Vol. 20 No. 31 - May 2, 2016

Brandon Sorbom, a physicist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give the commencement address during graduation ceremonies May 7.
 
Sorbom is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate at MIT and the lead author of the ARC Reactor design study, a student-led conceptual design for a small, modular fusion pilot plant. Along with other students, researchers and engineers at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, he is working on applying new superconducting magnet technology to accelerate the development of fusion energy as a usable power source in the future.
 
A native of Southern California, Sorbom received bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering physics from Loyola Marymount University in 2010. At LMU, he performed undergraduate research in astrophysics and electrostatic confinement fusion, and he built a small fusion device called a Farnsworth Fusor.
 
As part of his thesis work, Sorbom repaired and refurbished an old linear particle accelerator in the basement of his lab building. He is currently using the accelerator to study the response of superconductors in a simulated fusion reactor operating environment. He hopes that his research will help enable a faster path to realizing fusion as a source of clean energy for the world.
 
Graduation ceremonies will take place at 2 p.m. May 7 in Stokes Stadium.

The Annual Academic Honor Awards Assembly, which recognizes outstanding students who have dedicated time, energy and talent to their academic achievement, will take place at 5:30 p.m. May 6 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room, with a reception beginning at 5 p.m.

Alumna Carli Conklin (’97, ’99) will be the guest speaker. She is a 2012 recipient of the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Women’s Justice Award, Legal Scholar Category, and a 2014 recipient of the University of Missouri School of Law’s Board of Advocates Faculty Achievement Award. In 2016, Conklin was selected to receive the Shook, Hardy, & Bacon LLP Excellence in Research Award, the University of Missouri School of Law’s highest award for faculty scholarship.

Outstanding Graduate Student in Accounting
Drake Abbey

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Accounting
Danielle Cox

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Agricultural Science
Miranda Biddle

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Anthropology
Sarah Lamkin

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Art
Sadie Pafford

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Art: Studio Art
Benjamin Flowers

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Art: Visual Communication
Madeline Perel

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Athletic Training
Kevin Madden

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Biology
Jordyn Williams

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration: Finance
Jonathan Gilmor

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration: Management
Jessica Bucci

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Business Administration: Marketing
Anushri Thakkar

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Chemistry
Sierra Dickey

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication: Journalism
Jonah McKeown

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication: Public Communication
Caitlyn Bess

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication: Communication Studies
Clara Hughes

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication Disorders
Kaytlin Tippin

Outstanding Graduate Student in Communication Disorders
Kylie Warner

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Computer Science
Yong Zheng

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Creative Writing
Kira Chatham

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Economics
Nathan Kuhl

Outstanding Graduate Student in Elementary Education
Elle Irons

Outstanding Graduate Student in Secondary Education
Conner Katsev

Outstanding Graduate Student in Special Education
Stephanie Sherman

Outstanding Graduate Student in English
Hayden Wilsey

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in English
Dani Eschweiler

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Exercise Science
Abigail Werner

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in French
Lauren Schultz

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in German
Dana Megargle

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Health Science
Ashley Kuykendall

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in History
Patrick McGlasson

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Interdisciplinary Studies
Chloe Jackson

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Justice Systems
Breanne Durovic

Outstanding Graduate Student in Leadership
Krista Llewellyn

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Linguistics
John Ross

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Mathematics
Michael Marmorstein

General George C. Marshall ROTC Award
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Military Science
Michael Naterlin

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music: General Concentration
Lindsey Davis

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music: Liberal Arts
Michael Marmorstein

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music: Performance
Taylor Jokerst

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Nursing
Laura Kathryn Dungan

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Physics
Tyler Gardner

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Political Science
Brandon Bolte

Outstanding Undergraduate Students in Psychology
Roberto Rentería
Megan Amelia Todd

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Sociology
Daniel Wagner

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Spanish
Derek Benjamin

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Theatre
Ryan Webb

Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award
Benjamin Batzer

William Fries, a junior computer science major, won the first-ever Bulldog B.I.T.E. elevator pitch competition and earned $3,000.

