Fall Commencement Includes Alumna Speaker

Truman will celebrate its newest graduates during the fall commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 in Pershing Arena.

Alumna Marjorie (Iwai) Maas (’02) will give the commencement address. Maas is the CEO of Share Good, an engagement partner for communities, foundations and nonprofits wanting to increase local philanthropic involvement. Its community platform brings local nonprofits together in one place and offers simple and creative ways for people to do good and engage with them.

Doors will open at 10 a.m. for guests. Tickets are not required to enter the arena. Seating is first come, first served. Guests are encouraged to use the main arena entrance on the west side of the building and to park in the parking lots on Franklin Street, directly west of Pershing Building and the General Services Building and south of Patterson Street. Guests needing handicapped parking may park on the east side of Pershing and enter the east entrance in order to utilize the elevator if needed.

A livestream of the ceremony will be available online for guests who are unable to attend in person. More information about the ceremony, including links to the livestream, can be found at truman.edu/registrar/commencement.