Notes
While the fence surrounding the parking lot west of Magruder Hall has been removed, the lot is not open for parking. The lot is still being used by the Magruder Hall construction crew and will remain closed as it will be used for the SUB construction crew.
There will be a Quick Grants 60-minute Workshop at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 11, in Pickler Memorial Library 205. This will be a chance to explore funding opportunities from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). For more information, contact Judy Lundberg at 785.7459.
The Center for Teaching and Learning and Student Senate are co-sponsoring an Advising Dessert at 7 p.m., Oct. 11, in the SUB Spanish Room. Students and faculty are encouraged to come eat and discuss how to improve advising at Truman. For more information, contact Angela Crawford at AngelaC@truman.edu.
The Center for Teaching and Learning will continue its Weekly Lunch Series at 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oct. 12, in the SUB Spanish Room. The topic of this week’s lecture is “Scholarship for Teaching and Learning: Methodology.” Call 785.4391 for more information.
The Herpetology Club is sponsoring an open house from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 12, in the Herpetology Lab (Magruder Hall 3071). Everyone is welcome to visit the reptiles and amphibians. Contact Mary Green at d1201@truman.edu or 627.5102 for more information.
The Hurricane Katrina Charity Poker Tournament final table will be from 7-10 p.m., Oct. 12, in the SUB Georgian Room. A $2 donation is requested at each event. Final prizes will be awarded. Sponsors for this tournament include the SUB, Phi Lambda Phi and SAB. For more information, e-mail bbarks@gmail.com.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will meet at 9 a.m., Oct. 13, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker at 785.6036 for more information.
“Confidences Trop Intimes,” the third film in the five French film series, will be shown from 8-10:30 p.m., Oct. 13, in Violette Hall 1000. Admission is free. Contact Rachel Berrey at 785.5359 or rlb938@truman.edu for more information.
The north portion of the Kennels parking lot will be closed with a tent for Homecoming activities Oct. 17-Oct. 20.
The parking lot at the Kennels will be closed with tents for Homecoming activities Oct. 21-24. In addition, the parking lot between McClain Hall and the SUB will be closed for Homecoming activities Oct. 21-22.
The Truman Forensics Union public debate series will continue at 8 p.m., Oct. 19, in the Baldwin Hall Little Theatre. The topic will be “The United Nations Should Have a Standing Army.” The format will be in the National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) style. Students, faculty, staff and members of the Kirksville community are encouraged to attend.
The Observatory will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., Oct. 20, 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. 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 Biology Seminar Series will continue with “Pericentromere Evolution in the Brassicaceae” from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Oct. 21, in Magruder Hall 2050. Anne Hall, postdoctoral associate in the department of molecular genetics and cell biology from the University of Chicago and Truman alumna, will be delivering the presentation.
Students Exhorting & Evangelizing Campus (SEEC) is sponsoring a DVD presentation of “Intelligent Design-A Christian Perspective: Unlocking the Mystery of Life” at 7 p.m., Oct. 24, in the SUB Alumni Room. Contact Charles Leiter at cleiter@swbell.net for more information.
Members of the University community are cordially invited to participate in the first survey of campus member satisfaction with Physical Plant services. The survey has six to seven questions for each type of service, and a section to provide written comments. All survey responses are anonymous. Physical Plant will use the results of the survey to guide their improvement efforts. Their objective is to provide the best possible service. The survey is available online and must be completed by Oct. 28. To take the survey, go to http://survey.truman.edu/takeSurvey.asp?surveyID=185 and log-in with your network username and password.
There will be a Quick Grants 60-minute Workshop at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 11, in Pickler Memorial Library 205. This will be a chance to explore funding opportunities from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). For more information, contact Judy Lundberg at 785.7459.
The Center for Teaching and Learning and Student Senate are co-sponsoring an Advising Dessert at 7 p.m., Oct. 11, in the SUB Spanish Room. Students and faculty are encouraged to come eat and discuss how to improve advising at Truman. For more information, contact Angela Crawford at AngelaC@truman.edu.
The Center for Teaching and Learning will continue its Weekly Lunch Series at 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oct. 12, in the SUB Spanish Room. The topic of this week’s lecture is “Scholarship for Teaching and Learning: Methodology.” Call 785.4391 for more information.
The Herpetology Club is sponsoring an open house from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 12, in the Herpetology Lab (Magruder Hall 3071). Everyone is welcome to visit the reptiles and amphibians. Contact Mary Green at d1201@truman.edu or 627.5102 for more information.
The Hurricane Katrina Charity Poker Tournament final table will be from 7-10 p.m., Oct. 12, in the SUB Georgian Room. A $2 donation is requested at each event. Final prizes will be awarded. Sponsors for this tournament include the SUB, Phi Lambda Phi and SAB. For more information, e-mail bbarks@gmail.com.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will meet at 9 a.m., Oct. 13, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker at 785.6036 for more information.
“Confidences Trop Intimes,” the third film in the five French film series, will be shown from 8-10:30 p.m., Oct. 13, in Violette Hall 1000. Admission is free. Contact Rachel Berrey at 785.5359 or rlb938@truman.edu for more information.
The north portion of the Kennels parking lot will be closed with a tent for Homecoming activities Oct. 17-Oct. 20.
The parking lot at the Kennels will be closed with tents for Homecoming activities Oct. 21-24. In addition, the parking lot between McClain Hall and the SUB will be closed for Homecoming activities Oct. 21-22.
The Truman Forensics Union public debate series will continue at 8 p.m., Oct. 19, in the Baldwin Hall Little Theatre. The topic will be “The United Nations Should Have a Standing Army.” The format will be in the National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) style. Students, faculty, staff and members of the Kirksville community are encouraged to attend.
The Observatory will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., Oct. 20, 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. 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 Biology Seminar Series will continue with “Pericentromere Evolution in the Brassicaceae” from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Oct. 21, in Magruder Hall 2050. Anne Hall, postdoctoral associate in the department of molecular genetics and cell biology from the University of Chicago and Truman alumna, will be delivering the presentation.
Students Exhorting & Evangelizing Campus (SEEC) is sponsoring a DVD presentation of “Intelligent Design-A Christian Perspective: Unlocking the Mystery of Life” at 7 p.m., Oct. 24, in the SUB Alumni Room. Contact Charles Leiter at cleiter@swbell.net for more information.
Members of the University community are cordially invited to participate in the first survey of campus member satisfaction with Physical Plant services. The survey has six to seven questions for each type of service, and a section to provide written comments. All survey responses are anonymous. Physical Plant will use the results of the survey to guide their improvement efforts. Their objective is to provide the best possible service. The survey is available online and must be completed by Oct. 28. To take the survey, go to http://survey.truman.edu/takeSurvey.asp?surveyID=185 and log-in with your network username and password.
