Vol. 26 No. 14 - November 29, 2021

The Bulldogs will take on Hillsdale College in a rematch from earlier in the season. Truman won 38-24 in their first meeting, Sept. 18 at Stokes Stadium.

This will be the 17th competition against an outside opponent since late March. Truman went 3-1 in the GLVC spring season with an opening scrimmage against McKendree then posted an 8-3 record with a 4-3 conference mark during the regular fall season.

The America’s Crossroads Bowl is one of four Division II bowl games sponsored nationally in 2021 and is conducted in partnership with the SouthShore Convention & Visitors Bureau and the city of Hobart.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $5 for veterans, active military and first responders. Children four and under are free. Tickets can be purchased here. Kickoff starts at 1 p.m. Dec. 4. Broadcast coverage regarding the America’s Crossroads Bowl will be announced at a later date.

A 1997 graduate, Neff currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife and four daughters.

The weekly “Words & Numbers” podcast, co-hosted by economist Dr. Antony Davies and political scientist Dr. James R. Harrigan, will record live on campus at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in Baldwin Hall 102.

This weekly podcast provides insights on issues of economics, political science, current events and policy.

Davies is the Milton Friedman Distinguished Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education and associate professor of economics at Duquesne University. He authors monthly columns on economics and public policy for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He wrote a book, "Understanding Statistics," published by the Cato Institute and has co-authored hundreds of op-eds for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post. His YouTube videos on economics, government and policy have garnered millions of views.

In addition to his academic work, Davies was associate producer at the Moving Pictures Institute, chief financial officer at Parabon Computation and founded several technology companies. He is co-founder and chief academic officer at Freedom Trust, where he lectures on economics for high school students across the country.

Harrigan is the F.A. Hayek Distinguished Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education and senior editor at the American Institute for Economic Research. He was previously dean of the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani and later served as director of academic programs at the Institute for Humane Studies and Strata, where he was also a senior research fellow. He has written extensively for the popular press with articles appearing in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report and a host of other outlets.

Davies and Harrigan are also authors of the five-star rated book on Amazon, “Cooperation and Coercion: How Busybodies Became Busybullies and What that Means for Economics and Politics.” This book goes into detail on how society and government function and how they should function.

While on campus, they will also work with Kirksville High School students on behalf of the Foundation for Economic Education and visit two Truman classes.

The funds raised during the campaign will stay in the local area. The local programs and services funded by the United Way of Northeast Missouri are among agencies who provide disaster services, meals for senior citizens, bereavement counseling, utility assistance, life skills training, membership assistance for the YMCA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, youth tutoring programs and much more. Last year, Truman staff, faculty, students and retired faculty raised a total of $32,716 benefiting 11 agencies. To learn more about the local programs and services that can benefit from donations visit liveunitednemo.org.

There are several ways to donate. Those who receive letters in the mail can donate by sending in a check. Faculty and staff can donate using payroll deduction. Donations can also be made online by visiting bit.ly/unitedNEMO. Students can donate meals from their meal plans and when the campaign ends Sodexo will write a check to United Way.

Fraternity and Sorority life are hosting a Final Scream trivia night at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room. This event is open to anyone. Compete with teams of up to seven people for a chance to win prizes. Registration is free and can be found here.  

Now until Dec. 31 the University Bookstore is offering a one-time deal of 30% off entire apparel or gift purchase. Stop by the bookstore and show a Truman ID when checking out. Valid in-stores one time only.

To ensure the bookstore is meeting the needs as the official campus store and textbook provider they would appreciate feedback by completing a survey that can be found here.

 

• Independence: Harry Truman Presidential Library (full-time, 9 credits)
• Kansas City: National World War I Museum (part-time, 4 credits)
• Kirksville: Judicial Archives Project (part-time, 4 credits)
• St. Joseph: St. Joseph Museums (part-time, 4 credits)
• St. Louis: Field House Museum (part-time, 4 credits), Missouri History Museum (part-time, 4 credits), Mercantile Library (part-time, 4 credits)
• Springfield: MSU Special Collections and Archive (part-time, 4 credits)

The summer internships are open to all Truman students, but they are especially relevant for those considering careers in archives, museums and teaching.
 
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.
 
To find out what the internships entail and how to apply, direct enquiries to: Jason McDonald, Baldwin Hall 226, 660.785.7575, jasonmcd@truman.edu.

The Institute for Academic Outreach is seeking applications for the following academies:

• Joseph Baldwin Academy (June 8-July 3 and/or July 6-31)
• JBA Junior (July 10-15)
• ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy (June 9-18)

Each academy is in search of preceptors for programs ranging from one to three weeks during June and July. Stipends vary based in the length of the program and nature of the work.

To be eligible as a preceptor, applicants must be a Truman student or a May 2022 graduate, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and not be enrolled in summer classes while working in the program. Individuals hired for these programs will also be required to complete a criminal background check, pre-academy trainings and pre-academy orientations.
 
Applications are currently being accepted and will continue until the positions are filled. Information about each available position can be accessed at tiacademies.truman.edu/employment or by emailing Michelle Wilson at mwwilson@truman.edu.

SS&C, a financial technology company, sponsors the annual Robert L. Gould Scholastic Award to recognize outstanding university students who produce academic papers on topics related to investment management strategies, theories and trends. The concept for this year is related to gamification and investments. As technology is explored in everyday lives, how could gamification impact or encourage appropriate investing behaviors and what are the real or potential positive and negative consequences of using gamification in this environment?  

In addition to the national award, the University will offer cash prizes to the top three papers from Truman students. Locally, first place will earn $250, second place will receive $150 and third place will get $100. All three will be submitted to the SS&C for the national competition.

Papers should be submitted to Chuck Boughton, instructor in business administration, at boughton@truman.edu by Jan. 14. Submissions should be in Word format only. Local awards will be announced after the Jan. 31 submission to the Gould judges. For more information email boughton@truman.edu.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be filed now for the 2022-2023 school year at studentaid.gov.

Even though a student may not qualify for grants or work-study, all students are considered for the Federal Direct Loan (no co-signer required). Filing the FAFSA does not commit students to taking a loan, but it does allow for more options.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA requires students to report income and tax information from an earlier tax year. For the 2022-2023 FAFSA students will use their 2020 tax information.

It is strongly recommended to apply or renew before Feb. 1, 2022.

Casey Voichahoske, football, was voted to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District Team for NCAA Division II Super Region 3.

Voichahoske is a history major and originally from Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. This is his third season as the Bulldog long snapper.

Ellie Weltha, women’s basketball, was selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Weltha helped the Bulldogs to a pair of victories in Marshall, Minnesota, by averaging 23 points and 15 rebounds in the wins.

Weltha scored 21 and grabbed 16 rebounds in the Bulldogs 77-69 victory over Minot (N.D.) State, Nov. 19, then matched her career high with 26 points and 14 boards in a 73-62 win over host Southwest Minnesota State, Nov. 20. She played 75 of the available 80 minutes in the two games, making 20-of-34 shots.