Vol. 25 No. 32 - June 1, 2021

Students who received a grade point average of 3.5 or better during the spring semester can now find their honor roll information posted online.

The President’s List, for students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, can be accessed at truman.edu/honors/spring-2021-presidents-list. The Vice President for Academic Affairs’ List, featuring students with a grade point average between 3.50-3.99, can be found at truman.edu/honors/spring-2021-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-list. To qualify for either list, a student must be an undergraduate and complete at least 12 hours of credit during the semester.

Social media buttons on both pages make it easy for students and parents to share this accomplishment with friends and family.

Lists are organized by state and home town. Home towns are based upon the permanent address given to the University by the student. Students who have requested a directory hold on their information are not included on the lists. Any questions regarding student eligibility for inclusion on the lists can be directed to the Academic Affairs Office at 660.785.4105.

The names of the graduates can be found online at truman.edu/honors/spring-2021-graduation-list.

Students who graduated with honors will have that distinction noted by their names. Cum laude recognizes those who earned a grade point average between 3.50-3.74. Magna cum laude is for graduates with a grade point average between 3.75-3.89. Summa cum laude honors graduates with a grade point average above 3.9.

Master’s degree recipients will have that distinction noted by their names.

The list is organized by state and home town. Home towns are based upon the permanent address given to the University by the student. Students who have requested a directory hold on their information will not be included on the list. Any questions regarding student eligibility for inclusion on the list can be directed to the Registrar’s Office at 660.785.4143.

This year, to celebrate graduates while maintaining a COVID-friendly environment, Truman conducted seven different ceremonies, May 7-8. Photo galleries of each event are now available at photos.truman.edu/home/commencement.

Because attendance was limited inside Pershing Arena in order to meet campus safety guidelines, each ceremony was also livestreamed so friends and family not able to attend could still see their student graduate. Recordings of each event can be seen at truman.edu/registrar/commencement/commencement-video.

From the 1940s through the 1960s, graduating students of the Division of Home Economics at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College had the opportunity to donate a teacup and saucer to the home economics teacup collection. Each teacup and saucer were considered to reflect the uniqueness of each graduate of the program.

The current collection now located in Truman’s archives contains 229 teacups, of which a selection is showcased in the exhibition. Most graduates of this program became home economics teachers in Missouri schools, and some pursued careers related to cooking and nutrition, family services or household products.

With assistance from Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and Museums, students in the course selected teacups for the exhibition. They also researched the history of Truman’s Division of Home Economics, the history of porcelain and porcelain companies, and even contacted home economics alumni to compile information for interpretative labels. The exhibition will be available in the Ruth W. Towne Museum until April 2022. This course is a part of Truman’s museum studies minor.

Due to the pandemic, the annual Service Recognition Luncheon could not be hosted this spring. President Thomas honored approximately 146 current and retired members of the University individually for their commitment to the Truman. A list of the 2021 honorees can be found here.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is seeking applications for new members to join for this fall. PBL is a career preparation organization for all majors founded on the pillars of service, education and progress. New members can develop transferable skills, compete at conferences and join the executive team – all during their first semester.

The chapter is undergoing changes to provide more opportunities at every level: local, state and national. PBL is looking for leaders and contributors who can build great experiences for members and alumni. An alumna of Truman PBL that has a 10-year history with the organization will host training this summer for new executive team members.

Executive application link can be found here. Contact pbltruman@gmail.com with any questions.

Truman Food Pantry will be open this summer for all current students, even if they are not enrolled in summer classes. Students can submit a request here to select food and schedule a time for pick up at the SERVE Center located in Student Union Building 1106. This service will be offered continuously throughout the summer months. Food is provided by the Pantry for Adair County in partnership with the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, and from generous donations from the Truman community.

Ally works with Blackboard to make content more user friendly in many ways. It provides a green/yellow/red “speedometer” that instructors can use to gauge which content can be edited to become more accessible for students. Ally also provides guidance by suggesting how to fix content that has been flagged as needing improvement. Ally automatically generates alternative formats for content, such as MP3 text-to-speech, e-reader supported files and Beeline files which help readers keep track of their place in text.

