April 13, 2017
Jama Smith, director of resource development for the Allen County Salvation Army,
as well as a social worker and program director, speaks during Trine University’s
Take Back the Night observance Wednesday, April 12, in front of C.W. Sponsel Hall.
Smith emerged as a survivor of rape and sexual assault in September 2015 after 20
years of silence. Angola Mayor Richard Hickman is seated to her right. More than 200
students and community members took part in the event, which observed Sexual Assault
Awareness Month and included a march to Monument Circle as well as a vigil and balloon
launch in support and honor of victims’ rights.
Photos by Dean Orewiler
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.
The Trine University Music Program is pleased to present a final duo of concerts for the weekend of April 25-26.