Vol. 15, No. 2 - Sept. 7, 2010

Features

  • Air Festival Set for Sept. 11-12

    The third annual Kirksville Regional Air Festival will take place Sept. 11-12 at the Kirksville Regional Airport, located a few miles south of Kirksville on Hwy 63. Depot Inn & Suites of La Plata, Mo., is this year’s title sponsor.

    The Air Show takes place at 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Air show performances include an A-10 Thunderbolt East Demonstration Team and a North American P-51 Mustang, among others.

    Also part of this year’s show is a “Heritage Flight,” which serves as a salute to veterans and current military with aircraft representing each era. Gates open at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 and 8 a.m. Sept. 12. Admission is $10/person or $30/carload. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Each person will receive a wristband at the time of admission, which grants access to both days of the festival.

    Throughout the weekend there will be airplane, helicopter and glider rides, as well as tandem skydiving. Cape Air is offering free airplane rides to the first 100 people on Sept. 12.

    Truman faculty member Randy Smith serves as the Air Festival director and spends much of his summer organizing the festival and working with sponsors.

    The Kirksville Regional Air Festival is not-for-profit and donates proceeds each year to a local organization. This year’s recipient organization is the Rotary Club of Kirksville. In previous years, the Air Festival has also supported Habitat for Humanity and Hospice.

    Many in the Truman community volunteer during the fair, including members of Phi Mu Alpha, Sigma Alpha Iota, Alpha Phi Omega and Truman’s basic aviation class. Members of the Kirksville Rotary Club also volunteer their time.

    For more information, visit http://www.kvairfest.com.

  • Faculty and Staff Campaign Winners

    Marianna Giovannini and Tony Vazzana are the winners of the personal parking spaces given away as part of the Faculty and Staff Campaign for the 2009-2010 academic year. Katie Vanderhoof was also the winner of the Truman apparel package, qualifying for the drawing by being a first-time donor to the Faculty and Staff Campaign.

    The annual campaign began July 1, 2009 and concluded June 30, 2010. Dr. Amber Johnson, chair of Society and Environment and associate professor of anthropology, and Ralph Cupelli, assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, were the co-chairs of the campaign, which raised more than $142,000 from the donations of faculty and staff.

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    Marianna Giovannini

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    Tony Vazzana

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    Katie Vanderhoof




  • Riebold Named Public Relations Intern for Fall 2010 Semester

    The Public Relations Office has announced Jennifer Riebold, a senior public communication major and English minor, as intern for the fall semester.

    Riebold is a native of Troy, Ill., and a 2007 graduate of Triad High School. She is the daughter of Mark and Christine Riebold.

    As the public relations intern, Riebold will help write, produce and distribute the University newsletter, Truman Today, as well as post it online. She will also write press releases, assist with Truman events and perform various office tasks.

    Riebold currently serves as service chair of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, vice president of the collegiate service organization Circle K International and secretary of the Advertising and Public Relations Organization. She is also a member of Tau Lambda Sigma service sorority and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

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    Jennifer Riebold
  • Truman Welcomes New Faculty Members

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    New faculty members pose in the Student Union Building. Pictured, front row, left to right: Angella Shuey, temporary part-time lecturer in nursing; Maegan Hilton, temporary part-time lecturer in health science; Ping Xu, assistant professor of art; and Angelita Garth, temporary part-time lecturer in math. Back row, left to right: Dauna Kiser, temporary part-time lecturer in history; Dan Kubus, part-time staff accompanist; Randy Bame, fine arts facilities manager/temporary part-time lecturer in theatre and Colleen Munro-Leighton, temporary assistant professor in chemistry.