Ally will officially launch on all courses this fall, but faculty are encouraged to check it out this summer as part of the second Truman pilot. Instructors will receive an invitation to turn on Ally in their courses later this month.

Freshman Natalie Telep, track and field, placed 15th in the national championship for the women’s javelin at the NCAA Division II Track and Field meet in Allendale, Mich., May 29. She fouled on her first attempt but threw 35.09m (115-1) on her second attempt. Her third throw was her best at 36.79m (120-8).

Emma Walbert, softball, has been named all-region by both the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and Division 2 College Commissioner’s Association. She was a first-team choice by the coaches for the Midwest region and a second-team outfield selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Steven Bradbury and Kory Carter, baseball, made the second all-conference team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Truman won the James Spalding Sportsmanship Award and Carter was the individual nominee from the Bulldogs for the individual award.

This season Carter hit .301, started 25 games and hit nine home runs, six doubles and one triple. He scored 21 runs, batted in 21 runs and finished with 25 hits.

Bradbury closed out his Bulldog career by hitting .320 with 20 runs scored and 24 hits. He hit two home runs with seven doubles and one triple. He had career highs in hitting percentage with .520 and on-base percentage at .420.

Following the abbreviated spring season 14 players earned all-conference honors. Cody Schrader was one of only three players on the first team to be on every coach’s ballot. Schrader averaged 101 yards rushing with 405 yards on 82 attempts and seven touchdowns. He had a season-high 142 yards in a victory over William Jewell and also caught eight passes for another 52 yards.

A total of 10 Bulldog players were placed on the first team. Offensive lineman Jacob VanDoren was a repeat first team choice and selected to his third all-league team. Fullback Jacob Morris earned his fourth all-conference selection as he was a utility pick on the offensive side of the ball. Linebacker Reed McBroom also earned his second-straight first-team pick after registering 22 tackles and a fumble recovery in four games.

Other first-team picks for the Bulldogs were tight end Jake Ellis, defensive lineman Robert Greco, defensive lineman Alec Devecchi, defensive lineman Kendrick Scarbrough, defensive back Ben Watson and kick returner Jaylen Jefferson.

The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation will offer the Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship, named in honor of Allan Walker Purdy.

Purdy was born in 1914 on a farm near Macon and was the first in his family to attend a four-year college. He worked in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture before becoming the campus’s first director of scholarships and student financial aid.

The scholarship is designed to provide merit-based scholarships to emerging leaders who are outstanding students and have a need for additional resources for higher education. The scholarship amount can vary based on an applicant’s circumstances. The general range will be $1,000-$5,000 based on expected family contribution (EFC), unmet need and other factors.

Applicants must be a Missouri resident, typically a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA, a U.S. Citizen, and a sophomore, junior or senior attending a Missouri public four-year university or the State Technical College of Missouri. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2021. Applications should be submitted online through Scholarship Central at moslf.org. For more information contact the Financial Aid Office at 660.785.4130.

 
Listed below are several of the major national fellowships and their websites. More information about these fellowships is available at www.truman.edu/majors-programs/more-learning-opportunities/fellowships.

For Graduate Studies
Fulbright Grants
Research grants and teaching assistantships for a year abroad

Rhodes Scholarships
Grants for two years of study at Oxford University

Marshall Scholarships
Awards for two years of study in any British university

Mitchell Scholarships
One year of graduate study or research in Ireland or Northern Ireland

Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Awards for an advanced degree or second bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge
 
For Undergraduate Studies
Goldwater Scholarships
Up to $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, books, room and board for science and mathematics majors

Harry S. Truman Scholarships
For senior year and post-graduate study leading to a career in public service

Udall Scholarships
For students interested in careers related to environmental issues or for Native Americans and Alaskans interested in careers related to health care and tribal public policy

Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowships
For students interested in international affairs to work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates in Washington, D.C. for a full year

Boren Scholarships
To study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests