November 17, 2017
The first class of clients from RISE Inc. who completed a therapeutic skating program
at Trine University were honored Thursday, Nov. 16, during a medal ceremony in the
Thunder Ice Arena. Based in Angola, RISE works to promote the welfare or and foster
development of community-based programs with developmental, physical or other challenges.
Over the course of the program, the clients have learned 20 skating skills from the
Learn to Skate USA curriculum. Besides providing physical exercise, the skating activities
help clients build confidence and learn teamwork.
Photos: Top, from left, Amy Alt, youth hockey program director at Trine University; James; Brandon; Arica; Chris Stackhouse, executive director at RISE; Cody; Greg; Mickinna Lothamer, nurse at RISE; Ralph; and Becky Halprin, administrative assistant at RISE. Bottom, Brandon, a RISE client, receives a medal from Mickinna Lothamer. (Photos 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.