Vol. 10 No. 27 - April 11, 2006

Truman's 2006 Educator of the Year Committee has announced six finalists from the record-breaking field of 66 nominated professors.

The decision for finalists was based on the nomination forms submitted, the professors' essay responses and the classroom surveys of the professors' students. The finalists include: Adam Brooke Davis, professor of English and interim director of Interdisciplinary Studies; Pamela Gardner, assistant professor of nursing; John Ishiyama, professor of political science; Marie Orton, associate professor of Italian; Eric Patterson, associate professor of chemistry; and Karon Speckman, associate professor of communication.

Between April 5-14, the committee will sit in on lectures in the finalists' classes. They will choose the winner at the conclusion of the observations.

The new Educator of the Year will be announced at a banquet at 6 p.m., May 2, in the Student Union Building Georgian Room. All of the nominees will be honored at this time. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. For more information or to receive an invitation to the banquet, contact the committee at tsu_eoy@yahoo.com. R.S.V.P.'s for all guests are due by 5 p.m., April 21.

Members of Student Senate, Phi Kappa Phi and the Pershing Society comprise the Educator of the Year Committee.

The Annual Academic Honor Awards Assembly, which recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement among Truman State University undergraduate and graduate students will take place at 7 p.m., April 10, in the Student Union Building Georgian Room.

The following students were honored as the outstanding student in their respective disciplines.

Outstanding Graduate Student in Accounting - Myra Martin

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration-Finance - Randy Beilsmith

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration-Management - Bradley Dohack

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration-Marketing - Lindsay Pittenger

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration- Marketing - Lauren Kistner

Outstanding Graduate Student in Elementary Education - Paya Rhodes

Outstanding Graduate Student in Secondary Education - Alaina Denney

Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education - Valerie Broderick

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Art - Christopher Lindgren

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Art History - Katherine Eusey

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Art: Visual Communication - Megan Irwin

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music - Carol Anne Perry

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Theatre - Megan Dittmann

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication Disorders - Andrea Rabenold

Outstanding Graduate Student in Communication Disorders - Laura Thornton

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Exercise Science - Abbie Smith

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Health Science - Gregory Day

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Nursing - Mary Klein

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Classics - Christopher Steffe

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication - Arts - Christine Schlosser

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication - Arts - JoAnn Jorgovan

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication - Journalism - Jessica Rasmussen

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication - Science - Justine Finney Guyer

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication - Studies - Sara Miller

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in English - Bachelor of Arts - Lauren Helbig

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in French - Kathryn Brown

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in German - Aubrey Evans

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Linguistics - Joanna Ristow

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Spanish - Sofia Kerbawy

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Computer Science - Olga Nikolova

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Mathematics - Khang Tran

Outstanding Undergraduate Student General George C. Marshall ROTC Award - Samuel Grabill

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Agricultural Science - Kathryn Smith

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Biology - Ashley Lough

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Chemistry - Angela Soemo

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Physics - Brock Schmutzler

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Economics - Casey Copeland

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in History - Elizabeth Robinson

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Justice Systems - Erin Poettker

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Philosophy and Religion - Dennis Trinkle II

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Political Science - Amanda Keener

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Political Science - Joseph Bredehoft

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Psychology - Angela Farabee

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Psychology - Benjamin Kort

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Sociology & Anthropology - Sarah McDuff

Distinguished Master's Thesis Award - Amy Gates

News 36 and KTRM broadcast students won the most first place awards at the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association Conference March 31.

Professionals from the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBEA) judged the students' work in radio and television production categories ranging from news and sports to music video and radio aircheck to script writing. Truman student broadcasters competed against universities throughout the state including schools with stations in the top 100 markets in the nation. Truman won seven first place awards and two second place awards. Missouri State took away six first place honors; Evangel and Central Missouri State University each won five.

Kelly Kasparie, a senior communication major from Quincy, Ill., won the most individual awards of any student entered in the competition. She garnered first place in both television news package for coverage of the Highway 63 Opening and news promo for the News 36 promo, along with a second place in commercial/promotional/PSA script for the television spot for KTRM 88.7 The Edge.

