The recent 95 percent NCLEX-RN pass rate for Trinitys nursing graduates is another testament to the Colleges highly-regarded bachelors degree program. Significantly higher than the national year-to-date total average of 82 percent,* the pass rate is the result of exams taken after graduation and administered through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The NCSBN is the vehicle through which boards of nursing act and counsel together to provide regulatory excellence for public health, safety, and welfare. Nursing Department Chair Tina Decker 06 credits the high pass rate with the nursing programs simulation lab, which provides hands-on training for students; the Colleges proximity to a large number of major Chicago and suburban hospitals through which students complete their clinicals; and Trinitys dedicated faculty. Trinitys nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

* Year-to-date total January through December 2014; First Time, RN Candidates taking NCLEX Exam.

95% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for Nursing

Every year, Trinitys highly-regarded academic programs graduate teachers who serve schools throughout Chicagoland, the nation, and the world. Alumna Kathy Nimmer 91 was recently named Indianas 2015 Teacher of the Year and is one of four finalists for the 2015 National Teacher of the Year Award. Nimmer, who is blind, teaches English and creative writing at William Henry Harrison High School in Lafayette, Indiana, and is the author of two books. She and the other three finalists were selected by the Council of Chief State School Officers and will travel to Washington, D.C. to be interviewed for the award. The winner will be announced in April. Overcoming the challenges of her blindness and realizing her dream of teaching, Nimmer has helped many of her students realize their own dreams as well.

National Teacher of the Year Finalist Kathy Nimmer 91

Be flexible. That was the advice of alumni Jeff Miltzow 07 and Ryan Wories 09, who shared their career journeys with business students during an interview on February 16 with Dr. Lynn White, professor of business and the Colleges 2014 Professor of the Year. Miltzow and Wories majored in accounting and marketing, respectively, at Trinity. Miltzow advised being willing to switch roles. Dont hold out for the perfect job, he said, explaining the value of learning something from every experience. Similarly, Wories emphasized the importance of keeping an open mind during the job search and taking opportunities that seem to veer from an intended career path.

Miltzow and Wories also expressed an appreciation for their liberal arts background, something they said employers value. They advised students to talk with potential employers about their involvement in clubs, organizations, and leadership roles. The event was representative of the many opportunities students have to learn from alumni. In January, students had the opportunity to connect with nearly 20 companies and organizations in the Chicagoland area through the special course Exploring Chicago Business. Alumni and friends of the College served as guest speakers and welcomed students to visit their respective businesses.

Flexibility Is Key when Choosing a Career in Business

New Book Reviewed by the Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker

On the outskirts of the Petrified Forest in the Painted Desert of Northeast Arizona is a pile of rocks, hot rocks, that had been stolen and eventually returned. Many of the ones that find their way back are accompanied by letters of apology from people who claim the ancient pieces of wood bring bad luck.

Photographs of the rocks and facsimiles of some of these conscience letters comprise the new book Bad Luck, Hot Rocks by Ryan Thompson, chair of the art and design department. The book, co-authored by Phil Orr, recently received positive reviews in The New Yorker and the Los Angeles Times.

Buying TOMS, Saving Soles

As the Associated Reformed Colleges & Universities Lecturer for 2014-15, Dr. Craig Mattson, professor of communication arts, presented Buying TOMS, Saving Soles? Christian Attention for Cause Marketing to students and faculty at Redeemer University College, Covenant College, and Trinity.

TOMS is a company known for its line of footwear but more so for its philosophy of giving. With every product a customer purchases, TOMS helps a person in need through its One for One program.

Earn a Criminal Justice Degree 100% Online

The Adult Studies Department now offers a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice that can be earned completely online. Recruitment is underway for the start of classes in May. As with Trinitys traditional baccalaureate criminal justice program, the Adult Studies program trains competent and compassionate professionals to work within the current system of law with a focus on the alternative solutions of remediation, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Adult Studies students can attend full time or part time and can finish their degree in as little as two years.

For more information, visit adultstudies.trnty.edu

or call 708.293.4567.

(l-r) Ryan Wories 09, Jeff Miltzow 07 and

Dr. Lynn White

UPCOMING EVENTSVolleyball Team Wins

National ChampionshipIn December, the volleyball team capped off its successful season as the NCCAA National Champions. The team earned the first place finish with a victory over Colorado Christian University in the championship match to claim the programs first national title. Along with the championship team recognition, setter Erynn Schuh 15 of Frankfort, Illinois, and head coach Bill Schepel 85 were recognized by the AVCA as the NCCAA Player of the Year and Coach of the Year, respectively. The Trolls ended their season with a 38-10 overall record, which ties Trinitys record for most season victories. (See photo, back page)

APRIL 10 Pops Concert 7:30 p.m., Ozinga Chapel13 Brass Fest 7:30 p.m., Van Namen Recital Hall19 Musichorale 3:20 p.m., Ozinga Chapel21 Artist Exhibition 6 p.m., Seerveld Gallery (ARCC)24-25, 30 Musical Theatre Revue 7:30 p.m., Marg Kallemeyn Theatre (ARCC)

29 Graduate Studies information session 6 p.m., Grand Lobby, Ozinga Chapel

MAY 1-2 Musical Theatre Revue 7:30 p.m., Marg Kallemeyn Theatre (ARCC)

2 Spring Instrumental Concert 2 p.m., Ozinga Chapel2 Spring Gospel Choir Concert 7 p.m., Ozinga Chapel3 Spring Concert Choir Concert 3 p.m., Ozinga Chapel5 Chamber Music Recital 7:30 p.m., Van Namen Recital Hall

16 Commencement

JUNE 13 Alumni Golf Outing 10 a.m., Gleneagles Country Club

20 25-25 Celebrate our Alumni 6 p.m., Soldier Field

SALT for SpringRegistration is now open! Seasoned Adults Learning at Trinity offers 3-session courses, day trips, and travel. For more information or to register, visit www.trnty.edu/salt or call 708.597.3000.

Athletics Department Adds Two New Teams

Trinity has announced that it will add womens golf and mens volleyball as intercollegiate varsity sports for the 2015-16 academic year. The 5-10 member golf team will open its inaugural season with a complete fall and spring schedule. Mens volleyball will host a roster of 10-12 members to compete in the January-March season. For more information go to athletics.trnty.edu.

Two New Members Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame

Liz Metcalfe 83 and Jessica (Eenigenburg) Hoekstra 06 have been inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame on January 24. Metcalfe was a leader as a three-sport athlete on the volleyball, basketball, and softball teams from 1979-83 and later as head coach of the womens basketball team from 2005-10. Hoekstra was a standout, leading scorer, and highly honored athlete on the womens soccer and basketball teams from 2002-06.

(l-r) Jessica Hoekstra 06 and Liz Metcalfe 83 receive their plaques from Athletics Director Bill Schepel.

Trinity Christian College is a community of Christian scholarship

committed to shaping lives and transforming culture.

Everyone is invited as we celebrate our alumni at Chicagos historic Soldier Field. The evening will honor 25 alumni who are fulfilling the mission of Trinity Christian College. This event will feature an evening of live music, special presentations, wine, craft beer and classic Chicago-style food. More information to follow.

Tickets go on sale April 6 at www.trnty.edu/soldierf ield

Questions? development@trnty.edu or 708.239.4806