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Hello AlumNet,

The 2004 Alumni Weekend is over, but it will be remembered by many as a wonderful and by far the very best Alumni Weekend in many years.  More than 1,000 alumni and guests participated in a wide variety of events and had a fabulous time visiting with their classmates and former professors.  Additionally, they heard success stories about a number of initiatives enhancing the quality of the Trinity education and that surely served to boost their love and pride in their alma mater.

If 2005 is your class reunion, mark your calendar now for October 21-23!

Are you one of those who are following Trinity's Mitchell Distinguished Professor Norman Sherry's work on the life of Graham Greene? With the recent publication of "Volume III" of his massive The Life of Graham Greene, Professor Sherry has been touring the U.K. and U.S., attending book signings and public readings, and meeting reporters. Read the full story.

Have you checked the new Website for Trinity's Planned Giving?  If not, you will be pleased with the quality of its presentation of the array of important information - all you need to know to maximize the benefits of charitable giving.  Check out the neat and precise navigation tools of this new site!

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Miranda Meador, Class of 2002
mdmeador@central.uh.edu

Matthew Mahony ('02) and I were married on September 26th. We're currently living in the Woodlands. I am finishing my third year of law school, and Matthew teaches American Literature at Conroe High School. If anyone is in the Houston area, we'd love to hear from you!
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Beth (Pedersen) Fagan, Class of 2001
beth_fagan@hotmail.com

Eric Randall Fagan and I were married on October 2, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ.  The whole night was absolutely magical.  Thanks to all my Trinity friends who were able to make it out for the wedding.  I'd love to hear from any of my old Trinity friends!
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Alison Lands, 2000
a.r.lands@lse.ac.uk

I'm currently in London, finishing my second Masters degree in Public & Economic Policy at the London School of Economics. I've also received an offer from Deloitte Consulting and hope to return to NYC in August. If anyone is travelling or living abroad, email me so we can meet up in Europe. Also, if anyone has contact info for Katie Keene ('98?), I hear she's in Sweden right now and would love to drop her a line.
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Aileen Simborio, Class of 2000
aileensimborio@yahoo.com

Aileen now lives in Boise, Idaho.  She moved from Omaha, Nebraska where she was a reporter at the Fox affiliate to Boise where she is the main anchor/reporter for the Fox affiliate.
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Rene Vargas, Class of 2000
reneavargas@hotmail.com

I have recently graduated in the top 87% from the Ron Popeil School of Cosmetology in Slidell, Louisiana. Exciting prospects are on the horizon. I plan on opening an Ethnic Haircare Supercenter in Butte, Montana in the coming months. Hope to see some Trinty alumni there soon. Wish me luck!
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Ronnie Tao, Class of 2000
Ronnie.Tao@gmail.com

Hey Everyone.  I finally graduated from the Simon School of Business and have since left Rochester NY.  I'm now living in Detroit Michigan and working for DaimlerChrysler.  So...with that in mind, go buy a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Mercedes. =) Our 5 year is coming up so I hope to see most of you then. In the meantime, drop me a line so we can catch up.
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Susan (Jewett) Simmons, Class of 2000
susan.jewett@hcahealthcare.com

On October 2, I married Greg Simmons, a 1998 graduate of North Carolina State University. In Nashville, Tennessee, the ceremony was held at West End United Methodist Church and the reception followed at the botanical gardens in Cheekwood. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect! After a wonderful honeymoon in Hawaii, we are currently living in Nashville. I continue to work for HCA Inc. Over the past 3 years, I have had the amazing opportunity to travel all over the world training their hospitals on various web products. I love it and really enjoy the healthcare industry! Greg is a sales engineer for Tom Barrow Co. and sells custom HVAC equipment to large corporations. Things are going great. Keep in touch!
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Shannon Retrum, Class of 1998
skretrum@aol.com

Mark Ferguson and I are happy to announce our engagement. We are planning a wedding April 2, 2005 in Austin. Mark, a 1999 UT graduate, currently works in corporate finance and I work as a graphic designer at the same company in Austin. I'd love to hear from all my Trinity friends!
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Charles Youngson, Class of 1997
charles.youngson@anvilcom.com

