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The Funds Allotment Council is currently looking for a “student at large” to help make new member selections. The “student at large” needs to be an unbiased student representative who can be available at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 to help conduct interviews for new members of the Funds Allotment Council. Contact Julie Kubiak at 785.4979 for more information.
Sigma Chi Delta recruitment will continue until Sept. 23. Go to http://sigmachidelta.truman.edu for more information or contact Jamie Larson at 314.330.9344.
The Society of Professional Journalists will have an internship panel at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, in the Baldwin Hall Little Theatre. Students will have the opportunity to hear about others' experiences with newspaper, magazine and broadcast internships. Contact Alison Bowen at alb735@truman.edu for more information.
The Center for Teaching and Learning will continue its Weekly Lunch Series for faculty, teaching staff and GTRAs at 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sept. 21, in the SUB Spanish Room. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4477 for more information.
Rotaract Club is sponsoring a Che Guevara and Latin America presentation from 7-9 p.m., Sept. 21, in SUB Room 309. This event is in concordance with “The Motorcycle Diaries” that was shown on Sept. 16. Truman history professor and Latin American specialist Marc Becker will be speaking on the later life of Che Guevara and the current state of politics and society in Latin America. For more information, contact Brynn Weimer at 665.3452 or at bew935@truman.edu.
Alpha Kappa Psi presents George Ludwig from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 21, in the SUB Georgian Room. Students who are interested in joining this professional business fraternity may stay after for a reception and to meet the brothers. Contact Ellen Hart at 314.265.7195 or at ellenchart@yahoo.com for more information.
Amnesty International is sponsoring a Peace Vigil that will begin at 8 p.m., Sept. 21, at the Flame to the Second Century. This will be a chance for everyone to celebrate International Peace Day. Those who have peace poems they would like to read are encouraged to bring them. For more information, contact Sarah Deady at shdeady@hotmail.com.
Pre-Law Club will be practicing the LSAT for the first time this semester from 6:30-7:10 p.m., Sept. 22, in Violette Hall 1430. Contact Ryan Lewis at 314.706.5435 or at rsl137@truman.edu for additional information.
Truman professors and students present “Archaeology Symposium,” from 7-9 p.m., Sept. 22, in the SUB Governors Room. This event is an evening of presentations by students and faculty regarding archaeological research and field experiences. For more information, contact Amber Johnson at ajohnson@truman.edu.
Faculty and staff apparel pre-orders for Truman Homecoming 2005, Branded a Bulldog, are requested by Sept. 23. Homecoming apparel will be available in short sleeve T-shirts ($10), long sleeve T-shirts ($15), crew neck sweatshirts ($20) and hooded sweatshirts ($25). Each style is available in black or grey and in sizes S-XXXL. Faculty and staff apparel pre-order forms are available in the CSI and the Business Office.
The last day to drop a full-term fall 2005 course without a W appearing on transcript is Sept. 23. Students may drop courses via TruView using their fall 2005 RAC number, or in person in the Registrar’s Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A $50 add/drop fee will be assessed. Contact A. Kay Anderson at 785.4143 or registrar@truman.edu for more information.
The Biology Seminar Series continues with “In Focus: Nature Through the Camera” from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Sept. 23, in Magruder Hall 2050. Jim Rathert, nature photographer for the Missouri Department of Conservation will deliver the presentation.
The faculty/staff Tech Break will feature Matt Moore and Carolyn Wriedt discussing TruView and what it does for faculty and staff members from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 23, in the SUB Governors Room.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will meet at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker at 785.6036 for more information.
The International Club Semiformal will be from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Sept. 23, in the SUB Down Under.
The Truman State Anthropology Club presents “Archaeology Open House” from 1-4 p.m., Sept. 25, in the SUB Alumni Room. This event will feature a variety of archaeological displays and activities for all ages. For additional information, contact Amber Johnson at ajohnson@truman.edu.
David Dillard and Shannon McGinnis will perform Franz Schubert’s "Winterreise" from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 26, in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. Dillard will be featured on baritone; McGinnis will be featured on piano. For additional information, contact McGinnis at 785.4446.
The Assessment Colloquium will be from 4:30-6 p.m., Sept. 27, in the SUB Spanish Room. This session will feature reports from faculty who have received assessment grants, and provide an opportunity for the entire campus to have access to the conclusions drawn from research using Truman’s collected assessment data. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 for more information.
Windfall is sponsoring a Banned Books Reading from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 28, on the Mall. Anyone is welcome to come listen or read. Contact Christina Stroetker at 627.3827 for more information.
The Observatory will be open to the public weather permitting from 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sept. 29, at the University Farm. Go to http://observatory.truman.edu for additional information.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award applications are available in the Dean of Student Affairs Office, Kirk Building 112. Nominations are due Sept. 30 and completed applications need to be returned by Oct. 21. For more information visit http://saffairs.truman.edu, stop by Kirk Building 112, or call 785.4111.