Jill Kasparie, a senior communication major from Quincy, Ill., also won first place in television news package, as well as first place in commercial/promotional/PSA script for her television PSA on healthy aging produced in collaboration with ATSU.

Brian Schmittgens, a junior communication and pre-elementary education double major from Imperial, Mo., won first place in television commercial for his spot promoting the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series.

Krystal Miller, a senior communication major from O'Fallon, Mo., won first place in audio PSA for her radio PSA for PALS. A PSA by Kelly Wikstrom, a senior communication major from Sedalia, Mo., took second.

April Owens, a senior communication major from Belton, Mo., and Karen Schwartztrauber, a senior communication and art double major from Colfax, Iowa, won first place in video documentary for "The Soldier Next Door" which featured personnel from Truman's ROTC.

Abbagail Whiteley, a senior communication major from Kirksville, won first place in audio documentary for her piece on Red Cross Blood Drives.

The professional Missouri Broadcasters Association will also recognize these winners at their conference in June.

Fifteen students represented Truman at the conference. These included Brian Bourne, a senior communication major from Antioch, Ill.; Keri Esmar, a senior communication major from St. Charles, Mo.; Josh Fenton, a junior communication major from Troutdale, Ore.; Kyle Hill, a junior history and pre-secondary education double major from Kansas City, Mo.; Jill Kasparie; Kelly Kasparie; Miller; Owens; Courtney Rakers, a senior communication major from Imperial, Mo.; Andrew Richmond, a sophomore pre-business administration major from West Des Moines, Iowa; Dawn Runge, a junior communication and pre-business administration double major from Florissant, Mo.; Schmittgens; John Weeks, a senior communication major from Chesterfield, Mo.; Whiteley; and Wikstrom.

Eric Maze, Truman alumnus and the current news director of KRGC-TV in Jefferson City, Mo., led a panel on "Breaking Into the TV News Business." Media professionals from all areas of broadcast throughout the state led panels discussing student media operations and professional development.

Elizabeth Clark, associate professor of communication and adviser of News 36, and Mark Smith, assistant professor of communication and adviser of KTRM, are both past presidents of the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association.

During the week of March 19-25, Scott Chenault, instructor of justice systems, accompanied 16 Truman students of the Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Chi Chapter, to the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA-LAE) national conference in St. Charles, Ill. As part of the conference, the students and faculty member participated in a series of competitions designed to test their abilities in various fields of criminal justice. The competitions are divided into four areas: academic testing, physical agility, crime scene investigation, and firearms.

The academic testing component consists of 50-question multiple choice tests in each of four areas of criminal justice. There are tests covering the areas of criminal law/procedure, corrections, juvenile justice and police management. Each competitor is assigned to one of three competition levels for all of the events. Lower division consists of people who have completed less than 70 hours of college credit. Upper division consists of people who have completed more than 70 hours of college credit and includes graduate students. Finally, the professional division consists of anyone who is currently employed in the field of criminal justice.

The physical agility competition consists of running a police-style obstacle course, with competition levels divided by age, not college credit. The crime scene investigation competition is one of the most interesting. The organizers of the conference are responsible for designing a mock crime scene, complete with fake evidence, and a scenario of what happened. The students then enter the scene and are required to retrieve and process evidence and then write a report as to their findings.

The firearms competition consists of a series of stages where competitors fire from various distances and positions. All shooting is done using a police-caliber handgun, and the utmost safety precautions are employed for this competition.

The Truman group had another successful showing, finishing in third place as a team for the second consecutive year. The group totaled five trophies in the area of academic testing, and a first place trophy in the Lip Sync contest.

Nick Zotos, a freshman justice systems major from Chesterfield, Mo., won first place in the lower division police management test, while Kristi Schneider, a senior justice systems major from Rolla, Mo., took second place in the upper division of the same category. Additionally, Maria Kaylen, a senior justice systems and pre-secondary education double major from Columbia, Mo., finished in second place in the upper division of the juvenile justice test. Instructor Chenault finished with second place trophies in both the corrections and police management exams in the professional division. In a more lighthearted, although just as fierce, competition, the foursome of Kristin Jacobs, a freshman justice systems major from Kirksville; Jordan Lile, a freshman justice systems major from Kirksville; Brianna Wagner, a freshman justice systems major from Ballwin, Mo.; and Zotos won first place in the Lip Sync contest with their Blues Brothers montage.

