Trinity University’s 2018-19 Food for Thought Lecture Series will feature faculty and staff presenting on a wide variety of topics, from food insecurity and football to religion and marketing. The series pairs dinner with a presentation from a faculty or staff member, encouraging lifelong learning while meeting new Tigers.
Season tickets are available for $80, or individual events can be purchased for $25 each. All events include dinner. Call 210-999-7375 to register.
The 2018-19 Food for Thought Lecture Series lineup includes:
“Breaking New Ground in the Fight to Help People Living with Food Insecurity”
Featuring Carolyn Becker, psychology professor, and Eric Cooper, CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.
Fiesta Room, Coates University Center, Trinity University
In 2016, an interdisciplinary research team at Trinity University, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, launched an innovative study exploring the link between food insecurity and eating disorders. See what they discovered and what progress they’ve made with their follow-up research.
“Preparing Students for Their Life Journey Through Athletics”
Featuring Jerheme Urban ’03, Trinity University head football coach
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.
Football Field, Trinity University
Playing sports is not just about winning a game. Developing character, moral values, and emotional health are as equally as important as strengthening physical health. At Trinity, Urban and the entire staff of the athletics department prepare student-athletes not only for their time at Trinity, but also for life after college. Hear how Urban, former NFL wide receiver, develops relationships with his “guys” and motivates them by leading by example.
“A Spirited Conversation with an Octogenarian on Religion and the Classics”
Featuring Rev. Raymond Judd ’56, Trinity University chaplain emeritus
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.
Trinity University campus: Dinner in the Fiesta Room, followed by a lecture in the Margarite B. Parker Chapel
Religion and the classics at Trinity—both are important in the life of the University, and no one knows that better than the man who served Trinity as chaplain for decades. Learn how these two disciplines influence the life of the University. Find and hear a wise perspective on the future from an octogenarian who sees positive things ahead. Bring your questions and ideas for a spirited dialogue.
“150 Years of Branding and Marketing Trinity University – A Conversation About Continuity and Change”
Featuring Douglas Brackenridge, professor emeritus of religion and author of Trinity University: A Tale of Three Cities, and J. Charlene Davis, professor and chair of the Department of Business Administration
Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 | 5:30 p.m.
Paesano’s, 3622 Paesanos Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78231
Brackenridge and Davis will discuss various ways in which Trinity has endeavored to articulate and visualize its unique institutional mission in different geographical, cultural, economic, and educational contexts. Long before terms such as branding, marketing, target audiences, competitive advantage, and positioning became commonplace, educational institutions have been engaged in “selling their product” in a highly competitive environment. Using insights from different disciplines coupled with illustrations of a variety of promotional efforts, Davis and Brackenridge offer a distinctive approach to a sesquicentennial celebration. Group questions and comments are welcomed.
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