Vol. 21 No. 8 - October 10, 2016

The Global Issues Colloquium will feature Martín Fernández, national coordinator of the Movement for Dignity and Justice, presenting ”The Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras: Justice for Berta and Beyond,” at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room C.

Abstract: The presentation focuses on how the 2009 military coup in Honduras cemented the Central American nation as a hotbed of human rights abuses, the new frontier in the U.S.-led War on Drugs and an all-out plunder of national territory and resources. Those who resist are targeted and killed with a level of impunity unheard of in the 21st century in Latin America; the March assassination of beloved Indigenous leader Berta Cáceres is an example of state crime and impunity amongst many. The heart of the crisis is the U.S. policies of militarization, the legitimization of a brutal Honduran State and the promotion of crony capitalism. For the Honduran people, the results are violent and devastating, but their inspiring resistance continues.

The Movement for Dignity and Justice seeks to expose and combat state violence and corruption, while organizing communities around the principles of self-determination, ecological sustainability and collective resistance.

The Global Issues Colloquium was first developed more than a dozen years ago as an informal attempt to broaden conversations about current issues affecting the world. More recently, it has found a niche within the structure of the International Studies Program. Charged with “sustaining and enhancing an atmosphere in which global thinking becomes habitual,” the colloquiums aim to help the broader community understand the “strengths, beauties and core humanity of other cultures.” The series is presented for educational or civic purposes and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Truman State University. For more information, visit globalissues.truman.edu or contact Marc Becker.

Starting this fall, Truman established the interdisciplinary child studies minor, which draws together courses from many different departments across campus that focus on issues related to children.

The new minor provides students with the opportunity to focus on the physical, psychological, cognitive and social development of children; the creation and critique of art and media focused on and directed towards children; and the political debates and social policies that influence children in an interdisciplinary way.

Students not already using the 2016-17 Truman catalog for their degree requirements will need to switch to the 2016-17 catalog in order to declare the minor.

For more information about the minor, click here. For any questions, contact Sarah Mohler or Bridget Thomas.

Dedication to improving the environment on campus has earned Truman another year of recognition as a Tree Campus USA school.

Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota, honors colleges, universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. The program recognizes campuses that strive to engage their student population in service centered on campus and community forestry efforts.

To obtain this distinction, Truman met five core standards for effective campus forest management: a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects.

The University Art Gallery will debut the exhibits “Fact or Fiction” and “I, too, am America” with a public reception from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

“Fact or Fiction,” showing in the main gallery, presents contemporary artworks by St. Louis- based artists Brandon Anschultz, Michael Behle and Greg Edmondson. While experimenting with the abstract materiality of artistic media, the space between fact and fiction, they reveal the possibilities of artistic experimentation. Their work covers an exciting spectrum of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, video and new uses of traditional materials. As part of this exhibition, Anschultz, Behle and Edmondson will spend a day as artists-in-residence in local schools discussing their work, doing art projects with students and talking about careers in the arts.

“I, too, am America,” a collection of photographs taken by fast food workers in the Kansas City area, will be shown in the side gallery. Originally shown last May in Kansas City’s Talk Shop gallery, this exhibition received national media attention for capturing the everyday occurrences, the working conditions and the common struggles of urban low-income workers as captured from their own perspective. The photographs explore major issues that contemporary society faces, including income inequality, race and gender discrimination, workers’ rights and the working poor.

As part of this exhibition, a roundtable discussion will take place at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with four of the workers involved in the photography project and the professional photographer who mentored them, Steve Hebert. Hebert is an award-winning photojournalist whose work has been published in Time magazine, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, among other prominent newspapers and magazines.

The exhibits will both be open from Oct. 18 through Dec. 2. More information about “Fact or Fiction” and “I, too, am America” can be found at the art gallery’s Facebook page, and more information about other School of Arts and Letters events can be found on the school's Facebook page.

