Events and Activities
The Theatre Department and Multicultural Affairs Center are sponsoring a Flamenco Dance workshop open to the campus and community at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Pershing Dance Studio. For more information, contact Dana Smith, professor of theatre, at dasmith@truman.edu.
Sigma Sigma Sigma is hosting their annual philanthropy event, Rock for Robbie. Now through Oct. 3 the members of Tri Sigma will be paired with fraternity members and rock in rocking chairs for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This event hopes to raise money for the Robbie Page Memorial Fund, which provides play therapy for terminally ill children. Sigma Sigma Sigma is also hosting a toy drive during this time. Any new or gently used toys can be dropped off and are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Taylor Lay at tml7144@truman.edu.
The Faculty Forum returns with a presentation by Huping Ling, professor of history, at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 in Baldwin Little Theater. Ling will present “China Rise and U.S. Fall? Where is Our Place?” Refreshments will follow.
The Physics Colloquium continues at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in Magruder Hall 1000. Ioan Kosztin from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Missouri-Columbia will discuss theoretical and computational modeling of biomolecular and multi-cellular systems.
The University of Missouri Crosby Master’s of Business Administration Program will have an information session 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Student Union Building 3302. Dinner will be provided. Learn more at mba.missouri.edu and RSVP to mba@missouri.edu.
Detours Magazine is hosting a photo contest for this fall with the theme, “Making it Work.” The winner will receive a two-page spread and will be the background for the Detours Twitter page. Submissions are due by Oct. 4. For more information or to submit a photo, email Mariah Shield at mas8667@truman.edu or Elizabeth McBride at egm2327@truman.edu.
ResLife and the Center for Student Involvement are sponsoring their annual Oktoberfest. The event will start at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 on The Mall outside the Student Union Building. Food, music and entertainment will be provided.
The University Bands have scheduled a weekend of performances for their parents’ weekend Oct. 4-6. The Truman Jazz Ensemble and Truman Jazz Lab Band will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in Baldwin Auditorium. The Truman University Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. The Truman State University Wind Symphony will perform at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in Baldwin Auditorium. Admission is free for all concerts. For more information, contact the band office at 660.785.4436.
Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty will be hosting a 5K at 9 a.m. Oct. 5 in the Student Recreation Center parking lot. The entry fee is $7 and all proceeds will go to Kirksville’s local food bank. For more information, email rmh5567@truman.edu.
A special service celebrating the life of Dr. Albert J. Weitz will take place from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room.
The Truman Funds Allotment council is accepting fund applications for the Spring 2014 semester. Applications are available at fac.truman.edu and are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 7 in the FAC office, located on the lower level of the Student Union Building. In order to be considered for funding, an organization must be chartered for one full semester prior to the semester in which funds are requested. For more information, contact Yang Li at 660.998.4045 or at yl5682@truman.edu.
The Muslim Students Association will host their fundraiser “Dinner & A Muslim” at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Missouri Hall Chariton Room. For more information, visit msa.truman.edu.
Sigma Delta Pi is hosting a photo contest for students who have recently studied abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. The themes for this year’s photo contest are “People” and “Places.” Sigma Delta Pi asks for students to limit submissions to two per person. Submissions are due by Oct. 9. For more information or to submit a photo, email tsusigmadeltapi@gmail.com.
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra will present “True Grit” at 3 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Admission is free with a Truman ID. In collaboration with the QPL’s Big Read, this concert features Aaron Copland’s “Billy the Kid” and “Rodeo” suites, plus other works celebrating the human spirit and the American west.
The deadline to submit an abstract for the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium is Oct. 15. Students and residents who wish to be eligible for a cash award associated with their poster need to register by Oct. 8. All abstracts must be submitted electronically via email to Charity Thomann at cthomann@atsu.edu. Register online at atsu.edu/research/events/5thIBRS.
The Physics Colloquium will continue at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in Magruder Hall 1000. Barbara J. Anthony-Twarog from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas will discuss using lithium to study the evolution of stars and the galaxy.
There will be an Academic Professional Development Center lunch from 12-1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room C. Vicky Wehner, Disability Services coordinator, will discuss the responsibilities of providing accommodations to students with disabilities and the continuum of basic accommodations, such as note takers, through behavioral issues in the classroom. Sandwiches from Blimpie will be served, or attendees may bring their own lunch. RSVP by email to apd@truman.edu by Oct. 14 to be included in the lunch order.
