Upcoming Events

Free body composition assessments will take place at the Student Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. March 31, as well as from 2:15-3:45 p.m. April 3. Tests include measuring body fat percentage, blood, pressure, waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index. Sign-up at the weight room desk.

The Truman Facuty Forum will sponsor Jerrold Hirsh, professor of history, as he presents “FWP 2.0: Is a 21st-century Federal Writers’ Project Possible?” at 7 p.m. April 2 in Baldwin 156. Hirsch will explore the renewed interest in the New Deal’s FederalWriters’ Project since the economic implosion that began at the end of 2008. This renewed interest reflects seemingly permanent questions about American culture and nationality, and about a perpetual need to rediscover a diverse pluralistic America. Refreshments will follow the talk.

Truman’s Environmental Studies Conference, “From Local to Global: Mapping Out Environmentalism” will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 5 in Violette Hall 1000. The conference will feature presentations from an array of disciplines exploring the diverse and evolving connections between humans and the environment. Faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend.

Hosei University in Tokyo is offering a “Japanese Language Program” for Summer 2014. The cost of this program will be $1,075 which includes the program fees and accommodation. To apply, contact the Study Abroad Office at ciea@truman.edu and submit an application before April 7.

The Missouri London information meeting will take place 4-5 p.m. April 10 in the Student Union Building 3202. Mustafa Sawani, professor of economics, will discuss studying communication, politics, business, history and a variety of other subjects while living, learning and interning in the capital of the United Kingdom.