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Vol. 10 No. 25 a weekly newsletter for students, faculty and staff March 28, 2006 The Kohlenberg Lyceum Pulitzer-winning Journalist to Address Issue Series presents the Kansas City Ballet of Media and the Underclass ulitzer Prize-winning series “Rosa Lee: A Mother and Her Family in journalist and author Urban America” as one of the 100 best works LeonP Dash, formerly of of the 20th century. The series chronicled the , will life of an American family trapped in the urban

Kansas City Ballet/Kenny Johnson present “ and underclass. Kimberly Cowen the Underclass” at 8 p.m., Dash began his career with The Washington March 30, in Violette Hall Post as a copyboy in 1965, working the night 7:30 p.m. 1000. A reception for Dash shift while fi nishing his bachelor’s in history at March 29 will follow his talk in the . He graduated in 1968. Baldwin Auditorium Violette Commons on the Leon Dash During his career with the Post, Dash pro- second fl oor. gressed from the copy desk to the foreign desk A limited number of tickets are available for students, faculty and staff. Seating The Society of Professional Journalists and the investigative/projects desk. He is a is general admission. Admission is free (SPJ) and the Multicultural Affairs Center are founding member of the National Association for student, faculty and staff with their sponsoring Dash’s visit. The presentation is of Black Journalists, and he is recognized as the University ID. Students may pick up tickets free for members of the University community. creator of immersion journalism. He has au- at the Student Activities Board Offi ce, in “Leon Dash’s presentation will interest thored or co-authored several books, including the SUB Governors Room. Faculty and and inform students and faculty from every “The Shame of the Prisons,” “When Children staff may pick up tickets at the Center discipline on campus,” said Karon Speck- Want Children: The Urban Crisis in Teenage for Student Involvement, lower level of man, associate professor of communication: Childbearing” and “Rosa Lee: A Mother and the SUB. journalism and SPJ adviser. “Having such an Her Family in Urban America,” which he acclaimed journalist, author and scholar visit based on the award-winning newspaper series. The University requests that all patrons our University is a tremendous opportunity to Dash is now a permanent faculty member at be seated fi ve minutes prior to the look at an important social issue in an interdis- the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) performance. The University reserves the ciplinary way.” Center for Advanced Studies. right to fi ll all seats, reserved and general ’s journalism depart- For more information, contact Speckman at admission, fi ve minutes before the time ment honored Dash’s Pulitzer-winning 1995 785.7231. of performance stated on the ticket. No refunds will be given. Lyceum Series Presents Rhonda Vincent and The Rage Call the Public Relations Offi ce at 785.4016 for more information. honda Vincent, bluegrass music’s six-time recording debut while still a child, and by the RFemale Vocalist of the Year, and The Rage time she turned 23, she’d recorded eight LPs Diversity Week 2006 will perform as part of the Truman Kohlenberg as a member of her family’s group The Sally Lyceum Series at 7:30 p.m., April 4, in Baldwin Mountain Show. Continues Through April 1 Auditorium. She was named the bluegrass Entertainer of Events throughout the week will highlight Vincent began performing in her parents’ the Year in 2001 and Female Vocalist of the Year the diversity of Truman’s campus with fun bluegrass band at age three and was perform- from 2000 through 2005. Her fi rst two Rounder and educational programming. ing on their local television show when she albums are among the top sellers in Vincent’s was fi ve. A year later, the Vincent family began fi eld. Presented by Student Senate in broadcasting over KIRX radio in Kirksville. Free tickets for this performance will be conjunction with various student Before she left her teens, she’d been a member available beginning March 28 for students at organizations and campus offi ces. of the “house band” at the Frontier Jamboree the SAB Offi ce and for faculty and staff in the Contact Matthew A. Seibert at 660.349.0531 and Six Shooter tourist attractions. CSI with University ID. or [email protected] for more information. The mandolinist and fi ddler made her Call 785.4016 for more information. The Environmental Campus Organization (ECO), with the Mountain Campus Media Win Apple Awards at Biking Club, is looking for sponsors for the fi rst National College Media Convention Community-Sharing Bike Program. Detours wins for best general interest magazine The