Vol. 20 No. 21 - Feb. 15, 2016

The 33rd annual Truman Piano Festival will take place Feb. 19-20 in Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall. 

This year's featured guest artist is Lisa Yui. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, she will perform a solo recital that features Schumann’s Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17, followed by Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor. The following morning at 9:30 a.m., she will conduct a master class featuring three Truman piano majors. Both events are free and open to the public.

Described as “a musical phenomenon,” Yui has performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia as a recitalist and soloist with orchestra. She is the top prizewinner of the Senigallia International Piano Competition in Italy, the Super Classics International Auditions in Tokyo and has twice been the recipient of a Canada Council Scholarship. Yui has worked with such prominent orchestras as the Tokyo Symphony, Polish National Radio, Toronto Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, the Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra and the Krakow State Philharmonic. Yui currently teaches at the Manhattan School of Music, where she is also assistant dean for assessment and program.

TruAdventure will offer a week-long hiking and camping trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, July 17-24.

Designed for individuals with a thirst for adventure, but little experience, participants will take multiple guided day hikes through the Rocky Mountains. The focus of the trip will be learning the basic skills for safe and reasonable hiking and camping trips including: basic trip planning; map and compass skills; hiking technique; food planning and preparation; and other essential outdoor skills. As with any TruAdventure trip, information on the geology, biology and history of the Rocky Mountains are important components of the educational program.

Registration deadline for the trip, including full payment, is May 1. The cost for the week-long trip is $650 and includes all group gear such as tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, cooking gear and food for the entire week. Scholarships up to $200 are available for current Truman students who apply.

Visit the TruAdventure website for registration forms and scholarship applications. For more information, contact Jennifer Hurst or "Like" TruAdventure on Facebook to receive updates on the trip.

Truman’s Career and Grad School Week will take place Feb. 22-25, and will be highlighted by the annual Expo.

More than 120 employers and graduate schools will be in attendance for the Career and Grad School Expo, taking place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Student Union Building. Recruiters from all aspects of business and education will be available to consult with students. Notable employers include Cerner, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Peace Corps and the Federal Reserve Bank, among many others.  

Students planning to attend the Career and Grad School Expo can pre-register until 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Pre-registration allows students to skip the long registration line the day of the event, and includes a pre-made nametag.

Check-in for the Expo will begin at 11 a.m. in the Student Union Building Conference Room, located on the third floor. Attendees will not be permitted to the Expo rooms without registering. Questions about registration can be directed to bkeller@truman.edu.

University photographer Tim Barcus will be available to take professional photos for students from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building 3204.

For tips on what to do before, during and after the Expo, click here.

For a complete list of all events taking place during Career and Grad School Week, visit career.truman.edu/career-week/schedule-of-events.

Behind a dominating performance on the final day of competition at the 2016 Great Lakes Valley Conference championships, the women’s swimming team captured its first GLVC title and 19th all-time conference crown.
 
In addition to the conference championship, both programs earned individual laurels, as Will Shanel and Evyn Spencer were each named the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s Swimmer of the Year on their respective sides, while Emma Barnett captured the league’s women’s Freshman of the Year award. Head coach Ed Pretre was voted by his peers as the conference’s women’s swimming Coach of the Year, picking up his first GLVC award as well.
 
The Bulldogs, who entered the day trailing two-time defending GLVC champion Drury by 52.5 points, raced past the Panthers on the final day of the four-day meet, accumulating 946.5 total points to DU’s 910. Truman made up big chunks of ground in three of the four individual events on the day, finishing second, third, fourth and fifth in the 100 free; first, third, fourth and fifth in the 200 back; and second, third, fifth, eighth, 10th and 13th in the 1650 free. Those totals helped give Truman a 32-point lead entering the final event of the championships, the 400 free relay.
 
From there, Truman added the cherry on top of its first GLVC title by smashing the previous conference record with a first-place finish of 3:25.12, besting DU by 0.31 seconds.

The Bulldogs head back to the pool for a week of practice before awaiting selections to the NCAA Div. II Swimming & Diving Championships, taking place March 9-12 in Indianapolis, Ind. Selections will be announced via a release at NCAA.com by 5 p.m. (ET) Feb. 24.
 
