Notables

Stephen Hadwiger, professor of nursing, presented on “Parish Health Assessment” to the Faith Based Ministry Network of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, Sept. 16 in Jefferson City.

Shuan Klingsmith, Truman facilities worker, has been honored by the National Residence Hall Honorary for being the August 2016 Institution Faculty/Staff Member of the Midwest Region. Klingsmith was nominated for his continued efforts in helping to prepare the residence halls for the upcoming school year as well as his assistance on move-in day. He was also recognized as the August 2016 Faculty/Staff Member for the Truman campus. Any member of the Truman community may submit an Of-The-Month award at otms.nrhh.org. These awards are voted on by the top one percent of on-campus leaders, who make up the recognition committee and vote on the sixth of every month. For inquires or more information on the work that the Residence Hall Association or National Residence Hall Honorary provide to the campus, contact rha@truman.edu.

Joe Milliano has been appointed to the National Science Teacher Association’s Committee on Preservice Teacher Preparation, which reviews the NSTA’s professional development for science educators. A Truman Noyce Scholar, MAE student and graduate teaching/research assistant, Milliano will serve on the committee for two years.

Anne Moody, professor of chemistry, has been honored by the grand chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma professional chemistry fraternity with a certificate of appreciation plaque in honor of her 25th year as Truman’s chapter advisor. Moody took over as advisor of Truman’s Gamma Theta chapter in spring of 1991. In 1992, she was selected as the first recipient of the Ronald T Pflaum Award for outstanding chapter advisor, and she has been nominated several more times over the years.