Vol. 23 No. 6 - Sept. 24, 2018

Thanks to the support of many Truman parents, a two-year fundraising project was completed this summer and soon the campus will benefit from a new pavilion in Red Barn Park.

Creating a pavilion in Red Barn has been a topic of discussion for many years, and thanks to the Truman parents who donated more than $70,000 to the project, the pavilion will soon be a reality.  The pavilion will provide a covered location for many different uses such as hosting picnics, an outdoor classroom or meeting destination. It will also be useful for event registrations or seeing outdoor movies.

Once the pavilion is completed later this fall, members of the Truman community will be able to reserve the spot through the Student Union reservation system.

 
The craziness of family get togethers around the holidays and other antics will be showcased in this comedic play. It is 6 p.m. and the Douglas family is busily preparing to be invaded by their quirky relatives for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. After robbing a neighborhood liquor store, high-strung and irritable Tony and his dim-witted sidekick Vinny find themselves in need of a place to briefly hideout. Using a ruse to gain entrance into the Douglas home, they suddenly find themselves in charge of an ever-growing list of family members they are forced to hold hostage. From smart-aleck teenagers to nosy neighbors and bickering adults, the laughs – like the flow of people – are non-stop, and the audience will wonder who is holding who hostage.
 
Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance at the box office in Ophelia Parrish or by calling 660.785.4515.

SToK Cold Brew is now available in the Main Street Market and both campus c-stores. SToK Cold Brew uses an Arabica-based blend with a higher ratio of coffee beans to water than typical hot brewing. The cold brewing process is done slowly by steeping for at least 10 hours at lower temperatures. The final filtering process removes bitterness, leaving a smooth cold brew.

Slice of Life is offering “Meatball Mondays” from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Macaroni and cheese is available daily at Zimes, and all dining hall pasta options can be reviewed at truman.sodexomyway.com.

Tres Habaneros will celebrate National Taco Day from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 3. The specials include beef or chicken tacos, refried beans, Spanish rice, 24 oz. fountain drinks and Aztec brownies all for $1 each. The regular Tres Habaneros menu will not be available Oct. 3.

Mein Bowl is reducing its plastic waste output by 200 containers per day, which is approximately 40,000 containers per school year, by transitioning to new cardboard recyclable containers. The switch is part of Sodexo’s Better Tomorrow 2025 Plan, which strives to reduce Truman’s carbon footprint.

The 29th Annual Philosophy and Religion Conference will take place on campus from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room.

Students can now submit papers to be featured at the conference. The submission deadline is Oct. 1. Papers from any area of philosophy and/or religion are welcome. This may include fields such as classics, anthropology and others. Papers should be no longer than 25 minutes reading time (approximately eight to 10 pages).

A review panel of Truman undergraduates will select the program. If a paper is selected, the author will be asked to provide a 100-word abstract upon acceptance of the invitation to present.

Papers should be submitted to Dereck Daschke, professor of philosophy and religion, with the subject line: Undergraduate Philosophy and Religion Conference. Students should separate all identifying information, including name and school, from the body of the paper in either format – include this information only in the body of the email. The title of the paper should be listed in both documents.

The event will provide prospective students and families the opportunity to learn about Truman over the course of the afternoon. Prospective students can sign up for the event and see the tentative schedule at Purple Friday Preview.

Due to the number of extra visitors on campus on that Friday, the parking lots north of Baldwin Hall will be reserved for those visiting the campus. Staff may park in the Truman parking lots located across from Ophelia Parrish or access the street parking in the area.

The campus will welcome another group of prospective students for a Showcase Visit event, Saturday, Nov. 3.  Questions about the Purple Friday event or other admissions related questions may be directed to admissions.truman.edu or 660.785.4114.

The Center for Academic Excellence will host a “Learning with Intent” workshop for students at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in Baldwin Hall 114.

“Learning with Intent” is a workshop intended to give students the tools they need to succeed academically. Often, students approach schoolwork with no particular strategy and are frustrated by their results. “Learning with Intent” introduces a set of strategies that help students structure their academic life and learn efficiently.

The annual tradition of Family Day at Truman welcomes parents and family members to campus for a weekend of festivities ranging from Bulldog sporting events to a barbecue on the mall.

Volleyball vs. Missouri-St. Louis
7 p.m.
Sept. 28
Pershing Arena

German Film Series: Germany Between Worlds “Measuring the World” (“Die Vermessung der Welt,” directed by Detlev Buck)
7 p.m.
Sept. 28
Baldwin Hall Little Theatre

Open House at University Observatory
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sept. 28
University Farm

Jazz Bands Concert
8 p.m.
Sept. 28
Baldwin Auditorium

Theatre Production: “In-Laws, Out-Laws, and Other People (That Should be Shot)” by Steve Franco
8 p.m.
Sept. 28
James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish Building
Admission $5