In addition to the trophies won by the members of the team, Truman students also claimed three cash prizes for success in a national student paper competition. Sarah Wisdom, a junior justice systems major from Grandview, Mo., finished in third place in the upper division of the paper contest, while Beatrice Kelrick, a junior justice systems major from Kirksville, finished second. In the lower division, Jon Wolf, a sophomore justice systems major from Long Prairie, Minn., took first place.

Other team members who participated were Lindsay Lambert, a junior biology major from Maryland Heights, Mo.; Lauren Block, a junior justice systems major from Florissant, Mo.; Taryn Spoon, a junior justice systems major from Beardstown, Ill.; Kenny Jacobs, a senior justice systems major from Kirksville; Jasmine Nedvin, a junior accounting and pre-special education double major from Wildwood, Mo.; Jeff Stieff, a sophomore justice systems major from Wentzville, Mo.; Gabby Stocke, a junior justice systems major from St. Louis; Theresa Putnam, a senior justice systems major from Letts, Iowa; and Paul Strinni, a junior justice systems major from St. Louis.

Truman State University's Division of Fine Arts and Theatre Program will present the musical "Violet - A musical featuring Deadwood & Co." directed by Becky Becker, associate professor of theatre at Truman. The show will be at 8 p.m., April 18-22, in the Ophelia Parrish Courtyard Theatre.

One of the most acclaimed off-Broadway shows of the 1990s, "Violet" borrows its musical style from the American traditions of blues, gospel, and folk. The title character, a young woman disfigured by a childhood accident with an axe, boards a bus and travels through the American South in 1964, searching for a miracle. Along the way, she forges relationships that ultimately change her life. Two soldiers, one black and one white, help her to reimagine her life filled with self-worth, beauty and love.

The Truman State University production will feature local blues band, Deadwood, comprised of Clifton Kreps, Ian Lindevald, Mark Jarzewiak and Dave Kuchera, along with Truman graduate students, Michelle Jones and Leslie Sikes, and Daryl Fazio, assistant professor of art, performing with the band. Truman students from a variety of programs across campus make up the cast and crew. "Violet" is rated PG due to mild language and sexual situations.

With a score by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Brian Crawley, "Violet" won the New York Drama Critics Circle Best Award for Best Musical in 1997. It was the first off-Broadway musical to earn this honor.

Tickets are $5 each and may now be reserved or purchased in advance at the Ophelia Parrish Box Office. Opening night tickets are free. Make reservations by calling the Box Office at 785.4515 or stopping by during Box Office hours, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, in the Ophelia Parrish atrium.

The Voluntary Service Organization at Columbia Regional Hospital each year gives scholarship assistance to a number of students.

To be considered for a scholarship, students must be able to verify that they have been accepted into an accredited clinical or professional health care program leading to a state licensed examination. Students are not required to be currently employed by or seeking employment at Columbia Regional Hospital after graduation.

For further information regarding this scholarship, stop by the Financial Aid Office at McClain Hall 103. Information must be received by the scholarship committee by April 20.

Apply to be a Mentor and

1. Promote involvement in student organizations at Truman.
2. Participate in a variety of Truman Week Activities.
3. Conduct an informal session about student involvement.
4. Help first year students move in.
5. Help organize Dawg Fest, a carnival promoting student involvement.
6. Work with an energetic team of people just like you.
7. Gain leadership and organizational skills.
8. Have Fun!

For more information and to obtain an application visit http://saffairs.truman.edu/collegecup/sims.html.

Questions?
Contact the Student Affairs Office at 785.4111 or e-mail stuaff@truman.edu.

Do you know or have a great faculty academic adviser? Would you like to honor him or her? If so, nominate an outstanding full time, faculty academic adviser for the William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award.

