August 2012

Our response to the news that the time had come for us to compose a “welcome back seniors!” greeting: What happened to summer?.....Class of 2013 students are now seniors? If you share our perspective that time is seriously flying (and we bet you do, especially compared to how you felt in your first semester), then take solace from the axiom that time flies when you’re having fun or embrace research indicating that time flies for those engrossed in some challenging pursuit. It won't be easy to avoid either fun or challenges before graduation, so better prepare for a speedy senior year! Buckle up and get ready to savor the final stage of your Trinity adventure!
Harry Wallace               Mary Ullman Japhet
Class Marshal               Alumni Sponsor








"Welcome to a new semester! College is a unique experience that gets started over and over and over again until you finally arrive at your graduation day. You have the chance to learn, grow and even make mistakes that will add value to your experience in so many ways that will actually make you a much better person at graduation."  So begins a brief but stimulating article from The Huffington Post titled "The 5 New Semester Resolutions Every College Student Needs."  Check it out!  And check out the ways we at Counseling Services can help you make the most of this semester and year.

Health Services walk-in hours during the academic year are Sunday, 2 – 8 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Students are assisted by registered nurses for illness or injury anytime during walk-in hours.

The university physician has appointments available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning August 22.  Call for an appointment, 210-999- 8111.

Students with illness or injury, after hours, will find helpful information in the Self-Care Guide online.  In an emergency call TUPD at 210-999-7000.

Disability Services for Students
If you were recently diagnosed with a condition and want to learn how DSS might help you, or if you are already registered with DSS and need to request your accommodation letters, please call 210-999-7411 to schedule an appointment with Gavin Steiger. To learn more about receiving services, visit the DSS website.



Congratulations Seniors! It's your final year and you'll have plenty to do between now and May. We know you'll be busy and Career Services is here to help. Get your resume reviewed, practice your interview skills, attend the Fall and Spring Career Fairs, or attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair if you are still undecided on a graduate degree program. Attend as many of the networking events as possible. You are in the final stretch, as soon as you feel yourself flagging, realize you are probably trying to do too much on your own. Every month, Career Services hosts numerous programs and events. Stop by and talk to a career professional. Attend our workshops and employer information sessions and be open to direction. more>>


Senior Year Experience section

Come to the Senior Convocation Tuesday, August 21 at 5 p.m. in Ruth Taylor to hear brief remarks from your Alumni Sponsor, Class Marshal, and Career Services.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear about ways to jump start your senior year.  Looking for more reasons to come?  We’ll also be passing out free drink tickets for the Senior Happy Hour which is at 5:30 p.m. in the Tigers’ Den.

Seniors, check out the 2013 To Do List created by your Senior Year Experience team.




Student Programming Board (SPB) is excited to announce this year's Welcome Week Concert headliner...SEAN KINGSTON!
Friday, August 24
Baseball Field

Open to Trinity students only

7 p.m. Student Involvement Fair & Concert Opener - Friends Like Us
8 p.m. Sean Kingston

Residence Hall Move-In

Senior students may move into the residence halls beginning on Sunday, August 19.  The Witt Center will be open for check-in from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, August 22.

Lofting Kits
A limited number of lofting kits are available for sophomore and upper-class students only.   Kits can be picked up at McLean 135, Prassel 015, or Susanna 001 on Monday August 20 and Tuesday August 21 from 1 – 5 p.m.  Students may only check out one lofting kit per room and must have their Trinity ID present to receive the kit.  Failure to return the complete lofting kit and hardware to the original pick up location will result in a $25.00 fine charged to your student account.  Contact the Residential Life Office at reslife@trinity.edu or extension 7219 for additional information.

Fall Student Involvement Fair – Friday, August 24 during the opening act of the Welcome Week Concert. Register your organization for a table now!

Dining Services is looking forward to kicking off an exciting new year for the Trinity community. With a variety of dining locations on campus from the RFoC @ Mabee Hall, to popular national brands and our convenience P.O.D. Market, we've got something to satisfy everyone's cravings. You’ve got a lot on your plate. Did you leave room for food? more>>


Learn how to connect your computer
 and mobile device to the Trinity wireless network, click here.  

The Student Handbook will no longer be distributed in booklet form. The Trinity Web page allows us to produce an electronic Handbook that offers important information available to students. This saves significant costs and natural resources.

Remember that upon your return you can sign-up for the YMCA for nine months for $180.  This is an incredible deal at $20 per month. Watch for more information about sign-up times and locations.


Please join the University in congratulating Dr. Raphael Moffett, who has accepted the position as Vice President for Student Affairs at Langston University, a historically black college and university (HBCU) in north central Oklahoma.  Though Dr. Moffett was not seeking a change, several Student Affairs professionals nationally recommended him as a rising leader in higher education. Dr. Moffett's last day will be August 23.   We will miss him but also wish him the best.

Please join the University in congratulating Ben Newhouse, who has accepted the position as Dean of Students at Birmingham-Southern College. Recently the BSC staff learned what we already know: Ben is a terrific professional and an exceptional man and role model. Ben has aspired to a Dean of Students position and has worked hard toward this opportunity. They will be lucky to have him at BSC. He will get us through NSO before his departure in early September. We wish him the best.