July 27, 2017
Steve Gusa, right, ice hockey arena technician at Trine University, directs a truck and trailer unloading a Zamboni on Thursday, July 27, for the university’s new Thunder Ice Arena. The Zamboni Model 500 is being loaned to the university by Mid America Rink Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until Trine receives a brand-new Zamboni early next year. The Zamboni will begin maintaining the ice in the arena as early as Friday, July 28, and will be rebranded with Trine graphics during its use at the university.
Photo by Dean Orewiler
Trine University’s Overwatch esports team went undefeated in the Match Point Invitational at Western Michigan University on Saturday, besting the home team as well as teams from Central Michigan University, Ferris State University and the University of Michigan-Flint.
Trine University President Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., has announced that Amy Heavin, Ph.D., has been named vice president for student affairs at Trine University as part of the transition to the upcoming presidency of Tony Kline, Ph.D.
Two Trine University students from the Ketner School of Business recently took part in a national sales competition.