Event Category: Alumni

Shot of the quad in the fall

All are welcome to a public lecture by Mark Mulder ’95, Ph.D., Trinity alumnus and Professor of Sociology at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mulder, the author of Shades of White Flight: Evangelical Congregations & Urban Departure, will offer a lecture entitled “Shades of White Flight: Reckoning with Racialized Legacies.”

This event is sponsored by The Office of the Provost.

 

Alumni in the Holland, Mich., area are invited to join Director of Alumni and Family Engagement, Jeremy Klyn ’02, along with fellow Trinity alumni, parents, and friends on Oct. 1 in the West Michigan area for a time of food, fellowship, and games at the Tulip City Brewstillery in Holland, Mich.

Come when you can, leave when you have to! Pop in after work or on your way to watch the Friday night football game. There will be both indoor and outdoor seating as well as games to enhance the fellowship.  Register in advance and your first drink and taco are on the alumni office. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Spice Boys food truck and the Brewstillery. Let us know you are coming so we make sure we have enough!

Contact the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for more information at  alumni@trnty.edu and register here: michigantrollnation.eventbrite.com

Trinity is coming to the Des Moines area and we’d like you to join us!

 Alumni, friends and families in the greater Des Moines area are invited to meet up with President Kurt and Leah Dykstra, Provost Aaron Kuecker, and other college staff for a relaxed time fellowship over some food and beverage on Monday, Oct. 4. Our reserved outdoor space at Smash Park Entertainment Center will provide plenty of relaxed seating for conversation as well as family-friendly yard games and entertainment for all ages.

Come when you can, leave when you have to! There will be ample opportunity for social engagement. Appetizers and beverages will be provided, let us know you are coming so we make sure we have enough! We can’t wait to see you!

Contact the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement at alumni@trnty.edu for more information and register here trinityindesmoines.eventbrite.com

 

Softball alumni and their family are invited to come cheer on the current Trolls softball team at Schaaf Fields during their annual “Troll Bowl” tournament on Saturday, October 9.

The schedule for the day will be:

11:00am – Trinity vs Illinois College

12:30pm – Lunch and fellowship with Coach Fazzari, the team, and fellow Alumni

1:30pm – Batting cage and warmups (based on tournament availability)

3:00pm – Trinity vs Moraine Valley (optional)

Children and spouses welcome to attend. RSVP to let Coach Fazzari and the Alumni Office to let us know that you can make it! You can register here  trollsalumnisoftball.eventbrite.com

 

All Pella, Iowa area Trinity alumni, parents and friends are invited to join President Kurt Dykstra, First Lady Leah Dykstra, Provost Aaron Kuecker, and others for a time of fellowship at the home of Lyle and Kathy Vander Meiden.

There will be ample opportunity for social engagement, as well as a brief update from President Dykstra about the latest campus news and plans for the future, including a new partnership with the Vermeer Corporation. Stop by after work or before you head out for an evening activity, and stay as long as you are able.

Appetizers and beverages will be provided, let us know you are coming so we make sure we have enough! We can’t wait to see you!

Contact the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for more information at alumni@trnty.edu and register for the event here trinityinpella.eventbrite.com

 

The music department is looking forward to ending Black History Month in celebration with Gospel Fest 2022! This concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. on February 25th in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium.

The night will include performances not only from Trinity’s own Gospel Choir, but from Trinity Alumni and our special guest: alumnus Javonta Howard and the “I AM HEIR” Live Experience.

Click here to learn more about the I AM HEIR Live Experience! You can also view their website here.

Come join us in joy and praise!

 

On Nov. 17th, Fusion Forum presents: Stephanie Reichert, CPA.   Trinity ’14 alumna, Stephanie is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in the Investment Management industry and the team lead at Northern Trust Corporation.

Fusion 59 sponsors Fusion Forum, which brings dynamic speakers to campus to discuss their experience, share insights, and offer tips on navigating the working world.

Senior Physical Education, Recreation and Kinesiology students will lead participants in discussions about physical and nutritional wellness and how healthy eating and physical activity contribute to our overall wellness. Being healthy involves being able to move throughout our lifetime, which includes long term health, but also short-term enjoyment of life. We will discuss the importance of stretching,  strengthening, movement, and even give some general nutrition tips. Each session will include about half of the time in the classroom and half in the fitness center, learning new exercises and stretches. Before participation in the fitness center, a waiver will need to be signed by all participants. All exercises and stretches will be tailored to your fitness level.

Mondays, October 4, 11 & 18 at 12 PM -1:15 PM
Location:  DeVos Athletics and Recreation Center, Room 106

Cost:$40 for SALT Members; $60 for Non-Members

Registration: Email andrea.dieleman@trnty.edu or phone 708.239.4798 by Sept. 25.

SALT, or Seasoned Adults Learning at Trinity, offers a wide variety of educational classes, local trips, book discussions  for those in the community 55 and over. The mission of the SALT program is to stimulate learning and discussion that will enrich lives, foster relationships, and strengthen the varied communities in which we live. For more information visit trnty.edu/SALT

This course will look at music’s role in both current and past evangelistic efforts around the world. We will “visit” multiple areas including Japan, East Africa, Central Brazil, and Oceania to hear and discuss the worship music traditions of other believers. We will also discuss some of the challenging cultural change issues connected to music and missions, along with recent efforts to assist new believers in developing their own indigenous hymns. Jeff Timmer, Trinity’s Director of Vocation and Career Development, completed a master’s degree in ethnomusicology and engaged in thesis research in Japan.

Wednesdays, October 20, October 27 & November 3
Specific Time TBD
Location: Ozinga Chapel Choral Room

Cost:$40 for SALT Members; $60 for Non-Members

Registration: Email andrea.dieleman@trnty.edu or phone 708.239.4798 by Sept. 20.

SALT, or Seasoned Adults Learning at Trinity, offers a wide variety of educational classes, local trips, book discussions  for those in the community 55 and over. The mission of the SALT program is to stimulate learning and discussion that will enrich lives, foster relationships, and strengthen the varied communities in which we live. For more information visit trnty.edu/SALT

In this class, taught by Dr. Bob Rice, Professor Emeritus of History, we will examine the history of immigration —first during its classic century from 1820 to 1920; second during a time of restriction and reopening of immigration from 1920 to 1965; and third during the last fifty years of changing patterns, competing viewpoints, and current issues. Although we will consider broad trends and focus on particular policies and statutes, we will also read short passages from immigrant memoirs which relate to immigrants’ uncertainties and hopes in coming to America.

Class Schedule: Mondays on October 18, October 25 & November 1
10 AM -11:15 AM

Cost:$40 for SALT Members; $60 for Non-Members

Registration: Email andrea.dieleman@trnty.edu or phone 708.239.4798 by Oct. 10.

SALT, or Seasoned Adults Learning at Trinity, offers a wide variety of educational classes, local trips, book discussions  for those in the community 55 and over. The mission of the SALT program is to stimulate learning and discussion that will enrich lives, foster relationships, and strengthen the varied communities in which we live. For more information visit trnty.edu/SALT