Sigma Sigma Sigma is hosting their annual philanthropy event, Rock for Robbie. Now through Oct. 3 the members of Tri Sigma will be paired with fraternity members and rock in rocking chairs for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This event hopes to raise money for the Robbie Page Memorial Fund, which provides play therapy for terminally ill children. Sigma Sigma Sigma is also hosting a toy drive during this time. Any new or gently used toys can be dropped off and are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Taylor Lay at tml7144@truman.edu.
The Faculty Forum returns with a presentation by Huping Ling, professor of history, at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 in Baldwin Little Theater. Ling will present “China Rise and U.S. Fall? Where is Our Place?” Refreshments will follow.
The Physics Colloquium continues at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in Magruder Hall 1000. Ioan Kosztin from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Missouri-Columbia will discuss theoretical and computational modeling of biomolecular and multi-cellular systems.
The University of Missouri Crosby Master’s of Business Administration Program will have an information session 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Student Union Building 3302. Dinner will be provided. Learn more at mba.missouri.edu and RSVP to mba@missouri.edu.
Detours Magazine is hosting a photo contest for this fall with the theme, “Making it Work.” The winner will receive a two-page spread and will be the background for the Detours Twitter page. Submissions are due by Oct. 4. For more information or to submit a photo, email Mariah Shield at mas8667@truman.edu or Elizabeth McBride at egm2327@truman.edu.
ResLife and the Center for Student Involvement are sponsoring their annual Oktoberfest. The event will start at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 on The Mall outside the Student Union Building. Food, music and entertainment will be provided.
The University Bands have scheduled a weekend of performances for their parents’ weekend Oct. 4-6. The Truman Jazz Ensemble and Truman Jazz Lab Band will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in Baldwin Auditorium. The Truman University Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. The Truman State University Wind Symphony will perform at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in Baldwin Auditorium. Admission is free for all concerts. For more information, contact the band office at 660.785.4436.
Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty will be hosting a 5K at 9 a.m. Oct. 5 in the Student Recreation Center parking lot. The entry fee is $7 and all proceeds will go to Kirksville’s local food bank. For more information, email rmh5567@truman.edu.
A special service celebrating the life of Dr. Albert J. Weitz will take place from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room.
The Truman Funds Allotment council is accepting fund applications for the Spring 2014 semester. Applications are available at fac.truman.edu and are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 7 in the FAC office, located on the lower level of the Student Union Building. In order to be considered for funding, an organization must be chartered for one full semester prior to the semester in which funds are requested. For more information, contact Yang Li at 660.998.4045 or at yl5682@truman.edu.
The Muslim Students Association will host their fundraiser “Dinner & A Muslim” at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Missouri Hall Chariton Room. For more information, visit msa.truman.edu.
Sigma Delta Pi is hosting a photo contest for students who have recently studied abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. The themes for this year’s photo contest are “People” and “Places.” Sigma Delta Pi asks for students to limit submissions to two per person. Submissions are due by Oct. 9. For more information or to submit a photo, email tsusigmadeltapi@gmail.com.
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra will present “True Grit” at 3 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Admission is free with a Truman ID. In collaboration with the QPL’s Big Read, this concert features Aaron Copland’s “Billy the Kid” and “Rodeo” suites, plus other works celebrating the human spirit and the American west.
The deadline to submit an abstract for the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium is Oct. 15. Students and residents who wish to be eligible for a cash award associated with their poster need to register by Oct. 8. All abstracts must be submitted electronically via email to Charity Thomann at cthomann@atsu.edu. Register online at atsu.edu/research/events/5thIBRS.
The Physics Colloquium will continue at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in Magruder Hall 1000. Barbara J. Anthony-Twarog from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas will discuss using lithium to study the evolution of stars and the galaxy.
There will be an Academic Professional Development Center lunch from 12-1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room C. Vicky Wehner, Disability Services coordinator, will discuss the responsibilities of providing accommodations to students with disabilities and the continuum of basic accommodations, such as note takers, through behavioral issues in the classroom. Sandwiches from Blimpie will be served, or attendees may bring their own lunch. RSVP by email to apd@truman.edu by Oct. 14 to be included in the lunch order.