organization plans to provide etours: An Explorer’s Guide to the Midwest, distribution manager; Roger Meissen, a students, and perhaps the a travel magazine focusing on the tri- senior chemistry and communication double community, with an alternative stateD region of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, major from Salisbury, Mo., the convergence to expensive and fuel-intensive won the Best in Show Apple award at the editor; Chris Waller, a junior communication vehicle use. National College Media Convention, March and English double major from St. Joseph, By sponsoring a bike for 15-18, in . Mo., the photographer; and Conor Nicholl, a minimum of $10, an The magazine won in the general- a junior communication and pre-secondary organization’s name will be interest category. The competition pitted the education double major from Maryland placed on the license plate of an publication against more than 30 student Heights, Mo., a staff writer. ECO bike for a year, spreading publications from across the , Mark Nordstrom, assistant professor of the name of the organization including colleges of every size. The only communication, is the adviser. He also at- across campus. other magazine category was the literary tended the conference. magazine category. The publication entered its latest issue, Sponsoring groups are invited to More than 1,500 students and advisers Winter 2006, in the competition. The award- attend the participated in the convention. Six students winning issue features stories on restaurants Grand Opening Event represented Detours at the conference. such as the Pear Tree Restaurant in Bevier, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. These included Prajwal Sharma, a Mo., and the Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City March 29 senior communication and pre-business among other restaurants and places of inter- Quadrangle administration double major from Gangtok, est in the tri-state region. where they can paint their own Sikkim, the editor in chief; Evangeline Detours is published twice a year - once bike and participate in activities. McMullen, a junior English major from in the summer and once in the winter. It For more information or to donate to Independence, Mo., a copy editor; Emily employs about 35 student workers from vari- the cause, contact Cassie Phillips at Black, a junior communication major from ous divisions such as communication, visual [email protected]. Bend, Ore., the assistant publicity and communication, English, and business. Index wins forfor best four-year non-daily broadsheet newspaper Call for Papers, Presentations and Art he Index, Truman’s weekly student-pro- pre-secondary education double major from duced newspaper, won the Apple award Maryland Heights, Mo., the sports editor; The Environmental Campus Organization asT the best non-daily newspaper at the Col- Chris Waller, a junior communication and (ECO) and Sierra@Truman present the lege Media Advisers National College Media English double major from St. Joseph, Mo., third annual Convention March 18, in New York City. the photo editor; Amy Deis, a junior commu- Environmental Studies The Apple is one of two top awards nication major from Kansas City, Mo., who is Conference 2006 presented each year to college student media. the head copy editor; Lindsay Koski, a junior Think Globally, Act Locally This is the third time in four years the Index art major from Kansas City, Mo., the design has captured the honor. Truman’s newspaper editor; Chris Tharp, a junior communication Papers and presentations from all disci- won against weekly student publications major from Kirksville, the online editor; and plines and backgrounds will be accepted. from across the country. A panel of New York staff members Joe Barker, a freshman com- Proposals will be accepted through April 1. media professionals selected the winners munication major from Pacifi c, Mo.; Nathan Earth Week • April 17-2217-22 based on a variety of criteria including news Becker, a sophomore communication major ARTSEnvironmental GalleryGallery Show judgment, journalistic quality, quality of writ- from Pacifi c, Mo.; Kyle Hill, a junior history April 19-May 4 ing, variety and diversity of news, photogra- and pre-secondary education double major Conference presentations phy and layout and design. from Kansas City, Mo.; and Alan Reininger, a 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • April 21 Eleven students represented Truman at the junior communication major from Wentzville, Followed by keynote speaker and dessert conference. These included Whitney McFer- Mo. These students are but a portion of the reception ron, a junior communication and English hard-working, talented Index staff responsible double major from Advance, Mo., who