Vol. 24 No. 19 - January 27, 2020

Truman was honored with 2019 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

“Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Because of Truman State University’s participation air will be purer, water cleaner and your students and faculty will be surrounded by the shade and beauty the trees provide.”

The Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Truman achieved the title by meeting Tree Campus USA’s five standards, which include: maintaining a tree advisory committee; a campus tree-care plan; dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program; an Arbor Day observance; and student service-learning project.

Currently there are 385 campuses across the United States with this recognition. Truman has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA school since 2014.

The Arbor Day Foundation has helped campuses throughout the country plant thousands of trees, and Tree Campus USA colleges and universities invested more than $51 million in campus forest management last year. This work directly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Time for Trees initiative, an unprecedented effort to plant 100 million trees in forests and communities and inspire five million tree planters by 2022.

Last year, Tree Campus USA schools collectively planted 34,515 trees and engaged 33,432 tree planters.

More information about the program is available at arborday.org/TreeCampusUSA.

Truman students who took the Major Field Test in political science during the fall 2019 semester performed exceptionally well in comparison to their peers across the nation.

The Major Field Test measures and compares the knowledge and skills of political science majors in programs from across the country in the areas of: U.S. government and politics; comparative politics; international relations; analytical and critical thinking; methodology; and political theory.

Truman students scored in the 97th percentile or above in every category, and ranked in the top percentile nationwide in three of the six areas of concentration.

The fall 2019 results compare scores from 3,536 students in political science programs at 112 colleges and universities.
 
Collective Ranking of Truman Seniors on the Political Science Major Field Test

U.S Government and Politics
97 percent

Comparative Politics
98 percent

International Relations
98 percent

Analytical and Critical Thinking
99 percent (top percentile nationwide)

Methodology
99 percent (top percentile nationwide)

Political Thought
99 percent (top percentile nationwide)

Students and organizations interested in making Truman more sustainable are invited to submit proposals to the Environmental Sustainability Fee Accountability Committee. The committee is currently seeking sustainability project proposals to fund. In the past it has funded updated compost equipment, solar power for the University Farm and reusable water bottle fillers.

The proposal form can be accessed here. The deadline for proposal submissions is Jan. 31. Contact Caroline Goldsby at cg7388@truman.edu with any questions.

 
The Office of Student Research is accepting TruScholars proposals for research and creative scholarship conducted during the eight-week summer term, June 1-July 24.

During the program, students should devote full-time effort to their project and faculty mentors should be continuously available for consultation and collaboration. Projects will be funded up to a maximum value of $5,750, including a $3,500 max student stipend and $1,750 max mentor stipend.

A TruScholars proposal writing workshop for students will take place from 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room B.

Complete guidelines for the TruScholars applications can be found at the Office of Student Research website. Applications are due Feb. 19.

Questions can be directed to osr@truman.edu.

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional business fraternity on campus open to all business, accounting and economics majors. Its core pillars are professionalism, brotherhood and service, and the organization offers lots of opportunities to grow in all those areas, both personally and professionally. Recruitment dates include:

Information Night
7 p.m.
Jan. 29
Violette Hall 1324

Information Night
5 p.m.

Community Service Night
1-3 p.m.
Feb. 2
Student Union Building 3200

Meet the Chapter
7-9 p.m.
Feb. 3
Newman Center

Trivia Night
7-9 p.m.
Feb. 4
Student Union Building 3200

Professional Night
7-9 p.m.
Feb. 5
Student Union Building 3200

The Trufit 2020 Annual Physical Activity Challenge runs through March 22. Participants can sign up online beginning Jan. 27 and participate with teammates or by themselves. Participation in online rankings is optional. Track 150 minutes of physical activity online for seven of the eight weeks and win a FREE t-shirt. For questions or troubleshooting email wellness@truman.edu.

 
The Truman Master of Athletic Training program is currently accepting applications for the 2020 cohort that begins July 1. Anyone interested in the MAT program can submit an application now. The MAT program offers personalized learning experiences, small class sizes and hands-on practice on real patients. For questions, contact Brandy Schneider at bschneider@truman.edu.

Students can now apply for the summer museum and archives internships.

Locations include the Harry Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo.; National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Mo.; Judicial Archives Project in Kirksville, Mo.; St. Joseph Museums in St. Joseph, Mo.; Field House Museum in St. Louis, Mo.; Missouri History Museum in St. Louis, Mo.; Mercantile Library in St. Louis, Mo.; and MSU Special Collections and Archive in Springfield, Mo.

The summer internships are open to all Truman students, but they are especially relevant to those considering careers in archives, museums, teaching and law. Contact Jason McDonald for more information.

A Voteless People is A Hopeless People
7:06 p.m.
Jan. 27
Baldwin Hall 219
Attendees will watch a presidential debate and have a discussion on education while voter registration will be available.

Go to High School, Go to College
7 p.m.
Jan. 28
Violette Hall 1000
Attend to learn more about college majors and career paths while also getting advice on how to succeed at the college level.

Mindfulness and Meditation Session
7 p.m.
Jan. 29
Ophelia Parrish Building 2117
Attend to learn more about mindfulness and its benefits while also participating in a meditation session.

Heads Up Game Night Tournament
7:06 p.m.
Jan. 30
Student Union Building Georgian Room C
Attend to play in the game Heads Up with a team of up to seven people. Winner gets free entry into Alpha Phi Alpha’s scholarship competition, Feb 1. Hot chocolate will be available. Teams can sign up by emailing Chris Dailey at ced4343@truman.edu with the team captain name and the members on the team.

2020 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Competition
7:06 p.m.
Feb. 1
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall
The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Competition, one of the national programs under the sponsorship of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is an outgrowth of the long tradition of chapters recognizing outstanding young women for their success in exemplifying the principles of Alpha: scholarship, fellowship, good character and the uplifting of humanity. Miss Black and Gold is intelligent, dignified, talented and ultimately, a role model for young collegiate women.