Women’s Tennis Tournament
9 a.m.
Sept. 29
Truman Tennis Courts

Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 29
Downtown Kirksville

Truman Baseball Scrimmage
10 a.m.
Sept. 29
Truman Baseball Field

Planetarium Shows
11 a.m.: From Earth to the Universe
12 p.m.: Ice Worlds
1 p.m.: Phantom of the Universe
2 p.m.: Seven Wonders
3 p.m.: From Earth to the Universe
4 p.m.: Wonders of the Universe
5 p.m.: Phantom of the Universe
Sept. 29
Del & Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall
Admission is $5 per person at the door

New Work by Truman Art Faculty: Priya Kambli, Danielle Yakle
12-4:30 p.m.
Sept. 29
University Art Gallery, Ophelia Parrish 1114

Annual Festival Centennial
1-4 p.m.
Sept. 29
Centennial Hall Courtyard

Volleyball vs. Maryville
1 p.m.
Sept. 29
Pershing Arena

Cup Stacking Demonstration
1:30-6 p.m.
Sept. 29
Student Union Building Main Floor
Demolition is at 6 p.m.

Truman State University Speech & Hearing Clinic Open House
3-5 p.m.
Sept. 29
Health Sciences Building

Student Activities Board Presents Chicago Boyz
4-5 p.m.
Sept. 29
Baldwin Auditorium

Barbecue
5-6:30 p.m.
Sept. 29
Outdoors on Mall on east side of Student Union Building

Bulldog Football vs. William Jewell
7 p.m.
Sept. 29
Stokes Stadium

Theatre Production: “In-Laws, Out-Laws, and Other People (That Should be Shot)” by Steve Franco
8 p.m.
Sept. 29
James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish Building
Admission $5

Women’s Soccer vs. Maryville
12 p.m.
Sept. 30
Truman Soccer Park

Truman Softball Scrimmage vs. William Penn
12 p.m.
Sept. 30
Truman Softball Field

Wind Symphony I and II Concert: “Fiesta: Music of the Americas”
2 p.m.
Sept. 30
Baldwin Auditorium

Men’s Soccer vs. Maryville
2:30 p.m.
Sept. 30
Truman Soccer Park

The American Marketing Association will host an info night for perspective new students at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 in Violette Hall 1412. The AMA is an essential community for marketers at Truman. Members focus on giving members resume-quality experiences through hands-on work with clients.

The Student-Run Business Initiative will host an info night for perspective new members at 8 p.m. Sept. 26-27 in Violette Hall 1404. The Student-Run Business Initiative is an entrepreneurial organization that teaches students how to start and run a business.

The Center for International Education Abroad will host an informational about the Gilman Scholarship at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Baldwin Hall 114. Truman recipients of the scholarship will present about the application process. The Gilman Scholarship is a competitive federal scholarship available to students who receive federal Pell Grant funding and is used to study abroad. For more information contact the Center for International Education Abroad.

Faculty is invited to participate in the session, “Using the New, Improved Degree Works Plans” from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 26 in Pickler Memorial Library 103. Co-sponsored by Academic Professional Development Center and the Center for Academic Excellence, faculty members will learn how Degree Works can make them better advisors. This session will briefly review the basic Degree Works functions, introduce the new-and-improved plans function and answer questions about how to make good use of Degree Works with advisees. There will be handouts and takeaways as well as coffee and treats. RSVP here.

Global Issues Colloquium will host Dr. Tal Simmons, forensic anthropologist and chair of forensic sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, to speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in Baldwin Hall Little Theatre. Simmons has worked with identification of the dead as well as identification of trauma in human bones in situations that feature human rights abuses. She has worked for both Amnesty International and the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as for other national and international agencies.

Early-bird registration is now open until 5 p.m. Oct. 1 for the Homecoming 5K run/walk for $10. Preregistration is open until 12 p.m. Oct. 8 for $15. Runners and walkers are able to register the day of the race at 7 a.m. Oct. 13 for $20. Registration includes a dri-fit race T-shirt. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 13 at Barnett Hall. Age divisions (men’s and women’s) include: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64 and 65 and older. Medals will be awarded to first, second, third place in each division. For more information, click here.

Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Sigma Alpha will be co-hosting Adam Carroll on Being a Money Savvy Student from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Student Union Georgian Rooms. The event is free and provided through FAC funding.

New Bulldog Forever shirts are now available for purchase. Short-sleeve shirts are $5 and long-sleeve shirts are $10. Orders placed by Sept. 28 will be shipped and received before Homecoming.

The International Association of Universities will host an informational session at 5 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room A. Faculty will answer any questions about IAU’s resident fellows program. Contact the Center for International Study Abroad office with any questions.

The Center for International Education Abroad will host the study abroad fair from 12-4 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Student Union Georgian Rooms. Students will be able to talk to program sponsors, faculty and other students who have previously studied abroad to ask questions about the variety of study abroad programs. Contact the Center for International Education Abroad Office with any questions.

Bulldog fans are invited to attend the Homecoming Tailgate from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Oct. 13 in lots 23 and 34. Those who wish to reserve a spot at the tailgate, can click here. All requests must be approved by Alumni Relations. Review the Homecoming Tailgate Policies prior to the event.

