Our Mission

The Trinity University Student Ambassadors (TUSA) serve as representatives of the Trinity student body to Trinity alumni, donors, and the University community. Working closely with the Alumni Relations and Development offices, the Ambassadors aim to boost student engagement by establishing and maintaining memorable traditions, raising campus awareness about the importance of giving, and linking current and past Trinity students to share experiences, open opportunities, and promote a lifetime commitment to philanthropy.

Give Back

 

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Perks of Membership

  • Leadership and professional development 
  • Exclusive opportunities to meet and interact with alumni and distinguished guests
  • Opportunity to serve as representatives of the student community to Alumni, University administration, and prospective and current students
  • With an increase in hours worked at events, a numeric discount will be received off your class ring 
Become an Ambassador

Interested in becoming a Student Ambassador?  Students are welcome to apply during recruitment in the spring semester. Applicants must submit a completed application. Contact our executive team to learn more!

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Our Four Pillars

All our programming efforts fall into four main pillars:

Philanthropy 

TUSA aims to educate students about the importance of giving to and through Trinity University. Through philanthropic based events like Tuition Stop Day, we encourage students to understand the value of supporting Trinity.

Tradition 

TUSA is dedicated to contributing and upholding traditions, while also creating new ones that reflect the student body. TUSA members develop and honor traditions that reinforce the Trinity values of discovery, excellence, impact, the individual, and our collective community.

Engagement 

Now, more than ever TUSA is committed to model to the rest of the student body what it means to take charge of our education and the network we form while at Trinity. Through events, TUSA members engage with the student community, alumni, parents and friends to create a lasting and vibrant Tiger network.

Service 

Service is paramount to paying it forward. Whether students can contribute time, resources, or wisdom to the community and to each other is a prominent and large part of being a student ambassador.
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Events

 

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T.A.G. Week

Each November, Student Ambassadors hold Thank A Giver (T.A.G.) Week to educate their fellow students about how alumni, parents, friends, and donors help make a difference at Trinity. During T.A.G. Week, student ambassadors will encourage students to write thank-you notes to the donors of Trinity University 

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Alumni Weekend

Each October, close to a thousand Trinity alumni return to campus for a weekend to catch up with their classmates and Trinity. The Ambassadors have the opportunity to visit with alumni at all of the reunions and other events that take place during the weekend.

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The Distinguished Lecture Series

Through Trinity’s Distinguished Lecture Series, students and the San Antonio community have the opportunity to attend free lectures by influential individuals around the community who have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

 

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Ring Ceremony

The Trinity Ring Ceremony captures the proud achievement of graduating from Trinity and being linked to Trinity University. The Ring Ceremony is held in the Chapel during Spring Family Weekend. This is a memorable event at which family and friends can witness the reception. We finish off the ceremony by dipping your ring in the fountain which will connect you to all Trinity alum. 

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Policy Maker Breakfast

The Policy Maker Breakfast program is a series of breakfast seminars available to Trinity’s Business Affiliate and University communities. The series hosts eminent policy makers from the fields of journalism, politics, and business. 

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President's Dinner

At the annual President’s Dinner, Student Ambassadors attend as a representation of the current Trinity student body. Student Ambassadors will assist with checking in donors and Trinity University faculty. Being able to attend The President’s Dinner is the highlight of past and present Student Ambassadors.