Truman Today

Truman Students Win Tech Competition After Creating Collision Detection System

Tutul and Alam won the SpaceXAI “Make it Legendary” challenge at the HackMIT competition in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sept. 19-20. The event brought more than 1,100 students from around the world together to design and build innovative tech projects from scratch.

Tickets Now Available for Ozzie Smith Event

Tickets are now available to see National Baseball Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in Baldwin Auditorium as part of the Holman Family Distinguished Speaker Series.

Missouri Government Internship Open to All Majors

An informational meeting for the Missouri Government Internship Program will take place at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 in McClain Hall 209.

Clarinet-Guitar Duo Jâca to Perform at Truman

The clarinet and guitar duet Jâca will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Applications Open for Business Pitch Competition

Students with an affinity for business can now submit their ideas for the annual Bulldog B.I.T.E. elevator pitch contest.

Homecoming Award Nominations, Parade Registration Open Now

Organizations can now submit nominations for Homecoming awards and register for a position in the Homecoming parade.

Nesbitt Headed to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Longtime Truman coach Gregg Nesbitt will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Oct. 25.

Summer Healthcare Academy Seeks New Director

The Institute for Academic Outreach is currently accepting applications for the ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy (HCA) director.

Info Sessions for Spain Study Abroad Program

Informational sessions for ESP 325: Study Abroad in Spain will take place at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14; 5 p.m. Oct. 26; and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in McClain Hall 305.

Truman Featured in Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” Guide

Truman is included in the recently released “The Best 392 Colleges” 2027 guidebook by The Princeton Review.

De-Stress with Bookstore Coloring Sheets

Students are invited to take a break from studying for midterms with “De-Stress Fest” from 8 a.m.-5...

Homecoming Announces Employee Door Decorating Contest

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Market on the Mall Features Fresh Produce

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Night Tours Share Campus History and Lore

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Register by Oct. 7 to Vote in Upcoming Election

Student Government and the Office of Citizenship and Conduct encourage students to register to vote so...

Student Recreation Center Fall Break Hours

6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Oct. 7

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oct. 8

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Truman Food Court Offers Free Samples Oct. 7

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Faculty to Host “Odyssey” Presentations at Local Library

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Fall 2026 Graduation Orders Due Oct. 12

Orders for Fall 2026 graduation caps and gowns are open now through Oct. 12. Orders can be placed...

Explore Future Careers at the Fall Nursing Fair

The Fall 2026 Truman Healthcare Partners Nursing Fair will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14...

Explore Global Traditions at Language and Culture Fair

The Office of Community Enrichment will host a “Language and Culture Fair” from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 14...

Learn to Build a Successful Business with Missouri SBDC

Learn New Tie Knots for National Necktie Day

In honor of National Necktie Day, the Career Center, the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office...

FAFSA Filing Now Open

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McNair Program Applications Open Now

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Volunteers Needed for Bolognafest, Oct. 24

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Greek Life to Host Halloween Celebration

Fraternity and Sorority Life will host a “Halloween Town” party from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 in Student...

Student Rep Needed for Board of Governors

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Spend Spring Break Studying Abroad in South Korea

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Student Representative Wanted for University Foundation Board

Applications are now open for the Student Representative to the Truman State University Foundation...

Manzella Named Poets & Writers Fiction Fellow

Abby Manzella, assistant professor of English and creative writing, has been named a Get the Word Out Fiction Fellow by Poets & Writers, a nonprofit organization serving creative writers. Through the program, she meets weekly with a cohort of 10 fiction writers from across the country and an experienced publicist, as well as with professionals among the publishing industry, to support the publicity for her forthcoming short story collection, “Ripples into the Wild.”

Spring Foundation Scholarships Now Available

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Community Events

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Red Cross Community Blood Drives

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Free Flu Shots Available to Students, Community Members

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Organizations Encouraged to Participate in Community Halloween Town

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Volunteers Needed for Bolognafest, Oct. 24

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SAB Events

All events are subject to change. Additional information for events will be posted closer to time. For the most current information, follow SAB on Instagram.

Pumpkin Party and Oktoberfest

3-7 p.m.

Oct. 16

The Quad

Paint pumpkins at 3 p.m. and enjoy food and play yard games at 5:30 p.m.

