Vol. 9, No. 31 May 3, 2005 Senior Week Talent to Deliver Commencement Address May 3-7 Sponsored by TRUE .S. Senator Jim Talent will deliver the Marketing, Inspection and Product Promotion. (Student Alumni UTruman commencement address at 2 p.m., In addition, he is a member of President Bush’s Association) and the May 14, in Stokes Stadium. At the ceremonies, Export Council and he was selected to serve as Office of Advancement 926 students are expected to receive their a deputy whip. undergraduate degrees and 70 students expect- Previously, Talent served eight years in the “More than $5.15 ed to receive their graduate degrees. A reception U.S. House of Representatives (1993-2001) and per hour” will follow at Red Barn Park. eight years in the Missouri House (1985-1992). ❖ 6 p.m. May 3 Talent was elected to serve the state in the Talent was born and raised in Des Peres, Mo. SUB Governors Room U.S. Senate in 2002. He graduated from Kirkwood High School in Financial planning seminar While in the Senate, he is a member of the 1973 and attended Washington University in St. “You think you know, Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Louis, where he received the Arnold J. Lien but you have no idea” Committee; the Senate Armed Services Prize as the most outstanding undergraduate in 5:30 p.m. ❖ May 4 Committee; the Senate Energy and Natural political science. He graduated Order of the SUB Governors Room Resources Committee; and the Senate Aging Coif from the University of Chicago Law School First job tips from recent Committee. in 1981 and clerked for Judge Richard Posner of Truman graduates As a freshman senator, he holds numerous the United States Court of Appeals from 1982 Ice Cream Social Senate leadership positions. Talent is the chair- through 1983. Talent and his wife, Brenda, have three chil- 6-8 p.m. ❖ May 5 man of the Armed Services Seapower on the Mall Subcommittee and the chairman of the dren Michael, Kate and Chrissy. The family Rain site: SUB Down Under Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on lives in Chesterfield, Mo. Karaoke with ’05 6-9 p.m. ❖ May 6 Truman Birthday Celebration and SUB Down Under Senior Game Day Senior Picnic Planned 1 p.m. ❖ May 7 he University and Sodexho will host the birthday cake, ice cream and drinks. The lunch Thousand Hills annual Harry S. Truman birthday celebra- will be available to students, faculty and staff State Park T tion picnic from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., May 11, on the for $5 with advance reservations and $6 at the Frisbee, kickball and four square with the Kirksville Mall. This year’s picnic occurs on the 10th event. Students graduating in May eat for free Alumni Chapter anniversary of the Missouri Legislature approv- with their student ID. ing Senate Bill 340, which changed the name of Non-graduating students, faculty and staff Refreshments and door must may make their advance reservations by prizes at all events Northeast Missouri State University to Truman State University. Graduating seniors will be noon on May 10. Graduating seniors do not treated to lunch sponsored by the Truman need to make reservations. To R.S.V.P., e-mail Budget Update and Alumni Association, TRUE (Student Alumni [email protected] or call the Public Relations Presentation for Students Council) and the Office of Advancement. Office at 785.4016. The rain site for the barbecue 3:30 p.m., May 4 The picnic will include freshly grilled ham- is the Student Union Building Georgian Room. SUB Alumni Room burgers, hot dogs, barbecued chicken, veggie For more information about the picnic, call burgers, various salads, condiments, cookies, 785.4016. Budget Update and Presentation for Faculty and Staff Students to Share an Afternoon with Animals The University Counseling Services will team up with the Adair County Humane Society to give students a 3:30 p.m., May 11 break from end-of-the-year stresses. Cats and dogs from the Humane Society will be up for adoption. SUB Alumni Room 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ● May 6 ● on the Quadrangle Faculty and Staff to be Honored at Annual Recognition Banquet for Service to the University

embers of the Truman faculty and staff who are cele- 6:30 p.m., May 9, in the Student Union Building Georgian Mbrating their retirement, fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twenti- Room. Tickets for the banquet are available for $10 each in eth, twenty-fifth, thirtieth, thirty-fifth, and fortieth the Human Resources Office until May 2. The following is anniversary of service to Truman will be honored. They a list of faculty and staff to be recognized this year: will be recognized at the Service Recognition Banquet at

