BE AN ALL-STAR ON
O-TEAM!
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.!
Open to a limited number of First Years! 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!
Volunteers at the Basura Bash stand beside some of their findings from cleaning up a local waterway.
Breanna Willis and Tyesha Jackson stand beside a mural they painted at Lamar Elementary School.
Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt for First-Years
From March 17-21 a campus-wide scavenger
hunt, Navis, will be open to all first-years.
Trinity alum Laura Schluckebier designed Navis to
encourage campus exploration and forge new connections between classmates. You
will receive additional information about how to play as the game's start date
draws closer. For more details, visit NavisOrientation.com or e-mail
questions to info@NavisOrientation.com.
