Rita Trimble teaches at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she has been since graduating. Her program, Women's and Gender Studies, has merged with the Black World Studies program. As of this year, she is a lecturer in the Africana, Gender, and Identity Studies Department. Rita remains grateful for her time in Comparative Studies. Her preparation for interdisciplinary work and all the experience she received while teaching her own classes have served her well. She writes, "I am especially thankful for your generous-spirited teaching mentorship."