Vol. 15, No. 1 - Aug. 31. 2010
Features
Truman Earns High Honors in Multiple Publications
In the past few weeks, Truman has been recognized by several high-profile publications.
Washington Monthly recently listed Truman in the top 10 for its “2010 College Rankings,” rating the University as the No. 6 master’s university nationwide. Truman was the only Missouri school ranked in the top 50 and was the No. 1 public school on the list. Washington Monthly rates schools based on their contribution to the public good, with student service as one of three criteria. The fact that Truman students have a reputation for community service was a large factor in this ranking. This past March, 1,800 Truman students volunteered their service for the Big Event.
Truman was once again listed as the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region by U.S. News & World Report’s 2011 edition of “Best Colleges.” Truman has received this No. 1 recognition for the past 14 years.
U.S. News & World Report also ranked Truman No. 8 overall in the “Best Regional Universities” category among both private and public institutions that provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs. In addition, Truman received a No. 2 ranking in the Midwest Region for “Strong Commitment to Teaching,” which is based on surveys that identify schools where the faculty have an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
The University’s Undergraduate Research Program was also highlighted by U.S. News & World Report in its “A Strong Focus on Student Success” section, which lists schools that are recognized for outstanding programs aimed at enriching the college experience.
Truman was included as the No. 2 school in the Midwest Region on the list of 68 “Top Up-and-Comers,” for making “the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus or facilities.” Truman is the only Missouri school listed.
Truman comes in at No. 14 in the Midwest Region on the list of “Great Schools, Great Prices.” This best value ranking relates a school’s academic quality, as indicated by its 2011 U.S. News ranking, to the 2009-2010 academic year net cost of attendance for a student who receives the average level of need-based financial aid.
Forbes ranked Truman No. 70 on its national “Best Buy” list, while the Princeton Review profiled Truman in its book "The Best 373 Colleges: 2011 Edition."
The website Parents & Colleges selected Truman as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2010 in the category “Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges and Universities.” Truman was ranked No. 5.Zito Named to Truman Board of Governors
Michael A. Zito is Truman’s newest member of the Board of Governors following his appointment in July. He succeeds Dr. Peter T. Ewell who served on the Board for 16 years.
Zito manages the Washington, D.C., law office and commercial receivables practice group of Lathrop & Gage. His practice specializes in creditor’s rights litigation with a focus on commercial debt recovery actions.
Since 1991, he has served in the United States Army Reserves. He currently holds the rank of Major in the Judge Advocate General Corps.
A 1992 alumnus, Zito graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a minor in military science. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1996 from the University of Missouri School of Law in Kansas City.
While at Truman, he was involved in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, Delta Theta Phi historical honor society and Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Commercial Law League and Truman State University Alumni Association.
Ewell served three terms on the Board of Governors and his history with the University dates back almost 30 years. Ewell’s involvement with the University began in the early 1980s with his evaluation of the assessment program, his numerous consultancies and his editing of the Five-year Planning Document of Northeast Missouri State University. His talents and expertise proved invaluable as he assisted with the planning for the University’s mission change to become Missouri’s only statewide liberal arts and sciences university.
Ewell is known worldwide as a leading authority in the field of higher education, and through his good work he has brought prestige and recognition to the Board and to the University.Major Jim Tenpenny Leads Truman ROTC
Maj. Jim Tenpenny is the new head of Truman’s ROTC Program.
Tenpenny began his duties as professor of military science in June. He comes to Truman from Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the Operations Officer for the 1st Cavalry Division’s Assault Helicopter Battalion. In April, Tenpenny completed a yearlong deployment to Iraq.
While on campus, Tenpenny will oversee Truman’s ROTC Program, which will be recognized later this year for producing the most commissioned officers to the National Guard for the state of Missouri.
Maj. Jim Tenpenny
“As the new guy coming in, I don’t want to change anything that has already made this the best program in Missouri,” Tenpenny said. “We want to keep it flowing smoothly and improve it as well.”