Yarn and Yap Craft Night

Nov. 11

TBA

Roll Call: Sushi 102

Nov. 17

TBA

Holiday Lights

Dec. 2

TBA

Pop-Up Food Pantry

The Truman Food Pantry will host various pop-up pantry events throughout the semester. Students are encouraged to check out the types of food available and build their own free food pack. The Truman Food Pantry is available to all Truman students.

Oct. 27

2-4:30 p.m.

Student Union Building Down Under

Dec. 1

2-4:30 p.m.

Student Union Building Down Under

Observatory Events

For additional information regarding the Observatory and stargazing opportunities, visit observatory.truman.edu.

Targets: Milky Way, M57, M27, M13, M15 and M2
7-9 p.m.
Oct. 16
Observatory at the Truman Farm

Targets: Moon, M57, M27, M13, M15 and M2
7-9 p.m.
Oct. 23
Point Shelter at Thousand Hills State Park

Targets: Saturn, M57, M27, M13, M15 and M2
7-9 p.m.
Oct. 29
Observatory at the Truman Farm

Targets: Saturn, M57, M27, M13, M15 and M2
6-8 p.m.
Nov. 9
Observatory at the Truman Farm

Targets: Saturn, M57, M27, M13, M15 and M2
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 13
Point Shelter at Thousand Hills State Park

Intramural Sports Calendar

Signups and schedules are available on the Truman IMLeagues website.

Kickball Tournament
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 16
Season: Oct. 24

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Nov. 13
Season: Nov. 21

Indoor Soccer
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 2
Season: Oct. 5-15

Pickleball Doubles
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 2
Season: Oct. 5-15

3v3 Indoor Basketball
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 30
Season: Nov. 2-12

Dodgeball
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 30
Season: Nov. 2-12

Alumni Career Coffee Chats

Alumni Career Coffee Chats are open to all Truman students. More information about the alumni panels for each chat can be found at their respective registration pages. Questions should be directed to Kim Sprought, director of employment development, at ksprought@truman.edu.

Leading at the Top: Executive Leadership and the C-Suite
12-1 p.m.
Oct. 6
Kirk Building 1019
This chat will highlight careers in executive leadership, finance, investment, operations and organizational strategy. Registration is required and can be completed here.

Scientific Research, Discovery and Innovation
12-1 p.m.
Oct. 15
Kirk Building 1019
This chat will explore the paths that lead from scientific curiosity to research, discovery and innovation. Registration is required and can be completed here.

Strategy in Action: Operations, Supply Chain and Business Strategy
12-1 p.m.
Oct. 29
Kirk Building 1019
This chat will focus on careers in operations, supply chain, consulting and business strategy. Registration is required and can be completed here.

People First: HR, Benefits and Talent Development
12-1 p.m.
Nov. 5
Kirk Building 1019
This chat will highlight careers in human resources, talent development and employee benefits. Registration is required and can be completed here.

Building Business Through Sales and Relationships
12-1 p.m.
Nov. 12
Kirk Building 1019
This chat will explore careers in sales and business development. Registration is required and can be completed here.

Fall Food Truck Dates

Throughout the fall semester, a variety of food trucks will be on campus giving students, employees and members of the community another dining option. The parking lots where the trucks are located will be blocked off to accommodate the trucks and to set up tables and chairs for diners.

Students and employees who may have received vouchers during move-in and Truman Week activities can redeem them at any of the food trucks. The $5 vouchers can be stacked up to $10 to apply toward the cost of a meal. Cash and card will also be accepted methods of payment. Meal swipes and Bonus Bucks cannot be used at the food trucks.

Oct. 23

4-7 p.m.

Parking lot between the Student Union Building and Magruder Hall

School of Arts and Humanities Events

Faculty Recital: Xin Gao, Saxophone, and Ruoyang Xiang, Piano
2-3 p.m.
Oct. 18
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Guest Artist Recital: Yi-Yang Chen, Piano
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 30
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Piano Festival Winners’ Recital
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 31
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” by Rebecca Feldman, Jay Reiss, William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin
7:30 p.m. Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 13-14
2 p.m. Nov. 8
Ophelia Parrish James G. Severns Theatre
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Senior Recital: Alayna McCulley and Taryn Fuemmeler
8-9 p.m.
Nov. 7
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
2-3 p.m.
Nov. 8
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
2-3 p.m.
Nov. 8
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Orchestra Concert No. 2
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 14
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Truman Clarinet Choir Fall Concert
2-3 p.m.
Nov. 15
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Double Reed Recital
4-5 p.m.
Nov. 15
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Wind Symphony and Honor Band Concert
6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16
Baldwin Auditorium

