As the 2008 presidential election approaches, the question of political activity on the Trinity College campus is of increasing importance. Many students such as, Sarah Gardiner '10, question the amount of political activity among Trinity students. Gardiner points out that, "The few protests or consciousness raising activities that happen seem to be attended by the same general core of people.
11 CommentsIt has been five months since the Class of 2007 graduated. In the time since the graduates left Hartford they've gone on to enroll in graduate schools, take jobs, travel, and do volunteer work, putting their four years of Trinity education to use. Most of the graduates seem to feel that Trinity has left them well prepared for life as a college graduate.
0 CommentsThe writing requirement, another component of the general education requirements, passed by the faculty last semester, is in the planning stages. Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rena Fraden has commissioned a group of senior faculty to meet and devise a general rubric for what sorts of guidelines a writing intensive first-year seminar might follow.
0 CommentsLast week the College announced its ambitious "Trinity 2012 Campaign," which hopes to raise a total of $350 million by June 30, 2012. Students can look forward to benefits such as improved financial aid, increased library acquisitions and learning technologies, and more funding for intercollegiate athletics.
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