Vol. 26 No. 24 - February 28, 2022

Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available for students who enroll in Truman’s faculty-led Spanish language and culture immersion program in Salamanca, Spain.

Truman has been named one of the colleges and universities that produced the most 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. students.

Each year the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces the top-producing institutions for the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. The Chronicle of Higher Education publishes the lists annually.

Three students from Truman were named Fulbright finalists. They are currently participating in English Language Teaching Assistantships, serving as native-speaker experts in English-language classrooms in their host countries. The students and their host countries are: Karis Chapman, Germany; Ross Jones, Spain; and Taylor Libbert, Andorra.

Truman had seven Fulbright applications for 2021-22. In addition to three finalists, three other students were selected as alternates. This marks the third consecutive year Truman has been among the top master’s institutions for producing Fulbright students, and the seventh time in the past 12 years. Truman was the only Missouri school to be recognized on the master’s institutions list this year.

“Being a top Fulbright producer is a realization of Truman’s vision to develop educated citizens ‘through transformative experiences that foster critical thought, daring imagination and empathetic understanding of human experiences at home and around the world,’” said University President Sue Thomas. “It is a strong testament to our students’ excellence and the invaluable mentoring of our outstanding faculty.”

The Fulbright competition is administered at Truman by Jack Davis, associate professor of German, and Meg Edwards, associate professor of political science.

The Fulbright Program was established more than 75 years ago to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright is the world’s largest and most diverse international educational exchange program.

Since its inception in 1946, more than 400,000 people from all backgrounds – recent university graduates, teachers, scientists and researchers, artists and more – have participated in the Fulbright Program and returned to their home countries with an expanded worldview, a deep appreciation for their host country and its people, and a new network of colleagues and friends.

Fulbright alumni work to make a positive impact on their communities, sectors and the world and have included 40 heads of state or government, 61 Nobel Laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, 76 MacArthur Fellows and countless leaders and changemakers who carry forward the Fulbright mission of enhancing mutual understanding.  

Fulbright is active in more than 160 countries worldwide and partners with participating governments, host institutions, corporations and foundations in foreign countries and in the United States. Many of these organizations also provide direct and indirect support. ECA sponsors the Fulbright Program, and several non-profit, cooperative partners implement and support the program on the bureau’s behalf. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit eca.state.gov/fulbright.

Starting in the fall semester, residential dining options will be concentrated to Ryle Hall on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dunnagan was recognized for “Pattern into Product: Drawing Skills Lead to Entrepreneurship Opportunities.” This project allowed students to combine their drawing skills with product development. Using drawings based on a theme of their choice and color scheme, students in Dunnagan’s observational drawing class turned their artwork into fabric patterns that could be purchased from an online supplier, Spoonflower.

Profs and Pups
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Various professors will be on the quad to take their pups for a walk. Other pups are also welcome to join.

The next Women’s and Gender Studies lecture will feature three speakers from 5-6 p.m. March 2 via Zoom.

Jenny Marcus, academic advisor, will present “My Economy,” which includes excerpts from a memoir about her and her mother’s experiences through an economic lens.

Nancy Daley-Moore, associate professor of health science, will present “Abortion Perceptions in Rural MO,” which discusses mixed methods approach towards identifying and understanding how people living in rural Missouri perceive abortion.

March 3 marks World Hearing Day, a day to celebrate hearing care and promote awareness on how to prevent hearing loss. The theme for this year is “To hear for life, listen with care!” Communication Disorders students will be tabling in Ryle Hall and in Magruder Hall from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick up a brown bag of hearing safety goodies. Also follow their Instagram, @tsu_worldofhearing for more information throughout the week.

The Writing Center is hiring writing consultants for the 2022-23 academic year. Students from all majors are welcome to apply. Scholarship, work-study and limited institutional hours are available. Any questions can be directed via email to write@truman.edu.

The Center for Academic Excellence is hiring academic peer tutors for the 2022-23 school year. Tutors offer support for academic content in a variety of courses as well as provide advice and guidance on study skills, test preparation and time management. Students of all majors are welcome to apply. No prior tutoring experience is required and students will receive on-the-job training during the fall semester. Apply at excellence.truman.edu/tutoring. For more information email Ashleigh Harding, coordinator of University tutoring.