To nominate a faculty member, complete the online nomination form at http://rcp.truman.edu/lee/LeeNomination.htm.

Faculty receiving the Lee Advising Award will be recognized at August Commencement.

Nominations are due by 8 a.m., April 24.

For more information, contact Marty Eisenberg at martye@truman.edu.

Movie - “Winged Migration”
7:30 p.m. • April 18
Baldwin Hall Little Theatre
Sponsored by Sierra@Truman

Dance
9-11 p.m. • April 19
Student Union Building Down Under
Sponsored by the Student Union

Environmental Information Tabling Event
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • April 20
Mall
Sponsored by the Earth Week Committee

Movie - “Global Banquet”
8 p.m. • April 20
Violette Hall 1000
Sponsored by Sierra@Truman

Environmental Studies Conference
9 a.m.-5 p.m. • April 21
Student Union Building Room 208
Sponsored by ECO

Keynote Speaker: William Allen
“The NEW Global Warming Debate: Now that climate change is here, what do we do?”
7-8:30 p.m. • April 21
Student Union Building Room 208
Sponsored by Sierra@Truman

Conference Reception
8:30-9:30 p.m. • April 21
University Club
Sponsored by ECO

For a complete listing of events, log on to http://environmentalstudies.truman.edu.

Thanks to Student Senate for their generous support.

Presented by Rich Lowry, nationally syndicated columnist and editor of National Review magazine

7 p.m.
April 11
Baldwin Auditorium

Sponsored by the College Republicans

For more information, contact Will Tollerton at 785.7116 or wjt073@truman.edu.

The Office of Admission is now accepting applications for students interested in being part of the

Telecounseling Program

The Admissions Office is looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to be part of this important program.

Students' primary responsibilities will include representing Truman through telephone contact and electronic communications with prospective students.

This is a great opportunity to share your Truman experience with prospective students and help them through the application process.

Hours of operation:
5-9 p.m.
Monday-Thursday

Students will be paid the student hourly wage of $5.30, and scholarship and work-study positions are also available.

For more information, contact Matt Hanley at 785.4114 or matth@truman.edu. Applications are available in the Admissions Office, McClain Hall 205.

6-9 p.m.
April 13
McClain Hall 212

The event will include PowerPoint and poster presentations from undergraduate psychology majors.

Pickler Memorial Library
April 14
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

April 15-16
closed

April 17
1 p.m.-1 a.m.

April 18
resume regular hours

Student Recreation Center
April 14
6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

April 15-16
closed

April 17
4-11 p.m.

Academic Affairs Hourly
Kristin Flannigan

Academic Support Contract
Todd Kuhns
Chuck Parks

Administrative Offices Hourly
Brenda Killen

At Large
Katie Best

Physical Plant
Tim Maize  
Brian Hudnall
Steve Peeler
Paul Detweiler

Human Resources, in cooperation with UniCare Life & Health Insurance Company and the Benefits Advisory Committee, will be sponsoring the first

Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Fair
April 14
Student Union Building

The following seminars will be offered:

Improving Fitness
9:30-10:30 a.m. • Conference Room

Interpreting Wellness Screening Results
10:30-11 a.m. • Conference Room

Senior Living
11 a.m.-noon • Alumni Room

Healthy Cooking
1:30-2:30 p.m. • Alumni Room

Weight Management
2:30-3:30 p.m. • Alumni Room

Please R.S.V.P. to attend any or all of the sessions online at http://hr.truman.edu/register/. Spots are limited.

In addition, several organizations from Kirksville and the surrounding area will be present as partners to provide information about the services they offer. Those scheduled to attend include: Elderlink, Air Evac Lifeteam, Putnam County Hospital, Integrative Wellness Institute, Tiffany In-home Services, and the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging. These partners will be presenting from
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Activities Room.

For more information, contact Human Resources at 785.7480, 785.4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

The Truman State University Bookstore will sponsor a

Book Signing

by Naomi Shihab Nye,
the Plenary Address speaker at the 19th Annual Student Research Conference

11 a.m.-noon
April 20
Violette Hall 1000

Books authored by Nye will be available in the Bookstore before the event and on the day of the book signing.

