April 13, 2017
Jama Smith, director of resource development for the Allen County Salvation Army,
as well as a social worker and program director, speaks during Trine University’s
Take Back the Night observance Wednesday, April 12, in front of C.W. Sponsel Hall.
Smith emerged as a survivor of rape and sexual assault in September 2015 after 20
years of silence. Angola Mayor Richard Hickman is seated to her right. More than 200
students and community members took part in the event, which observed Sexual Assault
Awareness Month and included a march to Monument Circle as well as a vigil and balloon
launch in support and honor of victims’ rights.
Photos by Dean Orewiler
Trine University’s Madison Hagaman is broadening her horizons and those of her future students, thanks in part to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has welcomed Haseeb Kazi, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Trine University, to its Board of Directors.
On April 3, Trine University Theatre offered a free matinee of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” to local elementary school groups, homeschool students (grades K-5) and Easterseals members.