Dear
Class of 2014,
Happy Halloween and Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead to you all. These happen to be two of my favorite holidays and although the second one might sound a little macabre, it is actually about celebrating life.
On November 2, many Latina/o households and businesses construct and decorate altars to their dearly departed. There, they place colorful cloth or paper with photographs, beautiful flowers, candles, holy water, favorite drinks (including small amounts of alcohol if their loved ones enjoyed this in life), food, sweet bread, and anything else that helps in their remembrance. more>>
Happy Halloween and Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead to you all. These happen to be two of my favorite holidays and although the second one might sound a little macabre, it is actually about celebrating life.
On November 2, many Latina/o households and businesses construct and decorate altars to their dearly departed. There, they place colorful cloth or paper with photographs, beautiful flowers, candles, holy water, favorite drinks (including small amounts of alcohol if their loved ones enjoyed this in life), food, sweet bread, and anything else that helps in their remembrance. more>>
Rita Urquijo-Ruiz
TRICK OR TREAT?
Today
my daughter did something I hoped she would never do. She participated in a walk benefitting breast
cancer. As a survivor.
You’re
probably thinking, “That’s a shame but he’s ancient, so I guess his daughter’s
situation doesn’t have much to do with me – at least not yet.” Or, you might think, “I’m a guy. Thank goodness I’ll never have to worry about
breast cancer.” Wrong on both
counts. My daughter was 29 years old
when she was diagnosed, not much older than you are now. She met a young woman at the walk today who
is also a survivor – at 20. And as for
men, a male friend of mine who served as a judge and district attorney also
fought breast cancer. Yes, we can have
it, too. more>>
Geary Reamey
Alumni Sponsor
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
The San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll
Marathon is cutting through Trinity’s campus this year. Come out on November 17 from 8 – 10 a.m. to
cheer on the runners and show your Trinity pride. Breakfast and t-shirts will be provided to
everyone who comes out. Be on the
lookout for poster making and other events in the weeks leading up to the race.
Fall Leadership
Symposium – Grassroots Leadership
November 16
Online registration is live for the
Fall Leadership Symposium on November 16, 2013, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fiesta Room.
This year’s theme is Grassroots
Leadership for Social Change. Topics including:
getting a new organization off the ground, uniting volunteers around a common purpose,
marketing, raising funds, and contacting local government. Symposium
participants will work in small groups to compete for the best ‘grassroots
organizing’ proposal. The $5 registration fee includes a shirt, certificate,
and lunch. You can learn more on our event website. Sponsored by
Campus & Community Involvement.
Influenza Report
Health Services is beginning to see Trinity
students infected with influenza. But
it’s not too late to get a flu shot in Health Services. more>>
Save the date: The Annual Great
American Smokeout is the third Thursday of November. What is the best
way to QUIT? T
Long-Distance Relationships
Are you
in a long-distance relationship, perhaps with someone who is attending another
university? If so, check out “10 Tips for Long Distance
Relationships.” While some couples can make it work long
distance, others cannot. And the breakup
can be tough. If you’re dealing with a
breakup (or suspect you will be), check out this advice from the counseling center at
Villanova University. To learn more
about how Trinity’s counseling center can help, visit our website.
Goldman Sachs Diversity Partners Symposium Salt Lake City,
11/02/2013 (Sunday), 11:59 p.m., Salt Lake City Office
The Goldman Sachs Diversity Partners
Symposium in Salt Lake City is a one-day program for students who identify as
Black, Latino, or Native American and are interested in learning more about the
financial services industry and summer internship opportunities. Students who
travel from outside the Salt Lake City area will be reimbursed for travel
expenses. The symposium will start at 8 a.m. November 19, and end at 5 p.m.
