Notes
Forum for the Revision of the Student Conduct Code will take place from 6-8 p.m., Nov. 29, in the Ryle Hall Main Lounge. Students are encouraged to attend and express how they would like to change or revise the Student Conduct Code. Dave Lusk, assistant dean of student affairs, will be the facilitator. Refreshments will be free. Contact Brandon Large at blarge@truman.edu for more information.
Student Senate is sponsoring an off-campus living forum at 7 p.m., Nov. 29, in the SUB Spanish Room. Speakers will discuss the current off-campus living situation. Free refreshments will be available. Contact Mindy Maness at mam434@truman.edu for more information.
The Physics Colloquium will feature Sergei Kopeikin from the University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Physics and Astronomy at 4:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in Barnett Hall 112. The presentation will be “Gravitomagnetism and the Lorentz Invariance of Gravity in the Gravitational Light-Ray Deflection Experiments.” Contact Taner Edis at 785.4583 for additional information.
The Center for Student Involvement is presenting a Perfect Publicity workshop from 7-8 p.m., Nov. 30, in the SUB Activities Room. This workshop will inform students and organizations about the publicity avenues that are available across campus and off campus. Students may stop by the CSI for more details about winning $100 by attending the workshop. Call 785.4222 for more information.
The Truman Chamber Choir will be having a Renaissance Madrigal dinner at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, in the SUB Georgian Room. This will be an annual event. Cost is $18 for adults, $15 for students or $12 plus one meal for students with an on-campus meal plan. See any member of the Chamber Choir for tickets or contact Rachel King at rmk917@truman.edu.
The final installment of the fall semester’s Global Issues Colloquium will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 1, in Violette Hall 1000. The subject is “Water Wars: From Bolivia to Hazel Creek.” Marc Becker will moderate with members of the northeast chapter of Phi Beta Kappa to help examine the role of water in global and local politics and economics. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 for more information.
Tag, the new improvisation group, will be having try-outs at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1, in the SUB Alumni Room. Log on to http://www.tagimprov.com for more information.
The Nursing Program is hosting a World AIDS Day Vigil at 8 p.m., Dec. 1, at Kirk Memorial. All students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend to share and reflect on the lives of those with HIV and AIDS. Contact nursing@truman.edu for more information.
The Observatory will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., Dec. 1, at the University Farm. Contact Michael Adams at 785.4088 or log on to http://observatory.truman.edu for more information.
The Truman Biology Seminar Series will continue from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Dec. 2, in Magruder Hall 2050. Timothy Rice, assistant professor in the department of biology at the University of South Alabama, will be presenting “A Survey of Environmental Contaminant Levels in the Mobile/Tensaw River Delta, Alabama.” Refreshments will be served at 12:15 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join IT Services at their regular series titled “Tech Break” on Friday afternoons. Go to http://its.truman.edu/techbreak for more information.
The American Association of University Professors will meet at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 2, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker at 785.6036 for more information.
The Board of Governors will meet at 9 a.m., Dec. 3, in the SUB Conference Room.
Staff Council is sponsoring a day for members of the Truman community to ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Dec. 3. People may sign up to work a two-person, two-hour shift by contacting Katie Best at kbest@truman.edu or calling 785.4243.
SAB is sponsoring a poker tournament at 1 p.m., Dec. 3, in the SUB Activities Room. The first 90 people will be admitted. Truman students may play for free. Contact SAB at 785.4722 for more information.
The Coalition of American Women is sponsoring a Kwanzaa dinner from 2-6 p.m., Dec. 3, in the SUB Georgian Room. Everyone is invited. There are only 150 seats available. There will be performances to demonstrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Contact Alyssa Johnson at alj074@truman.edu for more information.
The Truman State University Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5” at 8 p.m., Dec. 3, in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. Sam McClure will be the conductor. Admission is free.
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. Deadline for early registration ($5 per person) is Dec. 5. Interested parties may contact Cindy Woods at 785.7691 or cwoods@truman.edu for registration packets or additional information.
The Assessment Colloquium will feature Marcie Kotteman presenting her research on the “History of Assessment at Truman” at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 6, in the SUB Spanish Room.
SAB is sponsoring Holiday Lights at 9:30 p.m., Dec. 6, outside Kirk Memorial. Hot chocolate, cappuccino and cookies will be provided for free. True Men, Minor Detail and Unique Ensemble will perform. Contact SAB at 785.4722 for more information.
Phi Kappa Phi is accepting applications for the 2006-2007 Study Abroad Grant competition and the 2006-2007 Graduate Fellowship Competition. Application materials are available online at http://phikappaphi.org. Contact Wynne Wilbur at 785.4435 for more information.
