The hope is to compile Trinity Twitter users for the purpose of quickly spreading news within the Trinity Community, as well as a good way to hear about events, etc.

With that being said, check out the database being compiled here:

You can fill out the form here and view the spreadsheet containing the Twitter info here.

Related: Do You Tweet?

Aside from that though, Sunday is the day. With that brings a lot of last minute questions, probably the biggest one for parents (and graduates) alike is WHERE WILL COMMENCEMENT BE IN THE EVENT OF RAIN? Or more importantly, HOW WILL WE KNOW IF THERE IS A LOCATION CHANGE?

For these questions, expect either an update to the Commencement website, or an e-mail to the student body. I’d also advise calling the central switchboard for any pressing questions at 860-297-2000.

Unfortunately it’s raining pretty hard right now (12:30 AM on Sunday), so I’d expect the ceremony to be moved inside – sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

As far as the schedule for Sunday:

Sunday, May 17, 2009

8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Episcopal Eucharist
The Chapel (campus map)

10:00 a.m.
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Candidates Formation
Lower Long Walk, near Cinestudio (campus map)
Wearing academic regalia (caps and gowns), bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates assemble on the Lower Long Walk near Cinestudio for the processional to the Quadrangle.

Undergraduate Procession Instructions

Masters Procession Instructions

10:50 a.m.
Academic Procession Begins
The tradition of stepping on The Luther-Roosevelt Long Walk Inscription in front of the Fuller Arch in Northam Towers for the first time on Commencement day continues.  Members of the Trinity community, as well as visitors, have generally avoided stepping on the inscription, perhaps instinctively aware that it is connected with some event in the College’s history.  The inscription in fact commemorates the visit in June 1918 of former President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt, who delivered an address and received an honorary degree at Commencement.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
183rd Commencement Ceremony
The Quadrangle (campus map)
Commencement is the central and most important event of the Trinity academic year.  The College faculty gathers together with the families and friends of the graduating class to celebrate their achievements in a ceremony that has endured for nearly two centuries.

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Post-Commencement Celebration
The Soccer Field (campus map)

College Reception
Under the Tent, Soccer Field
President James F. Jones, Jr., Board of Trustees members, and current faculty look forward to meeting your family and congratulating you in person. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Individual Receptions
Under the Tents, Soccer Field
For more information about coordinating an individual reception, please click here.

Good luck to the Class of 2009 and best wishes! I’ll be seeing many of you tomorrow rain or shine!

Morgan is in custody in Middletown under a $10 million bail and is being arraigned today in Middlesex Superior Court.

This brings an end to much of the suspense and confusion behind the tragic event, allowing the Wesleyan community to being mourning and return to normal life.

Continue to keep the Wesleyan community as well as Johanna’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. I’ll provide more updates regarding memorial services, rememberences, and vigils as they are planned.

Don’t forget to check out Wesleying as they have also been following this story very closely.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MIDDLETOWN POLICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Suspected gunman that killed a Wesleyan junior May 6th

If you have not already heard by now, it is my sincere regret to inform you that at 1:00p.m. today in the Wesleyan University Red and Black Cafe, Wesleyan junior Johanna Justin-Jinich was shot several times by an assailant wearing a wig. The gunman is still at large, but is not expected to be on the Wesleyan University campus, and have set up a half mile perimeter around the school with K-9 and Street Unit police patrols.

Johanna Justin-Jinich, the vicitm of today's shooting.

Police say they know the identity of the suspect, although he remains somewhere at large.

Trinity students have seemed shocked and horrified at this incident and are awaiting an address from campus administrators as of the time of this writing. A thread on the ACB has had more than one student asking for a forum or discussion of some type be held here on campus as well, as Wesleyan has close ties to many students here on campus.

Channel 3 news has an ongoing story about the horrific tragedy and provides some clearer details than I can find words to describe. You can also see the official Wesleyan University press release here. It contains kind words and a somber tone written by server administrators at the University, but nothing of too much news substance other than support.

From the article:

Police said Johanna Justin-Jinich was shot multiple times inside the Broad Street Book Store at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. She was taken to Middlesex Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Police said the gunman entered the book store wearing a wig and carrying a gun. They said Justin-Jinich worked at the bookstore café.

Please send love and warm wishes to the community of Wesleyan Univesrity – one of our fellow NESCAC schools who is undoubtably hurting more than ever at a time like this.

Better safe than a stolen computer during finals.

Fill ‘em up (for free!).

From the e-mail sent to the student body:

As of today NO cases of Swine flu have been CONFIRMED in Connecticut, but two “probable” cases have been identified in Stratford and Southbury, along with two other possible cases in East Haddam. According to the Hartford Courant, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said samples from the two probable cases have been sent to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing.

TICKET INFO for tomorrow’s show

We have to close Tcommerce sales at NOON tomorrow. To make sure this doesn’t get in the way of your END-OF-THE-YEAR-DANCE-YOUR-FACE-OFF-RAGE-SESH, we are going to keep tickets at $10 all night. There will be re-entry, but keep in mind the event will be over by midnight… a little earlier than you might be used to.

https://tcommerce.trincoll.edu/webapps/login/?new_loc=%2fwebapps%2fportal%2fframeset.jsp%3ftab_id%3d_8_1
**If you buy a ticket online there will be a WILL CALL table in front of the mill from 6pm-9pm**

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You can fill out the form here and view the spreadsheet containing the Twitter info here.

Martha O’Brien (head of the Health Center) issued an update regarding Swine Flu today as well. As it stands at this time no cases of Swine Flu have been reported in the state, although some have been seen as close as New York. If you have been to Mexico lately or know anyone who has and are feeling ill, seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.