Friday, January 30, 2015

February 2015


As the new semester gets underway, you are facing more and more demands on your time. Term papers. Exams. Group projects. Meetings. When confronted with all of these responsibilities, it is tempting to burn the candle at both ends. Now more than ever, you need to be watching out for your own health. Just last week, the Express-News reported that San Antonio has the second-highest flu activity in the country. How can you make sure that you stay healthy? First, make sure you’re getting some sleep. Wait until the flu season is over before you attempt back-to-back all-nighters. Second, if you’re using public computers, remember to wash your hands more often than usual. Third, if you feel yourself getting run down, try to get some rest immediately. Last but not least, if you know of a friend who is coughing and/or feverish, please discourage him or her from attending class and infecting other people. Stay healthy! 

Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson
Class Marshal
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Nothing beats the winter blues better than bull riding, barrel racing and Frito pie at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The rodeo runs February 12 - March 1 at Freeman Coliseum. It’s one of the largest in the nation, with top competitors, and a live concert immediately after the rodeo events. Performers this year include Keith Urban, Hunter Hayes, and John Legend. On a budget? Each Thursday is College Day at the Rodeo, so bring your Trinity ID and explore the huge rodeo grounds for free. Learn more at www.sarodeo.com.



Leni Kirkman

Alumni Sponsor
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Hello Class of 2018!
You’re two months into your first spring semester at Trinity University! Before you know it, you will be registering for classes for your sophomore year! While you may already feel like a pro when it comes to campus life, don’t forget about all the campus resources Trinity has to offer!

Looking for a summer internship?  Make an appointment with Career Services by calling 999-8321. Feeling overwhelmed, homesick, or just need someone to talk to? Check out Counseling Services. Walk-in hours are every Monday-Friday from 3 – 4:30 pm, or call 999-7411 to make an appointment. Don’t forget about Health Services during flu season! Call 999-8111 to make an appointment. Have general questions or concerns and don’t know where to go? Come to the Residential Life Office in the Witt Center, where you can meet us and we will point you in the right direction!

Happy winter and happy spring semester!

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Rachel Boaz & Amelia Shaw
Residential Life Coordinators

First Year Area



Harry Potter World of Strengths, Wednesday, February 11, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Esplanade

Sponsored by the StrengthsQuest committee, this event is for students wanting to explore their strengths through a fun, interactive game. Win prizes and enjoy refreshments



Health and Fitness Day, Tuesday, February 17, 10:30 to 1 pm, Bell Center Sams Gym

Sponsored by Athletics and Health Services, this event is for students and staff.  Come enjoy some healthy food, get a sample massage and have other health screenings done.  Learn about organ donation and Bone Marrow Registry, personal safety, dermatology, emergency care and much more.  Play games and enter to win a Fit Bit.  Free T-shirts while supplies last.

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President Danny Anderson and wife Kimberly Anderson with students, faculty, staff, and friends of Trinity University at the 2015 City of San Antonio MLK Jr. March. Click here for a quick coverage of the MLK Jr. March! 


District 2 Councilman Alan E. Warrick, II with Trinity University students and staff members chalking cardiac hill. TUDreamTeam inspires the city by chalking MLK Jr. quotes around San Antonio. Click here to watch one of the many news coverages the TUDreamTeam received! To participate in next year’s TUDreamTeam, please contact Michelle Bartonico or Soi Smith.

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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 1:30-4pm and TU/TH 10:30am-1pm. Also, come to Resumania, a career event on Feb. 2-3 in the CUC Lobby, to kick start the resume process.

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Join the ResLife staff for the first annual Fiesta Friday. Come enjoy food, games, and crafts while also getting the chance to take photos with friends in front of the Alamo. Party starts at 4pm in the Witt Center on Friday February 6th. Hope to see you there! Viva Fiesta!




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Start Planning for Spring Break Now

Do you have plans to be in the New England area over spring break? If so, add Making Connections to your itinerary on Sunday, March 8. Meet Trinity alumni from the Newton, Massachusetts area. You can share with them about your goals after graduation and they can offer their perspectives of the real world, and maybe even practical tips on how to fine tune strategies to reach your goals. Register here.



Stay tuned! More events are being planned for New York and Austin.




Fourteen Making Connections events were held all over the country during Winter Break, including this one in Houston.






Friday, January 9, 2015

January 2015


Last semester is over. A new semester has arrived. Whether you encountered speed bumps or aced all your courses, each new semester promises a fresh beginning. In this spirit, we would like to share an essential recipe for strengthening your academic performance.

Step 1. Track down all graded papers that were returned to you last semester.
Step 2. Read through all of your professors’ comments, and write down a list of the major issues. (For example: “problem with comma splices; misspelled the author’s name; Buzzfeed is not a good source.”)
Step 3. Turn this list of issues into a checklist and use it when proofreading all of your written work.

We know this sounds dorky and unrealistic, but we guarantee that you will be pleased by the results. If this doesn't work, contact us and we will treat you to free lunch in the Skyline Room at the end of the semester. What do you have to lose? Best case: you do well in school. Worst case: you get a free lunch. .


Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson
Class Marshal
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Class of 2018,

Happy New Year and welcome back for your second semester at Trinity University! This is a fresh start and we hope you take advantage of this blank slate. Reflect on last semester and figure out how to learn from your mistakes and utilize the skills you developed.

The residence halls open at noon on January 11th. Feel free to return to campus any time after this date. No need to check-in, just head back to your room and enjoy being back on campus! If you do need assistance, the Witt Center will be open from noon until 8 pm on Sunday the 11th, with regular business hours starting Monday. Classes begin on January 14th. We’re excited to have all of you back in the halls, your presence brings the life back to campus!

We hope to see you soon! 

Rachel Boaz & Amelia Shaw
Residential Life Coordinators

First Year Area


Career Services:

The Career Fair: What’s In It For You?
It’s never too early to begin career exploration for life after Trinity University. You are encouraged to come to the Spring Career Fair on February 4 and to introduce yourselves to employers and recruiters to learn their requirements for future internships and part-time jobs. For a full list of employers attending, visit TigerJobs. Come by Career Services prior to the fair to start your resume, and even for assistance with answering the question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?”  
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Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture featuring Tim Wise on Thursday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium.  For more information about the speaker please visit the MLK Jr. Events page.


Don't miss the City-Wide San Antonio MLK Jr. March! Transportation is provided; just meet at the Bell Center at 8:30 a.m. Free long sleeve T-shirts will be available for first 200 people!! Help Trinity maintain its reputation as the largest college represented at the March!

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2015 Greek Life Recruitment Info

Greek Life - January 2015

Greetings and welcome back to the Spring semester. Are you interested in joining a sorority or fraternity? The final weeks are upon us for this process. Please refer back to the blog post for specific information if you have any questions. (more>>)

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Reslife Information
Have you ever thought about joining the Residential Life Student Staff? If so, be sure to attend one of the required info sessions on January 28th or January 29th at 6 p.m. in the Fiesta Room. If you are unable to attend either info session but are still interested in applying, please email Lisa Petrakis by January 28th.

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NSO 2015
The O-Team is now recruiting for NSO 2015! Interested? Complete this application by January 30 to be considered! Need more information email JJ!