Stay tuned to trumanbulldogs.com throughout the upcoming days for photos, videos and more from the team’s conference championship trip to Crawfordsville, Ind.
 
For complete coverage of the GLVC Championships, click here.

Christopher Hooper, Jenny Kuhn, Chelsea McCoy and Michelle Quinn have been selected as the spring 2016 study abroad ambassadors.

With approaching deadlines for study abroad programs, many students are faced with questions about studying abroad such as “Which university is best for my subject area?” “Can I get by if I don’t speak the country’s language?” and “How do I apply for a visa?”

Hooper, Kuhn, McCoy and Quinn are here to help. They were chosen among other applicants who have studied abroad and will act as representatives of the Truman Study Abroad Office.  

The ambassadors work to give study abroad returnees the opportunity to share their experience with their peers after having studied, lived and traveled abroad. Some of their responsibilities include organizing outreach efforts and promotional events, presenting to student groups and assisting the Study Abroad Office with activities throughout the semester. They will also lead the Study Abroad Club to help get students excited about traveling abroad and promote information and advice to those who are looking to study abroad in the future.

To learn more about the ambassadors, visit studyabroad.truman.edu/ask-the-ambassadors.

The Kohlenberg Lyceum Series will finish the 2015-16 season with a performance featuring the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.

“Million Dollar Quartet” is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together the rock ‘n’ roll icons for the first and only time. On Dec. 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

“Million Dollar Quartet” brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and many more beloved hits. The Tony-award winning musical will be adapted into an eight-episode TV series on Country Music Television, premiering later this year.

Students can pick up their free ticket by presenting a Truman ID at the Student Activities Board Box Office, located in the lower level of the Student Union Building. Faculty and staff can receive their free tickets by showing their Truman ID at the Information Center in the Student Union Building.
 
General admission tickets may be purchased for $11 per ticket online at lyceum.truman.edu, at the cashier’s window in McClain Hall or at Edna Campbells in downtown Kirksville.
 
Due to the popularity of this show, any campus tickets still available two days before the performance will be made available to the public to purchase.

For more information on the series, visit lyceum.truman.edu or call 660.785.4016.

Registration for the Big Event will open at 5 p.m. Feb. 15 and will be available through TruService.

During the Big Event, hundreds of Truman students come together to show their appreciation for the Kirksville community. Students will help residents rake leaves, wash windows, paint and much more.

Students can register online with an organization or as an individual. Registration for the Big Event will end at 5 p.m. March 25. The first 300 students to sign up for the Big Event will also receive free T-shirts.

Students will arrive on the Mall outside the Student Union Building at 8:45 a.m. April 2. A breakfast of donuts, bagels, coffee and water will be provided. This Big Event will include first-ever student performances by both True Men and Illusion at 9 a.m. After a group photograph, students will disperse throughout the community to help at various jobsites.

For more information about the Big Event, contact the SERVE Center at 660.785.7222 or visit their office in Student Union Building Down Under 1106.

The Student Philanthropy Council will sponsor “Random Acts of Kindness Day” Feb. 17 in celebration of the Truman Foundation and the generous alumni who give back to Truman students. Random acts of kindness reinforce the importance of supporting what Bulldogs love. Be on the lookout as the Student Philanthropy Council pays it forward to fellow students in fun, creative ways.

The Communication Disorders Association and Kirksville Salvation Army will host a diaper drive Feb. 15-March 2.
 
Disposable diapers cost $70 to $80 per month per baby. One-in-three American families report experiencing diaper need but there are not government-assisted programs, like food stamps, to cover diapers. Without diapers, babies cannot participate in early childhood education. Diaper need affects the physical, mental and economic well-being of children and parents.
 
Drop off sites for diapers include a table from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb. 15-19 in the Student Union Building and at the Truman Speech and Hearing Clinic, located in the Health Science Building, 2252.
 
For more information, contact Julia Gassert at 314.623.3781 or Ilene Elmlinger.

Truman’s Theatre Department will present “Hamlet” at 8 p.m. Feb. 17-20 in the James G. Severns Theatre.

