Hello from the Alumni Office

• The campus will wear a festive look for your return during the Alumni Weekend November 6-8.  All preparations are underway for fabulous gatherings.  If you haven’t signed up already, register online now!
• As stated in the AlumNet special edition of Sept 25, internationally renowned economist Dennis Ahlburg will assume Trinity presidency.  Read a follow-up story in the Trinity in the News section below. 
• It’s time for an update on Frequently Asked Questions about Greek Life.

Profiles

Cristina Miranda Class of 2008 And the Winner Is…	Kelly Hanson Class of 1998 Designing Woman	Joe Rodriguez Jr. Class of 1974 Of God and Country

Trinity in the News

Trinity’s President-elect Earns High Praise from National Higher Education Leaders

Dennis A. Ahlburg, named Trinity University’s 18th president on Sept. 25 by the Board of Trustees, has earned the respect and admiration of select college presidents. more>>

Trinity TV Going HD

Trinity’s production facilities leaving the analog world behind for digital, high-definition transmission.

The television facilities in the Richard Communications Center (RCC) are getting a major high definition makeover. more>>

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Calls for World to Confront Terrorism, Economic Disparities

The former leader presents “The World as I See it” as part of Trinity University’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

Saying that we are all now living in a very large village, Pervez Musharraf, the former president of Pakistan, called for the world to understand the major problems it faces and to address them both globally and domestically. more>>

New Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

Deborah Brient has been named assistant vice president for University Advancement at Trinity University. She will coordinate leadership fundraising strategies for the University, working closely with all Advancement Offices, including Alumni Relations, Development, Major Gifts, and Planned Giving. more>>

Focus on Faculty/Staff

Periodicals and Pop Culture
Communication Professor Sammye Johnson Walks in Both Worlds of Online Publishing and Print Magazines

Despite evolving technology and business models that are giving rise to new journalistic trends, Trinity University communication professor Sammye Johnson says magazines still matter. But the digital world of publishing has caught her interest. more>>

Message Board

Glynnis (Robbins) Farmwald '96
My husband and I are still living in Hartsville, SC where we recently bought the town's oldest independently owned business... a "Feed and Seed."

Michael Ashton '90
I wrote a book! Well, I wrote the book some time ago and only just published it in March. It's available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and other places...

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Alumni Events

Atlanta
Oct 30: Trinity Men's and Women's Soccer Teams at Oglethorpe University

Austin
Oct 13: Trinity Alumni Family Movie Night Out

Fort Worth
Oct 17: Rahr Brewery Tour

Houston
Oct 17: Discussion on Dr. Grissom's book

Kansas City
Oct 29: Trinity Alumni Get-together

New York
Oct 21: Alumni Happy Hour

San Antonio
Oct 2: Alumni Theater Opening Night Reception
Oct 24: Alumni Soccer Appreciation Night

>>View Alumni Events Calendar

Points of Pride

Capital Campaign Totals $205.9 Million

Trinity University has announced that Dream. Inspire. Achieve. The Campaign for Trinity University has concluded with a final fund raising total of $205, 953,000. The final total, which exceeds the comprehensive campaign’s initial goal by nearly $6 million, was made public Thursday, Sept. 24. more>>

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