Vol. 23 No. 10 - Oct. 22, 2018

Tickets for the first Kohlenberg Lyceum event of the school year will be on sale starting Oct. 23.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” will kick off the series at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium. When the show opened on Broadway, it made history by winning every Tony Award, including best musical. Time Magazine called it “a stompin’, struttin’ high hattin’ smash.”

The production includes 30 show-stopping musical numbers that take the audience on a journey not only through the Fats Waller song book, but through Harlem in its heyday. With snazzy period costumes — complete with bowlers and spats and ermine and pearls — the dynamic five-member cast takes the audience where the high-steppers partied, from honky-tonk dives to the Cotton Club and from Tin Pan Alley to the Waldorf.

Students who may have an interest in one day starting a business or nonprofit might want to consider taking a new special topics class offered in the spring semester.

The Art (and Science) of Entrepreneurial Thinking is a one-credit course offered during the first block of the semester. It will be taught by alumnus and guest instructor Doug Villhard, with the goal to teach students how to think like an entrepreneur.

Open to all majors, there are no prerequisites for the course. Students will learn to think creatively to solve significant problems, either for profit or charity.

The course meets for two hours per week during the first block of the spring semester – 8:30-10:30 a.m. A one-day field trip to St. Louis is also a component of the course. The final project will consist of a short write up and video recording of an “elevator pitch” for an original business or charitable idea.

Since graduating with a degree in journalism, Villhard has gone on to have success in a variety of fields. Among his ventures are Second Street, the St. Louis-based audience engagement software platform used by more than 3,000 media companies and marketers, and Villhard Growth Partners, which buys and invests in various enterprises, primarily those specializing in business and health care services.

For more information about the course, click here.

A variety of Truman organizations will host events from Oct. 25-31 in celebration of Halloween.

Sigma Alpha will host their annual haunted corn maze Oct. 25-28 at the University Farm. The maze will be open from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25 and from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 26 and 27. Tickets are $5 at the gate or $3 with a Truman student ID. Kid’s Day at the corn maze will be from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Kid’s Day will be free to the public. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.
The National Education Association’s Trunk or Treat event will take place from 3:30-6 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Patterson event parking lot. Truman organizations will decorate the trunks of cars to pass out candy to participants. Trunk or treat events provide a safe, efficient way for individuals to get candy, saving trick-or-treaters, particularly children and adults with special needs, from going door-to-door in the dark.

The Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary will sponsor trick-or-treating in the residence halls from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents will have a door tag to indicate participation in the event. Centennial Hall residents will have allergen-free candy options.

There will be informational meetings for students interested in the Costa Rica study abroad program at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in McClain Hall 306, and at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in McClain Hall 306.

Students will be attending the Costa Rica Language Academy (CRLA), located in San José, the country’s capital, from May 18 through July 14, 2019. Students will have a complete linguistic and cultural immersion by living with a host family. In addition, students will travel on weekend excursions to bio-diverse sites such as Monteverde, Arenal and Tortuguero, where they will experience trips to volcanoes, hot springs, colonial-era churches, zip lining, waterfalls, a crocodile tour and relaxing beaches.

Students will earn 12 hours of 300-400 level credit taking the following courses: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition; Spanish Conversation; Introduction to Hispanic Literature; and Latin American Culture and Civilization. Nine credits apply to the Spanish minor and six credits apply to the Spanish major. Students must complete Spanish 330, Spanish Grammar and Composition, before studying in Costa Rica.

The Department of Classical & Modern Languages sponsors this study abroad program. For more information, contact José Carreño Medina or Óscar Sendón.

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages will host Dr. Fairouz Bishara at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 in Baldwin Hall 114 to present on the Packasso Project, a school-based program for the arts.

The program allows graffiti artists to redirect their artistic ability toward an educational process. Through individual, in-depth interviews with several former members of the Packasso Project, insight was found in various social and academic factors impacting graffiti artists: need for recognition, value of relationships and school engagement.

The presentation will highlight supportive learning environments in which diverse groups of students not only stay engaged in school, but also experience academic success that is the byproduct of continuous engagement.

Winners of the Fitness Challenge were announced at the Truman/ATSU bonfire Oct. 4 at the University Farm.