November 20. To apply visit www.goldmansachs.com/careers
and search “Salt Lake City Diversity
Symposium,” all applications are due on November 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Wine, Dine, Act Fine, 11/4/2013 (Monday), 6-8:30 p.m.,
Skyline Bistro
Seniors and juniors are invited to enjoy
a 4-course meal with hostess, Ms. Diane Gottsman of the Protocol School of
Texas. She will discuss the finer points of what silverware to use, where to
put your napkin, and how to engage in dinner conversations without having
spinach in your teeth. Learn what it takes to make a great first impression and
how to navigate through a formal dinner with style. Tickets are $15 per
student, payable by Tiger Bucks, meal plan, or check. R.S.V.P. via TigerJobs.
Sports Internship Panel, 11/05/2013 (Tuesday), 7-8 p.m.,
Woodlawn Room
Want to know how to get the most out of
the internship experience? Hear from students with internship experience to
better understand the workplace expectations, and how to establish networks
through the experience. To learn more and R.S.V.P. visit TigerJobs.
Refreshments will be provided.
Internship Search
Workshop, 11/6/2013 (Wednesday), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Woodlawn Room
Do
not wait until spring to get started on finding an internship! Getting an
internship takes planning, research, and preparation. Attending this workshop
will help you get started on planning and learning about some great resources
for landing an internship that will enhance your marketability. R.S.V.P. via TigerJobs.
Pre-Law Workshop, 11/12/2013 (Tuesday), 5:30-6:30 p.m.,
Woodlawn Room
Want to learn more about law school and
what to expect during the admissions process? This workshop is geared toward
students who are interested in pursuing a career in the various legal
professions and for those applying to law school. Join us for an interactive
Q&A session featuring our Trinity Alumni including recent law school
graduates, seasoned practicing attorneys, law school faculty, and the chair of
Trinity’s Pre-Law Advisory Council. Learn what resources are available to
assist you through the process of pre-law exploration. R.S.V.P. via TigerJobs.
Career Services
Office
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walk-in
Hours: M/W/F 1:30-4 p.m.; Tu/Th 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Appointments:
210-999-8321
Upper-class Breakfast
Join us the first
Friday of every month in the Heidi Lounge from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. for
Upper-class Breakfast. This month’s
breakfast will be on November 1. Hang
out with your fellow classmates, meet representatives from different offices
like Residential Life, Career Services, and Alumni Relations, and best of all,
enjoy free breakfast tacos. Hope to see
you there!
Ring Sales – Monday,
November 4 and Tuesday, November 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
By having at least 73 credit hours you are eligible to participate in a Trinity
Tradition - the Trinity Ring Ceremony being held during Spring Family Weekend on Saturday, March
29. An official ring sales representative will be in the Coates Center Lobby
to assist you with the ring selection, sizing and any additional questions.
Please consider purchasing a Tiger Taxi debit card
(suggested amount - $25). This can't be spent on other things, so students
don't have to worry about ever being stranded. In addition, students who may
not want to spend their discretionary money on a cab ride won't have to
choose if they have a card. This can help for emergency rides and to avoid
potentially dangerous or awkward situations. Click here for more details.
Dining Services - Theme
Nights
Happy
Halloween, Tigers! TU Dining Services wishes you a safe and festive holiday.
Stop by Mabee tonight to participate in a
costume contest, enjoy other fun activities and eat great food. For more
information regarding this event, check our Facebook for updates.
Grab
some snacks to stock up for the cooler weather, such as Slim Jims and Protein
Plus bars. Our P.O.D. promotions change every two weeks, so stop by and load
up.
A
new chef has joined the Skyline Team. Eat somewhere new! Skyline is open 11:30
a.m. – 2 p.m. and offers a variety of cuisine. Students, faculty and staff are
welcome to eat in our casual dining atmosphere which offers a beautiful view of
the city. $7 cash, credit or Tiger Bucks takes you a long way with our Skyline
buffet. View menus and contact information online.
International
Business Day
Join us in the Great Hall on November 7 at 5:30 p.m.
for the first International Business Day.
Meet with professors, alumni, and current students. For more information, click here.