For more information, contact Steve Pennington, Truman Bookstore manager, at 785.4211.

Irwin Goldman
department of horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

"Take Two Onions and Call Me in the Morning: The Human Health Potential of Vegetables"
7:30 p.m.
April 19
Magruder Hall 2001

Goldman is associate professor of horticulture and chair of the Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics Program at the University of Wisconsin. His research interests include vegetable breeding and genetics, the human health attributes of vegetable crops and the history of plant breeding and genetics. He is associate editor of the Journal of Heredity and on the editorial board of Plant Breeding Reviews. His many honors include the B.Y. Morrison Medal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Jung Teaching Award from the UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and a “Best Paper” award in the education category from the American Society for Horticultural Science. Goldman chairs the USDA Root and Bulb Crop Germplasm Committee and the Vegetable Breeding Working Group of the American Society for Horticultural Science.

Contact Laura Fielden at 785.4624 for more information.

8 p.m.
April 19
Kirk Memorial 204

For more information, visit http://forensics.truman.edu/SpringCallout.html.

S. Kent Brown, head of FARMS research at BYU-Provo

"Old World Setting for the Book of Mormon: Evidence from Arabia"

4-5:30 p.m.
April 19
Violette Hall 1000

Brown will present his recent archaeological findings. To see some of his credentials and recent works, visit http://farms.byu.edu/viewauthor.php?authorID=11.

Sponsored by the Latter Day Saint Student Association and the Pershing Society.

For more information, contact Chris Gillette at 785.4924 or cgillette@truman.edu.

Monica Barron, professor of English, edited a recent special issue (16.2) of Feminist Teacher magazine focusing on “Educating for Environmental Change: Feminist Pedagogy and Environmental Justice Practice.” The issue is available in Pickler Memorial Library.

Stacey Berger, a Truman accountancy and business administration graduate student from St. Louis, and a member of the Iota Nu chapter of the international professional fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, was recently named Provincial Collegian of the Year for the South Central Province. The announcement was made at the South Central LEAD Provincial Conference held Feb. 17-19, in Austin, Texas. Only five members of Delta Sigma Pi receive this honor each year. One of these five winners is then named National Collegian of the Year.

Marijke Breuning, associate professor of political science, and Kathryn Sanders, a junior political science major from Crestwood, Mo., have been notified that their article “Gender and Journal Authorship in Eight Prestigious Political Science Journals,” has been accepted for publication in a future issue of PS: Political Science and Politics.

Huping Ling, professor of history, was selected to receive the Best Article Award by the 48th Annual Missouri Conference on History 2006 for her article “Reconceptualizing Chinese American Community in St. Louis: From Chinatown to Cultural Community.” This article appeared in the Winter 2005 issue of the Journal of American Ethnic History, vol. 24, no. 2, on pages 65-101.

Kevin Minch, associate professor of communication and director of forensics, recently became president of the National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA), the largest intercollegiate debate league in the United States. The departing president resigned to pursue an administrative appointment. The position involves various managerial duties, coordination with other forensic organizations, national convention program planning, and work coordinating the annual NPDA National Championship Tournament.

The Truman State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce that Ashley Walker, a junior nursing major from Odessa, Mo., is one of 38 undergraduates selected nationwide for a $1,000 Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant for 2006. These grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Walker will study in the Philippines next year.

Matthew G. Tornatore, associate professor of foreign languages, had his article “In Defense of an Endangered Species: Historical Romance Linguistics” accepted for publication by “Romance Notes” at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This article considers the current state of historical Romance linguistics and Romance philology in American universities.

Sodexho is sponsoring the Generous Helpings Hunger Relief Initiative now through May 12. Sodexho is assisting in raising additional funds by purchasing specified manufacturer food and supply products. One hundred percent of the additional funding earned will be distributed to the Sodexho Foundation to support hunger programs. Every day, Sodexho will Show Case a particular item that will use these featured products from a participating manufacturer. Using more of these products will increase the amount of money donated to hunger relief in North America.

