Vol. 25 No. 19 - February 1, 2021

The student group Enactus is doing its part to help local businesses succeed.
 
Enactus is an international organization full of students who are passionate about creating a better future for the community around them. Among the projects conducted by the Truman chapter is the Local Business Outreach program. Students share their collective knowledge, education and passion to help businesses and organizations in the Kirksville community.
 
Services provided by Enactus have included: website and social media advice; implementation of a new Quickbooks program; photography and video work; filming and editing videos; establishing donation links; and the creation, distribution and analysis of market surveys.
 
Among the clients helped by Enactus students are The Depot Inn & Suites, the Pantry for Adair County, Bellacino’s, the Kirksville Child Development Center and Hightower Wholesale.
 
The chapter currently has four running projects: the Financial Literacy Project, Local Business Outreach, Re-School Supplies and Connect Taiwan. Students are also working with the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce and researching a possible plastic road project. Students interested in joining Enactus can attend one of the group’s weekly meetings taking place at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in Magruder Hall 1000.
 
Enactus provides its services to local entities free of charge. Businesses and organizations interested in learning more can email enactuslbo@gmail.com.

Living on campus provides easy access to campus amenities, as well as built-in fun and friendship. Researchers have found living on campus improves the likelihood a student will persist in college and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Residence Life has several options for students who want to live on campus including single residence hall rooms, apartments and suites for up to four roommates. Spaces are available in Blanton-Nason-Brewer Hall as well as Centennial, Dobson, Missouri and Ryle halls. West Campus Suites and Campbell Apartments are also available, and Truman will once again offer pet-friendly housing in Dobson Hall.

Housing renewal applications are currently open on TruView. Under the “Student” tab, click on “Housing Portal.” Some scholarships can be put toward the cost of living on-campus. For questions about the housing renewal process visit truman.edu/residence-life or contact Residence Life at 660.785.4227 or reslife@truman.edu.

The 2021 Student Research Conference will take place April 22 as a hybrid event. Asynchronous virtual oral, poster, performance art and studio art presentations, as well as a limited number of face-to-face oral presentations, will be facilitated. This conference is a University-wide celebration of student research, scholarship and creative achievement. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit abstracts.

Complete abstract guidelines can be found on the Office of Student Research website. All abstracts need to be sponsored by a Truman faculty or staff member. Students should work with their faculty mentor before submitting the abstract. For any questions about the Student Research Conference email osr@truman.edu.

Students interested in health care can consider a career in athletic training, which encompasses injury evaluation, rehabilitation and treatment, as well as program administration. Athletic training works closely with medical professionals to provide overall care and treatment to a variety of physically active individuals.

For more information contact Brandy Schneider or visit truman.edu/mat. Application deadline is April 1.

Clients who come to VITA should bring: social security cards for spouses and dependents; bank routing numbers and bank account numbers for direct deposit; wage and earnings statements such as W-2, 1098T and 1099; and a copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns if available. VITA services will be completed by IRS-certified volunteers and will also offer free electronic filing to receive a faster return.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, VITA services will only be offered to Truman students and staff. To prevent crowding and maintain social distancing, appointments are required. Walk-ins will be turned away.

Call 660.785.6064 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit bap.truman.edu/vita.

For the competition, participants will create a single slide that conveys their study. They will then have three minutes to discuss their research and its importance. Any original graduate research qualifies. It can be a scientific study, a discussion on a student’s creative writing adventure or musical composition. Current graduate students cannot submit research completed as an undergraduate.

Due to the pandemic, the local and regional competitions are virtual. Students will record a three-minute presentation following the guidelines set forth by Queensland University. They will also need an introductory slide that will includes their name, title of presentation, faculty member and department. The single research slide appears right after, and as soon as the student starts speaking, the timer begins.  

The first-place prize is $75, with second place earning $50. The winner of the competition is then eligible to compete in the regional Midwest Association of Graduate Studies competition.  

Registration can be completed at Truman’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition website. The deadline for submitting a video is Feb. 24. The previous system for judging requires updating due to the virtual format. Final details will be provided when they are available. For more information, contact Julia Edgar, associate professor of communication disorders at jedgar@truman.edu.

Members of the Faculty Senate COVID-19 Working Group, Nancy Daley-Moore, Scott Alberts and Christine Harker, recently discussed the University’s numbers for the week of Jan. 26.

Truman saw a slight increase in case count, and there is some concern that the cases are from a number of separate pods meaning they have the potential to lead to more cases in the coming days and weeks. The group used this as an opportunity to discuss increased vigilance to limit exposure to and spread of the virus. While many in the community may be experiencing “COVID fatigue” from months of quarantining, now is not the time to be lax in safety protocols. Everyone should continue to:

• Wear a mask;
• Maintain social distance;
• Wash their hands;
• Avoid gatherings, including parties, restaurants and bars;
• Do not travel to and from Kirksville.

On a positive note, there is little evidence linking positive cases to classroom activity. Because classrooms have been socially distanced and other safety protocols are in place on campus, the likelihood of spread is minimal. Transmissions occur at other times, which is why the entire community should be thoughtful in the choices they make and how they may affect other people.