The International Student Affairs Office is looking for local families to link up with the new international students arriving in January. This is not a homestay program, but a chance for students and the families alike to learn about different cultures. Students and families enjoy participating together in normal activities such as shopping, sharing meals, and watching movies. Contact the International Student Affairs Office at 785.4215 for more information.
Student Senate is sponsoring an off-campus living forum at 7 p.m., Nov. 29, in the SUB Spanish Room. Speakers will discuss the current off-campus living situation. Free refreshments will be available. Contact Mindy Maness at mam434@truman.edu for more information.
The Physics Colloquium will feature Sergei Kopeikin from the University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Physics and Astronomy at 4:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in Barnett Hall 112. The presentation will be “Gravitomagnetism and the Lorentz Invariance of Gravity in the Gravitational Light-Ray Deflection Experiments.” Contact Taner Edis at 785.4583 for additional information.
The Center for Student Involvement is presenting a Perfect Publicity workshop from 7-8 p.m., Nov. 30, in the SUB Activities Room. This workshop will inform students and organizations about the publicity avenues that are available across campus and off campus. Students may stop by the CSI for more details about winning $100 by attending the workshop. Call 785.4222 for more information.
The Truman Chamber Choir will be having a Renaissance Madrigal dinner at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, in the SUB Georgian Room. This will be an annual event. Cost is $18 for adults, $15 for students or $12 plus one meal for students with an on-campus meal plan. See any member of the Chamber Choir for tickets or contact Rachel King at rmk917@truman.edu.
The final installment of the fall semester’s Global Issues Colloquium will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 1, in Violette Hall 1000. The subject is “Water Wars: From Bolivia to Hazel Creek.” Marc Becker will moderate with members of the northeast chapter of Phi Beta Kappa to help examine the role of water in global and local politics and economics. Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 for more information.
Tag, the new improvisation group, will be having try-outs at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1, in the SUB Alumni Room. Log on to http://www.tagimprov.com for more information.
The Nursing Program is hosting a World AIDS Day Vigil at 8 p.m., Dec. 1, at Kirk Memorial. All students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend to share and reflect on the lives of those with HIV and AIDS. Contact nursing@truman.edu for more information.
The Observatory will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., Dec. 1, at the University Farm. Contact Michael Adams at 785.4088 or log on to http://observatory.truman.edu for more information.
The Truman Biology Seminar Series will continue from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Dec. 2, in Magruder Hall 2050. Timothy Rice, assistant professor in the department of biology at the University of South Alabama, will be presenting “A Survey of Environmental Contaminant Levels in the Mobile/Tensaw River Delta, Alabama.” Refreshments will be served at 12:15 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join IT Services at their regular series titled “Tech Break” on Friday afternoons. Go to http://its.truman.edu/techbreak for more information.
The American Association of University Professors will meet at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 2, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker at 785.6036 for more information.
The Board of Governors will meet at 9 a.m., Dec. 3, in the SUB Conference Room.
Staff Council is sponsoring a day for members of the Truman community to ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Dec. 3. People may sign up to work a two-person, two-hour shift by contacting Katie Best at kbest@truman.edu or calling 785.4243.
SAB is sponsoring a poker tournament at 1 p.m., Dec. 3, in the SUB Activities Room. The first 90 people will be admitted. Truman students may play for free. Contact SAB at 785.4722 for more information.
The Coalition of American Women is sponsoring a Kwanzaa dinner from 2-6 p.m., Dec. 3, in the SUB Georgian Room. Everyone is invited. There are only 150 seats available. There will be performances to demonstrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Contact Alyssa Johnson at alj074@truman.edu for more information.
The Truman State University Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5” at 8 p.m., Dec. 3, in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. Sam McClure will be the conductor. Admission is free.
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. Deadline for early registration ($5 per person) is Dec. 5. Interested parties may contact Cindy Woods at 785.7691 or cwoods@truman.edu for registration packets or additional information.
The Assessment Colloquium will feature Marcie Kotteman presenting her research on the “History of Assessment at Truman” at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 6, in the SUB Spanish Room.
SAB is sponsoring Holiday Lights at 9:30 p.m., Dec. 6, outside Kirk Memorial. Hot chocolate, cappuccino and cookies will be provided for free. True Men, Minor Detail and Unique Ensemble will perform. Contact SAB at 785.4722 for more information.
Phi Kappa Phi is accepting applications for the 2006-2007 Study Abroad Grant competition and the 2006-2007 Graduate Fellowship Competition. Application materials are available online at http://phikappaphi.org. Contact Wynne Wilbur at 785.4435 for more information.
The International Student Affairs Office is looking for local families to link up with the new international students arriving in January. This is not a homestay program, but a chance for students and the families alike to learn about different cultures. Students and families enjoy participating together in normal activities such as shopping, sharing meals, and watching movies. Contact the International Student Affairs Office at 785.4215 for more information.