Tenpenny will also focus on showcasing the potential benefits the ROTC Program has for all students.
“ROTC is not just about the Army, it’s about teaching students to be leaders,” he said.
A member of the military since 1986, Tenpenny has occupied posts in Italy, Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan, where he served as aide to the commanding general, who is now the current U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan.
Tenpenny’s military education includes the Aviation Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School and the Intermediate Level Education Course from the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate from Missouri Western State University in 1995 and recipient of the George C. Marshall ROTC Award. He earned a Master of Science in adult education from Kansas State University in 2008.
Some of Tenpenny’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal (2 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards) and the Air Medal (2 awards). He is a Senior Army Aviator.
A native of the Kansas City, Mo., area, Tenpenny and his wife Lora have two sons, Christopher, 15, and Matthew, 13.IT Services Among Relocated Offices
As part of the Learning Commons initiative, the IT Service Center has moved to Pickler Memorial Library.
The idea of a Learning Commons is to provide a central space where staff members from Library Reference, IT Services, the Writing Center, etc., can coordinate to provide one-stop, on-demand assistance in many areas related to teaching and learning.
The IT Service Center includes Help Desk support, AV equipment checkout and Telephone Services. The new office location for walk-in service is Pickler Memorial Library, Room 203.
Hotline Numbers: Help Desk support, 785.4544; Equipment checkout/reservations, 785.4545; Operator Assistance, 785.4000.
Noted Service Change: Because of budget and other liability issues, the IT Service Center can no longer provide antivirus or spyware assistance for personal computer systems.Sigma Delta Pi Chapter and Adviser Earn Awards
Truman’s chapter of Sigma Delta Pi was named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities in 2009-10 during the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society’s Triennial Convention in Guadalajara, Mexico, in July.
The chapter also received the prestigious Octavio Paz Award granted to only six chapters nationwide for maintaining “Honor Chapter” status for the complete triennium of 2007-10.
This was Truman’s third consecutive Octavio Paz Award.
In addition, Lucy Lee, Truman professor of Spanish, was awarded the prestigious Minaya Álvar Fáñez Award, granted yearly to the country’s most outstanding chapter adviser.
Each May, all 575 chapters of Sigma Delta Pi are asked to submit an annual report detailing their numerous activities and projects from the academic year. Based on these reports, the National Executive Committee chooses approximately 10 “Honor Chapters” annually. This recognition is based upon the caliber of chapter projects that reflect the Sigma Delta Pi mission of honoring excellence in the study of the Spanish language, contributing to cultural understanding and upholding the goals of the Society.
Lee was instrumental in earning this national honor that was awarded to only 12 chapters in 2010. Her impressive involvement with Truman’s chapter distinguished her among the hundreds of other chapter advisers considered for the 2010 Minaya Álvar Fáñez Award.Scholarship Opportunities
AES Engineers is providing $500 scholarships to students, regardless of courses being studied, who meet certain criteria. Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Students are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words in answer to one of the two questions posted online at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline for entry is Oct. 8.
Announcements
Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter Event: Bulldog Football Opening Home Game
Truman State University
Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter invites you to the
Bulldog Football Opening Home Game
vs. Southwest Baptist
Sept. 4
7 p.m.
Join the Alumni Chapter and Truman President Troy D. Paino to watch the game in the President’s Section!
A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available in the President’s Section at Stokes Stadium for current Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter members. Guests in the President’s Section have a fantastic view of the action as well as complimentary snacks and padded seating. Limit two tickets per chapter member.
You don’t have to be an alum to join the Alumni Chapter! Membership is open to all faculty, staff, parents of students and friends of the University! Join now for half-price at http://alumni.truman.edu.
RSVP to the Office of Advancement, 800.452.6678, 660.785.4133 or alumnievents@truman.edu.
Please specify which event(s) you are attending and the number of tickets needed.
New Student Welcome
5-7 p.m.
