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Fifteen Trinity students enrolled in the School of Professional Studies were inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda, the national honor society for adult students, at a ceremony on May 12, 2008. Chantal Touzet-Bush '07, who was inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda last year, gave the keynote remarks; she reflected on the juggling act of working and earning a college degree as an adult learner. Full Article

Trinity graduate and Trustee Paula Lettice '71, chief financial officer for the Architect of the U.S. Capitol, gave the keynote remarks, “Practice Your Degree – Take It with You and Live It,” at the induction ceremony for the Trinity chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society. She also was inducted as an honorary member of Trinity's chapter at the ceremony on April 23, 2008. She spoke to the Trinity students inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha and their guests about the importance of being an engaged citizen and emphasized the value of ethical decision making. Full Article

Four students were inducted as full members into Trinity's chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and six were inducted as associate members at a ceremony on April 24, 2008. Paula Lettice '71, chief financial officer of the Architect of the U.S. Capitol, was inducted as an honorary member of the Chapter and gave the keynote remarks to the new inductees. Dr. Shelley Tomkin, professor of political science and advisor to the chapter, presided over the ceremonies. President McGuire gave closing remarks. Full Article

Eight juniors and seniors were inducted into the Trinity Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society, at a ceremony on April 7, 2008. Full Article

Dean of Student Services Michele “Meechie” Bowie has been named a TRIO Achiever by the Mid-Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel. This award recognizes Bowie’s great commitment to ensuring educational opportunity for all students throughout her career, both here at Trinity and previously at Howard University. She received this award at a special TRIO Achievers Luncheon on March 31 in Virginia Beach. Full Article

For Trinity students Nicole Bracey and Janeashia Williams, working on Capitol Hill is a “great experience” that offers them hands-on skills and excellent networking opportunities. Working on Capitol Hill during a presidential campaign makes the experience even more meaningful. Full Article

Journalist, author and Trinity graduate Jonetta Rose Barras '96 will be the 2008 Commencement speaker, announced President Patricia McGuire. Barras, who will receive an honorary doctor of letters,  earned her undergraduate degree from Trinity through the Weekend College program, which is now part of the School of Professional Studies. Trinity's 105th Commencement will be held on the main lawn on Sunday, May 18. Nearly 400 undergraduate and graduate degrees will be awarded. Full Article

Trinity senior Vanessa Miranda was recently selected to be a Chips Quinn Scholar, a prestigious and competitive program that provides journalism students of color with hands-on training and mentoring opportunities. The program, sponsored by the Freedom Forum, provides internships, training and $1,000 scholarships to college students who are pursuing careers in print journalism. "It was very important for me to get this internship," said Miranda. "It's a gateway to my ultimate career goal: I want to be a print journalist." Full Article

The Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr College appointed Trinity graduate and Trustee Dr. Jane Dammen McAuliffe '68, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University and an internationally known scholar of Islamic studies, as its eighth president. She will take office on July 1, 2008. 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