Fall Choral Concert
7-8 p.m.
Nov. 16
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Jazz Combos Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 17
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Truman Wind Symphony II Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 18
Baldwin Auditorium

Saxophone Studio Recital
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Concert Band Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 1
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Samantha Hensley Graduate Voice Recital
6-7 p.m.
Dec. 2
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Jazz Bands Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 2
Baldwin Auditorium

Wind Symphony I Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 3
Baldwin Auditorium

Truman Steel “Holiday in Steel” Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 4
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Holiday Sing!
2-3 p.m.
Dec. 5
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall
Join the Truman Choirs in singing some popular holiday songs.

Piano Studio Recital
4-5 p.m.
Dec. 5
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Kohlenberg Lyceum Event: “The Nutcracker and Broadway Dreams”
7 p.m.
Dec. 5
Baldwin Auditorium

Fall Vocal Juries
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Subs in the Hub

Free chips and sandwiches will be available at 11 a.m. in the Student Union Building.

Oct. 21

Nov. 3

Dec. 4

Sodexo Calendar

OCE Offers Fall Semester Safe Zone Trainings

The Office of Community Enrichment will host multiple safe zone trainings throughout the fall semester.

Safe zone trainings focus on discussion and exploration around gender identity, sexuality, assumption and how personal experiences can help contribute to inclusive environments.

Trainings will take place Oct. 14, Oct. 17, Nov. 11 and Nov. 14. Registration can be completed at eventmanager.truman.edu as it becomes available. Groups or individuals that have schedule conflicts can email oce@truman.edu to inquire about an alternative time.

Creason Earns GLVC Setter of the Week Award

Tori...

Irving Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week

Sophomore running back Madden...

Home Athletic Events

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Women's Basketball to Host Trivia Night

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Truman Today

Truman Students Win Tech Competition After Creating Collision Detection System

Tickets Now Available for Ozzie Smith Event

Missouri Government Internship Open to All Majors

Clarinet-Guitar Duo Jâca to Perform at Truman

Applications Open for Business Pitch Competition

Homecoming Award Nominations, Parade Registration Open Now

Nesbitt Headed to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Summer Healthcare Academy Seeks New Director

Info Sessions for Spain Study Abroad Program

Truman Featured in Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” Guide

De-Stress with Bookstore Coloring Sheets

Homecoming Announces Employee Door Decorating Contest

Market on the Mall Features Fresh Produce

Night Tours Share Campus History and Lore

Register by Oct. 7 to Vote in Upcoming Election

Student Recreation Center Fall Break Hours

Truman Food Court Offers Free Samples Oct. 7

Faculty to Host “Odyssey” Presentations at Local Library

Fall 2026 Graduation Orders Due Oct. 12

Explore Future Careers at the Fall Nursing Fair

Explore Global Traditions at Language and Culture Fair

Learn to Build a Successful Business with Missouri SBDC

Learn New Tie Knots for National Necktie Day

FAFSA Filing Now Open

McNair Program Applications Open Now

Volunteers Needed for Bolognafest, Oct. 24

Greek Life to Host Halloween Celebration

Student Rep Needed for Board of Governors

Spend Spring Break Studying Abroad in South Korea

Student Representative Wanted for University Foundation Board

Manzella Named Poets & Writers Fiction Fellow

Spring Foundation Scholarships Now Available

Community Events

Red Cross Community Blood Drives

Free Flu Shots Available to Students, Community Members

Organizations Encouraged to Participate in Community Halloween Town

Volunteers Needed for Bolognafest, Oct. 24

SAB Events

Pop-Up Food Pantry

Observatory Events

Intramural Sports Calendar

Alumni Career Coffee Chats

Fall Food Truck Dates

School of Arts and Humanities Events

Subs in the Hub

Sodexo Calendar

OCE Offers Fall Semester Safe Zone Trainings

Creason Earns GLVC Setter of the Week Award

Irving Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week

Home Athletic Events

Women's Basketball to Host Trivia Night

Submission Information

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