The new Faculty Dinner Series will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., Sept. 30, in the SUB Governors Room. Faculty are encouraged to come learn about programs and offices on campus. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Contact Julie Lochbaum at 785.4391 or at lochbaum@truman.edu for additional information.
Sigma Chi Delta recruitment will continue until Sept. 23. Go to http://sigmachidelta.truman.edu for more information or contact Jamie Larson at 314.330.9344.
The Society of Professional Journalists will have an internship panel at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, in the Baldwin Hall Little Theatre. Students will have the opportunity to hear about others' experiences with newspaper, magazine and broadcast internships. Contact Alison Bowen at alb735@truman.edu for more information.
The Center for Teaching and Learning will continue its Weekly Lunch Series for faculty, teaching staff and GTRAs at 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sept. 21, in the SUB Spanish Room. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4477 for more information.
Rotaract Club is sponsoring a Che Guevara and Latin America presentation from 7-9 p.m., Sept. 21, in SUB Room 309. This event is in concordance with “The Motorcycle Diaries” that was shown on Sept. 16. Truman history professor and Latin American specialist Marc Becker will be speaking on the later life of Che Guevara and the current state of politics and society in Latin America. For more information, contact Brynn Weimer at 665.3452 or at bew935@truman.edu.
Alpha Kappa Psi presents George Ludwig from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 21, in the SUB Georgian Room. Students who are interested in joining this professional business fraternity may stay after for a reception and to meet the brothers. Contact Ellen Hart at 314.265.7195 or at ellenchart@yahoo.com for more information.
Amnesty International is sponsoring a Peace Vigil that will begin at 8 p.m., Sept. 21, at the Flame to the Second Century. This will be a chance for everyone to celebrate International Peace Day. Those who have peace poems they would like to read are encouraged to bring them. For more information, contact Sarah Deady at shdeady@hotmail.com.
Pre-Law Club will be practicing the LSAT for the first time this semester from 6:30-7:10 p.m., Sept. 22, in Violette Hall 1430. Contact Ryan Lewis at 314.706.5435 or at rsl137@truman.edu for additional information.
Truman professors and students present “Archaeology Symposium,” from 7-9 p.m., Sept. 22, in the SUB Governors Room. This event is an evening of presentations by students and faculty regarding archaeological research and field experiences. For more information, contact Amber Johnson at ajohnson@truman.edu.
Faculty and staff apparel pre-orders for Truman Homecoming 2005, Branded a Bulldog, are requested by Sept. 23. Homecoming apparel will be available in short sleeve T-shirts ($10), long sleeve T-shirts ($15), crew neck sweatshirts ($20) and hooded sweatshirts ($25). Each style is available in black or grey and in sizes S-XXXL. Faculty and staff apparel pre-order forms are available in the CSI and the Business Office.
The last day to drop a full-term fall 2005 course without a W appearing on transcript is Sept. 23. Students may drop courses via TruView using their fall 2005 RAC number, or in person in the Registrar’s Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A $50 add/drop fee will be assessed. Contact A. Kay Anderson at 785.4143 or registrar@truman.edu for more information.
The Biology Seminar Series continues with “In Focus: Nature Through the Camera” from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Sept. 23, in Magruder Hall 2050. Jim Rathert, nature photographer for the Missouri Department of Conservation will deliver the presentation.
The faculty/staff Tech Break will feature Matt Moore and Carolyn Wriedt discussing TruView and what it does for faculty and staff members from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 23, in the SUB Governors Room.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will meet at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker at 785.6036 for more information.
The International Club Semiformal will be from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Sept. 23, in the SUB Down Under.
The Truman State Anthropology Club presents “Archaeology Open House” from 1-4 p.m., Sept. 25, in the SUB Alumni Room. This event will feature a variety of archaeological displays and activities for all ages. For additional information, contact Amber Johnson at ajohnson@truman.edu.
David Dillard and Shannon McGinnis will perform Franz Schubert’s "Winterreise" from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 26, in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. Dillard will be featured on baritone; McGinnis will be featured on piano. For additional information, contact McGinnis at 785.4446.
The Assessment Colloquium will be from 4:30-6 p.m., Sept. 27, in the SUB Spanish Room. This session will feature reports from faculty who have received assessment grants, and provide an opportunity for the entire campus to have access to the conclusions drawn from research using Truman’s collected assessment data. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 for more information.
Windfall is sponsoring a Banned Books Reading from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 28, on the Mall. Anyone is welcome to come listen or read. Contact Christina Stroetker at 627.3827 for more information.
The Observatory will be open to the public weather permitting from 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sept. 29, at the University Farm. Go to http://observatory.truman.edu for additional information.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award applications are available in the Dean of Student Affairs Office, Kirk Building 112. Nominations are due Sept. 30 and completed applications need to be returned by Oct. 21. For more information visit http://saffairs.truman.edu, stop by Kirk Building 112, or call 785.4111.
The new Faculty Dinner Series will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., Sept. 30, in the SUB Governors Room. Faculty are encouraged to come learn about programs and offices on campus. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Contact Julie Lochbaum at 785.4391 or at lochbaum@truman.edu for additional information.