  • Sodexo Continues Support of Local Farmers

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    Dennis Markeson, Sodexo food service director, displays a full load of produce from Willis Smucker, an Amish farmer located north of Kirksville. For the second year, on-campus dining will feature produce from local farmers. Additionally, home-grown produce will be purchased from Truman’s Farm, Bontragers Farms, Slaughters Farm, Long Branch Blueberry Farm, Hollenbeck Honey, Pear Tree, Western Meats and West Orchard. Markeson said the selection will be expanded as farmers change their planting schedules.
  • Truman Hosts Foreign Scientists

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    Scientists from the University of Zagreb-Croatia visited Truman this summer as part of their tour of the U.S. to gain knowledge of the American agriculture system. Glenn Wehner, professor of animal science, (far left) and Mark Campbell, professor of agriculture, (far right), provided on-campus instruction on several aspects of agriculture research.
  • Ling Uses Sabbatical for Research and Tour

    Huping Ling, professor of history and executive editor for the Journal of Asian American Studies, served as a visiting professor of history at the University of Missouri-Columbia during the 2009-2010 academic year, where she was actively engaged in a variety of research and service activities.

    Ling interviewed Asian Americans in Mid-Missouri, researched in area archives and museums and wrote a book manuscript entitled “Chinese Chicago: Race, Transnational Migration, and Community.” Additionally, Ling gave public lectures on Asian American studies to classes and student organizations at the University of Missouri-Columbia, public schools and libraries, as well as to community organizations. She also presented papers at national and international professional conferences and conducted a lecture tour in Asian countries.

    In May 2010, Ling was invited to give a lecture tour as a Distinguished Lecturer on various topics on Asian American studies at universities, research institutions and government agencies in Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea.

    The topics of Ling’s lectures included “The Rise of China as Reflected in the Changing Images of the Chinese Americans,” and a lecture series on the following topics: “The Critical Issues of Asian American Studies,” “A Critical Review of Chinese American Women Studies,” “Cultural Community—A New Theory on Ethnic American History,” “Rethinking Transnationalism: Ethnic Networking and the Overseas Chinese Communities” and “Chinese Chicago: Connections between the Transnational Communities and the Native Places.”

  • Band Pioneer Portraits on Display in OP

    Nine framed portraits of the most prominent band directors in the history and development of the concert band in America have been installed in the Department of Music.

    The eight large prints and one original work are by Thomas Trimborn, professor of music. Included in the grouping are Patrick Gilmore, Herbert L. Clarke, Arthur Pryor, Edwin Franko Goldman, A.A. Harding, Henry Fillmore, Glenn Cliffe Bainum, Karl King and the incomparable John Philip Sousa, who at the turn of the 20th century was unquestionably the most famous musician in the world.

    The portraits all have appeared in national music publications and are reproduced in a brochure available to visiting students and to the public, along with brief texts about each individual. The permanent exhibit will be located in the first floor Ophelia Parrish hallway.


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    Nine newly installed portraits hang in the Ophelia Parrish hallway. They are the works of Thomas Trimborn, professor of music.
  • 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

  • New Student Welcome

    5-7 p.m.
    Sept. 9
    Downtown Kirksville


    Show current Truman ID for free food.

    Businesses, churches and organizations will have tables set up on the courthouse lawn offering coupons, product samples and more. There will also be free food and live entertainment. Contact the Kirksville Chamber of Commerce at 665.3766 for more information.

    CAPE AIR DRAWING
    Cape Air, Kirksville’s newest air service provider, will host a drawing for two sets of round-trip tickets to St. Louis.
  • On-Campus Interviews

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    The Career Center will host the following employers:

    Sept. 15- KPMG
    Sept. 16-PricewaterhouseCoopers
    Sept. 23-Ernst & Young
    Sept. 24-RubinBrown
    Sept. 28-Emerson Electric
    Sept. 29-UHY
    Sept. 30-BKD
    Oct. 1-Deloitte
    Oct. 27-Aldi

    Sign up for interviews at http://truman.experience.com.
    E-mail careers@truman.edu for more information.
  • Presidential Installation Schedule of Events

    Gala President's Concert
    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.
    Register by Sept. 13.

