On Sunday, April 19, two Connecticut College students were arrested after setting two small fires in one of the residence halls. At 3:30 a.m. in the Jane Addams residence hall, Campus Safety officers responded to a smoke alarm. It was then that they found a bag of cups and trash burning on the third floor, according to Amy Martin, a campus media spokesperson.
3 CommentsThis weekend, Trinity College held its fourth Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Over 600 registered students and faculty members gathered at the Jessee/Miller field to raise money for the American Cancer Society, which funds cancer research and support.
0 CommentsIn reaction to Spring Weekend festivities, Dean of Students Frederick Alford sent a campus-wide e-mail scolding students for drinking openly and littering on the main quad. "I write to remind you that College policy, as well as local law, does not permit the open consumption of alcohol in public areas," said Alford.
7 CommentsTrinity College students were inconvenienced last week due to an advisory banning the drinking of tap water on campus. The Trinity community was alerted via e-mail on Wednesday, April 22 of a "boil water notice" issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) after microorganisms were found in the Hartford public water supply.
1 CommentsOn Thursday, April 23, Trinity College received unflattering press attention in the Wall Street Journal. The opening of the article states, "In one previously undisclosed fight, Trinity College in Connecticut is facing government scrutiny for its plan to spend part of a $9 million endowment from Wall Street investing legend Shelby Cullom Davis.
3 CommentsThis summer, members of Trinity's African Development Coalition (ADC) will journey to Guinea as part of their project to improve the quality of life there. Formed in spring 2008, "the ADC seeks to raise awareness about contemporary African culture, politics and economic issues on the Trinity campus and beyond," says the ADC's web site, www.
1 CommentsThis past week four students and one recent graduate from Trinity College were awarded scholarships and grants to pursue their dreams for post-graduation work. The Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall foundation named Elisabeth Cianciola '10 a 2009 Udall Scholar for her incredible commitment to the environment, her ability to become a leader, and her impressive academic achievement.
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