October 21, 2013
ANGOLA, Ind. – Trine University bestowed awards on three alumni during the homecoming football game on Oct. 5.
The Outstanding Achievement Alumni Award was given to William "Bill" Pett, a 1953 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Pett, of Chesterfield, Mo., has given years of service to Trine. He has served as a member of the alumni board for the past eight years and is active in organizing alumni events in the St. Louis, Mo., area.
The Distinguished Service Alumni Achievement – Young Alumnus Award was given to Andrew Hein, a 1998 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. Hein, of Carmel, is involved with the chemical engineering department at Trine and a consistent financial supporter. A principal at Crown Point Transactions, Chicago and Indianapolis, he was named one of the top 300 global intellectual property strategists in the world. Hein earned his juris doctor degree from Georgetown University in 2003.
The Distinguished Service Alumni Award was given to Jim Bock, a 1954 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Trine trustee since 2003. Bock has supported the university through service and financial contributions. The Jim and Joan Bock Center for Innovation and Biomedical Engineering, which was dedicated Oct. 4, is a testament to his dedication and loyalty to Trine.
Trine University will welcome visiting students with themed spirit days and giveaways as part of Indiana Private College Week, July 20-24.
Trine University has named Andy Rang, who had served as interim athletic director since March, as its new athletic director.
As high schoolers return to class and students attending colleges outside northeast Indiana move away to campus, Trine University invites local businesses to recruit for positions at its annual Part-Time Job Fair.