My wife Susie Cousins Youngson ('98) and I had our first baby February 17, 2004.  Jeffrey weighed in at 9 lbs. 1 oz.  He's now 20-something lbs.  It's taken me 7 months to send this message out.  I guess babies do change your life.  We live in Wimberley, Texas. I serve as Assistant Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Susie is a full-time mom, teaches a few voice lessons, and directs the children's choir at our church.
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Sonya Edmondson Georgeff, Class of 1995
segeorgeff@excite.com

On September 25th, 2004, I got married to James Georgeff, a Canadian who originally hails from Toronto. James and I have been together for almost two years. We got married at the Marriott Plaza San Antonio Hotel with family and friends from the U.S., Canada, and Australia in attendance. We were pleased and honored to have Reverend Judd perform our wedding ceremony. He made it very personal and special for us. Dear friends Rachel Sbar Bertucci ('95) and Jenny Weaver ('95) were beautiful bridesmaids and Andrea Priest ('94), Camille Juenke ('94), and Carisa Lopez ('93) were in the House Party. We were so pleased that several Sigma sisters and many of our other Trinity Alumni friends came to celebrate as well. After a wonderful two-week honeymoon in France and Switzerland, we are settling into "married life" in San Antonio!
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Doug Black, Class of 1994
Douglas_Black@sra.com

Amanda McClean ('96) and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our first child, Fiona McClean Black. Fiona arrived at 7 lbs, 3 oz and 20 inches long. We are all doing well. Mom and dad are very happy and very tired.
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Stacy Kanagawa, Class of 1993
skanagawa@cebridge.net

Stacy Kanagawa, DO, FAAP, a pediatrician with St. John's Pediatrics, Lebanon, MO, has been designated a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Additionally, Dr. Kanagawa recently received the Physician's Recognition Award from the American Medical Association.  This award is presented to those who show a high commitment to their continuing education by earning at least 50 continuing medical education credits in one hear.     

Dr. Kanagawa also started the Reach Out and Read Program in her current practice.  This program gives each child an age-appropriate book with every well-child examination beginning at age 6 months to 5 years.  

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Kurt Desautels, Class of 1990
kurtdes@hotmail.com

My wife Jeanne and I are proud to announce the birth of our first child, Luke Alexander, who made his debut on September 16. He tipped the scales at seven pounds-nine ounces, and just under 21 inches on the tape. Mom, baby and dad are all happy and healthy, and at least two of us are hopelessly exhausted, but otherwise doing great.
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Lisa (Franklin) Rosendorf, Class of 1987
lfrosendorf@optonline.net

My husband, Neal Rosendorf, and I are delighted to announce the birth of our first child, a baby boy.  Aaron Jordan was born on October 25, 2004, and weighed in at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.  He is absolutely adorable!

After taking off precious time for maternity leave, I will be returning to work in Midtown Manhattan, where I started a new position this past year as Associate Director of Public Relations at Ernst & Young's headquarters for the Americas.

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Julie Keim, Class of 1986
juliekeim@aol.com

My CD, Only Yesterday, has just received three nominations for the Grammy Awards.
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Arturo Gorena, Class of 1983
agorena2000@hotmail.com

I'm happy to announce the birth of our third child, Luke Christopher, on September 7, 2004.  Luke follows his brothers Andrew (age 5) and Matthew (age 3) in the family. My wife Melissa and I live in Houston.  We'll miss alumni weekend, again, so best wishes to former classmates and fellow Teers.
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Elizabeth Flores-Velasquez, Class of 1978
elizabeth.velasquez@hhs.gov

After 17 years as executive director of the Greater Dallas Community Relations Commission, I decided to switch gears.  I am now a civil rights investigator with the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services.  I have completed my doctoral coursework in sociology but with twin 10 year-old boys, I can't seem to find the time or energy to complete my dissertation. Spending time with my family is my top priority right now.

Bulletin Board:

The next Policy Maker Breakfast hosted by Trinity University is scheduled for Thursday, November 18.  This breakfast, held in the Tamayo Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel on Loop 410 and McCullough, begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes by 9 a.m. The featured speaker is former CIA director George Tenet. Tenet will draw on his vast experience in this critical position as he speaks on "Democracy and Terrorism."  