All art submissions for the first ever ARTSEnvironmental Gallery Show, sponsored by the Environmental Campus Organization (ECO) and the Kirksville Arts Association, are due by April 12. The show will take place April 19-May 4. For more information, contact Cassie Phillips at cassiephillips@care2.com.

The English Graduate Organization will present its third annual conference with this year's theme focusing on the creative art of writing from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 12, in the SUB Alumni Room and April 13, in the SUB Activities Room. Presentations can include anything from fictional and non-fictional narratives to writing about artistic creations such as fiber projects and music. Contact Tom Useted at tuseted@truman.edu for more information.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Weekly Lunch Series will examine advising at 12:30 p.m., April 12, in the SUB Spanish Room. Call 785.4391 for more information.

"Should You Really be a Lawyer?" discussion will take place from 4:30-5:15 p.m., April 12, in VH 1146. Martin 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.

The Truman State University Music Department will present a jazz combo concert at 7 p.m., April 12, in the OP Performance Hall. Contact Tim AuBuchon at 785.4412 for more information.

Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity is sponsoring a presentation by Rick Shenkman titled "American Myths Revealed" at 7 p.m., April 12, in Baldwin Auditorium. Contact Emmie Combes at eac900@truman.edu for more information.

The Missouri Students United! Forum will take place from 7-8 p.m., April 13, in the SUB Room 208. This will be an open forum sponsored by Student Senate to bring questions, concerns and ideas to discuss Truman's potential relationship with Missouri Students United! For more information, contact Josh Kappel at 636.346.7539 or jdk606@truman.edu.

The Observatory will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 9-11 p.m., April 13, at the University Farm. Go to http://observatory.truman.edu for more information.

The Student Activities Board (SAB) invites students to come play some exciting rounds of Bingo at 9 p.m., April 20, in the SUB Down Under. Admission is free, and there will also be free refreshments and prizes. Call 785.4722 for more information.

The Environmental Campus Organization (ECO) will sponsor the Environmental Studies Conference from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 21, in the SUB Alumni Room. Visit http://environmentalstudies.truman.edu/ for the conference schedule.

The Filmmaker's Club will present the world premiere of "The Lounge," an original feature length film, from 7-9 p.m., April 21, in VH 1000. The film is the product of two years of planning, production and editing. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Brian Rose at 785.5988 or Brianruns10@hotmail.com.

Prism will host SHOULDstock 2006, Student Helping Others Understand and Love Diversity, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., April 22, on the Quadrangle. The event will feature live music, dance, a petting booth, games, barbeque and more. For more information, contact Matthew A. Seibert at 660.349.0531 or mas602@truman.edu.

Unique Ensemble will be performing their Spring "Originals" Concert at 1 p.m., April 23, in the SUB Activities Room. This will be a high energy concert featuring original gospel music from Unique Ensemble members. Admission is free. Contact Brysen Marner at 314.276.7954 for more information.

The Delta of Missouri chapter of Phi Beta Kappa's Initiation Ceremony will take place from 2-4 p.m., April 23, in the SUB Georgian Room. For more information, contact Dereck Daschke at 785.6005 or ddaschke@truman.edu.

The Annual Service Recognition Banquet will take place at 6:30 p.m., April 27, in the SUB Georgian Room. Tickets are available in the Human Resources Office in MC 106 for $10 each.

The Second Annual National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Charity Walk will take place from 5-8 p.m., April 28, at Stokes Stadium. Registration costs $10 and includes a T-shirt if done by April 12. All proceeds will benefit the Missouri School for the Blind. For more registration information, contact nscswalk@gmail.com.

This year the Kirksville Heart Walk (approximately 2.5 miles) will be in honor of former Truman State University football coach and Truman alumnus, John Ware. Anyone can participate in this event on April 29. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. If you have an interest in participating or being part of a team, contact Jack Schrader at schrader@truman.edu or 785.4171.

Faculty, staff and students who know an international student who deserves to be recognized for his or her hard work and enthusiasm can nominate that person to become the next International Student of the Month. Applications are available at http://iso.truman.edu under the Current Students tab. Applications may be submitted at any time. Contact Kara Burns at 665.0468 for more information.