    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.
  • Dog Tags

    The Bulldog Football Team is selling “dog tags” for $10. Dog tag holders receive discounts at several area businesses. For more information call 785.4236.
  • 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, communication, Spanish, health and exercise sciences, justice systems, agriculture science and math. The presentation schedule is as follows: 

    ·      10:30 a.m.- Tahamara Ibarra, supervised by Dr. Stephen Hadwiger, with “Perceptions and Water Utilization Patterns among Mexican Families Living along the New River in Mexicali and Calexico”

    ·      10:50 a.m.- Alyse Jenkins, supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Clark, with “Boys in the Burbs: A Critical Analysis of ‘The Boondocks’”

    ·      11:10 a.m.- Emmanuel Camarillo, supervised by Dr. Michael Seipel, with “Effect of Gradual vs. Abrupt Weaning Strategies on Lamb Performance and Ewe Udder Health”

    ·      11:30 a.m.- Katherine Tolle, supervised by Dr. Sergio Escobar, with “Language and National Identity: An Analysis of ‘El Gaucho Martin Fierro’”

    11:50 a.m.- Danielle Henry, supervised by Dr. Ilene Elmlinger, with “Newborn Hearing Screening Standards in Rural and Urban Areas of Missouri”

    The Luncheon will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the SUB Activities room.


  • Learning Technologies Update

    This past July and August, Truman’s Learning Technologies Team trained 62 faculty members in preparation for the fall semester in workshops ranging from “Teaching with Technology” to “SMART Classroom training.” To see a more in-depth description of what you might have missed, go online to http://learningtechnologies.truman.edu/events.asp?month=6&year=2010. Be watching for the Learning Technologies fall list of workshop opportunities coming soon! For more details on what IT Services did this summer, check out the most recent updates at http://blogs.truman.edu/itsnews.
  • Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium

    8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Oct. 9
    Connell Information Technologies Center
    ATSU

    Program Objectives:
    • To discuss current and future trends in clinical research;

    • To introduce and promote a new Clinical Researcher Development Program;

    • To provide a foundation for future research by encouraging involvement of ATSU and Truman students in research studies;

    • To provide a venue to identify new areas for biomedical research that potentially will lead to advances in patient care and wellness.

    Call for abstracts
    Abstracts must be submitted before Sept. 13 to Anita Franklin at afranklin@atsu.edu.

  • 2010 International Film Festival

    All films are screened at the Downtown Cinema 8 and free on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Sept. 8
    6:30 p.m.
    El secreto de sui ojos
    (Secret in Their Eyes)

    Sept. 15
    6:45 p.m.
    Ricky

    Sept. 22
    6:45 p.m.
    Parlez-moi de la pluie
    (Let it Rain)

    Sept. 29
    6:45 p.m.
    Ajami

    Oct. 6
    6:45 p.m.
    Los viajei del viento
     (Wind Journeys)

    Oct. 13
    6:30 p.m.
    Män som hator kvinnor
    (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)

    Oct. 27
    6:45 p.m.
    Un home qui crie
    (A Screaming Man)

    Nov. 3
    6:45 p.m.
    Alamar
    (To the Sea)

    Nov. 10
    6:45 p.m.
    Le pére de mes enfants
    (Father of My Children)

    Nov. 17
    6:45 p.m.
    Gigante
    (Giant)

  • Pickler Memorial Library

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    Come check out the library’s new café

    located on the first floor
    (in the old Browsing section).
     
    The café hours are:
    Sunday: 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
    Monday-Thursday:11 a.m.-11 p.m.
    Friday: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
    Saturday: Closed
  • SAB Family Day Event

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    Family Day Event

    Baby Wants Candy
    Musical Improv Group/Comedy
    4 p.m.
    Oct. 2
    Baldwin Hall Auditorium
    FREE for Students with ID
    Tickets are $3 or 2 for $5
  • 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.
  • Truman Intramural Sports Planner

    Activity: NFL Pigskin Pickems
    League: Open

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Each Friday 3 p.m.
    Captains’ Meeting: NA
    Play Begins: Sept. 10

     

    Activity: Flag Football
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Sept. 8
    Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 8
    Play Begins: Sept. 13

     

    Activity: Softball
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Sept. 8
    Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 8
    Play Begins: Sept. 18-19

     

    Activity: Tennis-Doubles
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Sept. 14
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Sept. 20

     

