Notables

Ali Patterson, a junior mathematics major, was named 2014-2015 Great Lakes Valley Conference Fall Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She was recognized for her commitment to excellence in both academics and Truman’s volleyball team. Besides achieving a 4.0 grade point average last semester, she also helped the team to its first GLVC championship last fall. Each year the league selects one student-athlete in each sport to be awarded the GLVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The award is based on athletic accomplishment and academic performance. Conference members nominate one student from their team each year. Nominees must have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.30.

Thomas Trimborn, professor emeritus of music, had his review of the soundtrack recording of Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” published in the current issue of the Lincoln Herald, the longest running journal on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. John Williams’ score was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and was nominated for an Academy Award.