We are inviting alumni who work in the fields of government, law, Foreign Service, or areas primarily interested in CIA work. The four selected alumni will sit with four students at the table sponsored by Student Affairs, Career Services and Alumni Relations. In addition to listening to the speaker, alumni are asked to share their common experiences, to dialogue about global issues and to network about potential careers with students at the table.

Interested alumni are asked to submit their contact information, current occupation and job title for consideration to Elizabeth Halbert, Alumni Volunteer Coordinator, at elizabeth.halbert@trinity.edu . Your name will be placed on a waiting list if needed as space is limited.
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What You Need to Know About Alumni Volunteer Programs

Trinity Alumni Admissions Network (TAAN) -

As alumni, you play a very important role to increase awareness and knowledge of Trinity University to prospective students and their families. In many ways, alumni are the best ambassadors for Trinity recruitment efforts given that you can share personal accounts of your experience as a student, campus leader, dedicated athlete and/or an active member of the larger community.  Depending on the amount of time you can commit to this endeavor, there are many recruitment activities we encourage you to participate in as a TAAN volunteer:
 

• Encourage qualified prospective students from your region to apply to or contact Trinity University.
• Represent Trinity at college fairs and/or conduct alumni contact meetings.
• Correspond with prospective and/or accepted students at key points during the admissions cycle to encourage enrollment and to offer assistance.
• Host and/or attend recruitment events for students in various stages of admission.

Career Network -

The mission of the Career Network is to support alumni in their career development and management by providing access to resources, tools and chapter activities equipped to strengthen their marketability by sharpening their skills and experience.  In addition, the Career Network provides venues and opportunities to bring Trinity University alumni and current students together around career information. Making Connections events currently in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Houston, and Colorado provide such networking opportunities. 

Many alumni utilizing the Career Network will be seeking employment for the first time while others will have many years of experience and are looking for a career change. The Alumni Online Community database (www.alumni.trinity.edu) fulfills a very important role in connecting alumni and graduating seniors.  Depending on the circumstance, alumni and graduates can serve as resource contacts, assisting with consultation calls, exploring or simply hearing about a typical day on the job, or seeking information about internships or summer positions. 

Watch for more details to come! Contact Elizabeth Halbert, Alumni Volunteer Coordinator, at elizabeth.halbert@trinity.edu if interested in TAAN and/or Career Network efforts.  Include your city and state in your contact information.  
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History professor Char Miller will read from and discuss his new collection of essays, Deep in the Heart of San Antonio: Land and Life in South Texas, on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Twig Book Shop, 5005 Broadway. For more information, call The Twig at 826-6411.

STORY IDEAS FOR TRINITY MAGAZINE -- If you have some interesting story ideas, and names of potential profile subjects for the magazine, please send them to Mary Denny, Editor, Trinity Magazine, 715 Stadium Drive, San Antonio, TX  78212 or e-mail mdenny@trinity.edu. If you are interested in writing a story or article, also contact Mary Denny.

Connections:

ALUMNI EVENTS CALENDAR

Except for the Alumni Weekend, events scheduled for only November and December are listed below.  For a complete calendar, visit http://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/alumnievents.htm
 

 
CHICAGO

Saturday, November 6, 2-3 pm:  Trinity's Mitchell Distinguished Professor Norman Sherry, the Official Biographer of Graham Greene, will speak at the Chicago Public Library (Harold Washington Library Center / 400 S. State St.) as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

COLORADO

Thursday, December 2, 7-9:30 pm:  Trinity Alumni Holiday Party at the home of Cindy '87 and Fritz '87 Hesse.  A map and directions will be sent to all who register for the event.  Price:  $15 per person.  Price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks.  BYOB or wine.  There will be a "Dirty Santa" gift exchange.  Please bring a wrapped, unlabeled gift (something simple, can be something around the house e.g., an ornament, an old picture frame, anything!) to participate in this fun game. Attire: Business casual.  Say "cheers!"  to the holiday season with your fellow alumni, make new friends and get reacquainted with old ones.  Please make your reservations early https://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/SSL/events/colo_041202.htm  For further information, contact Jenny Richard '97 at jennyarichard@yahoo.com