is the for the award-winning quality of the news- Conference and Art Show submissions are editor in chief; Sara DeGonia, a sophomore paper. opened for students, faculty, staff and communication and English double major Steve Stepanek, assistant professor of Kirksville community members. from Liberty, Mo., who is the news editor; communication, is the Index adviser. Stepanek To submit a proposal, e-mail a concise abstract Conor Nicholl, a junior communication and also attended the conference. to [email protected]. Faculty & Staff Campaign Push is a Success Gender and Empire: A Truman Conference he Faculty & Staff Campaign recently Business & Accountancy: Neil Gilchrist, in honor of Women’s History Month fi nished a successful fi ve-week emphasis. Marilyn Romine, Jim Turner, Education: Kay March 30-April 1 TheT Truman State University Foundation Clapp, Janice Grow, Joanne Jackson, Peter The 11th annual Women’s and Gender wishes to express a sincere thank you to the Kelly, Donna Rhinesmith, Fine Arts: Becky Studies Conference University community for their support of this Becker, Jay Bulen, Warren Gooch, James Sponsored by the Women’s and Gender Studies effort. Harmon, Human Potential and Performance: Committee, the Division of Language and The annual campaign began on July 1, Sarah Delaware, Sheila Garlock, Liz Jorn, Literature, and the Residential College Program 2005 and will conclude on June 30, 2006. The Language and Literature: Betsy Delmonico, March 30 - VH 1000 goals for this year’s campaign were to raise Royce Kallerud, Roy Tanner, Alex Tetlak, Math 11-11:50 a.m. $90,000 in resources and achieve a 68 percent and Computer Science: Donna Bailey, Philip Resistance movements participation rate. To date, faculty and staff Ryan, Carol Thatcher, Tony Vazzana, Science: noon-12:50 p.m. have provided more than $95,000 in resources Cynthia Cooper, Brenda Moore, Eric Patterson, Postcolonial criticism and expectancies, supporting a wide variety of Michael Seipel, Social Science: Jeff Gall, Mark scholarships and funds, and have achieved a Hanley, Teresa Heckert, Marty Jayne, Elaine 1:30-3 p.m. 58 percent participation rate. McDuff, Judi Misale, Werner Sublette, Physical VOX: Fighting for reproductive Congratulations to our campaign push Plant: Brian Hudnall, Bob Kelsey, Shuan rights drawing winners: Klingsmith, Tim Maize, Cheryl Miller, Blake March 30 - BH 218 Reserved Parking Space: Chad Mohler Pigg, Dave Robbins, Karl Schneider, Staff 1: 3:30-6 p.m. Two Cardinals Tickets: Carlton DeFosse Von Abbott, Wanda Cagle, Amy Currier, Glen Film and discussion Two Cardinals Tickets: Samuel Lesseig Giboney, Susan Hamilton, Brian Krylowicz, March 30 - SUB Activities Room Truman Apparel Package #1: Julie Lochbaum, Nancy Rediger, Robin Taylor, 7 p.m. Maureen McHale Staff 2: Nancy Asher, Zac Burden, Marianna A Prism-sponsored related event: Truman Apparel Package #2: Teresa Wheeler Giovannini, Shaun Hoffeditz, David Kincaid, the transgendered life The Truman State University Foundation John Mounsey, Beth Oberman, Teresa Wheeler, would like to thank the FY06 Faculty & Staff 3: Diane Bloskovich, Traci Hill, Charles March 31 - VH 1000 Staff Campaign co-chairs, Registrar A. Kay Hunsaker, Mary Jane Kiefer, Linda Phillips, 10:30-11:20 a.m. Anderson and Dean of Science Scott Ellis, Kimberly Titus, Erika Woehlk Women and American culture for their time, efforts and leadership in the To learn more about the campaign please 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. campaign. In addition, it would like to extend visit http://isupport.truman.edu. Those who Colonialism and feminist theory its appreciation to the many area coordinators wish to make a gift to the campaign may do so 1:30-2:20 p.m. whose volunteer efforts signifi cantly benefi ted by making a contribution to the fund of their Colonized women in the Americas the campaign push. choice prior to June 30, 2006. Please call the 2:30-3:20 p.m. This year’s area coordinators are as follows: Offi ce of Advancement at 785.4133 with any Postcolonial women in Africa, part 1 Athletics: B.J. Pumroy, David Schutter, questions regarding making a gift. 3:30-4:20 p.m. Personal testimony Educator of the Year Committee Selects 4:30-5:50 p.m. Keynote performance 12 Semifi nalists Stephanie Howell, “Atrocious Beauty: A Fattie Bites Back” ruman State University’s Educator of the science; Martin Jayne, associate professor of (Introduced by Christine Harker) Year committee has announced 12 semifi - justice systems; Lee Orchard, professor of April 1 - VH 1000 nalistsT from its fi eld of nominated professors. theatre; Marie Orton, associate professor of 10:30-11:20 a.m. A record-breaking 66 professors were Italian; Eric Patterson, associate professor of Women in government nominated by their students. They were then chemistry; and Karon Speckman, associate asked to submit an essay, given a prompt, professor of communication. 