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Dia del Tigre ParentTalk members pictured are (seated) Rose White, Don and Anita Combs, Debbie Tresca, (standing) David and Theresa Harrington, and Gary Dzierlenga. This is one of many groups (The Woodlands) of Trinity parents that has met - or will be meeting - around the country as part of the annual Dia del Tigre (Day of the Tiger) receptions. This program was started by ParentTalk list-serv participants several years ago as a way to meet and bond over their common connection as parents and guardians of current Tigers. Reception locations include Houston, Beijing, Missouri, San Francisco, and more. Special events your student should consider February Major Meals are dining opportunities, primarily for sophomores, to meet with representatives and students from various academic departments as students prepare to choose majors. February 11 - Business February 12 - Computer Science February 16 - Biology, Communications, Speech February 17 - Biology, French February 19 - Drama, Psychology February 15 through 17 The Walls Symposium is a critical conversation about the dynamic of physical and metaphysical walls in our culture, politics, economics, landscape and relationships. This highly educational and relevant experience is available for free to trinity students and will include incredible opportunities to hear from important speakers and participate in discussions on walls and the media, women, economics, geography, poetry, criminal justice, art, and more. February 19 and 20 Countdown to Commencement is the one-stop program for all seniors planning to graduate in May. Held in the Fiesta Room of the Coates University Center, students can order caps and gowns, purchase diploma frames, order invitations, and check last-minute details with representatives from the Registrars office, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Career Services. The Dean's List Blog - Recent Posts Trinity President Announces Retirement Miller Renovation Announcements Trinity Calendar Preview Announced While awaiting final approval, the University calendar for 2009-2010 is tentatively set and is listed with the projected long-range calendar on the Trinity Web page. The calendar is set by formula, first by backing up from the December commencement (usually no later than December 22), and then by backing up from a mid-May graduation. Career Services Next week Career Services will host two of its biggest events for the spring semester. Make sure your son or daughter is aware of these exciting opportunities! Dress to Impress: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at 6 p.m. in Fiesta Room Don’t miss the popular Dress to Impress fashion show! Come support your favorite faculty, staff, and students as they demonstrate proper business attire. Co-hosted by a professional recruiter! Light refreshments provided. Sponsored by Career Services and Alpha Kappa Psi. Career Fair: Wednesday, February 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Mabee Dining Hall Students should take full advantage of this valuable opportunity to connect with over 30 employers and identify potential internship and full-time job opportunities! Students can access the employer list via the Career Events section of TigerJobs. Sponsored by Career Services. Fountain of Youth: They're GRRRRRREEK! The annual bid day ceremony is held at the Miller Fountain near Northrup Hall on Friday, February 6, 2009. Current members of fraternities and sororities welcome new members as they are informed that they have been extended bids to join organizations. To get a full sense of the energy and spirit of this day, check the Dean’s List Blog. Career Services Corner with Brian Hirsch Hot Professions for 2009 Even with a recession in full swing there are definitely opportunities out there for new graduates. According to Yahoo! Hot Jobs here are some of the fields that will continue to be better than average: Auditor Career Counselor (no, really this is on the list) Counselor Public Relations Health Care Technician Mechanical Engineer (all engineering fields) Networking/System Administrator Nurse Software Designer/Developer In addition to these there are still other opportunities. Some of the biggest corporate growth out there is with companies listed as part of the Inc 5000. Small to medium size companies. They may not have the big names that some graduates are looking for but the potential for gaining experience and being part of something exciting is definitely there. A great book that I often recommend is “What Color is Your Parachute.” It explains how to tap into the “hidden job market” that is present no matter what the economic situation. Dr. Brian Hirsch is the Director of Career Services Student Health 101 - February Edition The February Student Health 101 will soon be distributed to all students. The included companion piece for parents includes accompanying information Tabout Warm Up and Cool Down and the Safer Sex Day advertised on the second custom page. About Campus The Campaign for Trinity University reaches $191.6 million Source: University Communications Micro Mail This section features e-mails that were sent to all students since the last TrinitE newsletter. Parents are invited to micro-manage their students into reading this important information. For past due items, they are offered simply for information. By policy, students are responsible for information sent to them through e-mail, which serves as an official Trinity University communication tool -- because all students are assigned accounts. (Click on each heading to read the full e-mail.) Sophomore College Newsletter - January 23. 2009 Sophomore College Newsletter - February 4, 2009 Why it matters: Sophomores receive this newsletter about issues and programs related to the sophomore experience. In these editions, students are informed of steps to a conference session on majors, information on how to officially declare majors, publicity about opportunities for dessert with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Felicia Lee, and information on the Major Meals programs. John Brazil Announces Planned Retirement Message from President John Brazil Why it matters: Dr, Brazil will leave the Trinity presidency after ten years at the helm. During his tenure Dr. Brazil has overseen the $200 million capital campaign, added faculty positions, and oversaw the construction of the new administration building and more. Student Forum/Pizza Dinner Why it matters: The committee reviewing the honor code is interested in feedback from students. This forum provides an opportunity to be heard on this important campus policy. Informational Announcements San Antonio Symphony Children's Concert Senior Experience Online Survey Distinguished Advising Award Campus of Champions! Campus Beat - newsletter from Campus Security TrinitE Parent and Family Newsletter This newsletter is sent on alternating weeks to subscribers. On opposite weeks the electronic student newsletter, TigerBytes is sent to the list. Please note that any items in maroon are links to more information. Family members are invited to subscribe to LeeRoy, a daily calendar, to learn about campus activities and to read the Dean of Students blog, which includes Trinity-related posts.		February 6, 2009
		Deadlines/Events February 7 - Softball - Men's and Women's Basketball February 14 - Men's and Women's Tennis - Baseball - Softball February 15 - Baseball February 17 - Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor, photographers - Dr. Jorge Bustamante lecture on Migrant Vulnerability February 20 - Men's and Women's Basketball TrinitE Parent updates Next Tiger Bytes: February 12 Next TrinitE Parent: February 20 Missed an announcement in a previous edition? The archive list of newsletters is now available on-line. Click on bold maroon type as these are links to more specific information. Links Parents Page News & Events Calendars Emergencies Dean of Students Dean's Blog Dining Plan Budget Calendar Trinitonian LeeRoy Academics Athletics Campus Involvement Drama Music

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