SPRING 2015
WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER AT TRINITY UNIVERSITY? Tigers share their passions & perspectives
The community created by Trinity professors and especially staff has shown me who I want to be as an adult: kind, committed, and generous. NATALIE SEITZMAN ’16 Chemistry Major & Undergraduate Researcher – Peoria, Illinois
The Trinity Perspective magazine is produced quarterly. Through these pages, explore the many facets of life at Trinity University and get to know the faculty, staff, and students that call Trinity home. With the vibrant city of San Antonio as a backdrop, discover the many benefits and opportunities our community has to offer. Oh, and we may throw in our favorite restaurants around town for you to check out while visiting our 117-acre campus.
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ABOUT TRINITY
Trinity University is a private, residential, co-educational institution with an undergraduate focus. So, what does that mean for you? It means that we are a place that is here to focus on YOU. We connect you with the best possible resources, caring and engaged faculty members, committed staff members, and world-class students destined to have a positive impact on our community.
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Pathways
43 MAJORS & 58 MINORS
At Trinity University, bright students are challenged and supported in a community that encourages pathways to discovery. Our curriculum provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences as students acquire the necessary skills and perspectives to navigate complex questions, at Trinity and beyond.
The freedom to pursue double majors or minors, and to even create your own second major. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Major & Minor
6 Curricular Requirements FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
Major Only
Minor Only
Accounting African American Studies American Intercultural Studies Ancient Mediterranean Studies Anthropology Applied Chemistry Art Art and Art History Art History Arts, Letters, and Enterprise Astronomy Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biology Biomathematics Business Administration Business Administration Legal Studies Chemistry Chemistry with High School Teaching Certification Chinese Chinese Studies Classical Languages Classical Studies Communication Communication Management Comparative Literature Computer Science Computing as a Second Major Creative Writing East Asian Studies Economics Education Engineering Science English Entrepreneurship
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5-Year Bachelor’s/ Master’s Program
THE TRINITY CURRICULUM
Advising Program
Environmental Studies Ethics French Geosciences German Studies Greek Health Professions History History of Philosophy Human Communication International Studies Latin Linguistics Logic and the Philosophy of Cognition Management Information Systems Mathematical Finance Mathematics Medieval and Renaissance Studies Music Neuroscience New Media Philosophy Philosophy of Art Physics Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Religion Russian Scientific Computing Sociology Spanish Sports Management Theatre Urban Studies Women’s and Gender Studies
engages a topic of widespread and enduring significance through:
critical reading & writing
research & analysis
discussion
presentations
What is a Creative Genius? Study creativity from Beethoven to Steve Jobs in this first year experience.
THE MAJOR
CORE CAPACITIES enable students to succeed academically written, oral, & visual communication digital literacy engaged citizenship (understanding diversity, global awareness, and foreign language) understanding diversity global awareness foreign language
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full-time faculty offer
1:1
faculty advising sessions
APPROACHES TO CREATION AND ANALYSIS
instill broad, disciplinary approaches to:
humanities
arts & creative expression
natural sciences
social & behavioral sciences
quantitative reasoning
THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER
explores a complex subject across multiple disciplinary methods
students complete 3 courses from 3 disciplines clusters encourage productive collisions among disciplines
declared during the sophomore year, the major provides for indepth study of a field or specialization
FITNESS EDUCATION
engage in a healthy lifestyle of exercise & physical activity complete 1 approved course
3 Optional Curricular Elements
CAMPUS RESOURCES
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
apply knowledge in a real-world environment through: study abroad undergraduate research original creative work internships field experiences civic engagement
45%
of Trinity students study abroad MINORS
explore other areas of interest, gain academic & hands on experiences across the disciplines
The Arts, Letters, & Enterprise minor and certification combine humanities and social science study with enterprise or nonprofit experience A SECOND MAJOR
double major, or create your own interdisciplinary second major, to combine your academic interests and passions
Students have created majors in global health management, sport business analytics, & social entrepreneurship
Trinity University is home to state-of-the-art learning spaces. Our beautiful, sunlit labs place science on display; our spacious study areas invite curiosity and collaboration; and our award-winning library houses over 1 million volumes. Trinity’s facilities and resources will make your college experience something to remember. Coates University Library The Elizabeth Huth Coates Library stimulates learning and teaching by providing an environment in which instruction and research can thrive. The library is home to the University’s digital and print collections and technology services, as well as the AT&T Center for Learning & Technology, the Collaborative for Learning & Teaching, Java City, and a digital print shop.
