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Missouri Voter Registration forms are now available in Kirk Building 112, at the Cashier’s Window, in the Residence Halls, and at the SERVE Center. For more information visit http://conduct.truman.edu and click on the Voter Registration Link.
Sigma Chi Delta, a local social sorority, Fall 2007 Recruitment will continue with open recruitment nights at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 in Baldwin Hall 251 and at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in Baldwin Hall 303. Contact Rachel Meyer and/or Taelor Cash at 573.353.2105 for more information.
The Weekly Lunch Series will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. Donald Asher, nationally known speaker, will present “Mentoring Students Into Great Graduate Schools.” These lunch sessions are not appropriate for students. Contact The Center for Teaching and Learning at ctl@truman.edu to R.S.V.P. or for more information.
There will be a Physics Colloquium at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in Magruder Hall 1000. Refreshments will be provided at 4:20 p.m. Marzia Rosatti from the department of physics and astronomy at Iowa State University will present “Little Big Bangs at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider.”
IT Services invites faculty, staff and students to TechBreak at 1:30 p.m. each Friday in the Student Union Building Room 320. This weekly series is an opportunity to share information about new and existing IT Service offerings. Please join them for snacks and conversation. Log on to http://its.truman.edu/techbreak for additional details.
Student Affairs is looking for three students to assist with developing media presentations that will be used as part of the summer orientation program. The videos will consist of short vignettes depicting scenarios that will help new students and their parents think about some of the issues they might confront during the first year of college. Student Affairs is seeking a student with a strong background in creative writing to help with the script; a student with a theatre background to direct and coordinate the acting; and a student with filming and graphic skills to coordinate the media production process. These three students along with members of the Student Affairs staff will work as a team to ensure a professional and effective final product. Students may use the time spent in this activity for scholarship hours or will receive a small stipend for their work. If you are interested please send a letter to Lou Ann Gilchrist, Dean of Student Affairs, KB 112, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501 or at lcg@truman.edu. The letter should address the following:
Informational meetings for Sweet Power: Sugar, Empires, and Slaves in the Caribbean, a six-credit-hour summer 2008 study abroad class, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room, and at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room A. See slides from previous trips, review the itinerary for the next class, planned for May 14-June 4, 2008, and discuss ways to finance the program. For more information, contact Steven Reschly at sdr@truman.edu or 785.4648.
The Art of Living Club is offering an intensive workshop in yoga postures and breathing. Feeling stressed already? Learn to breath, stretch and relax. The Art of Living Course, Sept. 27-Oct. 5, information and registration meeting is at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in Baldwin Hall 350. Faculty, staff, students and community are all welcome.
Sigma Chi Delta, a local social sorority, Fall 2007 Recruitment will continue with open recruitment nights at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 in Baldwin Hall 251 and at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in Baldwin Hall 303. Contact Rachel Meyer and/or Taelor Cash at 573.353.2105 for more information.
The Weekly Lunch Series will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. Donald Asher, nationally known speaker, will present “Mentoring Students Into Great Graduate Schools.” These lunch sessions are not appropriate for students. Contact The Center for Teaching and Learning at ctl@truman.edu to R.S.V.P. or for more information.
There will be a Physics Colloquium at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in Magruder Hall 1000. Refreshments will be provided at 4:20 p.m. Marzia Rosatti from the department of physics and astronomy at Iowa State University will present “Little Big Bangs at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider.”
IT Services invites faculty, staff and students to TechBreak at 1:30 p.m. each Friday in the Student Union Building Room 320. This weekly series is an opportunity to share information about new and existing IT Service offerings. Please join them for snacks and conversation. Log on to http://its.truman.edu/techbreak for additional details.
Student Affairs is looking for three students to assist with developing media presentations that will be used as part of the summer orientation program. The videos will consist of short vignettes depicting scenarios that will help new students and their parents think about some of the issues they might confront during the first year of college. Student Affairs is seeking a student with a strong background in creative writing to help with the script; a student with a theatre background to direct and coordinate the acting; and a student with filming and graphic skills to coordinate the media production process. These three students along with members of the Student Affairs staff will work as a team to ensure a professional and effective final product. Students may use the time spent in this activity for scholarship hours or will receive a small stipend for their work. If you are interested please send a letter to Lou Ann Gilchrist, Dean of Student Affairs, KB 112, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501 or at lcg@truman.edu. The letter should address the following:
1. Indicate the student role for which you are applying.To be considered for the position, you will need to have your application to Gilchrist by Sept. 21. If you have questions please feel free to contact Student Affairs at 785.4111 or lcg@truman.edu. Student Affairs also has a Web site that students can go to at http://saffairs.truman.edu/apply.asp.
2. Outline your qualifications for the project
3. List name and contact information for two references who can comment on the quality of your work in role for which you are applying.
Informational meetings for Sweet Power: Sugar, Empires, and Slaves in the Caribbean, a six-credit-hour summer 2008 study abroad class, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room, and at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room A. See slides from previous trips, review the itinerary for the next class, planned for May 14-June 4, 2008, and discuss ways to finance the program. For more information, contact Steven Reschly at sdr@truman.edu or 785.4648.
The Art of Living Club is offering an intensive workshop in yoga postures and breathing. Feeling stressed already? Learn to breath, stretch and relax. The Art of Living Course, Sept. 27-Oct. 5, information and registration meeting is at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in Baldwin Hall 350. Faculty, staff, students and community are all welcome.
