Rep. Jim McGovern Addresses “Hunger in the U.S.”: “Solvable if We Have the Political Will to Do It”
“Close to 50 million of our fellow citizens are hungry. Almost 17 million of them are children,” Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) told a standing room only audience. He came to Trinity’s campus on September 29 to address “Hunger in the U.S.” and he discussed solutions to hunger and poverty. His talk was sponsored by the Billiart Center for...
Cong. Jim McGovern to Speak on “Hunger in the U.S.”, Monday, September 29
Congressman Jim McGovern Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) will speak on “Hunger in the U.S.” on Monday, September 29, from 10:30 am to 11:45 am in Social Hall. His talk is sponsored by the Billiart Center for Social Justice at Trinity and all members of the Trinity community are invited to attend. Watch the video of his remarks...
D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson to Speak and Be Honored at Trinity’s Commencement
President Patricia McGuire announced that D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson will be the 2014 Commencement speaker and honoree at Trinity Washington University. “I am very honored to work with Chancellor Henderson on RaiseDC and other important initiatives to improve educational outcomes for the D.C. Schools,” said President McGuire, “and I know she appreciates and...
Larry Savoy ‘Sowers’ Seed’ Lecture Inspiring Lives of Service
Trinity Washington University is pleased to welcome Larry Savoy, M.S.A. ’07, from 4:30-5:30 on Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Social Hall where he will deliver an inspiring ‘Sowers’ Seed’ lecture on service and social justice in education. Established by Kelly Snider Dunn ’64 and her family, the Sowers’ Seed program highlights alums who have incorporated...
Sr. Simone Campbell, Executive Director of NETWORK, to Give Keynote at Trinity’s Winter Graduation On January 7, 2014
President McGuire announced that Sr. Simone Campbell, executive director of NETWORK, a national Catholic social justice lobby, will be the keynote speaker at Trinity’s Winter Graduation on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. “Sr. Simone is truly a global hero for social justice,” said President McGuire. “She has led the ‘Nuns on the Bus’ touring the country...
Trinity Graduate Sandra Villegas ’13 Shares Her Journey of Persistence, Triumph and Earning Her College Degree
Trinity alumna Sandra Villegas ’13, a College Success Foundation-DC Leadership 1000 Scholar, and another women’s college graduate, Achievers Scholar Anita Foster, a Spelman alumna, inspired hundreds of supporters of CSF-DC with their individual stories of persistence and triumph. They spoke at the annual D.C. Costco fundraising breakfast on October 3, 2013, that raised more than $650,000...
President Pat McGuire Announces Campus Improvements and Initiatives
New Deli and New Lounges in Main Hall, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Initiative, and Laptop Purchase Program President McGuire sent the following e-mail to the Trinity Community on June 26, 2013, highlighting campus enhancements and initiatives underway this summer that will benefit students, faculty and staff. TO: The Trinity Community FROM: President Pat McGuire...
Joanne and William Conway Establish Nursing Scholarship Program at Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University President Patricia McGuire announced the establishment of the Joanne and William Conway Scholarship Program for high-achieving, low-income students who intend to enter the nursing profession. Through their foundation, Joanne and William Conway pledged a commitment of $2.8 million to provide scholarships to young women from the District of Columbia, Prince George’s and...
President McGuire to Receive Honorary Degree From Howard University
Howard University will honor President Patricia McGuire at its 145th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 11, 2013. President McGuire will be awarded an honorary degree for her transformation of Trinity since she became president in 1989, her leadership role in higher education both locally and nationally, and her many contributions to the Washington community. Howard...
Maria Gomez, Founder and CEO of Mary’s Center, to Speak at Trinity’s Commencement
President McGuire announced that the 2013 Commencement speaker at Trinity Washington University will be “the amazing Maria Gomez, the founder and CEO of Mary’s Center, a remarkable community health organization that provides maternal and child care to more than 70,000 participants in seven sites throughout the Washington region. Ms. Gomez’s leadership on behalf of women and...