“Tea Time” Touches on Civic Duty, Legos and Actual Tea
University President Sue Thomas welcomed Zac Burden, assistant director of Residence Life, for a recent an installment of “Tea Time with Sue.”
Burden came to Truman as a student in 1999 and has been a fixture on campus and in the community ever since. After earning a degree in history, he started his career in Residence Life – including a 15-year stint as the director of Missouri Hall – while working toward a Master of Arts in Education degree he completed in 2009. Connecting with his education as a social studies teacher, Burden is well known for his campus tours that often include a deep dive into University history and lore. Outside of Truman, he is active in a number of civic organizations and has twice been elected to the Kirksville City Council.
During their conversation, Burden discussed his love of spreadsheets and Legos, as well as his favorite teas. He also shared how an obscure connection from his time playing string bass in the school orchestra had a hand in his journey to Truman.
The entire podcast conversation can be found on the Truman Spotify channel. Follow Truman on social media for video excerpts from “Tea Time with Sue.” The complete video is also posted on the Truman YouTube channel.
Throughout the school year, President Thomas will welcome guests for one-on-one chats that shine a light on the people and things that make Truman the special place it is. New episodes will be announced in the Truman Today as they become available. Guests for “Tea Time with Sue” can be nominated at truman.edu/teatime.
