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Working with Dr. Roxana Moayedi, associate professor of sociology, students at Trinity created an online resource for women in the Washington, D.C., region who want to start their own small businesses to attain economic security for themselves and their families. Full Article

President Patricia McGuire named Kaye Gapen as Trinity's vice president of academic affairs and provost. In announcing her appointment, President McGuire said that "Provost Gapen is well known to the Trinity community as the director of the Library and Academic Services. Full Article

Trinity is launching a new master of arts in international security studies (MAISS) starting in spring 2008 through the School of Professional Studies. The degree program prepares students for analytical, operational, and leadership positions in global interagency, military and civilian settings. Full Article

President Patricia McGuire announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Child as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In announcing her appointment, President McGuire noted that "Dr. Child has demonstrated extraordinary leadership talent, strong vision and excellent administrative skill during the three months she has served as our interim dean. Full Article

Trinity senior Jessica Dickerson was honored with the St. Catherine Medal at Cap and Gown Convocation on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Full Article

President Patricia McGuire presented D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee with a "Trinity Washington Woman of Genius" award at Cap and Gown Convocation on Saturday, September 29, 2007. This is the text of the citation that President McGuire read in honor of Chancellor Rhee. Full Article

Listen to Chancellor Rhee's remarks:

More than 400 Trinity seniors, faculty, alumnae and guests gathered for Cap and Gown Convocation, which featured keynote remarks by D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee. "Do not let anyone dampen your enthusiasm and tell you something cannot happen," she advised members of the senior class of 2007. Full Article

Trinity President Patricia McGuire was named one of the "150 Most Powerful People in Washington" by the Washingtonian magazine. The October 2007 cover story, "Power 150: People Who Make Things Happen," names the most influential people in the arts, business, education, sports, real estate and more. Full Article

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee will be the keynote speaker at Trinity's Cap and Gown Convocation on Saturday, September 29. The ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports. Full Article

Trinity students are invited to submit a photo-essay in collaboration with the 2007 Sower's Seed program, which will be held on Friday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Chapel. The theme for the contest is rooted in the mission of the Sower's Seed program and is inspired by this year's speaker, freelance journalist Amy Costello '92. Full Article

Trinity graduate and Emmy-nominated foreign correspondent Amy Costello '92 will present the third annual Sower's Seed lecture on Friday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Chapel. She will reflect on how she has used her professional journalism career to shine a light on people's struggles for peace, justice, health, food and shelter around the world. Full Article

Two Trinity graduates were named to Forbes magazine's list of the "Worlds' 100 most powerful Women": Speaker of the House Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi '62 and Hearst Magazines publisher Cathleen Black '66. Full Article

President Patricia McGuire announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Child, associate professor of English, as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Full Article

Trinity's Campus Ministry program and Pax Christi USA are co-sponsoring a program, "The Pursuit of Peace," that will feature Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne as the keynote speaker. The program will be held on Wednesday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. in O'Connor Auditorium. Full Article

Dr. Sue Blanshan, vice president for academic affairs, announced the appointment of Debra Tervala as the new dean for Trinity's School of Professional Studies. Full Article