Sept. 9
Downtown Kirksville
Show current Truman ID for free food.
The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee and Kirksville businesses are inviting all Truman, A.T. Still University and Moberly Area Community College students Downtown for a Kirksville welcome. Businesses, churches and organizations will have tables set up on the courthouse lawn offering coupons, product samples and more. There will be free food and live entertainment.
Contact the Kirksville Chamber of Commerce at 660.665.3766 for more information.Presidential Installation: Schedule of Events
Musical Celebration
7:30 p.m. • Sept. 16
Baldwin Auditorium
Dedication of University Sculpture
1:00 p.m. • Sept. 17
East of Student Union Fountain
Installation Ceremony
2:30 p.m. • Sept. 17
Baldwin Auditorium
Reception
Immediately Following Installation Ceremony
Campus Quadrangle
Rain site - Georgian Room of Student Union
5K Celebration Run/Walk with President Paino
8:00 a.m. • Sept. 18
Check in at Stokes Stadium
Registration forms can be found online at http://president.truman.edu/images/Installation%205k.pdf.
Community Service Event Celebration
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. • Sept. 18
Contact the Serve Center at 785.7222 to volunteer.
University and Community Band Fest Celebration
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. • Sept. 18
Kirksville Armory
A complete schedule of events is available online at
http://president.truman.edu/Celebrating_Community.asp.2010 Activities Fair
12-4 p.m.
Sept. 1
The Activities Fair is a way to gather organizations on campus to distribute their information to perspective members and inspire campus involvement of individuals within these organizations in order to provide a well-rounded Truman experience.
Register on organization online at http://csi.truman.edu. For more information contact the CSI at 785.4222 or csi@truman.edu.
The CSI is now located in the Student Union Building, Suite 2000.SUB 2000 Complex
Offices currently located in the Student Union Building, Suite 2000 include:
Dave Lusk, SUB director
Dennis Markeson, Sodexo director
Laura Bates, CSI director
Rachelle Williams, CSI program adviser
Sodexo Business Office
CSI Student Staff
SUB Reservation OfficeID Office Relocated
The ID Office has moved to Missouri Hall 1100.DPS Relocated
The Department of Public Safety has been relocated to the Grim-Smith Building at the corner of Franklin and Patterson streets.
The entrance is on the west side of the building.2010-2011 Kohlenberg Lyceum Schedule
Sept. 29 - Golden Dragon Acrobats
Oct. 19 - So Percussion
Nov. 30 - Axiom Holiday Brass
March 3 - “Bus Stop” by the Montana Repertory Theatre
April 5 - Leonard Suarez Paz’s “Romance de Tango”
All events take place at 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin Auditorium. For more information, contact the Public Relations Office at 785.4016.Parking Permits Available Through TruView
Student, faculty and staff parking permits will expire Aug. 31. Vehicle registrations can be completed by logging in to TruView.
Select Employee or Student tab
Click Vehicle Registration Menu in the Parking Services location
Select Register My Vehicle
Parking Permits will not be available from the Cashier’s Office.
Cost of Parking Permits
Sept. 1, 2010-Aug. 31, 2011
Resident and Commuter parking permits:
Full Year $100
Spring Semester through Summer Semester
(beginning Jan. 1, 2011) $75
Summer Semester ONLY (beginning May 31, 2011) $50
Park & Save Parking permits:
Full Year (specific lots) $15
Motorcycle Parking decals: $25
Upperclassman may pick up parking permits beginning Aug. 21. Please allow three business days for processing vehicle registrations. DPS and Parking Services are now located in the Grim-Smith Building. Regular hours are 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 785.7400 with any additional questions.High Street Dancer Clinics and Tryouts
Learn the Tryout Combinations
8-10 p.m. • Sept. 14
8-10 p.m. • Sept. 16
Review and Practice
8-10 p.m. • Sept. 17
TRYOUTS
9 a.m. • Sept. 18
All meetings are in Pershing Building 130 (Small Gym)
There is a $3 tryout fee.Department of Public Safety Emergency Text Message Notification
Students, faculty and staff interested in receiving emergency notices through the text messaging function on their phones can sign up for this service through TruView. Click the ‘Student’ or ‘Employee’ tab and then ‘Update Emergency Text Messaging Information.’