Fries won for his pitch of a small USB security device for protecting digital data, such as emails, passwords or encryption keys. The product keeps data offline and securely encrypted, while still allowing for easy access with a short pin.

Anthony Hill, a junior accounting major, won second place and $2,000 for SpiroRip, a notebook ripping device. Stephen Cutler, a junior business administration major, received third place and $1,000 for Lily Luggage, a luggage concept that combines motorized wheels with Bluetooth technology.

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, allowed participants to pitch a for-profit or not-for-profit concept. Judges selected six teams to attend the live pitch competition March 31 in St. Louis to present their product to a panel. Contestants were judged based on the problem, product/service solution, market, competition, value creation, seed money, a Q&A session and the presentation of the project.  

The judges for Bulldog B.I.T.E. were alumni Stacey George (’00), Amanda Gioia (’93), John Haney (’01), Chris LeBeau (’05) and Kevin Tibbs (’95).

Bulldog B.I.T.E. was sponsored by Truman alumni Doug (’94) and Diane (’95) Villhard.

 
Hundreds of students celebrated President Troy and Kelly Paino at “It’s a Great Day to be a Bulldog,” the official student send-off for the Painos.

Donations were also collected for the Troy & Kelly Paino Emergency Student Relief Fund. The fund, created in the Painos’ honor, will benefit students facing economic hardship and provide resources to help students continue their education at Truman.

Student donors have the opportunity to be a part of Truman history by contributing to the fund. If 1,000 students contribute $1 or more to the fund, alumni donors will contribute an additional $10,000. Students can donate online at trucampaigns.truman.edu/projects/painoproudstudentcampaign or in McClain Hall 205.

Donations will also be accepted from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2-3 in the Student Union Building.

 
The Troy & Kelly Paino Emergency Student Relief Fund was created in the Painos’ honor to thank them for their years of service to the Truman community. The fund will provide financial assistance to students facing economic hardship. Donations to the fund will help students in need achieve their dreams of receiving a Truman education.

Thanks to the generosity of alumni donors, donations to the fund by faculty and staff will be matched dollar for dollar. Approximately $20,000 in match money is still available, so faculty and staff are encouraged to make their donation to take advantage of the match and increase the impact of their donation. Gifts also count in the Campus Community Campaign. Donations can be made online or sent to the Office of Advancement in McClain Hall 205.
 
Donors to the Campus Community Campaign are also entered in a drawing for giveaways. More information about the Campus Community Campaign can be found online at isupport.truman.edu.

This spring, as students begin to move out for the summer or graduate, several Kirksville stores are willing to accept donations of furniture, appliances and clothing that is no longer needed. When donating items please remember to make sure they are clean, in good condition and seasonal.

For those students living off campus looking to dispose of items that are not in good condition and cannot be donated, please refer to the City of Kirksville trash collection site or call City Hall at 660.627.1224.  
 
Kirksville locations that will accept donations:

The Crossing Thrift Store
1105 S. Baltimore
660.956.0587
Monday-Saturday
10 a.m.-8p.m.
Additional availability by appointment
Offers assistance with moving large donations

Helping Hands Mission
111 E. Harrison St
660.627.2057
Tuesday-Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Additional availability by appointment
Offers assistance with moving large donations

Out Reach Mission
301 N. Elson
660.627.1155
Tuesday-Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Additional availability by appointment
Offers assistance with moving large donations

Salvation Army
420 S. Baltimore
Monday-Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
660.665.4326

Scrapper’s Den
106 E. Illinois
660.627.3399
Monday-Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Service Recognition Lunch will be at noon May 12 in the Georgian Rooms. Honorees receive two complimentary tickets. Others may purchase tickets at $10 each in the Human Resources Office, McClain Hall 101.

