Events and Activities

There will be a TruScholar application workshop from 6-7 p.m. Jan. 21 in Magruder Hall 2090. The workshop is intended to help the students prepare the best applications they can. Students considering applying to the program are encouraged to attend. Applications to the TruScholars program are due Feb. 2. More details are available at osr.truman.edu. Questions beyond the TruScholars frequently asked questions should be addressed via email to osr@truman.edu.

The deadline to register for the Truman Athletics 2014 Trivia Night and Silent Auction is Jan. 24. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 1. Eight-person teams can register for $250. Individuals can register for $35 and will be placed on a team. Discounts are available for Truman employees and teams with at least four Truman employees. Entry fee includes appetizers, table snacks and beverages. For complete details, contact Truman Athletics at 660.785.4236 or athletics@truman.edu.

Illusion Danz Team will host team clinics/tryouts Jan. 24-25. For more information, click here.

Screenings for the Student Activities Board 48-Hour Film Competition will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room. Short films made by Truman students in less than 48 hours will be screened. Prizes will be awarded after all films are shown. There will also be free food. More information about this event, as well as how to sign up to compete, can be found on the SAB website, sab.truman.edu.

A public reception for “Apocalyptic: Artwork, poetry and thought about the end,”
will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 in the University Art Gallery. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.

Guest artist Pius Cheung will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. The concert will feature traditional and contemporary solo works for marimba. Admission is free. Co-sponsored by the School of Arts & Letters, Department of Music Artist Series and the Center for Multicultural Affairs.

Guest artist Josh Quinlan will lead his jazz quartet in concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

The 24-Hour Theatre event
will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 in Baldwin Auditorium. This show is written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours.

The University Orchestra Concert will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Guest artists Valentina Renesto, saxophone, and Giuseppe Bruno, piano, will perform in concert
at 4 p.m. Feb. 2 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

The Prokofiev Ensemble Chamber Music Concert will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

The Department of Public Safety will sponsor a University van driving class at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the General Services Building Conference Room. This is a required class to drive Truman State University fleet full-size vans. Student drivers must also complete the Waiver of Vehicle Usage Policy form available online at police.truman.edu. Participants must sign up to attend and should allow two-three hours for the class. Class size is limited. To sign up, call 660.785.4177 or email joycecook@truman.edu.

The Bowling Club will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 in Violette Hall 1144. This organization is non-competitive and all skill levels are welcome.

A guest recital
featuring Steve Litwiller, clarinet, and Paul Copenhaver, trumpet, will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

The University Board of Governors will meet
at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Student Union Building Conference Room.

Fred D. Gray, the civil rights attorney for Rosa Parks, will present a free public lecture entitled “Bus Ride to Justice,” followed by a question and answer session, at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in Baldwin Auditorium.
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