Shakespeare’s famous play has been called a philosophical, metaphysical inquiry and a revenge tragedy. A young Danish prince suffers a devastating loss: the untimely death of his father, followed rapidly by the re-marriage of Hamlet’s mother to the dead king’s brother, Claudius. A ghostly visitation confirms that Claudius murdered the dead king. Hamlet vows revenge and formulates a plan that is stymied by happenstance and his own depression.

The production updates the action to a kind of timeless now, while also drawing inspiration from the lines, shapes and imagery of the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Along with other gender-bent casting choices, the part of Hamlet will be played by a woman.

“Hamlet” is directed by Dana Smith, Theatre Department chair. The production will also feature live music composed by graduate student Enrique Eskeda, light design by senior Maddie Chambers, projections design by art student Priscilla Parisa and sound design by sophomore Gabe Stringer. Costumes and scenery are designed by assistant professor Dominique Glaros and professor Ron Rybkowski. 

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Ophelia Parrish Box Office or by calling 660.785.4515. There are no refunds or exchanges. Guests from out-of-town may reserve tickets by calling the box office. The production is also offering a group discount rate of $4 per-person for any non-University school groups composed of at least 10 students.

To view the cast of "Hamlet," click here.

Delta Sigma Pi will reveal the BIG Dream Board at 4 p.m. Feb. 17 in Upper Violette Hall, School of Business section.

This is an opportunity for students and faculty members to post their personal dreams and goals. Others can read dreams and help with encouragement, connections or time. BIG dreams can be anything, from starting a business to learning how to play the piano.

This idea is inspired by life coach, author and motivational speaker Mitch Matthews, who visited Truman in the fall 2015 semester. Matthews created the BIG Dream Gathering, an event in which participants spend one night sharing and giving feedback for others’ dreams.

The Dream Board in Upper Violette will be available for sharers to post dreams and receive feedback any time throughout the semester.

Abstracts for this year’s Student Research Conference are due by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 19.
 
The 29th annual Student Research Conference will take place April 19. The conference is a University-wide celebration of student research, scholarship and creative achievements. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit abstracts.
 
Abstracts should be submitted online at src.truman.edu. All abstracts need to be sponsored by a Truman faculty or staff member. A copy of the information submitted will be sent electronically to the student presenter’s mentor for approval. Students should work with the faculty mentor before submitting the abstract to minimize multiple drafts in the system.
 
In addition to the many student presentations, the day will feature a conference-wide plenary address delivered by Truman alumnus Dr. Greg Gerhardt (’79), professor of anatomy and neurobiology at the University of Kentucky and director of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Research Center.
 
Faculty-requested special sessions are included in the discipline options. Students planning to present in such a session should look for the specific discipline designation when submitting their abstracts. Faculty members interested in a requesting a discipline designation should contact Sherril Pearce by emailing osr@truman.edu.
 
Inquiries about the Student Research Conference sessions and/or problems with the abstract submission process can also be directed to Pearce at 660.785.4597 or osr@truman.edu.

The Student Activities Board will host the 2016 spring concert featuring musical artists Andy Grammer, Ben Rector and opener Clockwork at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Pershing Arena.  

In the three years since Grammer released his self-titled debut album, the Los Angeles native singer-songwriter known for his vibrant pop/rock/soul mix has taken an incredible journey. Emerging as one of the biggest success stories in 2012, Grammer has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." He was named the first male pop star since 2002 to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles, “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me.”

Ben Rector has independently sold more than 250,000 albums and two million downloads. His four studio albums and 2014’s “Live In Denver" have repeatedly put him on top of the iTunes charts, leading to sold-out shows across the country of fans who sing along with every word.

Doors will open at 8 p.m. The event is $5 for students and $15 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at the SAB Office or on the SAB website. All purchasers will be charged $15 for tickets bought on the day of the show.

For more information regarding this event, email the Student Activities Board, call the office at 660.785.4722 or visit the website at sab.truman.edu.

Homecoming 2015 apparel will be on sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for Student Involvement Office. Tank tops are $3; T-shirts are $4; long-sleeve shirts are $6 and crewneck sweatshirts are $10. Purchases must be made in cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to Truman State University. For more information, contact Shelby Sims at 660.785.4222 or ssims@truman.edu.