Five-Year Honorees
Lindsey Blake, Financial Aid
LaRoy Brandt, Biology
Thomas Brawner, Sodexo
Daniel Carpenter, Sodexo
Eric Davis, Business Office
Kelly Evans, Sodexo
Dustin Howard, Information Technology Services
Timothy Humphrey, Chemistry
Susan Lambert, Nursing
Eileen Maggart, Physical Plant
Kenneth McKim, Physical Plant
Shelly Miller, Sodexo
Amber Perkins, Sodexo
Christina Pinkerton, Sodexo
Edward Pretre, Athletics
Lesley Rogers, Physical Plant
Donovan Shafer, Physical Plant
Stacy Simmons, University Counseling Services
Terry Smith, Sodexo
Brian Snyder, Health & Exercise Sciences
Angela Stutsman, Physical Plant
Janine Whitt, Physical Plant
Linda Yearns, Sodexo

Ten-Year Honorees
Laura Bates, Student Union/Center for Student Involvement
Marilyn Benner, Sodexo
Erin Brown, Athletics
Angie Buck, Physical Plant
Angela Carron, Business Office
Myra Collins, Regional Professional Development Center
Daniel Davis, Athletics
Marla Fernandez, Business Office
Mario Jaquez, Physical Plant
Roger Marsh, Mail Services
Leslie Motter, Library
Madeline Nash, University Counseling Services
Jerrin Primm, Physical Plant
Leah Rehm, Sodexo
Edward Rogers, Communication
Cynthia Roewe, Sodexo
Tim Schwegler, Athletics
Brian Shelton, Physical Plant
Robert Techau, Physical Plant
Timothy Walston, Biology
Paul Yoder, Education

Fifteen-Year Honorees
Lori Allen, Library
Katie Best, Publications
Katalina Bulen, English & Linguistics
Xiaofen Chen, Economics
Terry Crook, Physical Plant
Dean DeCock, Statistics
Mike Elam, Physical Plant
Jonathan Gering, School of Science & Mathematics
Kasey Graves, Information Technology Services
Marsha Hall, Sodexo
Sarah Hass, Upward Bound
Tina Hines, Physical Plant
Walt Howd, Information Technology Services
Amber Johnson, Society & Environment
Brandon Kaestner, Sodexo
Christina Kaestner, Sodexo
Liz Lay, Assessment & Testing
Robert Lowe, Sodexo
Elaine McDuff, Society & Environment
Wendy Miner, Education
Brent Orton, English & Linguistics
Peter Ramberg, Chemistry
Daisy Rearick, Library
Sandra Rempe, Justice Systems
Melissa Rodman, Registrar’s Office
Jeffrey Vittengl, Psychology
Jimmy Whisenant, Sodexo

Twenty-Year Honorees
William Ashcraft, Philosophy & Religion
Anne Bergey, Biology
Mark Campbell, Agricultural Science
Lora Cunningham, Sodexo
Joyce Edwards, Physical Plant
Stephanie Fore, Biology
Judy Gooch, Business Office
Larry Kaestner, Sodexo
Shuan Klingsmith, Physical Plant
Susan Limestall, Campus Recreation
Carla Line, Sodexo
Shirley McKamie, Music
James McNabb, Information Technology Services
Patricia Mickey, Music
Diane Moore, Art, Music & Theatre
Debra Nothdurft, Center for Academic Excellence
James Padfield, Health & Exercise Sciences
Stephanie Powelson, Nursing
John Quinn, Political Science
Darin Schnetzler, Library
Robert Tigner, Psychology
Cindy Tuggle, Sodexo
Kevin White, Athletics

Twenty-Five-Year Honorees
Joe Billington, Physical Plant
Mark Hanley, History
Rena Hays, Sodexo
Eric Howard, Mathematics
Huping Ling, History
Tim Maize, Physical Plant
Ron Manning, Classical & Modern Languages
Halley Miller, Sodexo
Kyung Mun, Business Administration
Lori Murray, Regional Professional Development Center
Sara Orel, Art
Cathy Sherrow, Printing Services
Gregg Siewert, Classical & Modern Languages
Heidi Templeton, Public Relations
Mark Weidner, Center for Academic Excellence
Teresa West, Student Union
Tracy Williams, Information Technology Services