Library Fast Facts The library is one of the most popular study spots on campus More than 800 reading spaces available Over 4,720 reference questions asked last school year
The Center for the Sciences & Innovation In the Center for the Sciences & Innovation (CSI), Trinity’s science, engineering, and mathematics
programs offer students cutting-edge technology normally found only at the graduate level. Students utilize shared instrumentation along with controlled laboratory equipment, including two high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, a genetic sequence analyzer, and an observatory with eight computer-guided telescopes. The CSI houses Marrs McLean Hall and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center The Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center is composed of three buildings: the Smith music building, which houses classrooms, practice studios, and the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall; the Dicke art building, which features an art gallery, digital photo labs, and spacious art studios flooded with natural light; and the Ruth Taylor Theater building, which houses the 500-seat Stieren Theater, one of the most advanced theatrical facilities at an undergraduate institution. Richardson Communication Center At the Richardson Communication Center, students have access to an interactive multimedia lab, two television stations with control rooms for the studentrun TigerTV, and the KRTU-FM—not only the campus radio station, but also San Antonio’s largest outlet for jazz music.
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65% of students who
We strive to be excellent every day
We know that rankings are important and we know what it is like to be No. 1.
In fact, Trinity has been ranked No. 1 in the West by the U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
While we’re proud of our rankings, awards, and other accolades, we also want to challenge you to create your own ranking system and find the college that fits you best.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance - 2015
Trinity University has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of 100 Best Values in Private Universities, placing the institution at No. 37.
Forbes - 2015
graduated in May 2014 participated in at least one internship program
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Study Abroad
Studying abroad is part adventure and part quest, and it is always more than you expected. If you commit yourself to learning, you will open doors and windows you never knew existed. Where you study is determined by your academic, personal, and professional goals.
UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT It is recommended where possible for students to take classes in a university abroad. TRINITY UNIVERSITY FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS Internship program in Madrid Urban studies & business in Shanghai Health, environmental justice, and human rights in Nicaragua, sponsored by the anthropology & sociology department
Trinity was ranked by Forbes as one of the best colleges in the U.S. in 2015. Trinity is one of the top 4 schools ranked in Texas and No. 1 in San Antonio.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Some study abroad programs are designed to enroll students in at least some classes in a foreign university while providing additional support such as additional language classes.
Fiske Guide to Colleges - 2015
Internships & Research
“Quality and Value” - Trinity University was named to Fiske’s annual “Best Buy” list, among a select group of schools noted for quality academic offerings and affordable cost. The list is comprised of 22 public and 22 private colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
USA Today/College Factual - 2014
No. 2 College/University in the state of Texas.
U.S. News & World Report - 2014
“America’s Best Colleges” “Great School at a Great Price.”
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Trinity students are encouraged to take advantage of many internship opportunties. San Antonio, which boasts one of the fastest growing city economies in the nation, is home to USAA, Valero, Rackspace, H-E-B, many other Fortune 500 Companies, and cultural and artistic institutions. Internships can be found by consulting with your academic adviser, taking advantage of departmental resources, or our through the Office of Career Services. Trinity students and alumni can view and post job postings in TigerJobs, Trinity’s online database for jobs and internships. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Undergraduate research is central to Trinity University’s values. At Trinity, undergraduate students work directly with faculty members in innovative research. In fact, students have the opportunity to design experiments, co-author
Field geology in China, sponsored by the geosciences department
papers that are published in leading academic journals, and give presentations at national conferences. SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Trinity’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program allows students to conduct research full-time for 10 weeks under the close mentorship of faculty. Most student researchers receive a stipend, free housing, and transcript notation. At the culmination of the summer research program, students report on their findings in a research symposium. THE MELLON INITIATIVE In December 2012, Trinity University was awarded a five-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to build collaborative research opportunities for students and faculty in the arts and humanities.
Read more about Trinity student research projects at trinityundergraduateresearch.blogspot.com
ALUMNI PROFILES Jake Eshelman ’11 MAJOR: Classical Studies Writer, Designer, and Skateboard Crafter
When Jake Eshelman describes his life as “hectic, very hectic,” he’s not kidding: Jake is a writer, editor, artist, designer, woodworker, craftsman, musician, photographer, and—in homage to age-old handcrafted models—skateboard creator. In 2013, Eshelman launched Side Project Skateboards (www.sideprojectskateboards. com), a meticulously designed and executed set of 18 handmade boards. The eyecatching collection has led to collaborations with New York design firm Grungy Gentlemen and Jamboree, a London menswear boutique. “I’ve always had an artistic, creative side,” Eshelman says, and his handcrafted projects have lead him to “being in a studio, getting sawdust all over me, making something that I was proud of.” Combining unique woodworking with his writing and designing career, Jake embodies a liberal arts mindset. Fortunately, he chose Trinity for his college education: “I was looking for something completely new and adventuresome.” He also credits one semester in a public speaking class as “one of the most important personal and professional experiences I’ve had, ever.” Check out Jake’s skateboarding tips at gotu.us/eshelman
Ana Unruh Cohen ’96 MAJOR: Chemistry Senior Policy Advisor, Washington, D.C.
