S P R I N G 2 0 1 5

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

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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSTrinity UniversityOne Trinity PlaceSan Antonio, Texas 78212admissions@trinity.eduwww.trinity.edu/admissions1-800-TRINITY

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.

ABOUT TRINITYTrinity 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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43 MAJORS & 58 MINORSThe freedom to pursue double majors or minors, and to even create your own second major.

Major & Minor

A C A D E M I C P R O G R A M S

Major Only Minor Only 5-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program

Advising Program

6 Curricular Requirements

critical reading& writing

discussion

presentations

research& analysis

THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTERexplores a complex subject across multiple disciplinary methods

students complete 3 courses from 3 disciplines

clusters encourage productive collisions among disciplines

What is a Creative Genius? Study creativity from Beethoven to Steve Jobs in this first year experience.

written, oral, & visual communicationdigital literacyengaged citizenship (understanding diversity, global awareness, and foreign language)

understanding diversityglobal awarenessforeign language

APPROACHESTO CREATIONAND ANALYSISinstill broad, disciplinary approaches to:

arts & creative expression

social & behavioral sciences

natural sciences

quantitativereasoning

enable students to succeed academically

CORE CAPACITIESFIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

engages a topic of widespread and enduring significance

through:

humanities

THE MAJORdeclared during the sophomore year, the major provides for indepth study of a field or specialization

FITNESS EDUCATIONengage in a healthy lifestyle of exercise & physical activity

complete 1 approved course

AccountingAfrican American StudiesAmerican Intercultural StudiesAncient Mediterranean StudiesAnthropology Applied ChemistryArtArt and Art HistoryArt HistoryArts, Letters, and EnterpriseAstronomyBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiochemistryBiologyBiomathematicsBusiness AdministrationBusiness Administration Legal StudiesChemistryChemistry with High School Teaching CertificationChinese Chinese StudiesClassical LanguagesClassical StudiesCommunicationCommunication ManagementComparative LiteratureComputer ScienceComputing as a Second MajorCreative WritingEast Asian StudiesEconomicsEducationEngineering ScienceEnglishEntrepreneurship

Environmental StudiesEthicsFrench GeosciencesGerman Studies GreekHealth ProfessionsHistoryHistory of PhilosophyHuman Communication International StudiesLatinLinguisticsLogic and the Philosophy of CognitionManagement Information SystemsMathematical FinanceMathematicsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMusicNeuroscienceNew MediaPhilosophyPhilosophy of ArtPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-LawPsychologyReligionRussian Scientific ComputingSociology SpanishSports ManagementTheatre Urban StudiesWomen’s and Gender Studies

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.

Pathways THE TRINITY CURRICULUM

244full-time facultyoffer

1:1faculty

advising sessions

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3 Optional Curricular Elements EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGapply knowledge in a real-worldenvironment through:

study abroad undergraduate

research original

creative work internships field experiences civic engagement

45% of Trinity students

study abroad

MINORSexplore other areas of interest, gain academic & hands on experiences across the disciplines

The Arts, Letters, & Enterprise minor and certification

combine humanitiesand social science

study with enterprise or nonprofit experience

A SECOND MAJORdouble 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 LibraryThe 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.

The Center for the Sciences & InnovationIn 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 CenterThe 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 CenterAt the Richardson Communication Center, students have access to an interactive multimedia lab, two television stations with control rooms for the student-run TigerTV, and the KRTU-FM—not only the campus radio station, but also San Antonio’s largest outlet for jazz music.

Library Fast FactsThe 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

CAMPUS RESOURCES

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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.

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

Field geology in China, sponsored by the geosciences department

Study AbroadStudying 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.

EXPERIENTIALLEARNING

We strive to be excellent every dayWe 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 - 2015Trinity 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 - 2015Trinity 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.

Fiske Guide to Colleges - 2015“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 - 2014No. 2 College/University in the state of Texas.