Truman alumni Brian Santos and Dr. Jennifer Miller will present “Beyond the Curriculum:  Advice for First Year Language Teachers and the Incorporation of ACTFL Can-Do Statements” at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in Ophelia Parrish 2121.

As Truman alumni and professional educators, Miller and Santos know the challenges and struggles new educators face in their first professional year. Future educators are invited to come by to hear the advice and wisdom gained from their experience and to ask questions about topics of concern, best practices or anything else related to education.

Miller is currently the foreign language department chair and Spanish teacher at Francis Howell Central High School. In addition to her bachelor's and master's degree from Truman, she has a Doctor of Education from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. She received her National Board Certification in 2007.

Santos is currently a Spanish teacher at Francis Howell North High School. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Truman and is ABD in the Doctorate in Education and Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. Santos was awarded the Francis Howell School District 2015 Teacher of the Year, the Missouri Foreign Language Association’s 2015 Distinguished Foreign Language Educator Award, and was selected as the Missouri Language Teacher of the Year by the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and LinguaProfs.

The Missouri Folklore Society will host its annual conference in Kirksville Nov. 3-5, and society members, students, faculty and staff will present research or showcase a particular strand of folklore.

Dozens of presentations will highlight the rich cultural traditions of the state, focusing on the northeast region. Features of the conference include the Missouri Folklore Society Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms, with Sodexo providing specialized catering using the MFS Journal’s Missouri Foodways issue. Loretta Washington’s performance and book launch for “My Corner of the Porch,” a For·Words event, will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms. Following the performance, the Folklore Society will host an open jam session. The conference will also feature the Schroeder contest, which will provide $125 scholarships for the best papers submitted on Missouri folklore or folk life.

Throughout November, the Kirksville Arts Association will host a folk arts exhibit. The visual arts of Kirksville’s new African and Latino immigrants will be featured and foregrounded along with the works of local Hands of Friendship quilters, regional musicians, artists and basket weavers. The exhibit is free and open to the public for the entire month. It is co-sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council, the Kirksville Arts Association, Truman’s Multicultural Affairs Center and the Missouri Folklore Society.

The conference is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Missouri Folklore Society’s website.

Truman’s Forensic Union scored high at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo., for the fourth annual Bob R. Derryberry Memorial tournament, Sept. 30-Oct. 1.

Freshmen Thomas Segroves and Nicole Johnson both advanced as novice semifinalists in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Sophomore Johnathan Christy took first place in the open division of Lincoln-Douglas and earned a 100 percent win record in elimination rounds at the tournament. The team next competes at the Missouri Mule and Dale Carnegie tournaments Oct. 15-16 at the University of Central Missouri.

Participation in the forensics program is open to any Truman student in good standing, regardless of prior speech and debate experience. For more information on how to get involved, visit forensics.truman.edu, contact Christopher Outzen, director of forensics, or Craig Hennigan, assistant director of forensics.

The University is looking for an engaging personality to act as Truman’s official mascot. Requirements for the Spike role include interacting with small groups as well as crowds; willingness and the time to be be in character on the weekends and after hours; and the ability to withstand the heat of wearing the Spike costume.     

Those who are interested in trying out to be Spike should submit the following to pr@truman.edu by Oct. 14:

• a letter addressing why they want to be Spike and why they think they would suit the role 
  
• resume
• contact information for two references

A committee will review submissions, and interviews for the new Spike will take place Oct. 17-18.

The Truman Public Relations Office is now accepting applications for the full-time spring 2017 internship position.

The public relations intern will help with the production of the University’s online newsletter, the Truman Today, and biannual alumni magazine, the Truman Review. The intern will also assist in planning special events throughout the semester, writing press releases and fulfilling other office tasks.

Applicants should have a strong background in writing and editing. Communication majors are encouraged to apply, with special consideration given to candidates with knowledge of Associated Press Style.