Thirty-Year Honorees
Brad Chambers, Advancement
María Di Stefano, Graduate Office
Donna Fude, Upward Bound
Neil Gilchrist, Business Administration
Sharon Hackney, Library
Lucy Lee, Classical & Modern Languages
Jason Lin, Business Administration
Deborah McCormick, Library
Bob Mielke, English & Linguistics
Cheryl Miller, Physical Plant
David Partenheimer, English & Linguistics
Steven Smith, Business Administration

Thirty-Five-Year of Honorees
John Dahlman, Sodexo
Kathy Elsea, Financial Aid

Forty-Five-Year Honorees
Melinda Hettinger, Library

Retirees
Gary Blurton, Physical Plant
Barbara Burke, Physical Plant
Paula Cochran, Communication Disorders
Elizabeth Delmonico, English & Linguistics
Paul Fellows, Business Administration
Jeff Gall, History
Rebecca Green, Classical & Modern Languages
Susan Guffey, Biology
Thomas Hueber, Music
James Jereb, Art
Gregory Jones, Music
Robert Jones, Art
Melinda Maggart, Physical Plant
David McCurdy, Chemistry
Julie Minn, Classical & Modern Languages
Paula Moore, Multicultural Affairs
Brenda Moore, Biology
Alanna Preussner, English
David Robinson, History
Steve Seward, Music
Kathy Williams, Physical Plant

All 2016 spring and summer graduates are invited to the graduate picnic from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 4 on the mall.

There will be a free barbecue picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sides, dessert and drinks. All graduates will receive an alumni T-shirt.

Those who cannot attend may stop by McClain Hall 205 after May 5 to pick up their alumni T-shirt. For additional details, contact Denise Smith at 660.785.4174 or bulldogforever2@truman.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Truman Alumni Association, the Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter and Truman’s Office of Advancement. The rain site is the Student Union Building Georgian Room.

The faculty and staff email system is being replaced. The manufacturer has discontinued the old system. A new email system with many improvements is now available. All faculty and staff email must move to the new system, and should contact the ITS Service Center at 660.785.4544 to schedule their upgrade.

The new email server provides the following improvements:

* Larger email mailbox sizes;

* Auto-discovery easy setup (email settings will be populated automatically to most computers and mobile devices);

* Improved client compatibility for Mac Mail, Mac Microsoft Outlook, improved Android support, improved Thunderbird support, etc.;

* Outlook Anywhere - Full Microsoft Outlook web connectivity from off-campus without requiring a VPN connection;

* A much improved Microsoft Outlook Web Application that works with all current web browsers and supports viewing shared calendars via the web;

* High-availability email services (built-in email server clustering and redundancy protections).

This link will answer the frequently asked questions about the email upgrade and has the step-by-step guides for setting up Android and iPhones with the new system.

The Board of Governors will host a reception in honor of Troy and Kelly Paino for their service as President and First Lady of Truman from 3-5 p.m. June 11 in the Student Union Building Hub.

Applications to study abroad this summer at the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Cusco, Peru, are now available.  

Students may complete six credit hours during the four-week summer program and choose courses from a variety of disciplines including beginner, intermediate and advanced Spanish, Incan architecture, art and design in Cusco, history of the Inca civilization, contemporary society and culture of Peru, biodiversity of Peru and photography.

To apply, fill out a Truman online application and a CCIS online application, send a statement of purpose, official transcripts, a copy of passport and two letters of recommendation to the Study Abroad Office in Baldwin Hall 118. Applications are due May 16. For more information, visit the CCIS Peru Summer website or contact the Study Abroad Office at 660.785.4076.

Truman, in partnership with Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan, is now accepting applications for the September 2016 enrollment for the student exchange program. Research fields for the master’s program include computer and information sciences, applied chemistry, frontier bioscience, global business analysis/planning, medical/health care systems and more. Doctoral programs are also available. Courses are taught in English. For more information and to apply, contact the Study Abroad Office in Baldwin Hall 118 or at 660.785.4076.

The Department of Public Safety will have different hours over the May interim.

May 6                               
7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

May 7                          
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

May 8                          
Closed

May 9-13                   
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 14-15               
Closed

May 16-20               
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 21-22               
Closed

May 23-27           
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 28-30               
Closed

May 31-June 3           
7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

In case of emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies contact Michelle Horvath, director of the Office of Citizenship and Community Standards, at 660.665.5621.

