Trine story continues: Second generation receives diploma from Dr. Brooks at Commencement
When their son Parker received his diploma from Trine University President Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., at this year’s May Commencement, it was a full-circle moment for Stephen and Brooke Pelletier.

At right, senior chemistry majors Ben Wildman, left, of Fishers, Indiana, and Christian
Shafer of Garrett, Indiana, mix liquid nitrogen into half and half, heavy cream, sugar
and vanilla to make ice cream in Best Hall on Friday, Oct. 27. The event was one of
four held in recognition of National Chemistry Week, Oct. 22-28. The events were sponsored
by Trine's ACS Chemistry Club and the Department of Science.