Memorial Service to Honor Student

The campus community was greatly saddened to learn last week that Mackenzie Kathleen McDermott had passed away while studying abroad in Spain. Mackenzie was a junior at Truman double majoring in English and sociology/anthropology.

A memorial is planned for 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room. Following the service, her family will receive guests until 10 p.m. in the Student Union Building 3201.

In her honor, her family has established the Mackenzie Kathleen McDermott Memorial Scholarship through the Truman State University Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring or minoring in creative writing with a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Anyone interested in making a gift to the Mackenzie Kathleen McDermott Memorial Scholarship can do so online at truman.edu/giving or by calling the Office of Advancement at 660.785.4133.