Three candidates for the Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics will be on-campus during the next four weeks in order to participate in open forums. All members of the Truman community are invited to attend. Curriculum vitaes for all three candidates can be found here.

Beta Alpha Psi will host Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sessions from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20, Feb. 27 and March 19 in Violette Hall 1424.

VITA offers free tax assistance for clients with low to moderate income levels filing simple tax returns. The tax assistance will be completed by IRS-certified volunteers and will also offer free electronic filing to receive a faster return.
 
Clients who come to VITA should bring: social security cards for spouses and dependents; bank routing numbers and bank account numbers for direct deposit; wage and earnings statements such as W-2, 1098T and 1099; and a copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns if available.
 
For more information, contact Lauren Akers at lma6631@truman.edu or visit bap.truman.edu/vita.

Truman students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Tru-Fit, a free eight-week fitness challenge, beginning Feb. 22.

Participants can earn a T-shirt if they log at least 30 minutes of a physical or wellness activity four days a week and record data for seven of the eight weeks. Tru-Fit is sponsored by the President’s Wellness Committee and the Student Recreation Center.

Tru-Fit will run from Feb. 22 to April 10. To register, visit tru.mn/trufit.

For more information, visit Tru-Fit’s webpage or contact Janes Dreamweaver. 
 

Students should file the 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) located at fafsa.gov as soon as possible to determine Title IV federal aid eligibility (Pell Grant, SEOG, TEACH, Perkins Loan, Work Study, Stafford Direct Loans, PLUS Loan).

The FSA ID replaced the PIN on May 10, 2015. Instructions on the FAFSA application website will lead the user through. Parent signers will need an FSA ID. Only one FSA ID can be associated with a particular email address.

FAFSA results are also needed for some other federal, state, University and private programs. The state’s FAFSA filing deadline for the Access Missouri Grant Program is April 1. Do not delay due to late tax filing–the FAFSA allows the use of estimated information–just update the FAFSA record after the 2015 income tax figures are finalized.

For questions, contact the Financial Aid Office, McClain Hall 103, 660.785.4130, finaid@truman.edu.

The Center for Student Involvement is now taking nominations for Leadership Recognition awards, including Outstanding President of the Year, the Senior Leadership Award, Outstanding New Organization and more.

Nomination packets can be picked up from the CSI Office in the Student Union Building or nominations can be made online here.

For more information on this event, contact the CSI at 660.785.4222 or by email at csilrp@gmail.com.

Submissions for Truman’s annual Lincoln Contests in art, essay and oratory, established by Fred and Ethel Schwengel to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln, will be accepted until Feb. 29.

Those participating in essay or oratory should submit a 1,000- to 1,500-word, three- to five-page essay in response to the prompt below to Barry Poyner, Barnett Hall 1110, by Feb. 29. A list of works cited should also be provided as appropriate. The cover sheet should include contact information and clearly indicate if the submission is for the essay or oratorical contest or both. Finalists in the oratorical contest will deliver their speeches before the National Communication Association Student Club later in the semester. Essay and oratory prizes for first and second places will be $200 and $100, respectively.

For the art contest, entries should be submitted to Rusty Nelson, Ophelia Parrish 1221, by Feb. 29, and observe the following criteria: artwork of any media is acceptable, traditional or digital output/projection - 2D and 3D. No larger than 18 x 24” for 2D work and 3ft in the round for 3D work. Projected work should be formatted for 16:9 screen ratio. Winning art will be added to the Schwengel Lincoln Collection in Special Collections at Pickler Memorial Library. Art Prizes for first and second places will be $200 and $100, respectively.

Contest Prompt:
Some would argue that what Abraham Lincoln is most remembered for is his signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The document may have had a limited direct impact on the lives of many slaves, but it was a watershed moment in stating that previously bound people shall be “forever free” (Emancipation Proclamation, paragraph 2). To emancipate commonly means to free from bondage, oppression or restraint. This year’s prompt asks you to choose one of the following possibilities and develop it into an essay:

1. Choose another emancipatory moment in Lincoln’s life and write about it, incorporating source material.

2. Choose an emancipatory moment in someone’s life and, incorporating source material, write about it.

Parkway School District principals and Truman alumni Aaron Wills and Aaron McPherson will return to campus to present “Educational Leadership in the Ever-changing World” at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. The two will share thoughts and perspectives on educational leadership in today’s diverse and dynamic schools and explain how educators are leading and guiding all students to become capable, curious and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of the ever-changing world.