U.S. News & World Report - 2014“America’s Best Colleges”“Great School at a Great Price.”

65% of students who

graduated in May 2014 participated in at least

one internship program

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 RESEARCHUndergraduate 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

papers that are published in leading academic journals, and give presentations at national conferences.

SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHTrinity’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 INITIATIVEIn 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.

Internships & Research

Read more about Trinity student research projects at

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Jake Eshelman ’11MAJOR: 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 eye-catching 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 ’96MAJOR: ChemistrySenior 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.”

ALUMNI PROFILES

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HOW WILL YOU SPEND IT?

(Well maybe 60 if you take quick showers or scarf down meals)

HOURS OFFREE TIME

168 hours in a week

16 hours of classes

25 hours of

homework & study

9hours of eating

3 hours of grooming

56hours of sleep

Breakdown of a Trinity Week

More than 115 social, political, service, recreational, athletic, spiritual, artistic student-run organizations to help you find your niche

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.

Greek Life: 8 fraternities and 7 sororities

Music: 10 major University-sponsored performance ensembles are open to all students of all majors.

Student Government: Run for office and be part of the Student Government Association, where you can advocate for the development and advancement of

student interests both inside and outside the University community.

Theatre: Opportunities are available for students of all majors, both onstage and backstage.

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.

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 Programming brings and manages educational, entertaining, and interactive programs and events to campus, from concerts to festivals.

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.

HallympicsOne 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 RecreationTrinity’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.

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Varsity AthleticsOur student-athletes have the opportunity to maximize the opportunity on and off the field. They regularly earn Academic All-America Honors and NCAA post-graduate scholarships.

Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Intramural SportsIntramurals 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:

3-on-3 Basketball CoRec Basketball Flag Football Indoor Soccer Racquetball Sand Volleyball

Be ActiveTrinity 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.

Club SportsClub sports give the University community an opportunity to participate in highly competitive sports activities, learn new skills, improve their existing skill levels, and enjoy the recreational and social fellowship that comes from being active and part of a team. Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse

Men’s & Women’s Volleyball

Equestrian Sports

Ultimate Frisbee

TennisWomen’s Water Polo Fencing

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A Competitive CitySan 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.

70 degree average

temperature

176 city parks and

recreation areas

30+ golf courses

10 days of Fiesta

(a city-wide party with over 100 events)

One of the great things about San Antonio is that many people notice it has a small-town 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.

15 miles of

Riverwalk paths connect

cultural & historic sites

9th fastest-growing city

in the United States

224days of sunshine

annually5

historic Spanish

missions and the Alamo

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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.

Experience Trinity - Monday Open House ProgramAll 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 HouseAll 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.

Daily VisitsTrinity 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 HouseAll 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.

Top Breakfast SpotsVisiting San Antonio? Be sure to check out one of Matthew Mitts’, a Trinity senior, best bets.

Taco Taco Cafe

Magnolia Pancake Haus

The Guenther House

El Milagrito

Get the full scoop from Matthew on the Trinity Perspective Blog at thetrinityperspective.blogspot.com.

Do you know the best way to determine if Trinity is the right school for you?

If there is one thing you

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.

The College Search: an experience for the whole family

Consider learning from one of our very own Tiger Moms, Marni Jameson, on the Trinity Perspective Blog at thetrinityperspective.blogspot.com

VOTED “BEST TACOS IN AMERICA”

Visit Campus.Explore our visit calendar at www.trinity.edu/visit or contact us at visit@trinity.edu.

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ApplyTrinity 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/applynowBoth merit scholarships and need-based financial aid options are available.

97% hold doctoral or terminal degrees

QUICK FACTS

Private, residential, co-educational, undergraduate-focused

Founded in 1869

10 minutes from San Antonio International Airport

Located in America’s 7th largest city

117

-acre campus located in a residential

neighborhood

9:1

student-tofaculty ratio

7

minutes from

downtown San Antonio

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

75% of students

live on campus

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.