    Activity: Frisbee Golf
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Sept. 23
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Sept. 27-Oct. 1

     

    Activity: MLB Playoff Pickem
    League: Open

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Oct. 5
    Captains’ Meeting: NA
    Play Begins: Oct. 6

     

    Activity: Bulldog 5K Run*
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Sept. 29
    Captains’ Meeting: NA
    Play Begins: Oct. 16

     

    Activity: Indoor Soccer
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Oct. 12
    Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 13
    Play Begins: Sept. Oct. 18

     

    Activity: Sand Volleyball
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Aug. 31
    Captains’ Meeting: Sept. 1
    Play Begins: Sept. 7

     

    Activity: Table Tennis-Singles
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Oct. 19
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Oct. 25

     

    Activity: Table Tennis-Doubles
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Oct. 19
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Oct. 25

     

    Activity: Pickleball-Singles
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Oct. 26
    Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 27

    Play Begins: Nov. 1

     

    Activity: Pickleball-Doubles
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Oct. 26
    Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 27
    Play Begins: Nov. 1

     

    Activity: Basketball Pentathlon
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Oct. 26
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Nov. 2

     

    Activity: 3 on 3 Basketball
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Nov. 2
    Captains’ Meeting: Oct. 27
    Play Begins: Nov. 8

     

    Activity: Texas Hold’em Poker
    League: Open

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Nov. 9

    Captains’ Meeting: NA
    Play Begins: Nov. 14

     

    Activity: Bench Press
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Dec. 6
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Dec. 8

     

    Activity: College Bowl Mania
    League: Open

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Finals Week
    Captains’ Meeting: NA
    Play Begins: Finals Week

     

    Activity: Wrap-Up Meeting
    League: Open

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: NA
    Captains’ Meeting: Dec. 8

    Play Begins: NA

     

    Activity: Basketball
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Jan. 18
    Captains’ Meeting: Jan. 19
    Play Begins: Jan. 24

     

    Activity: Wiffleball**
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Jan. 18
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Jan. 22-23

     

    Activity: Badminton-Singles
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Jan. 25
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Jan. 29 & Feb. 5

     

    Activity: Badminton-Doubles
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Jan. 25
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Jan. 29 & Feb. 5

     

    Activity: Super Bowl Pickem
    League: Open

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Jan. 21
    Captains’ Meeting: NA

    Play Begins: Feb. 6

     

    Activity: Raquetball-Singles***
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Feb. 15
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Feb. 19-20

     

    Activity: BAGGO
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Feb. 22
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail
    Play Begins: Feb. 27

     

    Activity: Volleyball
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Mar. 1
    Captains’ Meeting: Mar. 2

    Play Begins: Mar. 14

     

    Activity: Outdoor Soccer
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Mar. 1
    Captains’ Meeting: Mar. 2

    Play Begins: Mar. 14

     

    Activity: NCAA March Madness BB
    League: Open

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Mar. 14
    Captains’ Meeting: NA

    Play Begins: Mar. 15

     

    Activity: Closest to the Pin
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Mar. 29
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Apr. 3

     

    Activity: Swim Meet
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Apr. 5
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Apr. 7

     

    Activity: Ultimate Frisbee
    League: Co-Rec

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Apr. 12
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Apr. 16-17

     

    Activity: Punt Pass & Kick
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Apr. 19
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Apr. 20

     

    Activity: Track Meet
    League: Mens/Womens/Co-Rec

    Division: Open/Org/Greek
    Deadline: Apr. 19
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play Begins: Apr. 21

     

    Activity: T-shirt Design Contest
    League: Mens/Womens

    Division: Open
    Deadline: Apr. 29
    Captains’ Meeting: E-mail

    Play 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.

     

  • 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.

    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.
  • FAC is taking applications for new members

    The Funds Allotment Council (FAC) is currently taking applications for new members. Applications are available at http://fac.truman.edu and are due Sept. 17

Notables

  • Notables

    Mark Appold, associate professor of philosophy and religion, will have a second printing of his book, “The Oneness Motif in the Fourth Gospel.” Originally published by Siebeck and Mohr of Germany, the second printing as an American paperback will be available this fall.