A recording of the Faculty Senate COVID-19 Working Group conversation is available here.

6 p.m.
Feb. 1
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 793 5878 8440
Passcode: 501eNormal  

For more information, contact Taylor Libbert, recruitment chair, at tnl6684@truman.edu.

Delta Sigma Pi, the nation’s largest co-ed professional business fraternity, will host spring 2021 recruitment events through Feb. 4. Contact dsprecruitment1978@gmail.com with any questions, and follow DSP on social media @dsptruman.
7 p.m.
Feb. 1
Zoom

Trivia Night
7 p.m.
Feb. 2
Zoom

Alumni Panel
7 p.m.
Feb. 3
Zoom

Speed Dating
7 p.m.
Feb. 4
Student Union Building Activities Room

 
Cooperwood has spent the last 35 years performing music and entertaining people all over the world. His performances include almost 10 years with Cirque du Soleil as a keyboardist, bass guitarist and backup conductor for its “Dralion” show. He has also had multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Musique Plus” (Canadian MTV) in Montreal.

Daugherty will perform the second half of the concert. She is a pianist, conductor, musical director, recording artist, composer and arranger who loves making all kinds of music. Her most recent album, “Bring Joy,” earned a four-star review from Downbeat Magazine. She has performed with touring Broadway productions including “Jersey Boys,” “Motown the Musical” and more, as well as concert specials for PBS with Under the Streetlamp. 

In lieu of in-person events, Truman’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series is offering online presentations at no charge. The concert will be available at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 with free access at lyceum.truman.edu. It will also be broadcast in Kirksville on Sparklight channel 56.
 
One of Truman’s oldest traditions, the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series provides a unique opportunity to broaden the cultural experience for students and the community by bringing well-known speakers, dance troupes, musicians and other performers from all parts of the world to the Truman campus. The year’s season, “There’s No Place Like Home,” will feature a showcase of Truman alumni and student talent. More information, including a schedule of events, can be found at lyceum.truman.edu.

RSVP for either session by emailing Kevin Valleroy at kgv7478@truman.edu or Mason Chandler at mc6657@truman.edu. Reservations will be accepted until the events begin. Dress code for informational sessions is business casual.

 
The Institute for Academic Outreach has summer positions available for Joseph Baldwin Academy, JBA Junior and ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy. Each academy is in search of preceptors and night monitors.
 
In order to be a preceptor, applicants must currently be a full-time student at Truman and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. Preceptors are expected to be supportive of the University goals, responsible, enjoy working with high-ability teenage students and be high-energy individuals.
 
Applicants should prepare a letter of interest which should include: the skills they possess that will assist them when working with high-ability teenage students; related work experiences; and why they are interested in the summer academy for which they apply. Applicants will also need to complete the online application and provide a current resume.
 
Applications are due Feb. 5. Information about each available position and the online application can be accessed at tiacademies.truman.edu/employment.

This exhibition features works that explore “drawing,” the verb, in the abstract, and test the limits of what one considers a drawing. Each artist created a wall-based installation that emphasizes formal decisions to create something that reads as a drawing, considers implied line or lines created by both traditional and nontraditional means, and intentionally incorporates light and shadow to draw in a three-dimensional space.

The gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m. Contact lbigger@truman.edu with any questions.

During the program, students should devote full-time effort to their project and faculty mentors should be continuously available for consultation and collaboration. Projects will be funded up to a maximum value of $5,750, including a $3,500 max student stipend and $1,750 max mentor stipend.

This presentation will feature Sameetah Agha, a professor of social science and cultural studies at Pratt Institute. She is also the author of “The Limits of Empire: Sub-Imperialism and Pukhtun Resistance in the North-West Frontier.” Agha will focus on the imperial history of the Afghanistan/Pakistan borderland while situating the contemporary American experience in the context of Pukhtun history and resistance.

For further information, visit the Global Colloquium’s webpage at globalissues.truman.edu.

This Valentine’s Day give the gift of Truman spirit by stopping by the Truman Bookstore. From Truman apparel to holiday gifts and treats, they have something for everyone. Anyone who comes can enter to win a free copy of “Love Letters” by Kahlil Gibran. The drawing will be Feb. 12.

The Board of Governors will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms.

Rafael Tubongbanua, assistant professor of nursing, became a U.S. citizen Jan. 15.
 
A native of the Philippines, Tubongbanua moved to the U.S. in 2015 and has been at Truman since 2017. He teaches nursing assessment and fundamentals I and II, along with human nutrition.
 
“Being a U.S. citizen is a life-changing learning experience for me,” he said. “I appreciate the acceptance and respect that was shown to me here. As a nurse educator, I would like to thank the nursing faculty and students at Truman for the support, care and understanding. It feels like home.”
 
One of the aspects of life in his adopted homeland Tubongbanua enjoys the most is the food.
 

Rotary Park was recognized by Missouri Life Magazine as one of the top five locations in the state to go sledding. The article mentioned it was one of the few parks to have a designated sledding area maintained for safety and enjoyment. The full article can be found here.