December 2014

Academically, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the end of the semester.  Once back from break, there are only seven class days left.  But, don’t let this fool you.  In those seven class days (and the ten finals days that follow), you’ll feel like there is a semester’s worth of work to do.  All of those final papers and projects that seemed so far away in August are now due.  The comprehensive final exams that require you to remember information from September as well as November loom over you like a storm cloud.  These are truly the tough times in academic life.  Our advice?  Pace yourself.  Sleep at least seven hours before every exam.  Save the celebrating for the end, not the beginning of finals.  And remember that you’ll be on your way home to recover very soon.

Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson

Class Marshal

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You’re nearly there.  Winter Break is just a couple of weeks away and, before you know it, you’ll be heading home.  It’s really easy to lose focus as the holiday decorations go up and the after-Thanksgiving sales continue, but stay engaged and finish strong.

There are many lists of DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to being prepared for your first round of college finals.  Here’s a good one from Her Campus.

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished and best of luck as you head into the homestretch!

Leni Kirkman

Alumni Sponsor

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Hello Class of 2018!

Can you believe that the semester is almost over? You’ve almost made it through your first semester as a Trinity University student!

Winter break is coming up and the halls will be closing! You are expected to leave the halls 24 hours after your last final. On December 20^th at noon, all buildings will officially close and locks will be disabled. Over the break you are allowed to leave your items in your room and keep your keys. However, make sure you get everything out that you need for the break. Especially since the halls won’t reopen until Sunday, January 11^th.

Questions about closing? Attend the hall meeting put on by your Resident Mentor at the beginning of December. These meetings will go over important closing information.

Happy Holidays!

Rachel Boaz and Amelia Shaw
Residential Life Coordinators
First Year Area

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Career Services:

A Holiday Party with a Purpose

Want an easily accomplished New Year’s Resolution that will help you this year—and the next, and the next, and maybe even lifelong? Attend one of the 14 Making Connections events being held in major cities throughout Texas and the United States between January 7 and 10. Meet alumni and ask for advice. Ask them how they got to where they are today and what steps they took to get there, such as:

·         How did they choose a major?

·         Did job shadowing help in their decision?

·         Did they take a career assessment in Career Services?

These are examples of some easy questions you can ask in a relaxed atmosphere while meeting people who want to help you. Cross off one New Year’s Resolution and begin building valuable (possibly lifelong) friendships. Consider Making Connections a holiday party with a purpose. Put it on your list.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Kayla Mire Food Drive

For the second straight year the course for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon winds through Trinity. Please come out on Sunday, December 7 from 8-10 a.m. and show your Tiger Pride! The 20,000 runners loved the Trinity leg of the race last year and the Trinity runners REALLY appreciated the warm reception. This is a huge event for Trinity and is a great opportunity to show our spirit to a huge crowd!

Please also support the charity of the Trinity runners virtually or by making a donation to the Kayla Mire Food Drive the Coates Center December 1-5. By giving food items or Tiger Bucks -- in any amount -- you will receive a special spirit shirt to wear on race day. (Click here to learn more directly the connection between the food drive and our Dean of Students Half Marathon Challenge running group.)