DALLAS

Sunday, November 7, 2:30 - 6:00 pm:  Trinity Alumni at the Nasher Sculpture Center -- You are invited to a specially arranged guided tour with Special Guest Trinity University Art History Professor Christopher Pearson.  Dr. Pearson will give his remarks on the collection before the tours.  Situated in downtown Dallas at the base of the city's skyline, the Nasher Sculpture Center is an outdoor "roof-less" museum that serves as the home for Ray Nasher's world renowned collection of 20th-century sculpture.   The collection includes pieces by Henry Moore, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso and has been described as one of the most impressive modern sculpture collections in the world.  Cost is $15 per person, which includes admission and an audio tour.  Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the Café Mansion at the Center. REGISTER ONLINE NOW at https://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/SSL/events/dallas_041106.htm. For more information, contact Scott Barnard '94 at sbarnard@akingump.com.
 
HOUSTON

Saturday, December 4, 11 am - Food For Thought  Annual Holiday Party at Kim Son Restaurant (upstairs banquet room), 2001 Jefferson, Houston.  The menu features Chinese and Vietnamese food.  $20 per person.   Join us for a special treat at our annual Holiday Party.  Trinity special guest Dr. Doug Brackenridge will trace the evolution of Trinity from a small, denominational institution in Tehuacana and then Waxahachie, Texas to one of the nation's leading liberal arts and sciences universities. His new book, Trinity University:  A Tale of Three Cities, makes its debut on the newly re-activated Trinity University Press. Just in time to go home with you for the holidays!  Register online at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/SSL/events/houston_041204.htm

National capital area

Thursday, December 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm:  Trinity Alumni Holiday Party hosted by Nicole Endres '02, Ashley Grounds '03, and Cathy Phillips '04. Where: 786 N. Wakefield St., Arlington, VA 22203 (within walking distance of the Ballston metro).  Say "cheers!"  to the holiday season with your fellow alumni, make new friends and get reacquainted with old ones. Please RSVP to Ashley Grounds (703) 402-2411 or agrounds@alumni.trinity.edu

OKLAHOMA CITY

Saturday, December 11^: 12:00 noon, Trinity Alumni Holiday Luncheon at Bourbon Street Café, 100 East California Street, (on the canal in Bricktown).  Say "cheers!"  to the holiday season with your fellow alumni, make new friends and get reacquainted with old ones. Complimentary appetizers.  Lunch:  Dutch treat.  If you plan to attend, RSVP to Laura Samuelson '02 by December 3rd at (405) 701-8097 or 1aurasam@theshop.net.  

SAN ANTONIO 

Saturday, November 6, 12:30 pm - Alumni Tailgate Party.  Trinity vs. University of the South.  Game starts at 1:30 pm. Location:  Prassel Garage rooftop. Come join your fellow alumni in cheering on the Tigers! Food, fun, and prizes make this a great tradition! $10 per person.  $5 for children under 5.  Children under 2 are free.  Register online today at https://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/SSL/events/sa_041106.htm

Thursday, November 11, 5:30 pm - Travel Deep in the Heart of San Antonio with Char Miller as your guide.  Come join us for a discussion on the book, published by the University Press, which covers an intriguing range of South Texas topics, from natural and environmental history to urban development to San Antonio's future.  It will be held in the Skyline Dining Room of the University Coates Center. Register online today at https://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/SSL/events/sa_041111.htm

Friday, December 3, 6:00 pm:  Annual Holiday Reception at the Great Hall, followed by the Holiday Concert in Laurie Auditorium.  $10 per person.  Price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks.  Register online at https://www.trinity.edu/departments/alumni_relations/SSL/events/sa_041203.htm

 
A Good Old-Fashioned Intellectual: Trinity Professor Norman Sherry, the Official Biographer of Graham Greene, Balances Life as Teacher and "Literary Detective"

October has been a very busy month for Norman Sherry, who since 1983 has served the Trinity community as Mitchell Distinguished Professor of Literature. With the recent publication of "Volume III" of his massive The Life of Graham Greene, Professor Sherry has been touring the U.K. and U.S., attending book signings and public readings, and meeting reporters. Read the full story.