To apply, send a resume, an advising transcript, two writing samples and contact information for two on-campus references to the Public Relations Office, McClain Hall 202, no later than Nov. 4. For questions about the internship, contact Travis Miles at tmiles@truman.edu.

The Public Relations Office is selling spirit bands for $2 a piece. Spirit bands can be worn more than a dozen different ways, including as a bandana, scarf, bracelet, beanie, headbands and more. The office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. In McClain Hall 202 and accepts cash or check.

Apparel for Homecoming 2016, including sweatshirts, t-shirts and tank tops, is now available for purchase. To see the products, go to homecoming.truman.edu/shop.

Oct. 12
6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Oct. 13
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 14
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 15
Closed

Oct. 16
4 p.m.-7 p.m.

As part of this fall’s National Truman Spirit Day celebration, the Alumni Relations Office is sponsoring the “Bulldogs Biggest Fans” photo contest on Facebook. Photos that were submitted Oct. 7 are eligible to win a Homecoming VIP package that includes: four tickets to the Bulldog Forever Tailgate; four tickets to the game; four Truman T-shirts, Bulldog Forever koozies and sunglasses; and one hotel room for Oct. 21-22.

The picture with the most likes and shares by Oct. 14 will be declared the winner. To vote in the “Bulldogs Biggest Fans” photo contest, click here.

Truman State University Foundation scholarship applications for students in the spring 2017 semester are now available. Applications are online and are due by midnight, Nov. 3. To apply, log in to TruView, go to the Student Tab, Student Finances, Foundation Scholarship Application. Complete the personal information page and then follow the two-step process to select scholarships for which to apply. Applications can be revised at any time prior to midnight, Nov. 3. This application period is for Foundation scholarships that have not yet been awarded for 2016-17. Applications for the majority of Foundation scholarships will be available in February for the 2017-18 academic year.

The Alumni Office, located in McClain Hall 205, is featuring new alumni apparel options for Homecoming.

Available are Truman purple and white scarves for $12, charcoal gray fleece vests in fitted and unisex styles for $20 and long-sleeved purple T-shirts for $10. They may be purchased online or in the Alumni Office during regular business hours. Also for sale are discounted long-sleeve gray alumni T-shirts for $5 and gray or purple fleece jackets for $20. Sizes are limited.

Tickets are also now available for Homecoming events. Tickets may be purchased online at the link above or in the Alumni Office. For any questions, call 660.785.4133.

To celebrate Graduate Education Month, Truman’s eight graduate programs will be hosting public events throughout October. Additional details and information for each event can be found at truman.edu/majors-programs/graduate-studies/graduate-education-month.

During the month of October, the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium will feature a series of themed laser light shows set to music by artists including the Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2, among others.
 
In conjunction with the Kirksville Tourism Office, the planetarium, located in Magruder Hall, will feature daily laser shows from Oct. 8-22. Utilizing a catalogue of 19 different laser shows, the planetarium will host 32 viewings during the 15-day period. Complete descriptions of each show and their individual screening times can be found below. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at planetarium.truman.edu/shop. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
 
In addition to the laser shows, the planetarium hosts regular program most weekends during the academic year. The complete schedule of events can be found at planetarium.truman.edu.

 
Laser Show Schedule

Oct. 10
5:30 p.m.
Laser Country
 
Oct. 10
7:30 p.m.
Hypnotica
 
Oct. 11
5:30 p.m.
Laseropolis
 
Oct. 11
7:30 p.m.
Laser Beatles
 
Oct. 12
5:30 p.m.
Laser Magic
 
Oct. 12
7:30 p.m.
Laser X
 
Oct. 13
5:30 p.m.
LaserMania
 
Oct. 13
7:30 p.m.
Laser U2

Oct. 14
5:30 p.m.
iPop
 
Oct. 14
7:30 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”
 
Oct. 15
2 p.m.
Double Feature
“From Earth to the Universe”
Legends of the Night Sky – Perseus and Andromeda
 