The Center for Student Involvement and the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium will host a special edition of Fireside Friday: Karaoke Under the Stars from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the planetarium, located in Magruder Hall. Listen to performances by Fireside Friday favorites, or step up to the mic and perform. 

Bulldog B.I.T.E. elevator pitch entries will be due by 11:59 p.m. March 2.

An elevator pitch outlines the concept or idea for a product, service or project in a short period of time, typically from 30 seconds to three minutes. The length of the pitch mirrors the time spent waiting for and riding an elevator in a high-rise building. The purpose of the pitch is to spur the interest of a potential investor or financial backer.

Bulldog B.I.T.E., which stands for Business Innovation by Truman Entrepreneurs, is open to any student or team of students — up to three members — enrolled during the 2016 spring semester. A student or team may submit only one pitch concept for the contest. Participants may pitch a for-profit or not-for-profit concept.

Students will submit a concept or idea for a product, service or project in a video pitch no longer than 60 seconds by 11:59 p.m. March 2. The video should not include any props, except the product prototype, and should be one continuous shot. Students must also include an executive summary of their product. The executive summary must contain: name of the individual or team members; problem or issue being addressed by the concept; product description; target market; competitive advantage of the concept; value creation; and expected future use of prize money.

Judges will select six teams to attend the live pitch competition from 3-5 p.m. March 31 in St. Louis to present their product to a panel. The top three finalists will receive cash awards: the cash prize for first place is $3,000; second place is $2,000; and third place is $1,000. Pitch participants, judges, alumni and audience members are then invited to a networking event following the competition.

The Bulldog B.I.T.E. is sponsored by Villhard Growth Partners and is coordinated on campus by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Career Center.

For complete details and entry information, click here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Detours Magazine is accepting entries for its biannual photo competition. The contest, themed “Hidden Beauty,” is open to any and all kinds of photos that fit the chosen theme. Entries must include the location of the picture as well as the photographer’s name. The contest is limited to one submission per photographer and should not include any watermarks. Detours also encourages the photographer to include a short caption describing the story behind the photo. By entering the photo contest, participants grant Detours Magazine permission to use their photos in any or all web and digital publications.

All entries must be received by March 13. The winners of the competition will be featured in the summer 2016 digital issue.

Submissions to the competition should be emailed to photo@detoursmagazine.com.

Applications are now available for a semester-long program where students teach conversational English in rural Guangdong Province, China. Accepted students may receive a Cheung Foundation Scholarship. The application deadline for fall 2016 is March 30. For more information, contact Timothy Farley or go to china.truman.edu.

Michelle R. Horvath, director of the Office of Citizenship and Community Standards, recently attended the annual conference of the Association for Student Conduct Administration. While at the conference, Horvath presented “An Introduction to Respondent-Raised Legal Issues in Title IX Cases” and “Conduct in Small Towns: Utilizing Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory for Professional Success.” Horvath was also appointed as co-chair of the Communities of Practice-Fraternities and Sororities for the 2016-2017 year. 

   
Aldi Spotlight Presentation
"What it takes to be an effective manager"
3:30 p.m.
Feb. 15        
Violette Hall 1000
            
Aldi Mock Interviews Resumes and Critiques
Feb. 16
Student Union Building 3202 and 3204
20 minute mock interviews will be pre-scheduled on #HireTruman.
Resume critiques are on walk-in basis.

CAREER AND GRAD SCHOOL WEEK
Feb. 22-25

SCORE Mock Interviews    
9:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Feb. 22    
Career Center

Etiquette Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Feb. 22    
SUB Alumni Room
$12 for a four-course meal. Register on #HireTruman.

Keynote speakers Maria O’Brien and Deb Wilke, Edward Jones
6-7 p.m.
Feb. 23    
Student Union Building Activities Room    
This event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Kappa Psi.
    