ATSU won the overall University Fitness Challenge award this year. As a result, President Thomas will display a framed picture of Bucky, the ATSU mascot, in her office at Truman until next year’s competition.

Hosted jointly by Staff Councils from both universities, the bonfire included pizza, pasta, a salad buffet and roasted s’mores. Attendees were also able to participate in a sunset hayride.

Fitness Challenge winners for both Universities were announced. For Truman, individual winners were: first place, Melody Jennings, health and exercise sciences; second place, Jeanne Mitchell, biology; third place, Marsha Redmon, biology, chemistry and physics; fourth place, Gwen Perrachione, Information Technology Services.

The Department of English and Linguistics will host Joey Benevento, Suzanne Berry and Kara Goodier at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room C to speak on their experiences as creative writers for Hallmark. Goodier and Berry, both Truman graduates, and Benevento, a Kirksville native, will discuss how their humanities degrees properly prepared them for their positions at Hallmark.

Rebecca Donahue’s global health class will table Oct. 23 in Magruder Hall, Oct. 24 in the Student Union Building and Oct. 25 in Pershing Building to honor World Polio Day. Students will give presentations to health 195 classes to educate other students on polio. World Polio Day is Oct. 24.

In honor of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Delta Phi Epsilon will host two races with a 5K beginning at 9 a.m. and a fun run beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 27 at Thousand Hills State Park. Delta Phi Epsilon’s ANAD Week showcases the organization’s dedication to alleviating the problems of anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders by providing counseling, self-help groups and funding for research. Both runs will be Halloween themed. T-shirts and food will be available for purchase at the run. Participants can sign up in the Student Union Building from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23-25 or at the race location the day of the event.

Tres Habaneros will host a tasting event for students to try the limited-edition pork tamales from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Student Union Building. The pork tamales will be served with cilantro rice and beans.

Truman will host a graduate fair from 3-4 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room C in honor of the programs offered on campus. Programs include accountancy, athletic training, communication disorders, English, music, leadership and education. Program staff members will be available to answer any questions that a student may have. Contact Brandy Schneider or Bethany Gibson for any further questions.

Micah McKay will present “Trash or Treasure? Recycling in Latin American Culture” at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 in Baldwin Hall 114.

After graduating from Truman, McKay earned a Master of Arts degree in translation studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee while working as a Spanish/English medical interpreter. He then served in the Peace Corp in Peru before returning to graduate school and earning an Master of Arts degree in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017.

McKay is currently assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Classics at the University of Alabama. He has already published three scholarly articles on the topics of trash production and littering in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, as reflected in contemporary Luso-American narratives, and has made numerous conference presentations on the treatment of environmental issues in literary works. Recently his co-edited volume, “Environmental Cultural Studies Through Time: The Luso-Hispanic World,” was accepted for publication.

Spanish majors are invited to a luncheon Oct. 26 where McKay will share many educational and work experiences that have defined his career path since graduating from Truman with a Spanish major. He is also available for class visits. Contact Lucy Lee to schedule a visit.

SNL star Kenan Thompson will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.

Thompson is the longest-tenured member of “Saturday Night Live” and an Emmy Award-winning actor. He is known for numerous impressions such as Rev. Al Sharpton, Charles Barkley, Steve Harvey and many more.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the event. Tickets are free and can be picked up with a student ID from the SAB Office from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. General admission tickets will be available for pickup beginning Oct. 22. SAB will open all empty seats five minutes before showtime. No professional cameras, food or drink will be allowed inside the venue.

Robert Kelly will present “The Fifth Beginning: What Six Million Years of Human History Can Tell Us About Our Future” at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in Baldwin Hall Little Theatre.

Kelly identifies four key pivot points in the six-million-year history of human development: the emergence of technology, culture, agriculture and the state. He examines the long-term processes that resulted in a definitive, no-turning-back change for the organization of society.

The climate activism presentation, “Roots of Biological Tragedy (or when is a knot not a knot?),” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in Magruder Hall 1098. Presenters include Christine Harker, professor of English; Emma Tolling, Truman undergraduate; Eugenia Degana, Truman graduate student; and Pete Goldman, professor of emeritus of biology.