Former Prime Minister of Spain Visits Trinity Discusses His Views on Terrorism

José María Aznar, prime minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004, knows about terrorism first hand and believes the world's political leaders can thwart terrorists "if we know what we're up against" and if international democracies unite resources. Speaking as part of Trinity University's Distinguished Lecture Series on Oct. 6, Mr. Aznar told a group of students, staff, faculty, and San Antonio community residents that as an optimistic person, he is certain that terrorists can be defeated. He was in office when terrorists struck his country last March. Read the full story.

Three Trinity University Alumni Make Modern Healthcare Magazine's '100 Most Powerful People In Healthcare' List 

Three graduates of Trinity University's Health Care Administration program have been named to Modern Healthcare magazine's third annual list of 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare. They include Doug Hawthorne, president and chief executive officer of Texas Health Resources in Dallas; Wayne Smith, chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer of Community Health Systems Inc. in Brentwood, Tenn.; and Joel Allison, president and chief executive officer of Baylor Health Care System in Dallas. Read the full story.

Trinity Study Abroad Counselor Elected to Chair International Exchange Organization

Nancy Ericksen, Study Abroad Counselor for Trinity University's International Programs Office, has been elected the Chair of the Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA) for NAFSA: The Association of International Educators. NAFSA is a leading professional association in the field of international education and exchange. SECUSSA is the area of NAFSA that focuses on U.S. students studying abroad. Read the full story.

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For more campus information, check out our Web site at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/public_relations/trinity_today/today.htm.

GREEK LIFE

Several of the Greek organizations now have web pages which are important for Alumni Greeks to keep in contact with their respective clubs. The following is a list of the current fraternities and sororities recognized on campus and a link to those with web pages.

Fraternities

Alpha Delta Epsilon - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/ade

Alpha Theta Chi:           www.trinity.edu/student_org/atc

Bengal Lancers - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/bl/

Chi Delta Tau - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/chidelts/findex.html

Kappa Kappa Delta - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/kkd/KappaFrames.htm
Iota Chi Rho - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/ixp/

Omega Phi - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/omega_phi/intro.htm

Phi Sigma Chi - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/fsc/ 

Triniteers -- http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/teers/

Greek Alumni Groups

Chi Delta Tau Alumni Association Foundation - http://www.chideltatau.org/

Sororities

Alpha Chi Lambda - > http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/axl/index.html

Chi Beta Epsilon - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/xbe/

Gamma Chi Delta -  http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/gxd/ 

Sigma Theta Tau -http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/sigmas/sigmas.htm

Spurs - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/spurs/

Zeta Chi - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/zx/

Service Fraternity

Alpha Phi Omega - http://www.trinity.edu/student_org/apo

SPORTS

For latest information and Trinity athletic teams' scores, schedules, and updates, visit the athletic department homepage at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/index.htm

A LITTLE HISTORY

The 3000-seat James W. and Dorothy A. Laurie Auditorium is name in memory of Trinity's fourteenth president and his wife.  The largest building on campus, Laurie Auditorium accommodates commencement ceremonies and major cultural and community-oriented events.  Generous donors have provided numerous opportunities for Trinity students and the San Antonio community to enjoy programs in the performing arts and to attend lectures by world leaders, noted scientists, and distinguished artists.

CONTACTS AT TRINITY FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Admissions: Amisha Schraudenbach, amisha.schraudenbach@trinity.edu  
       
Alumni Relations: Selim Sharif, selim@trinity.edu

Athletics: Justin Parker, jparker@trinity.edu

Bookstore:  Tricia Polley, patricia.polley@trinity.edu

Chapel:  Rev. Stephen Nickle, snickle@trinity.edu

Development:  Kathy McNeill, kmcneill@trinity.edu

Computing Center:  HelpDesk@trinity.edu 

Career Services: Becky Spurlock, careerservices@trinity.edu

Greek Life: Marcella Leung, mleung@trinity.edu

Library:  Chris Nolan, cnolan@trinity.edu

Magazine:  Mary Denny, mdenny@trinity.edu

Transcripts:  Registrar's Office, roffice@trinity.edu