Retirees Dana Safley, Admission Fifth Anniversary David Bethel, Education Mustafa Sawani, Social Science Scott Alberts, Math and Computer Science Karen Croarkin, Math and Computer Science Fifteenth Anniversary Randall Bame, Fine Arts Robert Cummings, Social Science Alcidean Arias, Center for International Education Matthew Beaky, Science John Erhart, Math and Computer Science John Bohac, Fine Arts Dale Blesz, Education Mary Giovannini, Business and Accountancy Brent Buckner, Science Kelly Bryant, Physical Plant Deanna Gonnerman, Physical Plant Marsha Cook, Library Michael Bump, Fine Arts Joan Hunter, Language and Literature Cynthia Cooper, Science Julie Burns, Financial Aid Larry Hunter, Physical Plant Tim Farley, Language and Literature Michael (Scott) Burt, Science Regina Lindhorst, Health and Exercise Sciences Suren Fernando, Math and Computer Science Crista Chappell, Graduate Office Fontaine Piper, Human Potential and Performance David Gillette, Social Science Steven Chappell, Language and Literature Kathy Rieck, Advancement/Admission/ Randy Hagerty, Social Science Donna Combs, Physical Plant President’s Office Keith Harrison, Business and Accountancy Dereck Daschke, Social Science John Sapko, Academic Affairs/Industrial Science Brenda Higgins, Student Health Center Tim Deidrick, Athletics Judy Sapko, Library Carroll Hills, Physical Plant Danion Doman, Language and Literature Kenneth Strahm, Physical Plant John Ishiyama, McNair Program/Social Science Lana Dowell, Business and Accountancy Robert Tobia, Language and Literature Diane Janick-Buckner, Science Charles Dromey, Physical Plant JoAnn Weekley, Health and Exercise Sciences Anne Moody, Science Taner Edis, Science Fortieth Anniversary Terry Olson, Social Science Deborah Engen, Justice Systems Vicki Falls, Physical Plant Ronald Knight, Math and Computer Science Silvia Pites, Language and Literature Kevin Potter, Physical Plant Marne Fauser, Athletics Thirty-fifth Anniversary Barry Poyner, Language and Literature Pamela Gardner, Nursing Lanny Morley, Math and Computer Science Catherine Poyner, Business and Accountancy David Garth, Math and Computer Science Thirtieth Anniversary Irene Richardson, Business Office Kenny Gates, Physical Plant Sal Costa, Social Science David Robinson, Social Science Jill Graves, Admission Jerry Mayhew, Health and Exercise Sciences Peter Rolnick, Science Vern Hall, Physical Plant Rebecca McClanahan, Nursing Mohammad Samiullah, Science David Hudnall, Physical Plant Fred Shaffer, Social Science David Schutter, Athletics Charles Hunsaker, Advancement Office Douglas Winicker, Campus Planning Rodney Taylor, Language and Literature H. Martin Jayne, Justice Systems Kimberly Titus, Registrar’s Office Jennifer Jesse, Social Science Twenty-fifth Anniversary Phil Jorn, University Counseling Services Wayne Bailey, Math and Computer Science Tenth Anniversary Priya Kambli, Fine Arts Michele Breault, Social Science Tim Barcus, Public Relations Peter Kelly, Education Ramona Davis, Education Evonne Bird, Health and Exercise Sciences Glen Ketterlinus, Publications Elaine DeJovin, Admission Michael Bird, Health and Exercise Sciences Hyun-Joo Kim, Math and Computer Science Dana Delaware, Science Elizabeth Bradley, Public Relations Michelle Kleine, Language and Literature Vinita Dew, Science Marijke Breuning, Social Science Andrew Klyukovski, Language and Literature Scott Ellis, Science Jay Bulen, Fine Arts Alexander Koch, Health and Exercise Sciences Deborah Frye, Physical Plant Sally Cook, Language and Literature Upendra Kulkarni, Math and Computer Science Garry Gordon, Academic Affairs Richard Coughlin, Library Joaquin Maldonado-Class, Language and Literature Connie Jacobs, Library Douglas Davenport, Justice Systems Marjorie McFarland, Physical Plant Karen McClaskey, Library Julia DeLancey, Fine Arts Sam Minner, Education Charles Parks, Information Technology Services Sheila Garlock, Communication Disorders Sarah Mohler, Language and Literature Seymour Patterson, Social Science Janet Gooch, Communication Disorders Jana Morton, Academic Affairs Gwen Perrachione, Information Technology Elisabeth Hooper, Science Colleen Murphy, Athletics Services Melody Jennings, Health and Exercise Sciences Andrea O’Brien, Residential Living David Robbins, Physical Plant Brenda Killen, Business Office Marie Orton, Language and Literature Susan Shoaff-Ballanger, Fine Arts Christopher Lantz, Health and Exercise Sciences Donna Patterson, Physical Plant Candy Young, Social Science Debbie Maize, Physical Plant Toby Peavler, Physical Plant Twentieth Anniversary Meredith McCannon, Nursing Steven Peeler, Physical Plant Michael McManis, Planning and Institutional Von Abbott, Public Safety Kathleen Powell, Academic Affairs Development/President’s Office Joyce Brown, President’s Office Lena Reardon, Library Brenda Moore, Science Joyce Burnett, Public Safety Pamela Ryan, Math and Computer Science Priscilla Riggle, Language and Literature Melody Chambers, Admission Lawrence Scully, Athletics Larry Rogers, Physical Plant Susan Guffey, Science Denise Smith, Advancement Office Sharon Russell, Registrar’s Office James Harmon, Fine Arts Tom Tegtmeyer, Math and Computer Science John Sloop, Athletics Robert Kelsey, Physical