March 01, 2019
Five Trine University golf management majors — from left, Austin Miller, a junior from Kokomo, Indiana; Carlos Coeto, a junior from San Luis Potosi, Mexico; Morgan Barrasas, a senior from Hobart, Indiana; Grant Brettnacher, a junior from West Lafayette, Indiana; and Todd Mieske, a junior from Owosso, Michigan — attended the annual Indiana PGA Spring Business Meeting on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie.
The students attended the Past Presidents’ Luncheon and participated in the organization’s business meeting. During the event, Catherine Benson, director of golf management at Trine University, was presented the Indiana PGA’s Horton Smith Award and elected secretary for the organization.
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.
Golfers and sponsors at Trine University’s 36th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing contributed a record amount for student scholarships, raising $115,000 at the Aug. 7 event.
It may sound like all fun and games, but two Trine University faculty members gave academic presentations during North America’s largest board gaming convention.