June 2008 Volume 17, Issue 1
Hello from the Alumni Office Alumni chapters completed board elections in May. Nine out of 14 established chapters have elected new presidents. Check out the list of presidents with their contact information. All chapters will hold their annual planning meetings in July. To help them effectively plan their events, we will send out a survey later this month inviting your comments and suggestions. So, stay tuned! Profiles
Trinity in the News Trinity Professors Honored For Outstanding Teaching, Service, Scholarship Five outstanding members of the Trinity University faculty have been honored for distinction in service, teaching, advising, or research. David Lesch, professor of history, was recognized for outstanding research. Richard Butler, professor of economics, was lauded for his commitment and dedication to distinguished student advising. In addition Sarah Burke, professor of modern languages and literatures, received an award for distinguished University and community service. more>> Trinity Campaign Total Rises to More than 80-percent of $200 Million Goal $1.2 million in campaign gifts benefit Trinity’s Entrepreneurship Program Dream. Inspire. Achieve. The Campaign for Trinity University has reached $165 million in gifts and pledges, placing the University at more than 80 percent toward its $200 million goal. Trinity’s Center for Entrepreneurship received a big boost as new campaign giving provides scholarship support for Trinity students interested in participating in the program and funding to underwrite entrepreneurial team activities. more>> Crooning in the Coates Center Trinity a cappella Group Serenades the Campus with Weekly Performances Just a few minutes past noon on Fridays during the school year, a crowd would begin to gather in front of the Coates University Center information desk. As they waited, and as more people arrived, conversations would range from a recap of the school week to plans for the weekend. Then at 12:20 p.m. the conversations would give way to applause as a group of male students stepped forward to the delight of everyone present. more>> Student Majoring in Music, German Earns Recognition as Beinecke Scholar A Trinity University student completing her junior year is one of 22 undergraduates in the nation selected as a Beinecke Scholar in a competition for students of the arts, social sciences, and humanities to use during graduate school. The Trinity recipient is Sarah Elaine Robinson of Lake Jackson, Texas, who is candidate for two degrees in May 2009, a bachelor’s in music and a second in German language and literature. more>> Focus on Faculty Field to Become First J.K. and Ingrid Lee Professor in Chinese Language and Literature Stephen Field, professor of Chinese and chair of the modern languages and literatures department at Trinity University, has been appointed as the first J.K. and Ingrid Lee Professor in Chinese language and literature. The new professorship will begin June 1. more>> |
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