Employer Info Sessions - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
7:15-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 23
Student Union Building 3202
 
Career and Grad School Expo
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 24        
Student Union Building

Employer Presentations - Target Info Session
6-8 p.m.
Feb. 24    
Student Union Building 3202

“Educational Leadership in the Ever-changing World”
5 p.m.
Feb. 24    
Alumni Room
Parkway School District principals and Truman alumni Aaron McPherson and Aaron Wills will share thoughts and perspectives on educational leadership in today’s diverse and dynamic schools and explain how educators are leading and guiding all students to become capable, curious and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of the ever-changing world.

Expo Interview Day
Feb. 25    

Anders CPA On-Campus Interviews
Feb. 29    
Student Union Building 3204

Aldi Reception
Feb. 29

March

PwC On-Campus Interviews
March 1  
Student Union Building 3203 until 12 p.m.
Student Union Building 3204 all day

Aldi On-Campus Interviews
March 1
Student Union Building Activities Room

MasterCard On-Campus Interviews
March 1
Student Union Building 3201, 3302, 3204

Deloitte On-Campus Interviews
March 3
Student Union Building 3200, 3203, 3204

Bulldog B.I.T.E. Pitch Competition
4 p.m.
March 17
Violette Hall 1010

Ernst & Young On-Campus Interviews
March 18
Student Union Building 3201, 3203

Peace Corps Info Table
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 23
Student Union Building

Peace Corps Info Table
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 24
Student Union Building

Peace Corps Info Session
3-4:30 p.m.
March 24
Georgian Room A

ABF Freight - On-campus Interviews
March 31        
Student Union Building 3201

April

KPMG On-Campus Interviews
April 7        
Student Union Building 3202

Foundation scholarship applications for 2016-2017 are now available. Applications are online and are due by midnight March 3. To apply, log in to TruView, go to the student tab, navigate to student finances and find the Foundation scholarships link. This application period is competitive.  

To learn more, click on Guidelines and Helpful Hints on the Foundation Scholarship application page on TruView. Foundation scholarships are available thanks to the generous private gifts of alumni and friends.

The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission has opened their applications for the U.K. Summer Institute Award Programs for U.S. undergraduates. 

The Fulbright U.K. Summer Institute Programs offer students an opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in research, collaboration, presentation and cultural events at an esteemed British university. They will enhance their leadership skills, develop knowledge and understanding of new subjects, and become ambassadors for the United Kingdom and the United States.  

Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Each summer institute will cover a different theme such as acting at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the history of the slave trade in England, or the political, social and economic relationships of Northern Ireland. These institutes include:

AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe

Durham University Summer Institute

King’s College London Summer Institute

University of Bristol Summer Institute

University of Exeter Summer Institute

Queen’s University Belfast

Scotland Summer Institute

Wales Summer Institute

To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:
•    be a U.S. citizen and possess a U.S. passport;
•    be at least 18 years old;
•    have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
•    have at least two years of university study upon their return (i.e. applicants should currently be a freshman or sophomore in college/university)
•    be mature, responsible, independent and open-minded

The awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the U.K., university fees and room and board at the host university.

There have been two changes made to this year’s application process. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and all references must be submitted online. Applicants should direct their references to the webpage of their selected institute where they can find the online reference letter form.

Deadlines for 2016 are Feb. 23 or Feb. 26, depending on the institute. Each program also varies in duration, from three to six weeks. Be sure to check the specific institute page for the particular deadline.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is now accepting applications for summer 2016 Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA).
 
The Freeman-ASIA relaunch is the latest of several steps IIE has taken to increase the number and diversity of Americans studying abroad and their study destinations. Studying in Asia before graduating can give students a competitive advantage in their professional careers, especially when collaborating with international peers. More than half of Freeman-ASIA alumni reported being employed in a position related to Asian affairs or requiring knowledge of an Asian language. As more employers seek new hires with meaningful and substantive experience in Asia, it is critical that more Americans learn about and engage with Asian economies, political systems and cultures.
 
