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Rise and Shine
The final phase of the Center for
Sciences and Innovation is gaining momentum as the
new structure takes shape. The Cowles renovation
is scheduled for availability for next fall and
the entire complex, including the new portion,
shown above, should be completed by spring 2014.
Dean of Students
Parents,
Last week I addressed the new members of the fraternities and
sororities on the night before bid day. I shared with them
conditions I set-up with my son when he joined a fraternity
elsewhere this year. (As an aside, I commented that having a dean of
students as a parent has some downsides.) Maybe some of this will
resonate with you, and you might consider sharing some of your own
expectations with your son or daughter).
On a different
note, I want to direct you to this
list of leadership opportunities for students for next year.
Though it is only February, ASR elections and Residential Life
student staff selection are already underway. In case your students
missed these, maybe you can give them a nudge!
Finally, I want to recognize the spirit of our ParentTalk parents,
who continued the annual
Dia del Tigre tradition by gathering on January 26 across
the globe! It says so much about our parents that they want to
connect with other neighboring parents whose common bond is Trinity
University!
Sincerely,
Mr. David M. Tuttle
Associate Vice
President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Dean of Students' Social Media
Trinity Parents Council
The Trinity University Parents Council will have its next meeting on
Saturday, April 6 during Spring Family Weekend. Council members have the
opportunity to meet other parents and learn more about Trinity during these
meetings. In addition, members participate in the tradition of parent giving
by making an annual Associates-level leadership gift to the
Trinity Parents
Fund. If you are interested in joining the Council, speak with Jennifer
McElroy, director of parent giving, at
210-999-8438 or
jmcelroy@trinity.edu.
Counseling Services
Your Dieting Daughter: A Few Notes for Parents
It is no surprise that many women diet or ‘watch their weight’ during their
college years. Pressures to be thin can be found among friends and family
members, in the press, and even in the specter of the “Freshman 15.” As the
birthplace of the
Reflections Body
Image Program, Trinity works hard to educate female students
about societal pressures to be thin as well as the physical and emotional
costs of striving to achieve the impossible thin ideal. We are hoping for
culture change among our students, wherein ‘fat talk’ will one day be
unacceptable among friends. Still, we know that there are many women on our
campus for whom body image dissatisfaction, dieting, and eating disorders
are part of daily life.
So what should parents make of their daughter’s dieting behavior? [Click
here to read more.]
--Kristin E. Eisenhauer, Ph.D.
Career Services
Business Attire? Business Casual? Business Social?
Even seasoned professionals get confused by the different classifications of
professional dress these days. to make it worse the definition may even vary
from business to business. Every year
Career Services sponsors a program
called "Dress To Impress." It is a kind of business fashion show which in a
fun way demonstrates to students appropriate dress for interviews and other
professional situations. We have live models including some faculty and
staff model the differences between business attire, business casual, and
business social dress. We also have models show what not to do. The program
is facilitated by an HR person from one of the organizations that recruits
at Trinity.
One of the things about college life is that students strive to maximize
their relaxation -- that includes how they dress. Sometimes the result is
they do not realize the negative impression they may be making when they are
meeting alumni, participating in career fairs, and even job interviewing by
the way they dress. Career Services is working with faculty and other staff
to make sure that students hear the message of when meeting people who can
help your career, it's important to look the part. "Dress to Impress"
will take place on February 13 the week before our Spring Career Fair and
students can get more information in the events section of
TigerJobs.
If students need assistance and consultation on professional image encourage
them to make an appointment with the
Career Services Office.
-
Brian
Hirsch, Ph.D., director of
Career Services
Health Services
Student Health 101 - February Edition
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You can read the February issue of the Parent Perspective
online.
You are also invited to read the accompanying Student Health 101
issue for our students
online.
The
February issue includes:
- Solo & Satisfied: Being single in a relationship world.
- Capturing Your Creativity
- Get More From Your Core: Why it's important and how to work
it.
- Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: 5 tips for successful group
projects.
- UCookbook: Healthy Chocolate Recipes
- FitnessU: Developing Flexibility
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Dining Services
Let us do the
cooking for you! Early meal plan sign up for
commuter meal plans
here.
