Share Your Inauguration Photos for a Special Slideshow for Trinity’s Web Site
Did you go to the National Mall to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama? Did you go to the parade? Did you have a ticket to the swearing-in ceremony? Did you wait in line and make new friends? Did you take lots of photos? Send 2-3 of your best photos to webmaster@trinitydc.edu for a...
Enjoy the Inauguration! Important Tips and Useful Information
Are you planning to attend the inaugural festivities? Witnessing a Presidential Inauguration is one of the great advantages of going to college in the nation’s capital! Don’t miss the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Here are some helpful tips and important information to make your inaugural experience a positive...
Trinity Unaffiliated with “HBC-New Leaf Ball”
Over the past few weeks, there have been several notices appearing on various web sites that Trinity is hosting the HBC-New Leaf Inaugural Ball on the evening of January 20, 2009 at the Trinity Center. This information is incorrect. Trinity has no connection to this event as a host or a sponsor. If you wish...
Trinity Celebrates the Inauguration of Barack Obama with a Festive Luncheon, “In Celebration of Community Organizers” Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman to Give Keynote Address
Trinity Washington University will celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States with a festive luncheon, “In Celebration of Community Organizers,” on Thursday, January 15, at 12:00 noon. Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, will give the keynote address. “The luncheon will honor Trinity friends and...
Tykaria Watts ’10 Reflects on Summer in Senegal
Washington, D.C., native Tykaria Watts knew she was ready to travel. As an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (ICCAE) scholar, she needed to decide where her travel would take her. After discussions with Deepa Peppin ’02, Director of International Studies, Watts chose Senegal, a country that would provide knowledge of emerging economies and governments...
Psychology Honor Society Inducts New Members
Six Trinity students and a recent graduate were inducted into Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, on November 21, 2008. Dr. Deborah Harris-O’Brien presided over the ceremony.
History Honor Society Established at Trinity; Students Inducted as Charter Members
A new chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society, was established at Trinity Washington University this year. The chapter installation for the Alpha Nu Iota Chapter at Trinity took place on November 20, 2008. Dr. Sandra Horvath-Peterson, national vice president of Phi Alpha Theta and a professor of history at Georgetown University,...
Governor Sebelius ’70 Reflects on Barack Obama’s Historic Campaign
Trinity graduate and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius ’70 reflected on Barack Obama’s historic campaign and his ties to Kansas in an interview with reporters immediately after she voted on November 4. Sebelius endorsed Obama in January 2008 and spent months campaigning for him. Watch the video of her interview.
Trinity Joins the National Collaborative for Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education; School of Education Faculty Will Integrate Conflict Resolution into Curriculum
Trinity Washington University and its School of Education recently became a new partner in the National Collaborative for Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education. Trinity is the only university in the Washington region selected to be a member of the Collaborative. This partnership builds on Trinity’s commitment to social justice and excellence in urban education.
Trinity’s Enrollment is at an All-Time High
President Patricia McGuire announced that Trinity’s fall 2008 enrollment is 1,756 — an all-time high in the history of Trinity. This record enrollment includes 655 students in the historic women’s college, the College of Arts and Sciences. Another 783 students are enrolled in the School of Professional Studies and 318 in the School of Education. In...