The Emergency Response Guide is also available on the DPS website at http://police.truman.edu.McNair Research Presentations
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 13
Violette Hall 1000
Senior McNair Scholars will present the results of their summer research projects as part of their preparation for graduate school. This year, a variety of disciplines will be represented including, communication disorders, English, communications, Spanish, health and exercise sciences, justice systems, agriculture science and math.Labor Day Weekend Hours at the Student Recreation Center
Sept. 3
6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sept. 4
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sept. 5
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sept. 6
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Apply Now for the 2011-2012 Fulbright Student Program
For more than 60 years, the federal government-sponsored Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided future American leaders with the opportunity to study, conduct research and teach in other countries.
Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program must be U.S. citizens at the time of application and hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent by the beginning of the grant.
Truman students should contact campus Fulbright Program Adviser Maria Di Stefano at mdistefa@truman.edu for more information. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sept. 21, 2010. Additional details are available online at
http://www.us.fulbrightonline.org.FULBRIGHT ALERT
In preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, the U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Commission will be implementing a comprehensive plan to increase the quality and quantity of English teaching in Brazil. In addition to the current 30 English Teaching Assistantship awards for March 2012, an ADDITIONAL 20 ETA awards are available for March 2011.
Candidates with degrees in English, applied linguistics or foreign languages and certification or significant coursework in teacher education or TESOL are strongly preferred.
Interested students should contact Maria Di Stefano at mdistefa@truman.edu, 785.4109 or at McClain Hall 203. More information is available online at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_country.html?id=16.Van Driving Classes Scheduled
To drive a Truman fleet full-size van, this is a required class. Student drivers must also complete the Waiver of Vehicle Usage Policy form available online at http://police.truman.edu.
Aug. 31
3 p.m.
Sept. 1
3 p.m.
Sept. 14
3 p.m.
Sept. 15
3 p.m.
Classes will take place at Grim-Smith Building 109
(Corner of Patterson and Franklin streets)
Must be signed up to attend.
Allow 2-3 hours for the class.
Class size is limited.
Call 785.4177 or e-mail joycecook@truman.edu to reserve a spot.Pickler Memorial Library
Welcome Back Students!
Come by and check out the changes to Pickler Memorial Library:
New Library Café on 1st Floor
IT Service Center on 2nd Floor
Multimedia Center on 2nd FloorTextbook Rental Program Now Available
The University Bookstore’s Textbook Rental Program for the Fall semester is now available in the store or online at http://truman.bkstore.com.Kirksville Tab on TruView
For information about numerous off-campus events, click on the Kirksville tab in TruView.
Bulldog Athletics
Truman Intramural Sports Planner
Activity: NCAA Pigskin Pickems
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Each Friday 3 p.m.
Captains’ Meeting: NA
Play Begins: Sept. 3Activity: Sand Volleyball
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Aug. 31
Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 1
Play Begins: Sept. 7Activity: Tennis-Singles
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Aug. 31
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Sept. 7Activity: NFL Pigskin Pickems
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Each Friday 3 p.m.