Ana Unruh Cohen was one of Trinity’s first Rhodes Scholars and holds a doctorate in geochemistry from Oxford University. Following her graduation from Oxford, she accepted a science and technology fellowship through a program with the American Association for the Advancement of Science that sends scientists to Capitol Hill. She joined the office of U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) for four years. Unruh Cohen then worked in environmental policy at the Center for American Progress, a nonpartisan research and educational institute. Currently she works in Washington as a senior policy advisor with a focus on environmental policy. Unruh Cohen strives to make science relevant to the public and to policymakers.
“Trinity showed me that science was just the foundation of an incredible career,” Unruh Cohen says. “I’ve found myself in policy jobs because my strength is communicating technical and scientific issues to the broader public. A lot of that comes straight out of my liberal arts education, where I learned to think critically and communicate effectively.”
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Breakdown of a Trinity Week
168
9
hours in a week
hours of eating
16
3
hours of classes
hours of grooming
25
56
hours of homework & study
(Well maybe 60 if you take quick showers or scarf down meals)
hours of sleep
Trinity students are engaged in the classroom, of course. But they may be even busier outside of it. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, make friends, exercise your talents, have fun, serve others, be active, and maybe even learn a thing or two. You’ll find a wealth of things to do on campus—and there is even more to do in San Antonio.
More than 115 social, political, service, recreational, athletic, spiritual, artistic student-run organizations to help you find your niche
student interests both inside and outside the University community.
Community Service: Opportunities are coordinated through our Trinity University Volunteer Action Community to get out and serve on campus, in San Antonio, and around the globe.
Media & Publications: Write for one (or more) of our campus publications, host your own radio show on 91.7 KRTU-FM, or get on the small screen on one of our shows on TigerTV.
Greek Life: 8 fraternities and 7 sororities Music: 10 major Universitysponsored performance ensembles are open to all students of all majors.
Leadership Opportunities: Trinity students are leaders, but even leaders need to grow. Attend one of our community leadership programs, conference, initiatives, or our leadership academy to flex your muscles.
Student Government: Run for office and be part of the Student Government Association, where you can advocate for the development and advancement of
Student Programming brings and manages educational, entertaining, and interactive programs and events to campus, from concerts to festivals.
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HOURS OF FREE TIME
Theatre: Opportunities are available for students of all majors, both onstage and backstage.
HOW WILL YOU SPEND IT? Hallympics
One of Trinity’s most beloved traditions, Hallympics is our annual res-hall-versus-res-hall intramural competition. For one week, residence hall teams go head-to-head in sports like soccer, basketball, flag football, and a trivia bowl.
Outdoor Recreation
Trinity’s Outdoor Recreation (O-Rec) leads groups of Trinity students on adventures across the country whether they are expert mountaineers, or have never been inside a tent. In the past, we’ve camped in Big Bend National Park, surfed in the Gulf of Mexico, caved underneath Alamo Heights, hang-glided over Canyon Lake, and backpacked through the Guadalupe Mountains.
Be Active
Trinity Athletics provide a hearty mix of intercollegiate, club, intramural, and rec sports so that all students may realize their full potential as students and athletes. The Trinity Tigers compete in 18 DIII sports with 9 men’s and 9 women’s teams, and student participation at all levels is part of the Trinity culture.
