Notes

Carolyn Cox’s Worksite Health class will host an ergonomics workshop for staff  from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 25 and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Student Union Building 3201 to identify injury risks at the workstation. The workshop will include tips to avoid musculoskeletal disorders such as neck/back/wrist pain, a risk assessment check sheet, fun exercises and suggestions for how to rearrange the workstation to optimize safety.

The Department of Public Safety will conduct van driving classes at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in Grim-Smith Building 109. This class is required to drive Truman’s full-size vans. The class will last two to three hours. Space is limited, so call 785.4177 or e-mail joycook@truman.edu to reserve a spot. Student drivers must also complete a Waiver of Vehicle Usage Policy form, available at http://police.truman.edu.

An informational meeting for a new summer course
that includes trips to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in Pershing Building 232.

The Society for Social Change will host a peace vigil from 7-7:45 p.m. Jan. 27 outside of Kirk Memorial. Everyone is welcome.

ROTC will host the Frostbite Frolic 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Jan. 29. The race starts and ends at Stokes Stadium. Registration forms are available at Baldwin Hall 132, and registration continues until the day of the event. The race costs $15, and all participants receive a goodie bag and a t-shirt.

An informational meeting about the 21st Century Women’s Leadership Academy hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis will take place at 9 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Student Union Building 3204. This weeklong leadership program will take place May 22-27 and help females build self-confidence, develop leadership skills and allow networking. All majors are welcome.

Special Olympics Northeast Area will host a recruitment meeting for organizations from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in Violette Hall 1308. Interested organizations should send one representative who knows approximately how many volunteers will be available for the event on April 16.

The Truman Art Gallery is now featuring Renaissance prints through Feb. 18. This exhibit, “The Workshop and the World,” contains 15th and 16th century prints from numerous collections and was curated by Julia DeLancey, professor of art and art history, with student assistance. Curators will give gallery talks from 12-1 p.m. Jan. 27 for staff and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 for the public. Truman professors who wrote poetry to accompany the gallery will read their selections at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Refreshments will be provided.

“4 Real 4 Faux—Animating the Vernacular” will be on display in Ophelia Parrish’s main art gallery now through Feb. 18. The display features artwork by self-taught and academically trained artists that was influenced by outsider art. It was curated by the Truman Curatorial Fellow Naney Mizuno Elliot. The closing reception for this display will take place 6 p.m. Feb. 18.
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