Inceptia has published the third annual “Great Advice for Grads,” a collection of articles that offers practical advice and words of wisdom for money, loans and living one’s best life.
 
The 2016 eGuide offers a special mix of subjects tailored to what students most want to know. This includes money and loan how to’s, as well as advice about career strategies and life lessons readers can apply to their own situations.
 
Great Advice for Grads 2016 features timely and motivational content, including: “A Professor’s Guide to Winning with Money”; “Top Five Things to Do About Your Student Loans After Graduation”; “Should I Pay Down Student Loans or Build an Emergency Fund”; “The Three Things Every College Graduate Should Know”; “Valuable Lessons Learned From My Time in Corporate America”; and artwork from cartoonist and finance expert Stephanie Halligan.

This year’s annual central steam system shutdown for maintenance and inspection is scheduled for May 9-11. The campus will be without steam for building heat and hot water throughout the shutdown period, except for buildings with their own boilers. These include Barnett Hall, Campbell Apartments, Centennial Hall, Ryle Hall, the Student Recreation Center and West Campus Suites.

The next issue for the Truman Today will be available May 16.

The Sigma Phi Epsilon Mu chapter has received the national Excelsior Risk Management Award. Throughout the course of the semester there were many changes done to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Risk Management Policy. Monthly meetings with Michelle Horvath gave risk manager at the time, Anthony Pangan, ideas and ways to promote member safety.

Schwarzman Scholars is now accepting applications for its 2017-18 class.

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one-year master’s degree program based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s top academic institutions. Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders for the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.

In addition to a core curriculum, scholars will focus on one of three academic disciplines: public policy, economics and business, or international studies. Beyond the classroom, scholars will gain unrivaled exposure to China and a broader network of important relationships through prestigious internships, mentorship opportunities, distinguished speakers and extensive travel throughout China.

In addition to evaluating applicants’ proven intellectual and academic ability, the admissions process is heavily focused on evaluating applicants’ leadership potential, strength of character, ability to anticipate and act on emerging trends and opportunities, and desire to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions. Those selected will have demonstrated their potential to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program.

The scholarship is fully-funded for all participants, including travel costs and a modest personal stipend. The scholarship will be extended to 125 students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

To learn more about application requirements, click here.

Through a generous gift from Lloyd and Lois Elmore, a trust has been established to make scholarships of approximately $1,000 per semester available annually, depending on need.  Scholarship recipients must be active in a Southern Baptist Church or in a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The scholarship recipients must attend Truman.

Lloyd and Lois (Trower) Elmore operated a family farm in the Gibbs, Mo., community for 50 years before moving to LaPlata in 1968. Lloyd was a member of the Christian Church in Gibbs and LaPlata. Lois was the daughter of a Baptist minister and attended the Southern Baptist Church in LaPlata. She was also a member of the Loyal Bereans Class of the LaPlata Christian Church. The Elmores established the trust fund to provide an educational opportunity for students in the northeast Missouri area who are actively involved in their church.

A PDF is available here to apply for the scholarship. Applicants must send in their materials by May 27 to McClain Hall 203. 

The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation will offer the Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship, named in honor of Allan Walker Purdy. Purdy was born in 1914 on a farm near Macon and was the first in his family to attend a four-year college. He worked in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture before becoming the campus’s first director of scholarships and student financial aid.

The scholarship is designed to provide merit-based scholarships to emerging leaders who are outstanding students and who have a need for additional resources for higher education. The scholarship amount can vary based on an applicant’s circumstances. The general range will be $2,000-$5,000 based on expected family contribution (EFC), unmet need and other factors.

Applicants must be a Missouri resident, typically a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, a U.S. Citizen, attending a Missouri public four-year university or the State Technical College of Missouri, and be a sophomore, junior or senior in college. To access the application for this scholarship, visit moslf.org and find the link to Scholarship Central. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 660.785.4130.

B. Davis Scholarship
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a $1,000 B. Davis 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.

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.