Oct. 25
7-10 p.m.
University Farm

Oct. 26
8 p.m.-12 a.m.
University Farm

Oct. 27
8 p.m.-12 a.m.
University Farm

Kid’s Day
1-3 p.m.

Tickets are $5 at the gate or $3 with a student ID. Kid’s day will be free to the public. Visit the event's Facebook page for more information.

Students should file the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) located at fafsa.gov as soon as possible to determine aid eligibility. Although some students may not qualify for grants or work study, all are considered for the federal direct loan (no co-signer or collateral required). Filing the FAFSA does not commit a student to taking a loan, but it does allow more options. The 2019-20 FAFSA requires students to report income and tax information from 2017. It is recommended that students should apply before Feb. 1, 2019.

For questions, contact the Financial Aid Office, McClain Hall 103, or call 660.785.4130.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will host a Halloween-themed trivia event at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Student Union Building Activities Room to raise money for polio. Cost is $3 per person or $12 per team.

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will host the fourth annual diversity retreat from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Student Union Georgian Rooms. Participants will examine and discuss identity, intersectionality and the impact of privilege and oppression through a series of interactive activities, experiences and critical dialogue. To sign up, click here.

The Student Public Health Association will host a webinar conducted by Dr. Tanju Gupta at 5 p.m. Oct. 30 in Pershing Building 233 to discuss how Cerner works to improve population health. Gupta will also provide students with an overview of Cerner and potential careers at the company. The event is open to all students and will be of particular interest to those who are business, communication, health or computer science majors.

Fermina Zarate Dominguez, a Mixteca farmer from Mexico, will present on land and food sovereignty at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room A.

As part of the Global Issues Colloquium, Zarate Dominguez will discuss experiences of soil conservation, reforestation of native trees, rainwater recollection, conservation of native seeds and food production. She will also be promoting the importance of conserving local food culture that includes products grown in the milpa system.

Zarate Dominguez has been part of the technical team of the Center for Integrated Small Farmer Development (CEDICAM) for more than 14 years. CEDICAM is a community-run project emphasizing reforestation efforts, native seed use, promotion of local markets, local food consumption and sustainable farming practices. One of their key models is farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing.

Students, faculty and staff who have signed up to receive Truman emergency alert text notifications will get a TruAlert text and email message letting them know it is a test. Those that have not signed up for emergency text messaging can do so through TruView.

To sign up, sign in to TruView and click on the “Truman” tab. Click the “Update Emergency Text Messaging Information” under “Update and View My Personal Information” (lower right screen). A maximum of three phones can be registered to receive texts. Confirm information in the same manner.

An emergency alert will be displayed on all Truman computer systems where the Alertus software has been installed. This should include nearly all workstations on campus. There will also be alerts sent to digital signs in Violette Hall, Magruder Hall, Ophelia Parrish and Health Sciences, to the Truman channel on the cable televisions in residence halls and to classrooms with the Truman touch-pad control system installed.

The campus is also encouraged to review the emergency procedures. It is important the entire community is familiar with these procedures in order to understand how to respond appropriately in a number of emergency situations.

The city of Kirksville is also implementing a new mass notification system known as ReGroup. Alerts can be customized by email, text and/or phone call. There are a variety of groups that can be joined to get notifications about emergencies, advisories, community events and newsletters. The most recent TextCaster is being eliminated for the new program. Now new, as well as those previously signed up for Textcaster, can sign up for the new system here to receive alerts.

The Truman Public Relations Office is now accepting applications for the spring 2019 internship position.

Interns work approximately 32 hours per week and can choose to receive six to nine credit hours. To maintain full-time student status, interns take two three-credit classes in addition to the internship credit hours. A small stipend is also included.

Primary responsibilities of the intern include assisting with the production of the University’s online weekly newsletter, as well as contributing to the Truman Review alumni magazine. The intern also will help with special events throughout the semester, write press releases and fulfill 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. Applicants must have the flexibility to work 32 hours a week.

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. 2. For questions about the internship, contact Travis Miles.

The Communication Disorders Department will have a graduate open house from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Health Sciences Building 2203. Prospective students who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in communication disorders will have to opportunity to meet faculty, alumni and current students of the program. Information will be given on the program, the profession, employment opportunities and funding for graduate school. Contact Connie Ikerd to RSVP or for more information.