    Curtis R. Blakely, assistant professor of justice systems, has accepted an appointment by the president of the American Correctional Association (ACA) to serve on his Professional Education Council. Blakely, already an elected Delegate of Higher Education to the ACA, will occupy this seat until 2015. These positions allow Blakely to influence the quality and content of corrections-related education nationwide.

    Julia DeLancey, professor of art, had her article “Shipping Colour: Valute, Pigments, Trade and Francesco di Marco Datini,” published recently in “The Trade in Artists’ Materials: Markets and Commerce in Europe to 1700.” The volume publishes papers presented at an international two-day conference held in London in 2005 and organized by The National Gallery and the Courtauld Institute of Art.

    Daniel Mandell, professor of history,
    recently published “King Philip’s War: Colonial Expansion, Native Resistance, and the End of Indian Sovereignty,” through Johns Hopkins University Press. Mandell discussed the book and signed copies at the Borders store in Boston at Downtown Crossing Aug. 16. Two days later, Mandell gave a presentation on his new research project, wage and price controls during the American Revolutionary War, to the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.

    John James Quinn, professor of political science, had the article “International Studies Minor in Practice: Program Offerings and Student Choices,” accepted for publication in the Journal of Political Science Education (forthcoming 2011). It was co-written with Marijke Breuning.

    Marc Rice, associate professor of musicology, will have his essay “Monster Benefits, Negro Symphonies and the Western Black Renaissance in the Kansas City Region,” appear in the forthcoming book “Harlem Renaissance in the West,” to be published by Routledge Press. Rice’s work examines the role of African-American jazz, gospel and classical music in the struggle against racism in the 1920s and 1930s.

    Gregg Siewert, professor of French, attended the American Association of Teachers of French annual conference in Philadelphia, July 2-11. He participated in Executive Council meetings as Region 6 representative, attended sessions and delivered a paper on using French calendars in the classroom and in research. He also earned second place in the annual dictation contest, among the 70 who took the challenge. Other highlights included visits to the Barnes Foundation and the Late Renoir exhibit at PMA, and a banquet in honor of fellow Palmes Académiques honorees.  

    Mark Smith, associate professor of communication, will present a paper at the Kansas State Radio History Symposium this fall. The historical study traces the origins, economics and audience impact of radio homemakers in the state of Nebraska. “Stirring Up Conversation: Radio Homemakers in Nebraska,” will be delivered in October in Manhattan, Kan. Smith co-authored the paper with Larry Walklin of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

    Lin Zhang, associate professor of business administration,
    had the paper “Effect of Self Construals on the effectiveness of comparative advertising” accepted by Marketing Management Journal. The paper will appear in the Fall 2010 issue.

Notes

  • Notes

    The Society of Prim Roses will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 9. in Baldwin Hall 252.  

     

    Sigma Lambda Gamma will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in Violette Hall 1428. Light refreshments will be served.

     

    Alpha Phi Omega will host informational meetings at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 7, 8 and 9 in Magruder Hall 1000.

     

    TSUnami Ultimate Frisbee will host informational meetings at 7 p.m. Sept. 7, 8 and 9 in Baldwin Hall 282.

     

    Hablantes Unidos will host their first meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in Baldwin Hall on the third floor, near the elevator.

     

    Delta Sigma Pi will host “Meet the Chapter” at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in Magruder Hall 1000.

     

    The American Student Dental Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in Magruder Hall 2000.

     

    Bullets Rugby will host an informational meeting at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 in Baldwin Hall 314.

     

    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.

     

    H.A.L.O. will host its first meeting at 8:30 p.m. at Sept. 7 in Violette Hall 1140. Everyone is welcome regardless of background.

     

    Sweet Nothings will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in the West Campus Suites Multi-Purpose Room.

     

    Classics Club will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in Baldwin Hall 303.

     

    Yoga for Peace Guided Meditation and Stretching will take place at 5 p.m. Sept. 8 in McClain Hall 208.

     

    Phi Delta will hold an information night at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Student Union Building Conference Room 3000.

