July 24, 2014
The Trine University community welcomed more than 450 visitors during the Friday (June 20) afternoon open house at the new T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, 500 W. Maumee St.
Area residents and other visitors checked out all three levels of the building, which resulted from a $7.8 million transformation of the former First Christian Church, Angola. Many church members and those associated with the church stopped in to explore the building and an assortment of stained glass that had been removed from the structure.
The building's main level features the posh Ryan Concert Hall and the inviting Rolland Reception Lobby with the eye-catching Ralston Fountain.
The upper level features the Morrill Concert Balcony and Presidential Suite and balconies on the north and south sides. The lower level is home to Trine's music and theater programs.
The Ryan Concert Hall, which features original organ pipes from the church, custom-designed chandeliers and marble statuary with 800 seats affording terrific views, will be the venue for an assortment of upcoming shows. For a schedule and ticket information, visit trine.edu/furth.
Students in Trine University’s Capstone in Sport Management class won their second National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) showcase event of the fall, then went on to place in the national Super Showcase.
Trine University chemical engineering graduate Parker Reichhart has earned national recognition, receiving two awards in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Student Design Competition. The awards were presented during the 2025 Annual Student Conference, held Nov. 1–4 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Amanda Malefyt, Ph.D., professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University, has been elected to serve as a director within the Education Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), beginning her four-year term this month.