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...
Senior Allison Dobbs Awarded St. Catherine Medal at Cap and Gown Convocation
At Cap and Gown Convocation in Notre Dame Chapel in September, Trinity senior Allison Dobbs was presented with the prestigious St. Catherine Medal. Dobbs is an international affairs major from Sherman, Texas, and has distinguished herself in many ways. She is an honor student, Intelligence Scholar, volleyball player, Sr. Seton Cuneen Fellow, Green Leader, and...
Political Journalist Amy Walter to Speak About the 2008 Presidential Election on Thursday, October 16
Nationally known political journalist Amy Walter will speak at Trinity on Thursday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Social Hall in Main Hall. She will provide a non-partisan perspective on the 2008 Presidential Election. The entire Trinity community is welcome to hear this dynamic, insightful speaker.
President McGuire to Speak at Inauguration of Dr. Jane McAuliffe ’68 as President of Bryn Mawr College
President Patricia McGuire will speak at the inauguration ceremony of Trinity graduate and Trustee Dr. Jane Dammen McAuliffe ’68, who will officially become the eighth president of Bryn Mawr College on Saturday, October 4. McAuliffe, who is an internationally known scholar of Islamic studies and was most recently Dean of the College of Arts and...
Peggy Lewis ’77 Inspires Seniors At Cap and Gown Convocation
Journalist and Clinton White House aide Peggy A. Lewis ’77 gave the keynote address at Cap and Gown Convocation on September 27 President Patricia McGuire presented her with Trinity’s Washington Woman of Genius Award for her leadership contributions to public service, which include working for President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Secretary...
Journalist and Clinton White House Aide Peggy Lewis ’77 to Speak At Cap and Gown Convocation, Saturday, Sepember 27
Journalist and Clinton White House aide Peggy A. Lewis ’77 will give the keynote address at Cap and Gown Convocation on Saturday, September 27 at 5:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Chapel. She currently teaches broadcast journalism at Howard University. Her remarks will focus on civic engagement and the Presidential campaign.