Varsity Athletics Our student-athletes have the opportunity to maximize the opportunity on and off the field. They regularly earn Academic AllAmerica Honors and NCAA post-graduate scholarships. Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Intramural Sports Intramurals at Trinity range from sand volleyball to racquetball to 3-on-3 basketball, and everyone in the Trinity community is invited to participate! We’d love to provide you a list of the sports we offer, but it changes each semester and depends on student interest. Here’s a sample of the sports offered this fall:
Club Sports
3-on-3 Basketball CoRec Basketball Flag Football Indoor Soccer Racquetball Sand Volleyball
Ultimate Frisbee
Equestrian Club sports give the University community an Women’s Water Polo Sports opportunity to participate in highly competitive sports activities, learn new skills, improve their existing skill Men’s & Women’s Volleyball levels, and enjoy the recreational and social fellowship that comes from being active and part of a team. Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Tennis
Fencing
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miles of Riverwalk paths connect cultural & historic sites
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degree average temperature
176
city parks and recreation areas
30+ 10
golf courses
days of Fiesta
(a city-wide party with over 100 events)
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One of the great things about San Antonio is that many people notice it has a smalltown feel, even though it is the 7th largest city in America. Our campus is a stone’s throw away from the heart of downtown San Antonio, which allows the Trinity community to experience arts events and festivals, Fiesta celebrations, and farmers markets at the Pearl.
San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a booming economy, thanks to a demand for medical, biomedical and biotechnology, energy, manufacturing, tourism, technology, and military sectors. In January 2015, San Antonio was listed as one of the top 52 global travel destinations by The New York Times. San Antonio was ranked No. 36 on this list, the only city in the state of Texas to be listed.
A Competitive City San Antonio is home to five-time NBA champion Spurs, the WNBA Silver Stars, the Missions baseball team, the championship-winning NASL Scorpions, and the AHL Rampage.
Do you know the best way to determine if Trinity is the right school for you?
Visit Campus. If there is one thing you
Explore our visit calendar at www.trinity.edu/visit or contact us at visit@trinity.edu.
take the time to do (other than completing your personal statement and dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s on your application), take the time to visit the college campuses that you are interested in. We encourage you and your family to try the food, meet the people, see the sights, and experience the our beautiful campus and sunny San Antonio.
Top Breakfast Spots Visiting San Antonio? Be sure to check out one of Matthew Mitts’, a Trinity senior, best bets. Taco Taco Cafe Magnolia Pancake Haus
VOTE “BE D TACO ST AMER S IN ICA”
The Guenther House El Milagrito Get the full scoop from Matthew on the Trinity Perspective Blog at thetrinityperspective.blogspot.com.
Daily Visits
Trinity University is open Monday through Friday to welcome you and your family for an information session, tour, and counselor appointment. We’re also open most Saturdays when classes are in session.
Trinity In Focus - Prospective Student Open House
All prospective students and their families are invited to join us during our Trinity In Focus open house programs. On select Saturdays throughout the year, you will get to meet current students, faculty, and staff as you explore our academic and co-curricular offerings.
Experience Trinity - Monday Open House Program All prospective students and their families are invited to Experience Trinity on select Mondays during the academic year. Students will have the opportunity to explore different academic disciplines and participate in a University-sponsored student activity with current tigers. Parents will be able to attend sessions and panels designed for them.
Trinity 360° - Admitted Student Open House
All admitted students and their families are invited to a special open house program for the newly admitted students to the University. Meet your future classmates, professors, and explore how you will fit in as a member of the Trinity University community.
The College Search: an experience for the whole family The college search is a fun and exciting time for students and families. Students get to celebrate their academic and co-curricular accomplishments and reflect upon their experiences as they chart their journeys forward. Here at Trinity, we value the college experience, and that experience begins with you. Throughout this process we encourage future Tigers to discover new interests, to grow your existing passions, and to become an
empowered citizen of the global community. To help you do this, we encourage you to ask your friends, family, and parents for help. They can help you with your essays, be another set of eyes, ears, or taste buds on a campus visit, and can help you through the tough decisions that come with every pro-and-con list you can think of. Resources for parents and family are available online at new.trinity.edu/future-parents-families.
Consider learning from one of our very own Tiger Moms, Marni Jameson, on the Trinity Perspective Blog at thetrinityperspective.blogspot.com
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QUICK FACTS
75%
117
of students live on campus
-acre campus located in a residential neighborhood Private, residential, co-educational, undergraduate-focused Founded in 1869
minutes from downtown San Antonio
10 minutes from San Antonio International Airport Located in America’s 7th largest city
Apply Trinity University accepts both the Common Application and the ApplyTexas Application for undergraduate admission. Learn more about applying to Trinity University online at
www.trinity.edu/applynow Both merit scholarships and need-based financial aid options are available.
Have a question for a current Tiger? Send us an email at AskATiger@trinity.edu to get the inside scoop on student life at Trinity.
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student-to faculty ratio 97% hold doctoral or terminal degrees
2,299
undergraduates 191 graduate students From 47 states and 60 countries 11% international students SAT Middle 50% ACT Middle 50% Critical Reading: 570-680 Math: 590-680 Writing: 570-670