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Jewish Student Alliance builds sukkah on campus

Heather Bush October 24, 2014

The Jewish holiday Sukkot is celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. This year, the holiday lasted from Oct. 8 through Oct. 15 at sunset. During these eight days, Trinity's Jewish Student...

Award-winning British novelist speaks at Trinity

Heather Bush October 24, 2014

On Monday, Oct. 13, award-winning British novelist Zadie Smith gave a reading and commentary of her work as part of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series. "I have a couple of friends who have read her work...

Silver & Black Give Back announces Team Up Challenge Scholars

Sarah Davis October 24, 2014

Silver & Black Give Back, the non-profit partner of the Spurs Sports and Entertainment family, has partnered up with Trinity students for their program, the Team Up Challenge. The Team Up Challenge...

SPB set to host its first-ever Halloween-themed event

Sarah Davis October 24, 2014

The Student Programming Board is hosting its first ever Halloween-themed event on Thursday, Oct. 30. This new idea for a Halloween event comes as SPB is trying to change things up and put on larger events...

Pi Kappa Alpha “Walks a Mile in Her Shoes”

Heather Bush October 24, 2014

On Thursday, Oct. 23, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha participated in an international men's march"”Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"”to raise awareness and work to stop sexual assault, rape and gender violence. Fraternity...

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Trinity alumni conduct panel on women in technology

Julia Elmore October 24, 2014

As part of the ongoing Women in Technology lecture series, Trinity hosted three alumni, all women who have careers in technology fields, to answer students' questions about their experiences as women...

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Trinity’s annual fall music performances underway

Heather Bush October 24, 2014

Trinity's annual Fall Choral Concert took place on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The concert featured all of the curricular choir ensembles: Trinity Choir, Chamber Singers and Voix d'Esprit. A variety of music was...

Trinity volunteers for annual United Way Days of Caring

Heather Bush October 10, 2014

On Friday, Oct. 3, Trinity took part in the annual United Way Days of Caring at the San Antonio Food Bank. The program is run out of the United Way volunteer center and was open for students, faculty and...

Spring 2015 course includes trip to Nicaragua during spring break

Heather Bush October 10, 2014

Next semester, Trinity will be offering a course titled "International Issues in Health and the Environment," taught by Alfred Montoya, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, and Meredith...

Lecture series named after outspoken Texas iconoclast

Sarah Davis October 10, 2014

In honor of Amy Goodman's lecture last Tuesday for the Maverick Lecture Series, it is good to take a look at the man behind it: Maury Maverick, Jr. A lifelong friend of Maverick, Allan Kownslar, professor...

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Hambuchen talks about work with NASA for Lennox Series

Julia Elmore October 10, 2014

Last Wednesday, Trinity hosted Kimberly Hambuchen, a NASA robotics engineer, who gave a presentation as part of the ongoing Lennox Seminar Series, sponsored by the Lennox Foundation. Hambuchen spoke...

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Hudson Taylor promotes Athlete Ally to Trinity students

Julia Elmore October 10, 2014

Last Monday, Hudson Taylor, a former athlete who advocates for allyship and inclusion, visited Trinity and spoke about his passion for the importance of ending homophobia, racism and sexism, particularly...