Spaces will be reserved for requests submitted by Oct. 4. Non-reserved space at the tailgate will be first-come, first-served at the event. A map of reserved spaces will be emailed on or before Oct. 11. Those with reservations will be allowed in the lot after 9 a.m. Bulldog fans without reservations will be allowed access following the Homecoming Parade or around 11 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the rain site will be the Student Union Building.

For any questions contact Jordan Smith, coordinator of alumni relations, or the Office of Advancement, 660.785.4167.

The Health and Wellness Dialogues Committee will host a series of yoga classes suitable for all levels from 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Oct. 5 on the quad. Yoga mats will be available if needed. The rain location will be the Student Recreation Center.

Class times include:

10:30-11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

12:30-1:15 p.m.

1:30-2:15 p.m.

Truman’s Funds Allotment Council is now accepting new member applications and funding applications. New member applications are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 26, and funding applications are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 26.

The FAC is committed to helping various organizations fund campus events. This is an excellent opportunity for students of all majors to make a difference on campus and connect with new people. Organizations can get up to $5,000 of funding to make their events possible.

Applications are available at fac.truman.edu. For more information, contact fac@truman.edu.

Celebrated on the first Friday of October, this year’s Spirit Day is Oct. 5. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are encouraged to wear purple or other Truman gear to show their support for the school. For those on campus, there will be a celebration in the Student Union Building from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., which will include free snacks, giveaways and photos with Spike. No matter where, fans can stay connected to the Bulldog Community by participating in Spirit Day and the “Bulldogs Biggest Fans” photo contest.

As part of this year’s Spirit Day festivities, the “Bulldogs Biggest Fan” photo contest on Facebook offers a chance to win a VIP Homecoming Package. The package includes: four tickets to the Bulldog Forever tailgate; four tickets to the football game; four Truman Homecoming T-shirts; Bulldog Forever koozies; and one hotel room for Oct. 12-13. Bulldog fans can take the following steps to enter:

Step 1: Take a picture displaying Truman pride in celebration of National Truman Spirit Day.

Step 2: Send photos to bulldogforever@truman.edu by 11:59 p.m. during National Truman Spirit Day, Oct. 5.

Step 3: All pictures will be uploaded to an album titled, “Bulldogs Biggest Fan 2018” published by the Truman State University Alumni Facebook page. Voting will take place from the morning of Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. The picture with the most “likes” and “shares” will win.
Each participant has an unlimited number of submissions.

For more information, visit the Spirit Day website.

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will sponsor a free social justice fellows workshop for faculty and staff. A selection of faculty and staff social justice fellows and guest speakers will explain, then help apply an understanding of, intersectionality to work life at Truman. Intersectionality is a way of understanding how marginalized identities impact and color experiences in the world, including Truman’s work with students. Attendees will explore power and oppression and how inclusion can be improved on campus through having a better understanding of intersectionality.

Why is intersectionality important for me to understand?
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Oct. 10
Missouri Hall Chariton Room

How can I apply intersectionality to my work?
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 14
Missouri Hall Chariton Room

Attendance to both events is not required; each builds on the previous, but is a stand-alone session. Bring a lunch to enjoy while engaging in discussion.

Barbara Carle will present “Poetry Between Languages,” a reading and explication of poetry published bilingually in English and Italian, at 5 p.m. Oct. 11 in Magruder Hall 1090. Carle, professor of Italian at the University of California Sacramento, is an award-winning poet and translator of poetry. This event is sponsored by the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and the Department of English.

Victor E. Marquez-Barrios, assistant professor of music, has been awarded a MacDowell Colony Fellowship for the fall 2018 season. The fellowship consists of a residency at the MacDowell Colony, located in Peterborough, N.H., and includes exclusive use of an artist studio, accommodations and three prepared meals a day during Truman’s winter break. Founded in 1907 by Edward and Marian MacDowell, the colony’s mission is “to nurture the arts by offering creative individuals of the highest talent an inspiring environment in which they can produce enduring works of the imagination.” Marquez-Barrios’ accepted proposal is the composition of a work for solo guitar, the composer’s main instrument, which he hasn’t written anything for in more than 10 years.   

Lauren Wacker, volleyball libero, was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Wacker is the first Bulldog to receive the honor since former Truman libero and current Quincy head coach Abby Moser. Wacker had 39 digs in Truman’s two victories. Among the best in the GLVC, Wacker is 10th in digs per set with 4.40. In Truman’s career record book, she is currently second in digs per set (4.71) behind Moser (7.74) and needs 35 digs to break into the top 10. Wacker was also recently featured in the “GLVC is ME” video campaign. The campaign shows the personal side of student-athletes representing each of the league’s 14-member institutions.

The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships are now accepting applications through Dec. 5. This program recognizes and rewards students ages 5-25 who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger in the United States. Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship plus a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity of choice. Visit HelpStopHunger.org for application details. Each national scholarship recipient is recognized at the annual Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Dinner in June in Washington, D.C.