The rituals of spring are upon us: Spring Family Weekend, Fiesta, Commencement. It’s hard to believe your first year at Trinity is almost complete. Almost complete…but not quite. Although the lure of the sun and the beach are strong, the next few weeks could make or break your semester. All too often, students just give up during these last weeks, throwing away all of the hard work and late nights of the previous months. It’s easy to do. April is the month of parties. But, May, is the month of finals. So, before you say “yes” to another night out or another weekend away, remember that it doesn't matter how well you’ve run the race if you don’t finish strong.
Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson
April in San Antonio means Fiesta! The tradition dates back to 1891, when local women threw flowers at a parade to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle San Jacinto. Today, more than 3.5 million people will “party with a purpose” to celebrate S.A.’s diverse culture and raise money for nonprofit groups. Fiesta 2015 runs April 16 – 26th and includes parades, music, festivals and more food than you could possibly eat. The popular Night in Old San Antonio at La Villita is the 21st -24th, with College Night at NIOSA on Thursday, April 23. Check out www.fiesta-sa.org and www.NIOSA.org for details. Don’t miss the fun, but please Fiesta responsibly and stay safe.
Leni Kirkman
Alumni Sponsor
Alumni Sponsor
Hello Class of 2018!
April means it’s time for to reserve your room for next year! Hopefully many of you have already done so, if not, make sure to speak with your RM if you have questions! Next year each of you will say goodbye to the First Year Area and head to Sophomore College (SoCol). Now, many of you may be asking: What exactly is SoCol? SoCol focuses on 5 S’s: Selecting a Major, Study Abroad, Social Awareness, Service, and Social Connections. Your Resident Assistant (RA) will promote numerous events that will help you accomplish the five S’s. Unlike your RM, RAs take a more hands off approach to your development. They are there for you when you need them, but also want to provide you with room to grow.
We are excited for what’s next for the Class of 2018! However, don’t forget to finish out the year strongly.
Rachel Boaz & Amelia Shaw
Residential Life Coordinators
Residential Life Coordinators
MARCH SPOTLIGHTS!
Trinity accepted Mayor Ivy Taylor's Veg Out challenge! Nacho Hour and the popular Milk & Cookies was recently transformed into a buffet of healthy delicacies like carrots, celery, pineapples, zucchini bread, hummus and much more! A frequent visitor of Milk & Cookies expressed, "Milk and Cookies was deceptive yet delicious today". : )
Wonder what the Redbox looking contraption is in Coates University Center lobby?
Try it out!
Be sure to check out the amazing student and alumni artwork on the 1st and 2nd floor of Coates University Center!
Get Paid to Be in the Know
The Trinitonian and the Mirage are both hiring for 2015-2016. Positions are open for accountants, ad sales, reporting, photography, copy editing, layout, and graphics. These are not federal work-study jobs; every major is welcome. To apply or inquire, contact mirage@trinity.edu or trinitonian@trinity.edu.
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Get What You Pay For: The Education and the Network
I’m sure you’ve heard at one time or another that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know that really matters. Actually, both understanding concepts and knowing people are necessary in order to succeed. While you may be busy with exams, sporting events, or just hanging out at this point in the semester, I strongly encourage you to make time to get advice from Trinity alumni who are already employed in areas in which you are interested.
You can do this through TRINITYCONNECT – an online resource brought to you by Career Services and Alumni Relations. Use your T-mail address to access the system and to schedule a conversation today. Take advantage of a professional network that has volunteered to share insight and experience with you. Let me know if you need assistance or have any questions.
John Birch
jbirch@trinity.edu
