The cold has seemed to settle in on us,
but we know that warm and then hot weather is right around the corner.
This is a relatively quiet time of the
academic year. There are no looming deadlines, and the first set of exams is
probably still a couple of weeks away. Now is a good time to be plotting
strategy for successfully managing this semester. You should have a real good
sense now of the demands of each of your classes – when the tests and papers
are due and how much studying you will need to put into each class. You can
prioritize the demands on your own time. Think about each class and how
important it is to you. Think about your extracurricular activities – when are
the major events for these groups? How much time do you need to put into these
activities? Start budgeting time within each day for your classes. more>>
Dr. Steven Bachrach
Class Marshal
Class Marshal
We
hope the new semester is off to a great start for all of you. As you settle
into your spring classes and activities, here are some important February dates
to remember that will impact your sophomore year. Yep, it’s already time to
start thinking about next Fall. Next
year you will be a part of Sophomore College, and there are some options to
consider this month that are in keeping with the SoCol core tenants, what Andrew Hoing refers to as
living by the “five S's”: Social Connections, Service, Study Abroad, Social
Awareness, and Selecting a Major. The
first important date is Feb 6th, the due date for ResLife
applications to be a Resident Mentor (RM) next
semester. Second, you’ll need to decide
by the end of the month if you are interested in applying to be a part of
Trinity’s award-winning Hope Hall next semester. Next year will be the Murchison Hall
program’s third year, and there are plenty of Hope Hall openings for this
unique pairing of service opportunities with the best dorm location and some of
the most spacious rooms on campus. All applications will be considered; talk to
current Hope Hall residents and ask them what it’s all about. So give serious consideration to being an RM
or a Hope Hall member as a part of your SoCol experience. more>>
Alumni Sponsor
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.
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.
Spring
2014 Career Fair
Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Laurie Auditorium
It’s never too early to begin career exploration for life after Trinity University. First-year students are encouraged to introduce yourselves to employers and recruiters to learn their requirements for future internships and part-time jobs. For a full list of employers attending, visit TigerJobs. Come by Career Services prior to the fair to start your resume, and even for assistance with the “What do I want to be when I grow up?” process.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Laurie Auditorium
It’s never too early to begin career exploration for life after Trinity University. First-year students are encouraged to introduce yourselves to employers and recruiters to learn their requirements for future internships and part-time jobs. For a full list of employers attending, visit TigerJobs. Come by Career Services prior to the fair to start your resume, and even for assistance with the “What do I want to be when I grow up?” process.
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
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. – 1:00 p.m. (Mabee)
·
Mar.
5, 3 - 5 p.m. (Coates)
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.
