Trinity Seniors Selected as Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Interns in Communication
For Trinity students Nicole Bracey and Janeashia Williams, working on Capitol Hill is a “great experience” that offers them hands-on skills and excellent networking opportunities. Working on Capitol Hill during a presidential campaign makes the experience even more meaningful.
Journalist and Trinity Graduate Jonetta Rose Barras ’96 to Speak at Commencement
Journalist, author and Trinity graduate Jonetta Rose Barras ’96 will be the 2008 Commencement speaker, announced President Patricia McGuire. Barras, who will receive an honorary doctor of letters, earned her undergraduate degree from Trinity through the Weekend College program, which is now part of the School of Professional Studies. Trinity’s 105th Commencement will be held on...
Dean Suellen Meara Testifies on Improving Teacher Education in the District of Columbia
Dr. Suellen Meara, Dean of Trinity’s School of Education, testified before the D.C. State Board of Education on March 12, 2008, about proposed new requirements for teacher certification in the District. She stressed the importance of providing an initial time of “guided practice” for beginning teachers while they are taking their education classes and pledged...
Trinity Senior Vanessa Miranda Awarded Chips Quinn Scholarship in Journalism
Trinity senior Vanessa Miranda was recently selected to be a Chips Quinn Scholar, a prestigious and competitive program that provides journalism students of color with hands-on training and mentoring opportunities. The program, sponsored by the Freedom Forum, provides internships, training and $1,000 scholarships to college students who are pursuing careers in print journalism. “It was...
Trinity Graduate Maggie Williams ’77 Named Top Campaign Manager for Hillary Clinton
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton named Trinity graduate Maggie Williams ’77 her top campaign manager on Sunday, February 10. She replaces campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle.
Trinity Graduate Jane McAuliffe Named President of Bryn Mawr College
The Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr College appointed Trinity graduate and Trustee Dr. Jane Dammen McAuliffe ’68, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University and an internationally known scholar of Islamic studies, as its eighth president. She will take office on July 1, 2008.
Simple Suppers: A Lenten Tradition
Members of the Trinity community are invited to attend a series of Simple Suppers… a Lenten tradition of nourishing food and healthy conversation. Join Campus Ministry as we explore the ministries of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Governor Sebelius Delivers Democratic Response to State of the Union: Read and Watch Her Speech
Trinity graduate and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius ’70 delivered the Democratic party’s response to President Bush’s 2008 State of the Union Address. Her address was hailed for its bipartisan message and spirit of cooperation.
Governor Sebelius to Deliver Democratic Address on the State of the Union: January 28
Trinity graduate and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius ’70 will deliver the Democratic Address on the State of the Union following the President’s speech to Congress on Monday, January 28.
College Goal Sunday: February 10
Trinity will host College Goal Sunday on February 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to assist all college-bound students in the Washington area as they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — the form required by colleges and universities to qualify for scholarships, grants and loans. Trinity staff will be available in...