Notes

The Collegiate Farm Bureau will sponsor an Alternative Fuel Source Forum from 6-8 p.m., March 21, in VH 1000. This will be an informative event on the sources of alternative energy within Missouri, featuring a panel of experts offering a variety of viewpoints. Contact Jennifer Lane at 627.5963 or jml600@truman.edu for more information.

The DEPThS group will discuss Astral Projection at 8 p.m., March 21, in BH 249. DEPThS is a student-led open discussion group about spirituality. E-mail depths.tsu@gmail.com for more information.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Weekly Lunch Series will kick off their annual spring emphasis on "Academic Integrity" from 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 22, in the SUB Spanish Room. Members of Truman's Institutional Review Board (IRB) will discuss what they do and why it matters. Call 785.4391 for more information.

The Graduate Council will meet from 3:30-5 p.m., March 22. Contact Crista Chappell at 785.4109 or gradinfo@truman.edu for more information.

"Should You Really be a Lawyer?" discussion will take place from 4:30-5:15 p.m., March 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12, in VH 1146. Marty Jayne and Paul Parker, Truman pre-law advisers, will discuss legal education and legal careers with all interested students. Contact Parker at 785.4505 for more information.

Campus Christian Fellowship will have their weekly meeting at 7 p.m., March 22, in VH 1000.

The Division of Education and the Division of Language and Literature will sponsor an informational meeting about the Truman-China English Teaching Partnership
at 7 p.m., March 23, in MC 305. Students will teach conversational English in the WuHua County Public Schools during fall 2006 and spring 2007. Contact Amy Peebles at apeebles@truman.edu for more information.

The Observatory will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 8-10 p.m., March 23, at the University Farm. Go to http://observatory.truman.edu for more information.

Staff Council will again sponsor a team for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. This is the signature fund-raising event for the organization and will take place April 21-22. The registration deadline is March 24. Interested parties may contact Jennifer Thompson at 785.7252 or jthompson@truman.edu for registration packets or additional information.

The Student Activities Board will be showing "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., March 24, and at 3 p.m., March 25, in VH 1000. No tickets are needed. Call 785.4722 for details.

Circle K will co-sponsor an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast and Raffle from 7 a.m.-1 p.m., March 25. Tickets cost $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. For tickets, contact a Circle K member. Contact Jennifer Thompson at 785.7252 or jenthompson@cableone.net for more information.

The NEMO Folk Symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., March 25. The Symposium features exhibits from the Quilters' Guild, the Missouri Folklore Society and other, plus a story-recording booth. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Meredith Heist at 636.577.1573 or mmh919@truman.edu or Betsy Delmonico at 665.0273 or bdelmoni@truman.edu for more information.

Truman State University will be hosting the 9th Annual Truman Open Track & Field Meet
on March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Any students, faculty or staff wishing to help with this meet should contact John Cochrane at 785.4341 or cochrane@truman.edu or Christina Winkler at 785.4342 or cwinkler@truman.edu. No experience is necessary.

The Rotaract Club will present the third film of its International Film Series, "Ma Vie En Rose," at 6:30 p.m., March 25, in VH 1000. Contact Brynn Weimer at 665.3452 or bew935@truman.edu for more information.

The Spanish Club will show the film "Maria Full of Grace," the story of a Columbian teenager who becomes a drug mule to make money for her family, at 7 p.m., March 25, in BH 176. Admission is free. Contact Hillarey Stone at hks136@truman.edu for more information.

Renee Gordon is having a Vocal Recital at 2 p.m., March 26, in the OP Performance Hall. Contact Gordon at rmg096@truman.edu for more information.

The Muslim Students Association will sponsor a showing of the movie "Kingdom of Heaven" at 7 p.m., March 26, in the SUB Activities Room, to get students thinking about the issues of how Islam is portrayed in Hollywood and how the movies compare to the real thing. Contact Andrea Cluck at 785.5837 or aec600@truman.edu for more information.

The Muslim Students Association will sponsor a presentation by Imam Mohammed Nabeel Khan titled "Islam: The Truth Revealed" from 7-9 p.m., March 27, in BH 251. The Imam will reveal the truth about the world's fastest-growing religion and clear up pressing issues with an eye-opening speech and question and answer session. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend. Contact Andrea Cluck at 785.5837 or aec600@truman.edu for more information.

The Center for Teaching and Learning will sponsor the Assessment Colloquium "Creating Student Learning Outcomes" from 4:30-6 p.m., March 28, in the SUB Conference Room. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 or ctl@truman.edu for more information.

The Muslim Students Association will present an interfaith discussion panel titled "Three Faiths, One God" from 6-8 p.m., March 28, in the BH Little Theatre. Jews, Muslims and Christians will answer questions about how the three faiths compare in an audience-focused discussion panel. Questions on controversial issues will be answered, providing a clear picture of how Islam fits in with Judaism and Christianity. Contact Andrea Cluck at 785.5837 or aec600@truman.edu for more information.

The Student Activities Board and the Student Union will sponsor an Open Mic Night from 8-11 p.m., March 28, in the SUB Activities Room. The event will be a night of art and musical performances in a relaxed atmosphere. E-mail Dan Kling at d4001@truman.edu for more information.

The SERVE Center is accepting applications for the fall 2006 semester for work-study and scholarship positions only. Applications are available in the Center for Student Involvement, located on the lower level of the SUB. Completed applications should be returned to the CSI by 5 p.m., March 29.

The Women's and Gender Studies Committee will sponsor the Gender and Empire Conference from March 30-April 1 on campus. The conference is the 11th Annual Women's and Gender Studies Conference. Presenters will include undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty. Log on to http://ll.truman.edu/ws.html or contact Linda Seidel at 785.4491 or lseidel@truman.edu for more information.

The International Club will be sponsoring the International Idol at 7 p.m., March 31, in Baldwin Auditorium. International students and some of their American friends will perform songs, dances and other arts from across the world. A panel of judges will decide on a winner. These acts are interspersed with guest performances, which are not judged.

Staff Council will again sponsor a team for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. This is the signature fund-raising event for the organization and will take place April 21-22. The registration deadline is nearing. Interested parties may contact Jennifer Thompson at 785.7252 or jthompson@truman.edu for registration packets or additional information.

The Special Olympics Northeast Area Track and Field Games are looking for volunteers to be buddies to athletes from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., April 8, at Stokes Stadium. Volunteers for other aspects of the games are needed as well, with less of a time commitment. Those interested in volunteering should contact the Student Council for Exceptional Children at 627.6035 or scec@truman.edu.

Human Resources, in cooperation with UniCare Life & Health Insurance Company, the University's medical insurance carrier, will be sponsoring the Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Fair on April 14 in the SUB. More details will be announced in the future. For more information, contact Human Resources at 785.7480 or 785.4031.

The 2006-2007 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on the Web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply soon to be considered for all available federal and state funds. Contact the Financial Aid Office, MC 103, 785.4130, if you have questions.
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