     

    The American Chemical Society will meet at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Magruder 1096. Anyone interested in chemistry is welcome to attend.

     

    The Army Ground Forces Band woodwind quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

     

    Circle K service organization will host a Field Day at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 on the quad.

     

    The Bowling Club will hold an informational meeting at 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in Baldwin Hall 346.

     

    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 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.

     

    Applications for the Fall 2010-Spring 2011 American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Peace Fellowship will be accepted until Sept. 10. Fellows will be provided with access to funds, resources and mentorship through the American Friends Service Committee in order to be strong peace and justice leaders on their campus. For complete details go to http://trumantoday.truman.edu/Uploads/AFSCPeaceFellowship2010-11Fall.pdf.

     

    Formal Men’s Rush will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Student Union Building Activities Room. Online registration is available at http://ifc.truman.edu.

     

    The University will host a Surplus Sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 in Delany Baldwin #4.

     

    Circle K service organization will host a free bbq at 5:30 pm. Sept. 12 at Ryle Commons.

     

    Kirksville Dharma will host weekly Buddhist Meditation and Discussion Meetings starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in Ophelia Parrish 2113.

     

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will host an informational meeting 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in Baldwin Hall 349.

     

    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 go with students and teachers that are mostly from other Missouri public universities and attend Imperial College in London, one of the most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom. For details on course offerings and other information, visit the MLP website: http://programs.capa.org/mlp.

     

    The Student-Missouri State Teachers Association will hold a free interest dinner at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 in Violette Hall 1308.

     

    The 2010 McNair Summer Research Interns will present the results of their summer research projects at the 18th Annual McNair Research Presentations and Luncheon. The luncheon will be 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Student Union Building Activities Room.


    Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) will host informational meetings at 6 p.m. Sept. 13-14, and 7 p.m. Sept. 15 in Violette Hall 1400.

     

    SUEDE (Society of Urban and Ethnic Dance Excellence) will host its first meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 in Baldwin Hall 303. SUEDE offers beginning hip hop, advanced hip hop, krump, poi and breakdancing.

     

    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.

     

    A Transcendental Meditation Introduction will be take place at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Student Union Building Conference Room. Carol and Bob Markowitz from Fairfield, Iowa and the Maharishi University of Management will be speakers.

     

    Tau Lambda Sigma Recruitment will be take place at 7 p.m. September 20-22 in Student Union Building Georgian Room A.

     

    Pickler Memorial Library will host its 5th Annual Book Sale from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 21 and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. Attendees must present a Truman ID.

     

    The Global Issues Colloquium will commence with Dr. Carlos Wexler of the University of Missouri, Physics Department at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in Magruder Hall 2001. Wexler will describe how energy and society co-evolved and how new sources solved old problems but created new ones.

     

    SSAS will host a Moon Festival at 6:30 Sept. 25 in the Student Unions Building Down Under.

     

    The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will meet at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the University Club House, located at 516 E. Patterson. Contact Marc Becker at marc@truman.edu or call 785.6036 for more information.

     

    The Baby Want Candy Musical Improv Group will perform at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Baldwin Auditorium. Free for students with ID, $3 GA or 2 for $5.

     

    There will be a Peace Corps information session at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room.

     

    Global Issues Colloquium will continue at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Baldwin Hall Little Theater. Dr. Benjamin Alire Saenz of the University of Texas will speak about his personal experiences living near the United States-Mexico border. The city of Juarez, Mexico, is currently going through one of the most traumatic moments in its history.

     

    Pershing Society and University Swingers will host a Tango Workshop at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 featuring guest instructor Frank Young, current director of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Princeton, N.J.

     

    Igor Shpiniov, Chief, Terminology & Reference Section, Department for General Assembly & Conference Management, will discuss the work of interpreters & translators at the United Nations at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Student Union Building Activities Room. Students of all languages, in particular the six official U.N. languages, are urged to attend. There will be time for Q & A at the end of his talk.

     

    The Women’s and Gender Studies Conference will take place from Oct. 28-29 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and October 30 from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in Violette Hall 1000. The theme is “Composing Women.”