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Spring break during tough economic times Perhaps it is the economy, or maybe these men are just antsy for spring break to start. The students, pictured above, were having some fun on Friday afternoon in preparation for the break – whatever it would hold for them. More shirtless men Fans at the Trinity Tigers men’s game cheer on their team as Trinity wins its first playoff game of the tournament. The Tigers beat Maryville 68-64 and prepare to host University of Texas-Dallas at 7 p.m. Saturday night at the Sams Gymnasium. Spring Family Weekend Make plans now to attend Spring Family Weekend March 27-29, 2009. Enjoy the talent at the Best of Trinity Spotlight, connect with other parents at the ParentTalk Ice Cream Social, witness brilliance at the Showcase of Academic Talent…oh, and spend quality time with your student, as well. Announcements International Career Symposium: World Work Wednesdays Students can prepare to launch their global careers with this exciting series! Wednesday, March 18 at 3 pm: International Careers Panel, hosted by the City of San Antonio’s Department of International Affairs, at the International Center downtown. *Contact Twyla Hough at though@trinity.edu for transportation arrangements. Wednesday, March 25 at 5 pm in Waxahachie Room:* Keynote speaker, Stacie Nevadomski-Berdan, a veteran marketing communications executive who has spent years working abroad. She is a highly-respected speaker and co-author of Get Ahead By Going Abroad. Wednesday, April 1 at 5 pm in Waxahachie Room: Open-forum roundtable meeting for students to discuss their needs on learning to become global professionals. Students can learn more and RSVP for these events through TigerJobs. Tuition Increase Letters were mailed to parents this week about tuition increase information for the next academic year. It is included here for those who have not received it yet and to provide an electronic version for parent records. Please note that students who plan to return and are still required to live on campus must pay a room deposit by March 25. The Dean's List Blog - Recent Posts Brazilian Fun Career Services Corner with Brian Hirsch Keys to The Career Kingdom – Part 1 Be Targeted One might think that in a challenging economic job market that having broad or diffuse career goals might be the best way to just “get something.” It is true that flexibility in goal attainment is important but “fuzzy” career goals actually tend to lengthen a job search and lead to long term dissatisfaction. Here’s why: In any job search networking is crucial and when one is not able to identify people who are working in jobs that are similar to the type that one aspires to the tendency will be for the networking to be less effective. Also, it is very important in any networking setting that an individual be able to answer the question “so what job are you looking for?” The more precise the response the better the chance that one networking resource will lead to another, eventually leading to being in the right place at the right time. The Career Services office has resources to help students from first through senior years be more targeted in setting career goals. Dr. Brian Hirsch is the Director of Career Services Student Health 101 - March Edition The March Student Health 101 will soon be distributed to all students. The included companion piece for parents includes accompanying information about body acceptance and the Reflections: Body Image Program at Trinity. About Campus Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist to Speak at Trinity University 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.) Where will you live next year? Why it matters: Room reservation for returning students can be confusing. This information is sent out now to let our newest students see what is on the horizon. It is the second or third introduction of the Sophomore College and also communicates that there will be meetings and hall tours preceding the room reservation process. Petition for Release of Residency Requirement Why it matters: This information was sent to sophomores looking to live off campus junior year. The deadline for applying has since closed. From the Class Marshal and Alumni Sponsor to the Class of 2012 Spring Break Message from Alumni Sponsor Informational Announcement Crime Alert Ash Wednesday Service 2009 Student Excellence and Leadership Awards Children's shows at Laurie Auditorium Test of Emergency Broadcast System Library Hours for Spring Break From the Office of Student Accounts Network Outage Community Alert Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament 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.		March 6, 2009 Spring Break Edition
		Deadlines/Events March 6 - Track & Field - Men's Tennis March 7 Men's Basketball March 7-15 Spring Break March 12 Baseball March 14 Baseball March 15 Baseball March 17 - Baseball - Mid-Term Grades Due March 18 Baseball March 20 Men's & Women's Tennis March 21 - Trinity 360 - Softball - Baseball - Men's & Women's Tennis March 22 Softball March 24 Baseball March 25 Room Deposit due TrinitE Parent updates Next Tiger Bytes: March 19 Next TrinitE Parent: March 25 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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