It is almost time for
Fall Family Weekend. You should encourage your parents to attend one of the
many open classes on Friday morning
(9/26). This is a terrific opportunity for your parents to see what it’s like
to be a Trinity student. Your parents can also meet with Trinity faculty by
attending the reception in Coates Library from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. on Saturday (9/27).
We hope to see you there!
Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson
Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson
Volunteering. Sure, it’s a good thing to do for others, but
it’s good for you too. Not only is it
important for your resume, but research shows volunteering also reduces stress
and even strengthens your immune system.
Don’t know where to start? Try the
United Way of SA & Bexar County. Right now they’re looking for hosts for
teen workshops, Christmas “elves,” help making cards for breast cancer patients
and much more.
Go it alone or get some friends
together, but find something that will be fun and meaningful. I’d love to share
how the awesome Class of 2018 is getting involved, so let me know at
lenikirkman@sbcglobal.net.
Alumni Sponsor
Hello Class of 2018!
Congratulations on making it through
your first month as a Trinity student! Our office hopes that you have figured
out the best routes to class, made friends on your floor, joined a student
organization, and are starting to love Trinity as much as we do.
This week, all of you should have
attended Optimal Buzz, a presentation given by Dr. Richard Reams on healthy
drinking behaviors. If you are under 21, it is illegal to drink, however, if
you do choose to drink, our hope is that you do so safely. A great way to do
that is by keeping your blood alcohol content between .04-.06, a range Dr.
Reams calls the Optimal Buzz. Didn't make it to the presentation, but want to
learn more? Check out this link!
This presentation also discussed the
B’low Optimal program, a breathalyzer program for students in the Residence
Hall. Want more information? Ask your RM.
Do you smoke cigarettes? Make sure you
read the email sent out by our office in regard to the specific outdoor smoking
policies for your building.
Hope to see y’all around campus! Feel
free to stop by and visit the Witt Center anytime!
Amelia Shaw
Residential Life Coordinator
Career Services
Why does a first-year student need a
resume anyway?
A resume
documents an individual’s experiences--paid as well as unpaid. You are gaining
experience every time you join a student organization and volunteer in the community.
It is easier to document these experiences as you go, rather than trying to
remember them months or years later when you are ready to use a resume to find
an internship or employment.
But resumes
aren’t just for jobs! Resumes sometimes are required for scholarship or award
applications, or to apply for volunteer student leadership positions on campus.
So how do
you get started? Come to walk-in hours in Career Services: M/W/F 1:30-4 p.m.
and TU/TH 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Also, come to Resumania on October 1; it’s a career event
to kick start the resume process.
Allyship: Becoming Champions for Inclusion
Monday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in
Laurie Auditorium
Hudson Taylor--an NCAA All-American, former team wrestling captain at the
University of Maryland, and founder of Athlete Ally--will share his journey of
becoming a straight ally for the LGBT community. This program is about
friendship, standing up for our friends, and celebrating the things we have in
common as people who care about fair treatment for everyone. Sponsored by the
Athletics Council, Greek Council, Trinity Diversity Connection, Residential
Life, and Counseling Services.
Interested
in joining a social Fraternity or Sorority?
Recruitment begins October 12! If you want to be a member of one of our
15 fraternities and sororities, come join us for Greek 101, an information
session where you will hear from presidents about their organization, on
Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
and you can sign up for the Master Recruitment list at this time. Directly
following the Greek 101 info session, we will have Recruitment Kick-Off on the
esplanade from 4 – 5 p.m. Come out and meet the individuals in our sororities
and fraternities and get signed up for formal recruitment. If you can’t make it
on Sunday, October 12, don’t worry, you can still be a part of recruitment. Check
out the Greek Life page on the website for more
information or contact greekcouncil@trinity.edu.
Alternative Break to the Caribbean
Hello First-Years! Why not spend a
portion of your upcoming winter or spring break volunteering at an exciting
location? Alternative Breaks are offered in the Caribbean (January 2-11) and
Atlanta (March 8-14). For more
information, come to our open house on Tuesday, October 14 from 5-8 p.m. in
Java City or click here. 