On February 27 at 10 a.m., Dining Services will participate
in Health & Fitness Day at the Bell Center. Let
your student know to visit us for information about eating
healthy on a meal plan!
Before their friends dunk them in the fountain as tradition,
order your student a birthday cake to enjoy afterwards;
surprise them with a birthday cake package from
TU Dining!
Order today and have all your spring birthdays covered!
Visit our
CampusDish website and place your order today.
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1. Review
birthday party options
2. Click
‘login’ button on the top left
3. Create
a free new account to check out
You will be
contacted with confirmation of your order via e-mail!
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Facebook page for updates and information about
Trinity’s Dining Services!
Announcements
Countdown to Commencement
If your student is a
graduating senior, they will need to start thinking about
preparations for commencement. With coursework and extracurricular
activities keeping them busy, May 18 will sneak up on them in a hurry.
Your student will need to order a cap and gown, check with the Office of the
Registrar to make sure they've completed the necessary requirements to
graduate, and it wouldn't hurt for them to meet with their Financial Aid
counselor to discuss the loan repayment. You might also want to talk
with your student about whether or not they would like to order graduation
announcements or take senior portraits.
This list may seem daunting, but
don't worry. If your student needs to complete any or all of these
tasks, urge them to attend Countdown to Commencement on February 13 and
14 in the Fiesta Room (10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days).
Representatives from various campus offices will be present to prepare
graduating seniors for commencement. If they have done all of these
things already, kudos to them! But they should still stop by.
They can pick up their alumni card, talk with Career Services, enter for a
chance to win a free Trinity diploma frame, and more.
Ring Sales
Wednesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 14 from 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.
By having at least 73 credit hours students are eligible to
participate in a Trinity Tradition - the Trinity Ring Ceremony being held
during Spring Family Weekend on April 6. An official ring sales
representative will be attending Countdown to Commencement in the Fiesta
Room to assist with the ring selection, sizing and any additional questions.
Jansport
Sale at the Bookstore
February 18 - 22 Jansport Tees, Ladies' V-necks, Full-zip Hoodies, 1/4 Zip
pullovers are 25% off.
Spring Family Weekend
Start
planning now for Spring Family Weekend! Join the campus community for a
variety of events Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7, 2013. The
schedule can be found
online.
Pre-registration
is available through Sunday, March 31, 2013. If you are unable to register
prior to this day, on-site registration is available at the Coates
University Center Information Desk from 8-5 pm on Friday and Saturday, April
5-6. We look forward to seeing you on campus in April! Please contact
jamie.thompson@trinity.edu for questions.
Upcoming Career Services Events
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GoingGlobal Student Training
Session
2/8/2013, 1-2 p.m., Online
This webinar
is designed to help students understand and utilize the
GoingGlobal system more efficiently. GoingGlobal is a
database that provides information on working abroad for
American students and possible H1B sponsoring employers
for international students. It provides guidelines for
job applications in various countries, and information
about possible job and internship opportunities.
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Kaplan Test Prep
GMAT
Strategy Session
2/11/2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Room
MCAT
Strategy Session
2/11/2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tehuacana
GRE Strategy Session
2/12/2013, 5:30-6:30
p.m.,
Location Northrup 114
LSAT Strategy Session
2/12/2013, 6:30-7:30
p.m.,
Location Northrup 114
This
is a free event. To R.S.V.P. students can visit
TigerJobs |
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Countdown to Commencement
2/13/2013-2/14/2013, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fiesta Room
A one-stop opportunity for seniors to complete
preparations for graduation! As your senior begins to
prepare for graduation, they should stop by the Fiesta
Room on Wednesday or Thursday, February 13-14 from 10
a.m. - 4
p.m.
to finalize their plans for graduation! They can order
their cap & gown, class ring, senior photos, graduation
announcements, diploma frame, etc. Get information about
student account, financial aid, transcripts, and more.