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and a sample syllabus. The 12 semifi nalists The committee will distribute Performance art workshop were selected based on the nomination form questionnaires in the semifi nalists’ classes 1:30-2:20 p.m. submitted by the student, the essay and sample March 27-31. This information will be used Postcolonial women in Africa, part 2 syllabus. They include Marc Becker, associate to help select six fi nalists before selecting the 2:30-3:30 p.m. professor of history; Adam Davis, professor of Educator of the Year. Men and empire English and interim director of Interdisciplinary The 2006 Educator of the Year will be an- 3:45-5:15 p.m. Studies; Alan Davis, associate professor of nounced at the banquet at 6 p.m., May 2, in the Empire and masculinity: a panel accounting; Andrea Davis, instructor in French Student Union Building Georgian Room. discussion and German; Pam Gardner, assistant professor The committee is comprised of representa- of nursing; David Gillette, professor of tives from the sponsoring organizations: Student Log on to http://ll.truman.edu/ws.html to view the complete schedule. economics; John Ishiyama, professor of political Senate, Pershing Society and Phi Kappa Phi. The Cashier SERVE Center Promotes Service in the Window in Community with the Big Event McClain Hall ine hundred and twenty-nine volunteers will be closed are signed up to say thank you to the for training KirksvilleN community April 1 through the SERVE Center’s the Big Event. all day March 29. This event is a way for members of the Tru- man State University community to provide The Student Alumni service activities such as raking leaves, wash- Council is hosting a ing windows, painting, and much more to the Kirksville community. “Bored” game night Visit http://serve.truman.edu/bigevent. Several students help rake leaves on the Kirksville 7-9 p.m. htm for more information. square during a previous Big Event. March 29 SUB Down Under SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE They will have old favorite board Robert Half International/Accountemps and and be 25-years-old or younger at the time of games such as Candyland, Chutes and Ladders and more. the AICPA are please to offer scholarships application. Students will be asked to submit to fi ve AICPA student affi liate members. In a copy of the Student Aid Report from their Cookies, soda and more will be addition to being an AICPA student affi liate FAFSA, write an essay/goal statement and provided. member, a student must be an undergraduate show fi nancial need. Students’ academic Contact Becky Hadley at or graduate pursuing study in accounting, achievement and community service will also 314.471.5106 or rlh936@truman. fi nance or information systems to be eligible be a part of the evaluation process for the edu for more information. for this scholarship. The amount of the scholarship. To obtain an application, contact scholarship is $2,500 for one year. Applications Joyce Watson at [email protected]. are available on the AICPA Web site at Completed applications must be returned to The theatre http://www.aicpa.org/download/nolimits/ the Kansas City Corporate Offi ce by early April department become/ships/AccountempsAICPA_App.pdf. (postmark deadline is April 3). presents Applications are due by April 1. “We are the Waiting” The Missouri Waste Control for Coalition Liberal arts students wishing to pursue (MWCC) is offering its environmental 8-9:30 p.m. graduate accounting study can receive scholarship for students who have an March 29-April 1 fi nancial aid through the AICPA John L. interest in or are focusing on classes in the OP Black Box Theatre Carey Scholarships Program. Scholarships are environmental studies fi eld. They will be available to all liberal arts degree holders of awarding one $500 scholarship to use toward This is a student-directed Lab any regionally-accredited U.S. institution who tuition, books and other educational expenses. Show written by alumnus Paul wish to pursue a CPA certifi cate. Scholarships The applicant must have a minimum GPA Kastner. It is a story of horror are awarded based on academic achievement, of 2.7 and must be attending, or planning and suspense. leadership and future career interests and are on attending, school full-time. Further contingent upon acceptance in a graduate informational about this scholarship may Admission is free. accounting program. Each year, up to seven be obtained in the Truman State University Contact Joseph Pini at 785.4973 recipients will be awarded $5,000 and will Financial Aid Offi ce, McClain Hall 103. or [email protected] for more be eligible for renewal for one more year, Applications are due April 15. information. (provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained). Applications are due April The Truman State University Financial Aid 1. Students can fi nd additional information Offi ce has received information about a Candidate Forum to apply for the scholarships via a Web site unique educational summer job opportunity located at http://www.aicpa.org/members/ for students. Camp Ramapo is one of the few to Air on Ch. 36 div/career/edu/jlcs.htm. residential summer camps servicing children The recent school board and with emotional, behavioral and learning city council candidates forum The Financial Aid Offi ce has received problems. Ramapo provides a safe, predictable will air information regarding the Young Cancer and highly structured environment, which 9-10 p.m. Survivor Scholarship Program. To be eligible fosters the development of positive social and March 30-April 3 for this scholarship you must have been learning skills. In addition, Ramapo offers an 11 a.m.-noon diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21, be on-site college course through the National April 1-2 a legal resident of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Program on Non-collegiate Sponsored Ch. 36 or Oklahoma, be a high school senior, or, if Instruction. For more information, log on to already in college, have a GPA of at least 2.0, http://www.ramapoforchildren.org. NOTABLES The International Club will be Monica Barron, professor of English, along Six McNair Scholars presented at the annual sponsoring the with other members of the Feminist Teacher Missouri Association for Blacks in Higher editorial collective recently was a featured Education (MABHE) Conference on March 11 International Idol speaker at the University of Pittsburgh’s in Columbia. The participants were Chinaka 7 p.m. Teaching Gender/Gendered Teaching Agwu, a senior psychology major from March 31 conference at the Cathedral of Learning on the Denver, Colo.; Brandon Gordon, a senior Baldwin Auditorium Pittsburgh campus. computer science major from South Holland, Teresa Heckert, associate professor of Ill.; Keisha Hatcher, a senior psychology major International students and psychology, made four presentations of her from Blue Springs, Mo.; Alexandria Lockett, work at the 77th annual conference of the a senior English major from Texarkana, some of their American Eastern Psychological Association March 16-19, Texas; Carla Tillman, a senior business friends will perform in Baltimore, Md. She presented “Factors in administration major from Chicago, Ill.; and songs, dances and Workplace Loyalty: Leader-member exchange Tammy Tolliver a senior health science major other arts from across and perceived organizational support” and from St. Louis. They presented research from the world. A panel of “Factors in Faculty Turnover Consideration at their summer 2005 research internship. judges will decide on a Teaching Institutions” with co-author Angela John J. Quinn, associate professor of political Farabee, a senior psychology major from science, delivered the paper “Rebuilding winner. These acts are Rock Hill, Mo. Heckert presented “Gender Democracy After the End of the Cold War: interspersed with guest Differences in Role Expectations Following The Effects of Majority State Ownership on performances, which are the Birth of the First Child” with co-authors Subsequent Democratization in sub-Saharan not judged. Kimberly Wilson, a 2005 Truman alumna; Africa.” The conference was titled “Reducing Samantha Curry, a senior psychology major Poverty and Inequality: How can Africa be from Kansas City, Mo.; Melissa Schlereth, a included?” and was hosted by the Centre for International Hall Host Truman alumna now attending the University the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at St. Positions Available for of Missouri-St. Louis; and Sandra Biszantz, a Catherine’s College, Oxford. Truman alumna now attending the University Antonio Scuderi, associate professor of 2006-2007 School Year of Florida. Wilson also joined Heckert in Italian, has contributed an essay to a book Need a scholarship or work-study job? presenting their work “Validation of the that has just been published in Italy by the Interested in meeting and helping Truman Burnout Inventory: A new scale to University of Pisa. The book is titled “Coppie international students? measure job burnout.” d’arte: Dario Fo e Franca Rame.” John Ishiyama, professor of political Thomas Trimborn, professor of music, has If so, become an International Hall Host science, had his article “Europeanization and been invited to display all of the artwork for next year. the Communist Successor Parties in