September 08, 2017
Trine University welcomed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program's Class of 2020 on Sept. 1 at the annual White Coat Ceremony held at the Health Sciences Education Center.
The fourth cohort in the Trine's DPT program, the group is Trine's largest DPT class, with 35 students. The students represent nine states (Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Utah) and include one international student, Jithmie Jayawickrema of Sri Lanka.
During the ceremony, each student is presented with a white coat symbolizing their entry into the physical therapy profession.
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.