Plus freebies & fun stuff - Their Countdown doesn't have
to be all work and no play... they should checkout our
great giveaways and ensure the commencement experience
is as memorable as the years leading up to it. Students
can learn more on
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Dress to Impress 2013
2/13/2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Waxahachie Room
Students should come out and support their favorite staff, faculty,
and students as they model appropriate professional attire for the
work world! They can get detailed information from a professional
recruiter about how to succeed in interviews! Light finger foods
will be served. Sponsored by Career Services. Students can R.S.V.P.
via
TigerJobs |
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Advise Texas College Advising Corps Information Session
2/15/2013, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Storch Memorial Library Room
110
Recruitment begins for the 2013-2014 Advise Texas
College Corps. Students can meet with representatives to
learn more about the organization’s mission, application
process and the attributes that distinguish the Advise
Texas model. Students can
R.S.V.P.
via
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2013 Supreme Court Summer Internship
2/15/2013, 5 p.m., TigerJobs
Career Services is accepting applications for students interested in
being considered for a summer internship with the Clerk of the
Supreme Court of the United States. As an intern they will have
responsibilities including fielding questions about filing
guidelines, preparing petitions for the cert pool, organizing
evidence for original cases, sorting through briefs and cert
petitions as part of documents control and handling various matters
with the Supreme Court Bar. This is an unpaid internship and is for
the entire summer in Washington, D.C. Students can learn more about
applying and the qualifications needed on
TigerJobs Job
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2013 Internship in the Office of Senator John Cornyn
2/18/2013, 5 p.m., TigerJobs
Career Services is accepting applications from students
interested in being considered for a summer internship
with the Office of Senator John Cornyn. As an intern
they would provide a valuable service that not only
renders substantial assistance to Senators and staff,
but often enables them to personally assist the citizens
of their state in a variety of ways. Interns process
mail, run errands, and work on research projects. They
will sit in on hearings, press conferences, conduct
tours of the U.S. Capitol, and personally respond to
constituent inquiries. This is an unpaid internship for
the summer in Washington D.C. and housing will not be
provided. Students can learn more about applying and the
qualifications needed on
TigerJobs
Job ID 21265. |
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2013 Internship in the Office of Congressman Michael McCaul ‘84
2/18/2013, 5 p.m., TigerJobs
Career Services is accepting applications from students interested
in being considered for a summer internship with the Office of
Congressman Michael McCaul. This internship program is designed to
give students a hands-on experience in a Congressional office. The
program enables participants to experience first-hand the operations
and gain a unique perspective on the legislative process. During the
internship students will perform a host of duties associated with
the day-to-day operations of the office. Interns are encouraged to
attend briefings, committee hearings, press conferences, and other
relevant events on Capital Hill. This is an unpaid internship for
the summer in Washington D.C., and housing will not be provided.
Students can learn more about applying and the qualifications needed
on
TigerJobs Job
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Camp Ozark Information Session
2/19/2013, 6-9 p.m., Tehuacana Room
Does your student want to make an impact with their
summer job? Students can come learn about what it takes
to become a member of the Camp Ozark Summer Staff.
Students can R.S.V.P. via
TigerJobs
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Spring
2013 Career Fair
2/20/2013, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Laurie Auditorium
Students can come meet with representatives and recruiters from a
variety of employers! Whether they are interested in an internship
or a full-time job, we encourage them to come by. The event is open
to all students, and registration is not required. For a complete
list of attending employers, visit
TigerJobs.
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Consolidated Graphics on Campus Interviews
2/21/2013, by appointment, Career Services
A representative from Consolidated Graphics will be on
Trinity’s campus to interview students for a leadership
development program associate position. Consolidated
Graphics is the world’s leading provider of high-end
digital printing solutions. Students need to have their
resume turned into TigerJobs by 5 p.m. on February 20
to be considered for an interview. Qualified
students will be contacted to set up an interview time
for Feb 21. Students can learn more and
apply on
TigerJobs
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Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT)
2/22/2013, 1-5 p.m., MMS 104
Students considering a career in finance? The Bloomberg Assessment
Test (BAT) is a way to show thousands of employers their skills and
knowledge. The BAT is a three-hour online exam designed to uncover
knowledge and skills relevant for a financial career. Scores will be
anonymous unless students agree to release personal information to
employers. Students must bring university ID to the test. Students
can visit
TigerJobs
to learn more and register
here.