Captains’ Meeting: NA
Play Begins: Sept. 10Activity: Flag Football
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Sept. 8
Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 8
Play Begins: Sept. 13Activity: Softball
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Sept. 8
Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 8
Play Begins: Sept. 18-19Activity: Tennis-Doubles
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Sept. 14
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Sept. 20Activity: Frisbee Golf
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open
Deadline: Sept. 23
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Sept. 27-Oct. 1Activity: MLB Playoff Pickem
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Oct. 5
Captains’ Meeting: NA
Play Begins: Oct. 6Activity: Bulldog 5K Run*
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Sept. 29
Captains’ Meeting: NA
Play Begins: Oct. 16Activity: Indoor Soccer
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Oct. 12
Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 13
Play Begins: Sept. Oct. 18Activity: Sand Volleyball
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Aug. 31
Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 1
Play Begins: Sept. 7Activity: Table Tennis-Singles
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Oct. 19
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Oct. 25
Activity: Table Tennis-Doubles
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Oct. 19
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Oct. 25Activity: Pickleball-Singles
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Oct. 26
Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 27Play Begins: Nov. 1
Activity: Pickleball-Doubles
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Oct. 26
Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 27
Play Begins: Nov. 1Activity: Basketball Pentathlon
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Oct. 26
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Nov. 2Activity: 3 on 3 Basketball
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Nov. 2
Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 27
Play Begins: Nov. 8Activity: Texas Hold’em Poker
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Nov. 9Captains’ Meeting: NA
Play Begins: Nov. 14Activity: Bench Press
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Dec. 6
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Dec. 8Activity: College Bowl Mania
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Finals Week
Captains’ Meeting: NA
Play Begins: Finals WeekActivity: Wrap-Up Meeting
League: OpenDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: NA
Captains’ Meeting: Dec. 8Play Begins: NA
Activity: Basketball
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Jan. 18
Captains’ Meeting: Jan. 19
Play Begins: Jan. 24Activity: Wiffleball**
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open
Deadline: Jan. 18
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Jan. 22-23Activity: Badminton-Singles
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open
Deadline: Jan. 25
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Jan. 29 & Feb. 5Activity: Badminton-Doubles
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open
Deadline: Jan. 25
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Jan. 29 & Feb. 5Activity: Super Bowl Pickem
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Jan. 21
Captains’ Meeting: NAPlay Begins: Feb. 6
Activity: Raquetball-Singles***
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Feb. 15
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Feb. 19-20
Activity: BAGGO
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Feb. 22
Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
Play Begins: Feb. 27Activity: Volleyball
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Mar. 1
Captains’ Meeting: Mar. 2Play Begins: Mar. 14
Activity: Outdoor Soccer
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Mar. 1
Captains’ Meeting: Mar. 2Play Begins: Mar. 14
Activity: NCAA March Madness BB
League: OpenDivision: Open
Deadline: Mar. 14
Captains’ Meeting: NAPlay Begins: Mar. 15
Activity: Closest to the Pin
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Mar. 29
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Apr. 3
Activity: Swim Meet
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Apr. 5
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Apr. 7
Activity: Ultimate Frisbee
League: Co-RecDivision: Open
Deadline: Apr. 12
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Apr. 16-17
Activity: Punt Pass & Kick
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Apr. 19
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Apr. 20
Activity: Track Meet
League: Mens/Womens/Co-RecDivision: Open/Org/Greek
Deadline: Apr. 19
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: Apr. 21
Activity: T-shirt Design Contest
League: Mens/WomensDivision: Open
Deadline: Apr. 29
Captains’ Meeting: E-mailPlay Begins: NA
All information, rules and registration requirements are online at http://recreation.truman.edu/intramuralrec.asp, or contact the Intramural Office at 785.4467. Captains’ Meetings will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the SRC Conference Room.
*Must register through the Advancement Office, McClain Hall 205.
**New Sport
***All racquetball matches will be played at the A.T. Still Thompson Campus Center.
Notables
Notables
The Beta Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was recently honored with the Outstanding Risk Management award at the 2010 National Convention and Awards Banquet. This award is given each year to the one chapter that has most strongly exemplified the establishment and implementation of proper risk management techniques to keep its Brothers safe. Phi Sigma Pi is a national co-ed honor fraternity founded upon the ideals of scholarship, leadership and fellowship. For more information about the Beta Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, visit http://psp-beta.truman.edu.
