Notes

The Weekly Lunch Series will not meet this week due to the University Conference Feb. 20.

Truman State University is proud to present acclaimed vocal artist, Scott Piper (‘93), in a special performance of “Unchained Melodies: My Journey in Song” at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. Cost is $3 for students and $8 for nonstudents. Tickets are available at Edna Campbell and Ophelia Parrish 1366. Call 785.5314 with any questions.

IT Services invites faculty, staff and students to TechBreak at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in Violette Hall 1300. The topic of this week’s discussion is Clickers (eInstruction). Additional details and the topic schedule can be found at http://its.truman.edu/techbreak.

Jacqueline Lyons will present a reading from 3:30-4 p.m. Feb. 22 in Baldwin Hall 272B. The reading will feature her poetry from the collection “The Way They Say Yes Here.” The Department of English and Linguistics is sponsoring this event. Contact Monica Barron at mbarron@truman.edu for more information.

Beta Alpha Psi will be sponsoring Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23, March 1, March 29 and April 5 in Violette Hall 1424. The members will give income tax assistance to students and the community and file their tax return electronically for free. Additional information is available at http://bap.truman.edu/eventsVITA.htm.

Andrew Geyer will present a reading from 3:30-4 p.m. Feb. 25 in Baldwin Hall 100. The reading will feature his novel “Meeting the Dead” and his short fiction collection “Whispers of Dust and Bone.” The Department of English and Linguistics is sponsoring this event. Contact Monica Barron at mbarron@truman.edu for more information.

Students have the opportunity to learn about the European Union or the British Victorian writers in London, United Kingdom, this summer. Economics of the European Union and British Victorian Literature will be the study abroad courses in the Missouri-London Summer Program from June 10-July 4. An informational meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in McClain Hall 209. Contact Mustafa Sawani at msawani@truman.edu for more information about the economics course. Contact Linda Seidel at lseidel@truman.edu for more information about the literature course.

Weekly Lunch Extra Edition Thursdays will not meet this week, but will resume Feb. 28. Jay Bulen, associate professor of music and department chair, will lead the annual Reading Circle on “Privilege, Power and Difference” by Allan Johnson. The Weekly Lunch Extra Edition Thursday sessions will meet at 12:15 p.m. in the Student Union Building Room 322. Lunch will be provided so people should go directly to the room.

Students may attend a viewing of the Disney College Program E-Presentation at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Student Union Building Room 320, March 5 and 25 in Student Union Building Room 319. Students will be able to learn more about this internship from Truman students who are alumni of the program. Contact Jessica Berger at tsudisneyreps@aol.com for more information.

The Environmental Studies Conference 2008 is calling for papers, presentations and art. To submit a proposal, e-mail a concise abstract to blw456@truman.edu by March 31. Conference and Art Show submissions are open to students, faculty and Kirksville community members. Papers and presentations from all disciplines and backgrounds will be accepted. For more information about Earth Week events, go to http://earth.truman.edu.
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