Post- included in his book “Encounters with Lincoln: To be eligible for this position, applicants Communist Politics” published in the most Images and Text” recently published by the must live on campus and have a vehicle. recent issue of the journal Politics and Policy. Truman State University Press. His works will Daniel Mandell, associate professor of be on exhibit from April-August in the Old If interested, contact Kara Burns, history, has had four articles published in State Capitol in Springfi eld, Ill., in the historic international hall host coordinator, at “Colonial America: An Encyclopedia of Social, rooms where Abraham Lincoln spent much 665.0468 or [email protected] by Political, Cultural, and Economic History,” of his time as a legislator and lawyer. The April 7. fi ve vols. (M.E. Sharpe, 2006). The articles showing, which is sponsored by the Old State published were “Race and Ethnicity,” “Praying Capitol Foundation, opens with a discussion Nominate an International Towns,” “Pequots,” and “Mohegans.” and book signing on April 26. Student for the International Student of the Month Award Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds Faculty, staff and students who know an international student who deserves to be hehe TTrumanruman cchapterhapter ooff HHabitatabitat recognized for his or her hard work and Tforfor HumanityHumanity raisedraised a record-record- enthusiasm can nominate that person to breaking $6,500 last semester. In addition, the fi fth house in the become the next International Student of Kirksville area was dedicated last the Month. fall. The organization recently had Applications are available at http://iso. 26 volunteers go to Starkville, truman.edu under the Current Students tab. Miss., to work on a house during midterm break. The students are Applications may be submitted at any time. currently raising money for the Contact Kara Burns at 665.0468 for more construction of their sixth house in Kirksville, which is expected information. to begin later this spring. NOTES ON CAMPUS 28 TUESDAY The Center for Teaching and Learning will sponsor speaking about transgender issues. For more the Assessment Colloquium “Creating Student information, contact Matthew Seibert at 660.349.0531 2 p.m.-Softball vs. Lincoln, Learning Outcomes” from 4:30-6 p.m., March 28, in or [email protected]. Softball Field the SUB Conference Room. Contact the Center for The Environmental Campus Organization (ECO) 4:30-6 p.m.-“Creating Student Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 or ctl@truman. will show the fi lm “City of God” at 7 p.m., March Learning Outcomes,” SUB edu for more information. 30, in BH 303. There will be a discussion following Conference Room; see Notes The Muslim Students Association will present an the fi lm. For more information, contact Michelle 6-8 p.m.-“Three Faiths One interfaith discussion panel titled “Three Faiths, Brown at 785.5755 or [email protected]. God,” BH Little Theatre; see One God” from 6-8 p.m., March 28, in the BH Little The Student Activities Board (SAB) will be Notes Theatre. Jews, Muslims and Christians will answer showing “Syriana” at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., March 8-11 p.m.-Open Mic Night, questions about how the three faiths compare in an 31, in VH 1000. No tickets are needed. Call 785.4722 SUB Activities Room; see audience-focused discussion panel. Questions on for details. Notes controversial issues will be answered, providing a The Language and Learning Center, also known 29 WEDNESDAY clear picture of how Islam fi ts in with Judaism and as the Language Lab, located in MC 302 and 304 noon-Baseball vs. Emporia Christianity. Contact Andrea Cluck at 785.5837 or and BH 285 and 288, is seeking advanced-level State (Kan.), Baseball Field [email protected] for more information. students in all languages to serve as Peer Tutors for 5 p.m.-SERVE Center fall 2006 The Career Center will host the Walt Disney lower-level language classes. Scholarship hours are applications due, CSI; see World College Program Open House from 6-8 p.m., preferable, but some work study and institutional Notes March 28, at the Career Center. Students are invited hours are available. Applications are available 7-9 p.m.-Student Alumni to learn about interning at the Walt Disney World in MC 304 until April 1. E-mail Ron Manning at Council “Bored” Game Night, company for a semester. Food will be provided. For [email protected] for further details. SUB Down Under; see Page 4 more information, contact Erin Roper at 785.4972 or Lt. Col. Steve Konecny, dean of military science, 7:30 p.m.