Dereck Daschke, chair and associate professor of philosophy and religion, in July saw T&T Clark publish “A Cry Instead of Justice: The Bible and Cultures of Violence in Psychological Perspective,” a collection he co-edited with Rev. D. Andrew Kille. The collection includes his essay, “‘A Destroyer Will Come Against Babylon’: George W. Bush’s Oracles Against the Nations,” which looks at the influence of Old Testament prophecy on the former president’s war rhetoric.
David Wohlers, professor of chemistry, traveled to Bon Accord, Tobago, in July and conducted a hands-on science experiment demonstrating how blind students can collect and manipulate laboratory data. The R. W. Torres Foundation for the Blind of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, sponsored the summer camp, known as Camp Can Do, for blind youth of the Caribbean. The camp provides blind and low-vision youth with positive and motivating experiences to enhance personal growth and development through a series of workshops and activities. For many of the students this was the first time they were ever allowed to personally and independently participate in a laboratory experience. Ancil Torres, the camp organizer, tries to focus the campers on what they can do as blind individuals and not on what they cannot do because they are blind.
Notes
Notes
The Study Abroad Office will host a visitor from Edge Hill University in England, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Union Building. He will discuss the programs offered. All interested students should attend.
The Art of Living Club will host “Yoga for Peace Guided Meditation and Stretching” every Wednesday, from 5-6 p.m. in McClain Hall 208 starting Sept. 1.
The Franklin Street Singers will begin a three-day audition process starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in Ophelia Parrish 2350. For more information, contact jcollett@truman.edu.
The Society of Prim Roses will host informational meetings Aug. 31, Sept. 6 and Sept. 9. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in Baldwin Hall 252.
The College Republicans will hold a recruitment meeting at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in the Student Union Building Down Under. Free books, t-shirts and more.
The JujiTSU Men’s Club Ultimate Frisbee Team will host information meetings at 8 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 in Violette Hall 1432.
The Advertising and Public Relations Organization will host an informational meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 1 in Barnett Hall 2225.
The Women’s Club Lacrosse Team will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 in the West Campus Suites Multi-Purpose Room. No lacrosse experience is required.
The Truman Mock Trial Team will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 in Barnett Hall 2224.
Sigma Lambda Gamma will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 7 in Violette Hall 1428. Light refreshments will be served.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will meet at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the University Club House, located at 516 E. Patterson. Contact Marc Becker at marc@truman.edu or call 785.6036 for more information.
Alpha Phi Omega will host informational meetings at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 7, 8 and 9 in Magruder Hall 1000.
Hablantes Unidos will host its first meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in Baldwin Hall on the third floor, near the elevator.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host “Truman Survival” from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Magruder Hall 1096. Learn from an expert panel how to be successful at Truman.
The Army Ground Forces Band, woodwind quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.
The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee will sponsor a New Student Welcome Sept. 9 in downtown Kirksville from 5-7 p.m. Truman students who show their current ID will receive free food. Several area businesses and organizations will have informational tables with product displays and samples. Other sponsors include AT&T, A.T. Still University, the Truman Bookstore, Hidden Treasures, Vintage Book Shoppe and PR Intervals. For more information call 660.665.3766.
The Biology faculty will host “Preparing for Health Professional Schools,” as part of the Biology Seminar Series, at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in Magruder Hall Room TBA.
Student Activities Board applications are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 10 in the SAB office in the Student Union Building. Applications are available online at http://sab.truman.edu or in the SAB office from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The University will host a Surplus Sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 in Delany Baldwin #4.
The Missouri-London Program will host an information meeting at 4 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. This program allows Truman students to attend Imperial College in London, one of the most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom, with other students and teachers that are mostly from other Missouri public universities. For details on course offerings and other information, visit the MLP website: http://programs.capa.org/mlp.
Cardinal Key and Blue Key will co-host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 14-15 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms. To register, stop by one of their tables throughout campus a week prior to the drive, or go online to http://www.redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will receive a complimentary t-shirt. Pizza, cookies and a drink will be provided.