The Freeman Foundation’s generous support for the relaunch of Freeman-ASIA builds on prior grants to IIE that funded more than 4,500 American undergraduates in Asia from 2001 to 2014. The newly available awards will advance IIE’s Generation Study Abroad, a five-year initiative aiming to double the number of U.S. students abroad by the end of the decade.

The student deadline for summer 2016 is March 1, and the adviser deadline is March 8. To access the application, and to learn more about eligibility, timelines and scholarship requirements, visit their website.

Go Overseas Scholarship
This study abroad scholarship offers $15,000 to study in Ireland for a semester, with additional stipends ranging from $4,000-$8,500. The scholarship is available for an undergrad semester or a full year master’s degree. For more information, click here.

Seed Grand Project Application
The IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) is a network of more than 500 of the world’s leading amphibian experts providing scientific guidance to enable conservation actions to be prioritized and implemented by the Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA), a partnership of more than 100 organizations committed to amphibian conservation worldwide. Seed grants are normally provided in amounts ranging from $500-$1,000 and are designed to help kickstart projects or allow teams to try new innovative approaches to address conservation, research and education challenges. For more information, click here. 

Braxton Rethwisch Scholarship
The Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling Inclusion, Access and Success Committee will offer three $500 scholarships to exceptional students who have demonstrated leadership, service, tenacity and academic success. Each MOACAC member school may only nominate one student per school and the student must plan to attend a MOACAC member college or university. Applications must be sent via postal mail, post-marked no later than March 4 and can be found here. For more information, email Cornelius Weaver.

Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is a non-profit organization that provides access to higher education to St. Louis area students through interest-free loans and grants. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average, demonstrate strong character and must be a permanent resident of Greater Metropolitan St. Louis area. This includes St. Louis City and 15 surrounding counties, specifically: St Louis County, Franklin, Lincoln, Jefferson, St. Charles, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri or the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair. The application deadline is April 15. For more information call 314.725.7990 or visit the website at www.sfstl.org.

B. Davis Scholarship
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a B. Davis Scholarship for $1,000 scholarship for 2016. Click here to read more about how to apply for this scholarship and browse through the rest of their site to learn about applying for other scholarships. The deadline to submit an application for the B. Davis Scholarship is May 23.

Rover Scholarship
Rover.com is a one-stop shop for loving and trustworthy dog sitters. Rover connects pet parents with loving dog sitters across the country. This would not be possible without the rapid growth of the sharing economy. Take a survey and submit a 400- to 500-word essay discussing the emergence of a sharing economy in the next five years. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Personality Type Scholarship 2015
Typology Central, a personality type indicator community, is offering a scholarship to both graduate and undergraduate Truman students. The scholarship was created to provide educational opportunities for individuals interested in the study of personality type theory and practical application of those systems. The deadline is June 3. For more information, click here.

Diabetes Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with any type of diabetes with a 3.0 GPA. Deadline for application is June 15. Click here for details.

Leukemia Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one college student who has battled leukemia, or whose life has been affected by it. Deadline for application is June 15. Click here for details.

Grimes Scholarship
The Grimes Companies, a logistics and transportation company, is offering a $750 scholarship to both graduate and undergraduate Truman students majoring in any supply chain management, logistics or industrial engineering related degree program. The scholarship was created to promote education and the groundbreaking use of logistics to facilitate growth and positive change in the logistics and transportation industry. The deadline to apply is June 15. Details are available at grimescompanies.com/scholarships.

FlipKey Scholarship
FlipKey will award one student a $1,000 scholarship to put toward studying abroad. The scholarship can be used to cover any of the expenses associated with studying and traveling abroad. The deadline to apply is Aug. 15. Eligible students should submit a 1,000- word essay to press@flipkey.com describing why travel is important to him or her. Essays will be judged based on the following criteria: content, style and creativity. Only one essay per entrant is accepted. Applicants must include their name, college or university at which they are enrolled full time, mailing and email address, and documentation of current or upcoming enrollment in a study abroad program. The winner will be featured on FlipKey’s blog. Only full-time students 18 or older enrolled in a current or upcoming study abroad program are eligible. For more information, visit their website or contact Jacqueline Gormley.

Scholarships Available for Veterans
To learn more about scholarships offered to veterans, click here.