Truman’s Upward Bound program is currently accepting applications for summer employment. Influence equity in and access to higher education by joining the Upward Bound team in helping area high school students prepare for college. Interested applicants can access application materials here.

The Center for International Students is hiring student workers for the fall semester. Open positions include academic tutor, conversation partner, office assistant, helping with cultural adjustment and serving as an international student ambassador. All students are welcome to apply. Visit TruPositions for more information.

The Environmental Sustainability Fee Accountability Committee is currently seeking proposals for improving sustainability on campus. Any member of the Truman community can propose a project idea to the committee for consideration. In the past they have funded projects such as updated compost equipment, solar power for the University Farm and reusable water bottle fillers. Proposals can be completed using this form. The deadline for proposal submission is March 13. Contact Drew Arends at dwa8863@truman.edu with any questions.

The event in the MAE Professional Development Series will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 via Zoom. It will feature Martha Strange, assistant professor of education, and Beverly Peters, lecturer, MAE special education. They will talk in depth about differentiation and technology. RSVP for the event is available here. Email mes8424@truman.edu with any questions.

Eligible students taking summer classes through Truman can now receive $750.

James Robilotta and Tina Van Steenbergen Robilotta will give a combined keynote address, “Owning Your Leadership: Using Confidence, Humility and Resilience to Crush This Year,” from 2-3 p.m. March 19 in the Student Union Building Alumni and Activities room. They will then go into separate breakout sessions from 3-5 p.m. James will speak to the men of campus in his breakout session entitled “Men: Work in Progress,” while Tina will speak to the women of campus in her breakout session entitled “The Audacity: Taking Up YOUR Space in the World.”

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.

Students can schedule an appointment here. Truman staff and Kirksville residents can schedule by calling 660.785.6064.

Appointments are required. Walk-ins will be turned away. For more information, visit bap.truman.edu/vita.

Service is an important part of the Truman experience. Even after graduation, Bulldogs are active in their local communities. TruCare is a month-long initiative which celebrates that spirit of service. During the month of March, alumni can report service hours completed throughout the month.

TruCare, sponsored by the Truman Alumni Association, was established as an extension of the Big Event. For questions about the program, contact Stacy Tucker-Potter, director of engagement.

Students can fulfill language requirements during summer session. FREN 120 and 121 are being offered online. For more information, contact Ron Manning, assistant professor of French, at rmanning@truman.edu. Students can also take SPAN 101 or SPAN 201 in June or SPAN 102 or SPAN 202 in July through asynchronous online. Latin 150 and 151 are also being offered through asynchronous online. For more information contact Amy Norgard,  associate professor of classics.

The Master of Athletic Training program is currently accepting applications for the 2022 cohort that begins July 1.

Truman’s counseling program is currently accepting applications for the fall 2022 cohort.

Emma Brabham will represent the Truman swimming teams at the NCAA Championships next month in Greensboro, North Carolina. She qualified in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. At the GLVC Championships, she placed 13th in the 50 free, earning a B cut with a finals time of 23.82, matching her prelim time. In the 100 back she placed sixth with a finals time of 55.91, which also earned a B cut. In the 100 free she placed 15th, earning a B cut with a finals time of 51.99. The championship begins March 9 where will swim the 50 free, followed by the 100 back on March 11 and then the 100 free on March 12.

Shannon Fetzner, MAE history candidate, had a paper accepted for publication in the classics undergraduate research journal Philomathes, under the guidance of Amy Norgard, associate professor of classics. Fetzner’s paper, entitled “Friendship in Horace’s Satires,” analyzes uses of friendship words – amicus and amicitia – by the Roman author Horace as conveying a deep sense of doubt about friendship as a means for Epicurean contentment, and doubts about Rome’s social structure and stability as Augustus consolidates power after a period of successive civil wars. Written in an undergraduate Latin class, Fetzner paper will be published in 2022.

The Truman State University Foundation has applications for 2022-2023 scholarships available now. More than $750,000 will be awarded to current students at Truman. These scholarships are available thanks to the private gifts of alumni and friends of the University. Recipients must be enrolled full time during the term of the scholarship to receive the full amount. To apply, log into TruView: Tools>Student>Student Tools> Scholarships>Financial Aid & Loans>Foundation Scholarship Application. Students can submit and revise their application online at any time prior to the deadline of March 15.

Eligible students taking summer classes through Truman can now receive $750.

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