TEDxTrumanStateUniversity is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms.

The conference will feature unique talks from students, faculty and staff of Truman on a wide range of subjects and seeks to embody a liberal arts mission through the spread of creative ideas across a variety of disciplines. It will be divided into two sessions of six speakers, the first running from 1-3 p.m. and the second running from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Tickets are free and will be distributed from the Student Government Office, located in the CSI complex in the lower level of the Student Union Building, from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. Tickets can be picked up from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day, with additional hours from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 1. The conference is open to the Truman community. Availability is limited, so picking up a ticket as early as possible is advised.

A viewing party with a livestream of the conference will take place in the Baldwin Little Theater from 1-5:30 p.m. No ticket is required for admission.

Alumna Libby Moser (’16) will speak about her experiences as a middle/high school special education teacher as part of the MAE Leadership Series at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 in Violette Hall 1010. She will explain how everyday technology can be used as a modification and accommodation tool in the classroom. Moser teaches in the Knox County R-I School District. Refreshments will be provided after the presentation.

Tabling in the Student Union Building
Nov. 12-15
The CIS, CIEA and CDI will be tabling in the Student Union Building all week, except for Nov. 15 when they will be in Violette Hall. There will be candy, games, trivia and a photo booth on various days.

World Cup
1-5 p.m.
Nov. 11
Pershing Gym
World Cup is an international sporting event where students can learn and compete in sports from around the world. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each bracket.

Mr. and Ms. International
7-9 p.m.
Nov. 11
Student Union Building Georgian Rooms
Mr. and Ms. International is a cultural pageant meant to display the diverse cultures and talents represented on campus. Countries from all over the globe will be represented by students on Truman’s campus. Each contestant will be judged by a panel and a winner will be announced at the end.

International Spirit Day
Nov. 12
International Spirit Day is a day to celebrate your international side. Wear clothes from your culture or simply a T-shirt.

International Tea and Coffee
5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 12
Student Union Building Hub
International Tea and Coffee will be the kick-off event for the week. Nicole Stelter, the international student advisor, will speak in addition to performances by TrueMen, the President’s Quartet and several talented international students. There will be teas and coffees from around the world available to taste.

Sodexo Around the Globe
Nov. 13-15
Mainstreet Market
Tres Habaneros in Mainstreet Market will be converted into an international food stand for three days. It will feature South Asian and Mediterranean cuisine as well as a sausage day. Students will be able to use meal swipes or dining dollars.

Indian Cuisine
Nov. 13
Yellow curry with beef, green curry with tofu, butter chicken, white rice, Aloo Tiki with curry sauce and naan bread will be served.

European Sausage Haus
Nov. 14
Kabob sampler, vegan sausage kabob, sauerkraut, grilled onions, braised cabbage, spaetzli, herb buttered potatoes and spinach dinner rolls will be served.

Greek Mediterranean
Nov. 15
Beef gyro, lamb gyro, vegetarian falafel, red onions, tomatoes, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, spanakopita and lemon basil kalamata couscous will be served.

International Trivia
7-9 p.m.
Nov. 13
Maxwell’s
Come out alone or with a team and be ready to have a ton of fun.

Dance Explosion
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 14
Kirk Gym
Students can come learn and perform dances from various cultures around the world. This is a high-energy and very fun event that was well-loved last year.

Stories Under the Stars
6-8 p.m.
Nov. 15
International students will tell folk stories from their cultures while the sky in the planetarium moves to show the sky above their hometown. This event will be entertaining and informative.

Beth Hopwood, soccer, was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defender of the Week as she posted two clean sheets in Truman’s unbeaten home weekend. Hopwood stopped all three shots on goal in Truman’s 2-0 win over Indianapolis, Oct. 12. She stopped all 11, a season-high, in preserving the 0-0 draw against Bellarmine, Oct. 14.

Sam Reeves, football, was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week following his two quarterback sacks in Truman’s 20-13 victory over Lincoln, Oct. 13. Reeves picked up career sacks 29 and 30 to climb to within two of the Bulldog career records held by Ernie Myerson. He also became the new Truman champion in tackles for loss as he was credited with 2.5 to pass Nic Abbate with 43.0 TFLs.