-Kohlenberg [email protected]. will present “The U.S. Army’s Transformational Lyceum Series presents the The Student Activities Board and the Student Imperative” at the Global Issues Colloquium at Kansas City Ballet, Baldwin Union will sponsor an Open Mic Night from 7 p.m., April 6, in VH 1000. Contact the Center Auditorium; see Page 1 8-11 p.m., March 28, in the SUB Activities Room. for Teaching and Learning at 785.4391 for more 8-9:30 p.m.-”We are the The event will be a night of art and musical information. Waiting,” OP Black Box performances in a relaxed atmosphere. E-mail Dan The Special Olympics Northeast Area Track and Theatre; see Page 4 Kling at [email protected] for more information. Field Games are looking for volunteers to be The DEPThS group will discuss Navajo Traditions buddies to athletes from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., April 8, 30 THURSDAY at 8 p.m., March 28, in BH 249. Dave Greg, a Truman at Stokes Stadium. Volunteers for other aspects of 7-9 p.m.-Transgender speaker student who spent time with the tribe during the the games are needed as well, with less of a time Debra Davis, SUB Activities summer, will lead the discussion. DEPThS is a stu- commitment. Those interested in volunteering Room; see Notes dent-led open discussion group about spirituality. should contact the Student Council for Exceptional 8-9:30 p.m.-”We are the E-mail [email protected] for more information. Children at 627.6035 or [email protected]. Waiting,” OP Black Box The Center for Teaching and Learning Weekly The Rotaract Club will present the fourth fi lm Theatre; see Page 4 Lunch Series features Registrar Kay Anderson of its International Film Series, “Bride and speaking about “Academic Integrity through Prejudice,” at 6:30 p.m., April 8, in VH 1000. Contact 31 FRIDAY FERPA” from 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 29, in the SUB Brynn Weimer at 665.3452 or [email protected] 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.-SAB to Spanish Room. Call 785.4391 for more information. for more information. show “Syriana,” VH 1000; see “Should You Really be a Lawyer?” discussion will Human Resources, in cooperation with UniCare Notes take place from 4:30-5:15 p.m., March 29, April 5 Life & Health Insurance Company, the University’s 7 p.m.-International Idol, and April 12, in VH 1146. Martin Jayne and Paul medical insurance carrier, will be sponsoring the Baldwin Auditorium; see Parker, Truman pre-law advisers, will discuss legal Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Fair on Page 5 education and legal careers with all interested April 14 in the SUB. More details will be announced 8-9:30 p.m.-”We are the students. Contact Parker at 785.4505 for more in the future. For more information, contact Human Waiting,” OP Black Box information. Resources at 785.7480 or 785.4031. Theatre; see Page 4 The SERVE Center is accepting applications for the Applications are now available for writing fall 2006 semester for work-study and scholarship consultants for the fall 2006 semester. New this 1 SATURDAY positions only. Applications are available in the semester, the Writing Center will also have an 1 p.m.-Tennis vs. Southwest Center for Student Involvement, located on the opening for a Spanish consultant. Students can pick Baptist (Mo.), Tennis Courts lower level of the SUB. Completed applications up an application in the Writing Center, McClain Hall 8-9:30 p.m.-”We are the should be returned to the CSI by 5 p.m., March 29. 303, or online at http://writingcenter.truman.edu. Waiting,” OP Black Box PRISM and the Funds Allotment Council (FAC) Writers from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Theatre; see Page 4 present transgender speaker Debra Davis from The 2006-2007 Free Application for Federal Student 7-9 p.m., March 30, in the SUB Activities Room. Aid (FAFSA) is available on the Web at http:// 2 SUNDAY Davis transitioned from a man to a woman while www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply soon to be considered for 9 a.m.-Women’s tennis vs. working for public high school in 1998. Now she’s all available federal and state funds. Contact the Missouri Southern, Tennis the executive director of the Gender Resource Financial Aid Offi ce, MC 103, 785.4130, if you have Courts Center in Minneapolis, Minn., and tours the country questions. 1 p.m.-Baseball vs. Northwest Missouri, Baseball Field The Truman Today is a weekly publication during the academic year. Information must be submitted by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before publication. Entries should be submitted by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or by completing a Truman Today form availableavailable in the Public RRelationselations OfOffice,fice, McClain Hall 1101.01. The form mamayy also be accessed online at http://trumantoday.truman.edu/submissionform.pdf. 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