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Trinity takes a seat for women in computing

Sarah Davis November 21, 2014

"Sometimes you have to sit to take a stand." This is the slogan of the Sit With Me initiative sponsored by the National Center for Women & IT. Last week, the Trinity University Women in Computing...

Alyssa Fink, Ben Whitehead, Dominque Davis Megan Smith

Tigers for Tigers leads national celebration of Tiger Week at Trinity

Julia Elmore November 21, 2014

Last week, Trinity and other schools around the nation celebrated Tiger Week. Tiger Week is a week in which tiger conservation is celebrated and awareness is promoted to protect the endangered species. At...

Geology students present research in Vancouver

Heather Bush November 21, 2014

From Saturday, Oct. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 21, senior geology students Nicola Hill and Rebecca Schauer had the opportunity to attend the Geological Society of America's annual conference in Vancouver,...

Persellin co-authors book on improving teaching methods

Julia Elmore November 21, 2014

Dianne Persellin, professor of music education, has co-authored a recently published book titled "A Concise Guide to Improving Student Learning: Six Evidence-Based Principles and How To Apply Them." She...

Psychology students conduct campus body image program

Sarah Davis November 21, 2014

Students in Carolyn Becker's psychology lab are conducting world-recognized research on the Body Project, making them the second-most prolific Body Project lab in the world with their research. Their...

Trinity Diversity Connection sponsors “Beyond Bisexuality 101″ workshop

Sarah Davis November 21, 2014

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Robyn Ochs, an award-winning writer, educator, speaker and activist, lectured and conducted a workshop titled "Beyond Bisexuality 101." The event, sponsored by Trinity Diversity...

Rebecca Avitia named Outstanding Young Alumna of 2014

Heather Bush November 21, 2014

Rebecca Loubriel Avitia, Trinity Class of 2003, has become the 12th recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumna Award. The award"”first given in 2002"”honors Trinity alumni who have graduated in the...

Spigel speaks on women’s roles in ancient synagogues

Heather Bush November 14, 2014

On Thursday, Nov. 6, Chad Spigel, associate professor of religion, gave a talk at Temple Beth-El titled "Why Did She Spit in the Rabbi's Face? Women and Ancient Synagogues," as part of the community's...

Pro designer dresses up performers

Heather Bush November 14, 2014

At 8 p.m tonight in the Stieren Theater, Trinity Theatre will open its production of "Our Country's Good" by Timberlake Wertenbaker.  Based on a true story, the play follows the first Western settlers...

School of Business adds four new majors

Sarah Davis November 14, 2014

The School of Business is introducing four new majors just in time for Spring 2015 registration, providing a total of five major options for students pursuing business. The department of business transitioned...

Photo by Sarah Thorne.

New York Polyphony performs at Trinity

Julia Elmore November 14, 2014

Last week, Trinity students had an opportunity to watch, learn from and perform with one of the most renowned musical groups in the country. The New York Polyphony visited Trinity and spoke to music...

Photo by Eva Littman.

Gamma Chi Delta wins annual Fall Frolics show

Heather Bush November 14, 2014

On Sunday, Nov. 9, the SPURS sorority and Chi Delta Tau fraternity  hosted their annual Fall Frolics talent show. Each year, the proceeds from the event benefit the SPURS philanthropy, Silver and Black...