September 27, 2016
About 300 Trine University students attended a watch party Monday night, Sept. 26, in the university’s Fabiani Theatre for the first presidential debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Similar events are planned for the second and third presidential debates Oct. 9 and 19, and for the vice presidential debate scheduled for Oct. 4. A voter registration drive has been taking place as part of the university’s Trine Votes initiative, and the effort also will include a Meet the Candidates forum sponsored by the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 19.
Trine University honored Kathy Eikenberry, known along with her husband Mike for her service and philanthropy throughout the Greater Fort Wayne area, with its annual Woman of Distinction Award during the university’s annual Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Oct. 3.
Trine University honored alumnus Dr. Tomas Furth, namesake of the university’s T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, as trustee emeritus during its annual Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Friday, Oct. 3.
Rick Henvey, chief executive officer for Parkview Health, was named Trine University’s Pillar of Success during the university’s Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Oct. 3.