March 28, 2023
The McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering earned the most points during Engineering Week to take possession of the traveling trophy.
The departments within the Allen School of Engineering took part in competitions throughout the week of Feb. 20-24, including banners, putt-putt, drone racing, textbook toss, Smash Bros., foundry, giant skee ball and corn hole.
The chemical engineers took top honors with 645 points, followed by the Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with 620 points and the Department of Design Engineering Technology with 600 points.
Trine University’s annual Trine Day, a celebration of the university as well as an opportunity to support its mission, set records for number of donors and funds raised, bringing in more than $160,000 for scholarships, academic and athletic needs, and student organizations.
Trine University students learned about opportunities available with the Purdue Data Mine during a special presentation on April 10 in the Mark and Sarah Music/Ruoff Mortgage Esports Arena.
Trine University has received a lead gift from Dr. Rick L. James, alumnus and chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, and his wife, Dr. Vicki L. James, for a new building to house Trine’s business school.