Oct. 15
4 p.m.
Double Feature
“Wonders of the Universe”
Paradigm Shifts
 
Oct. 16
2 p.m.
Laser X
 
Oct. 16
4 p.m.
LaseRetro
 
Oct. 17
5:30 p.m.
Laser Vinyl
 
Oct. 17
7:30 p.m.
Laser Country
 
Oct. 18
5:30 p.m.
Laser Magic
 
Oct. 18
7:30 p.m.
Hypnotica
 
Oct. 19
5:30 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”
 
Oct. 19
7:30 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”
 
Oct. 20
5:30 p.m.
Laser Pop
 
Oct. 20
7:30 p.m.
Laser Country
 
Oct. 21
7 p.m.
Fright Night
 
Oct. 21
9 p.m.
Laser Beatles
 
Oct. 22
2 p.m.
Double Feature
“Seven Wonders”
Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”
 
Oct. 22
4 p.m.
Double Feature
“Ice Worlds”
Laser Beatles
 
Oct. 22
7 p.m.
Legends of the Night Sky – Orion
 
Oct. 22
9 p.m.
Fright Night II
 
 
Laser Show Descriptions

Fright Light
Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine? Do you have the courage to sit through the most terrifying laser experience ever? Are you brave enough to witness vampires seducing their prey and demons haunting the unsuspecting? Or perhaps you will keep your eyes closed and only sneak a peek at fun renditions like “Purple People Eater” or “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
Showtime
7 p.m. Oct. 21
 
Fright Light II
Are you brave enough to witness the undead nibbling brains or an unexpected encounter with little green men? Or perhaps you will keep your eyes closed and only sneak a peek at ghoulish renditions of “Thriller” or “Feed My Frankenstein.”
Showtime
9 p.m. Oct. 22
 
Hypnotica
Techno music and lasers go together perfectly, and that is the mix that is Hypnotica. This program offers a mixture of techno and ambient electronic music taken directly from the late-night rave scene. Reflecting influences from hip-hop, soul and pop, this dance-based program with a rock-band feel will shake your entire body with pulsing beats, incredible imagery and dazzling laser light effects.
Showtimes
7:30 p.m. Oct. 10
7:30 p.m. Oct. 18
 
iPop
New music from today’s pop charts mixed with a classic from Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. iPop features sizzling stars, both past and present, in brilliant laser light.
Showtime
2 p.m. Oct. 14
 
Laser Beatles
Featuring the music of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band of all time, Laser Beatles will take you back to a different time in history to re-experience and remember the evolution of this musical phenomenon. The “Fab Four’s” best-spanning six years becomes the background for dazzling laser-art. All ages and backgrounds will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to the Beatles and how they helped define a generation.
Showtimes
2 p.m. Oct. 9
4 p.m. Oct. 11
9 p.m. Oct. 21
4 p.m. Oct. 22 (two-for-one double feature; preceded by a screening of “Ice Worlds”)
 
Laser Country
Set to the all-American sounds of modern and classical country songs, this laser show will appeal to all generations. From Garth Brooks and Shania Twain to Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline, this show promises to be a boot-scootin’ good time.
Showtimes
2 p.m. Oct. 10
7:30 p.m. Oct. 17
7:30 p.m. Oct. 20
 
Laser Magic
This program offers a magical mix of music, from those you love to those you have forgotten, all presented in concert with stunning laser images. This musical compilation is fun for the entire family and includes artists like Joan Jett, The B-52’s, Will Smith and many more.
Showtimes
5:30 p.m. Oct. 12
5:30 p.m. Oct. 18
 
Laser Pop
The hottest pop artists and the latest laser art come together in a sensational, eye-popping laser show that will have your heart thumping and your feet tapping. Laser Pop features sizzling stars, both past and present, in brilliant laser light.
Showtimes
4 p.m. Oct. 9
2 p.m. Oct. 20
 