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Immigration
and Career Planning Seminar
2/25/2013, 12-1:30 p.m., Fiesta Room
Is your student an international student planning on
staying in the U.S. after graduation? This workshop will
help students develop an effective strategy for
immigration and career planning. Students will learn
about job searching, business culture, and work ethics
in the U.S. The workshop will also review
employment-related immigration laws, and procedures, and
how to work legally in the U.S. Students can R.S.V.P. in
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Peace Corps Information Session
2/27/2013, 4-5 p.m., Woodlawn Room (2nd floor Coates)
Kyle
Johnson a Peace Corps recruiter will be coming to talk about how the
Peace Corps is more vital than ever. They work in emerging and
essential areas such as information technology and business
development, and contributing to the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS relief. Students can R.S.V.P. via
TigerJobs
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Capgemini on Campus Interviews
3/1/2013, by appointment, Career Services
A Capgemini representative will be coming to Trinity to
interview students for a staff consulting position.
Capgemini operates in more than 30 countries and is one
of the world’s largest consulting, outsourcing, and
professional services companies. The deadline for
students to apply for an interview is February 22nd.
After students submit their resumes on TigerJobs
qualified students will be contacted to set up an
interview time. Students can learn more and apply on
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SACUCCA Scholarship Award
3/1/2013, 5 p.m., Career Services (CCU 215)
Students can start applying for the 2013 SUCUCCA Scholarship Award
of $500. Students can obtain the applications via Career Services or
by e-mailing
careerservices@trinity.edu
. The deadline for the complete application is 5 p.m. on Friday,
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Campus Spotlight
Source: University
Communications
Student Communication
This section features e-mails that were sent to all students since the last
TrinitE newsletter. These are shared with you for your 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. We want you to see what they
have been sent. (Click on each heading to read the full
e-mail.)
Class of 2013
Commencement Speaker and Selection Committee Members Sought
Informational Announcements
Spring Cameron Lecture Series presents Felipe Calderon
Facilities Service - Service Center for Placing Service Requests
Colleague Maintenance - Tonight
TrinAlert and VoIP Test
Trinity
in Focus Tomorrow
Naturalization Ceremony
TrinAlert/Emergency Test
White Boards
The Difference
The difference between…
The Trinity Parent and Family newsletter
is an electronic
newsletter that is distributed to parents of new students in the summer.
The TrinitE Parent and Family electronic newsletter is sent to
subscribers about every three weeks during the academic year.
ParentTalk is an interactive listserv available to parents
and family members. Participants must subscribe to this list, which allows
parents to respond to posts submitted by others. It is a valuable list to
utilize to pose questions about local services, parental dilemmas, general
concerns, and inquiries.
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Deadlines/Events
February 8
- Chocolate Festival
February 9
- BSU presents Mocha Life
February 12
- SOLI Chamber Ensemble
and Ballet San Antonio:
Love Triangle
February 13
- Ash Wednesday Service
and Lunch
- Dress to Impress 2013
- Countdown to
Commencement
- Baseball
February 14
- Countdown to
Commencement
- Women's Tennis
February 15
- Men's and Women's
Basketball
- Lunar New Year
February 15 - 17
- Theatre: Arcadia
February 16
- Trinity in Focus
- Men's and Women's
Basketball
- Men's and Women's Tennis
- Baseball
February 20
- Spring 2013 Career Fair
February 20 - 23
- Theatre: Arcadia
February 23
- Men's and Women's Track
& Field
- Baseball
February 24
- Baseball
February 27
- Health and Fitness Day
- San Antonio Symphony
Youth Concert
- Softball
February 28
- Stieren Arts Series:
Mark Allen: Machine Project
Presents!
March 9 - 17
- Spring break; offices open
March 29
- Good Friday holiday;
offices closed
April 5 - 7
- Spring Family Weekend
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