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Ultimate Trivia Night, presented by SAB, will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms.

The Truman Horn Choir will host a bake sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Ophelia Parrish Foyer. Proceeds will help the group compete this summer in an international conference.

The Missouri in London Program will host an information session
from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in Violette Hall 1328. A representative from the MLP will be available to talk with interested students and answer any questions they may have. There will also be a professor from the program, students who have previously participated in the program and advisers from the Study Abroad Office speaking at the event.

The Spring Musical, “Little Women,”
will run at 8 p.m. Feb. 27-March 2 in the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish. Music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and book by Allan Knee. Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel, this show is appropriate for all ages. Admission is free but reservations are recommended. Visit the theatre box office in the Ophelia Parrish lobby or call 660.785.4515 for more information.

The Study Abroad Club will sponsor a Study Abroad Presentation Panel
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Ryle Hall Main Lounge. Presenters will show some of their pictures from their trip abroad and discuss some of their experiences. Snacks will be available.

Alpha Chi Sigma will host a public tie-dye event
from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 28 in Magruder Hall 1027. Costs to dye items vary. Plain white t-shirts will be available for $5 plus the cost of dying.

Truman Live! will take place at 7 p.m. March 1 Baldwin Auditorium. Students that have auditioned for a panel of judges will showcase their talents. Admission is free.

The International Student Affairs Office (ISAO) is now hiring
office assistants, cultural integration leaders (CILs), and academic success mentors (ASMs) to add to the team of student workers for Fall 2013. Students interested in establishing relationships with international students, working in a dynamic and challenging environment and fostering skills to help globalize their resumes, are encouraged to apply. Applications can be found in the ISAO located in Kirk Building 120. Applications are due March 1.

Beta Alpha Psi is sponsoring Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a free tax return preparation and electronic filing program, March 2 and March 23. Session take place from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Violette Hall 1424. Taxpayers should be sure to bring proof of identity; copies of all W-2, 1098, 1099 forms and any other tax forms received in the mail; social security cards for all individuals listed on the tax return; and banking information if a direct deposit is desired. For more information, call 660.785.4378.

Namaste Nepal will host the 9th annual Himalayan Night
from 6-8 p.m. March 2 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms.

Winter volleyball clinics will continue March 3 and March 9 from 1-3 p.m. in Pershing Arena. Truman coach Ben Briney, his staff and players will be available to provide one-on-one and group instruction to players ages fifth grade and older. Cost is $15 per session. For more information, contact Megan Wargo-Kearney at 660.785.7751 or mwargo@truman.edu. Walk-ups are welcome.

The Department of Nursing will host an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Information Session
from 4:30-5 p.m. March 4 in Health Sciences Building 3205. After completing a bachelor’s degree and the specified pre-requisite courses, admitted students may finish a BSN degree in 15 months of study. For additional information, email nursing@truman.edu or call 660.785.4557. The nursing website includes information about the curriculum at nursing.truman.edu.

Ryan Sallans, author of the book “Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love and Live,”
will give a lecture, followed by a book signing, at 7 p.m. March 5 in Violette Hall 1000.

FAC Fall Funding Applications are now available
in the FAC Office (Student Union Building 1109 A). Any groups or ICA teams wishing to receive funding for next fall must submit an application this semester. For questions, contact tsufundsallotmentcouncil@gmail.com. Applications for funding are due March 6 in the FAC Office.

The Physics Colloquium
will continue at 4:30 p.m. March 6 in Magruder Hall 1096 with a presentation by Ryan T. Gordan from the Western Illinois University Department of Physics.

Concert Band and Wind Symphony II will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 6 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

The Center for Academic Excellence and the School of Business are recruiting academic peer mentors for the 2013-2014 academic year. Academic peer mentors support the professional and faculty advising staff by providing an academic outreach program to first and second year students who are accounting and business administration majors, or who are considering these majors. Applicants must be juniors or seniors by the Fall 2013 semester, and must be accounting or business administration majors. A job listing may be viewed on TruPositions under “Academic Peer Mentor.” Applications are available in the Business Academic Advising Center, Violette Hall 2413, and are due March 18.

Fruit and vegetable production internships
are available at the University Farm for this summer. Detailed information is available at agriculture.truman.edu/farmtoschool/F2S_Internship_Description-FINAL_2013.pdf.
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