Laser U2
This show features U2’s timeless classic and modern hits, showcasing one of the greatest bands of the last three decades. This musical concert is set against a backdrop of the latest laser art. Your eyes and ears will be your guides into an immerse journey through this band’s rise and success.
Showtime
4 p.m. Oct. 13
 
Laser Vinyl
This presentation captures the pure intent of the laser show experience. Accompanying a fantastic musical concert representing the best of classic rock is some of the most beautiful and stunning laser art ever produced. Reminisce, tap your feet and enjoy a truly fantastic audio-visual event that will rock your body, mind and soul.
Showtimes
4 p.m. Oct. 8 (two-for-one double feature; preceded by a screening of “New Horizons”)
5:30 p.m. Oct. 17
 
Laser X
The top alternative songs of the ’90s helped usher in a major cultural shift, as serious-minded, image-free bands blew hair metal and pop off the airwaves almost overnight. Many of these bands have gone on to become the new ruling class of rock ‘n’ roll in the years and decades that followed.
Showtimes
7:30 p.m. Oct. 12
2 p.m. Oct. 16
 
LaseRetro
Do you tear up when you hear “Thanks, Mean Joe?” Do you wonder “Where’s the beef?” Do you think Max Headroom is the greatest political commentator of all time? Then this is the laser show for you. Astonishing laser art is coupled with upbeat rock and pop songs from one of the most exciting periods in mainstream music: the ’80s.
Showtime
4 p.m. Oct. 16
 
LaserMania
Surveying soft rock, pop, adult contemporary and easy listening music, this fun, family laser concert is a beautiful artistic interpretation for all ages. Featuring music from five decades, hearts, eyes and ears will enjoy the dazzling colors and laser art set to a collection of musical delights in an immersive visual environment.
Showtime
5:30 p.m. Oct. 13
 
Laseropolis
Ancient towers hide the symbols that will transport you to new experiences of sight and sounds. Should you survive the journey through the four space-time pillars, a portal will be opened into a previously unseen and unheard dimension. Laseropolis is an eclectic mix of musical themes surveying pop, rock, alternative and oldies.
Showtime
5:30 p.m. Oct. 11
 
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
This performance takes a lighthearted and imaginative look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure. Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.
Showtime
7 p.m. Oct. 22
 
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
This presentation teaches children and adults the Greek story about the stars by engaging the audience with a wonderful story filled with humorous and exciting characters.
Showtime
2 p.m. Oct. 15
(two-for-one double feature; preceded by a screening of “From Earth to the Universe”)
 
Paradigm Shifts
Since the dawn of time we have sought to understand the nature of the universe. Before the advent of tools with which to study the earth and sky our ancestors personified the heavens and forces of nature with their gods and goddesses. Take a journey through time and space on which you will be greeted by constellations, sail across a starry night sky and experience the wonders of our universe told through story and laser light.
Showtime
4 p.m. Oct. 15
(two-for-one double feature; preceded by a screening of “Wonders of the Universe”)
 
Pink Floyd, “Dark Side of the Moon”
Based on Pink Floyd’s 1973 album of humanitarian, political and philosophical empathy, “Dark Side of the Moon” is one of the most startling and bizarre laser light shows of all time. Considered by many critics to be the album that brought the commercial breakthrough to Pink Floyd, “Dark Side of the Moon” offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops and atmospheric soundscapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.
Showtimes
2 p.m. Oct. 8 (two-for-one double feature; preceded by a screening of “Search for the Edge of the Universe”)
5:30 p.m. Oct. 19
2 p.m. Oct. 22 (two-for-one double feature; preceded by a screening of “Seven Wonders”)
 
Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”
“The Wall” is truly the mother of all laser-light shows and a cult favorite throughout the world. Considered to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time, “The Wall” is best considered as a continual story rather than a collection of individual songs. It tells the tale of a rock star named Pink and his downward spiral into madness. To the listener, and indeed many critics, “The Wall” is a gripping and spellbinding musical journey – beautiful, haunting, powerful and thought provoking. It is a timeless classic, and one of Pink Floyd’s best, becoming the group’s second best seller behind “Dark Side of the Moon.” Now coupled with spectacular and mesmerizing laser art, Pink Floyd’s classic 1979 epic about personal struggle takes on a unique look, weaving its story in one of the most-popular laser shows ever produced.
Showtimes
7:30 p.m. Oct. 14
7:30 p.m. Oct. 20

Students interested in foreign service careers with the State Department are invited to a discussion with a veteran foreign diplomat at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Student Union Building 3000.

Nickolas Katsakis has 13 years of experience representing the United States overseas. He is currently the border and law affairs officer in the Office of Canadian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Previously, Katsakis served at United States embassies in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Moscow, Iraq and Poland, as well as postings at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in foreign service from Georgetown University and started his career as a social studies teacher. He speaks Russian, Polish, German and some Dari.

The event is sponsored by the Career Center.

Author and alumna Samantha Fidler-Newby will discuss her journey into the world of publishing and building her brand as a new fiction writer at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Student Union Building 3202.

Fidler-Newby will talk about the difference between traditional and self-publishing, how she found an editor and how she is marketing herself both online and in person. She will also have a question-and-answer session following her presentation.

From 2-4 p.m. at the University Bookstore, Fidler-Newby will be available to sign copies of her novel “The Thornless Rose: Fire Blush.”  

For more information, contact Fidler-Newby at samanthafidlernewbyauthor@gmail.com.

The workshop, “What Horses Can Do For Your Health,” will be offered at 3:40 p.m. Oct. 28 at the University Farm.

The workshop, open specifically to Truman students, has been repeatedly popular with those who participate. Although participants will not be riding the horses, they will have the opportunity to interact closely with the horses during the session. The session will allow them to experience first-hand how horses help humans mentally process and how horses can teach self-discipline and self-worth. The event is limited to the first 15 Truman students who sign up here. Questions may be directed to Beth Miller.

The Institute for American Universities invites Truman faculty to apply for its Resident Fellows Program, which allows visiting professors on sabbatical leave to tap into IAU’s existing resources, such as faculty, classroom space, housing, library and archives.

The fellows program is available in Aix-en-Provence, France, and will be available in Barcelona, Spain, for the 2018-19 academic year. Interested faculty should complete the IAU Resident Fellows Application. The spring semester deadline is Nov. 10. For questions about the Resident Fellows Program, contact the Center for International Education Abroad.

Students interested in teaching languages are invited to join LinguaProfs, Truman’s pre-professional organization for pre-MAE, MAE and ESL teachers. LinguaProfs provides members with opportunities for professional development such as presenting in the CML Language Festival, tutoring and sponsoring the Second Language Acquisition Colloquium. For more information, contact professors Timothy Farley or Stacy Davis.

Michael Barnes, assistant professor of accounting, co-authored a manuscript with professors from Kennesaw State University, the University of South Carolina and Central Michigan University entitled, “An International Perspective on Audit Report Lag: A Synthesis of the Literature and Opportunities for Future Research,” which was accepted for publication in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Auditing.

Daniel Mandell, professor of history, presented “Clashing Views of America’s Political Economy, 1790-1840,” a draft chapter of “The Lost Tradition of Economic Equality in America,” at the second conference on the Histories of Capitalism at Cornell University.

Truman’s Detours magazine is one of 22 finalists in the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards. Detours is ranked alongside other major university magazines nationwide. For more information on the judging criteria, visit the website here. Winners will be announced at the 2016 ACP National College Media Convention later this month.

The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards scholarships to sophomore or junior students who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to public service in areas related to environmental issues on a local, national or global scale. Students interested in applying should contact Franta Majs by Nov. 18. For more information, visit the Udall Foundation website.