Plant Alex Tetlax, Language and Literature Eduardo Velasco, Science Ralph Miller, Physical Plant Scott Thatcher, Math and Computer Science Warren Wells, General Counsel’s Office Scott Olsen, Education Juan Valencia, Language and Literature Sally West, Social Science Linda Phillips, Business Office Brenda Wheeler, Nursing Kathy Williams, Physical Plant Stephen Pollard, Social Science Howard Worcester, Physical Plant Linda Yager, Student Union Joy Pugh, Justice Systems Stephen Wynn, Library Notables Remembering the Marijke Breuning, associate professor of in Oxford, Miss. The presentation was based Holocaust Events political science; Joseph Bredehoft, junior on work done for the book “New Religious with Hillel political science major from Winfield, Kan.; Movements: A Documentary Reader” due out and Eugene Walton, senior political science in July from New York University Press, “Commemorating the major and McNair scholar from Florissant, which he co-edited with W. Michael Holocaust: Forgive and Mo.; have been notified that their article, Ashcraft, associate professor of religion at Forget?” “Promise and Performance: An Evaluation of Truman. 8:30-9:30 p.m., May 5 Journals in International Relations,” has been Stephen Hadwiger, associate professor of Violette Hall 1000 Lecture by Roy Schwartzman accepted for publication in the November nursing, completed the American Heart from NWMSU issue of International Studies Perspectives, a Association’s Basic Life Support Instructor’s peer-reviewed journal published by the Course at A.T. Still University in March. Holocaust Commemorative International Studies Association. Hadwiger also presented a paper titled “A Shabbat Service Dereck Daschke, assistant professor of phi- Confessional Tale About a Latina Woman 7-7:45 p.m., May 6 losophy and religion, gave an invited talk with Diabetes” at the Cambio de Colores Flame to the Second Century Traditional service with readings titled “The Appeal of New Religious Conference March 31, in Columbia, Mo. from Holocaust survivors Movements” April 4, at Ole Miss University Film: “Life is Beautiful” 7:30-10 p.m., May 7 Education Professor Presents Original Violette Hall 1000 Members of Hillel will answer Math Textbook Research questions about the Holocaust afterward anice Grow-Maienza, professor of educa- New Hampshire, who spoke on how division tion, organized and spoke in a symposium of fractions is conceptualized in Chinese and For more information on any J of these events, call Ben Kort Singaporean middle school mathematics titled “Developing Procedures with at 785.7320 or e-mail Conceptual Understanding in Asian text- texts. [email protected]. books” for the research pre-session of the Grow-Maienza and Beal presented a National Council of Teachers of Mathematics poster titled “Korean Mathematics Texts: A annual meeting April 4-6, in Anaheim, Calif. Structural and Substantive Analysis” at the End of the Grow-Maienza discussed connections annual meeting of the American Educational Semester Hours made to underlying mathematics principles Research Association April 11, in Montreal, found in Korean elementary mathematics Canada. In July 2004, they presented another Pickler Memorial Library textbooks with Susan Beal, professor of math- poster, “Seeing Korean Mathematics through May 3-5 7:30 a.m. ematics at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. American Eyes,” at the 10th International to 2 a.m. Other members of the symposium were Congress on Mathematical Education in Tad Watanabe, associate professor at Copenhagen, Denmark. This poster and an May 6 7:30 a.m. Pennsylvania State University, who spoke on interview with Grow-Maienza have been fea- to 10 p.m. iconic representations in Japanese elementary tured in a Korean Broadcasting System docu- May 7 noon to mathematics texts, and Yeping Li, associate mentary on competitiveness in Korean educa- 10 p.m. professor of mathematics at the University of tion to be filmed in Korea this spring. May 8 noon to 2 a.m. Truman Graduate Receives Excellence Award May 9-12 7:30 a.m. ruman’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has Luebbering said in her application essay. to 2 a.m. Tannounced that their nominee for the The Truman alumna graduated summa May 13 7:30 a.m. national honor fraternity’s Graduate Fellowship cum laude from the University with a bache- to 6 p.m. will receive an Award of Excellence. lor’s degree in sociology and anthropology. Candice Luebbering, a May 2004 Truman She was the Sociology/Anthropology May 14 noon to graduate, will use the $2,000 award to help Outstanding Student, a Bright Flight Scholar 5 p.m. finance her further education. Luebbering and a member of both Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Student Recreation will pursue a master’s degree in geography Beta Kappa. Center at Virginia Tech. She said she plans to con- The Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships May 9-11 9 a.m. to centrate her studies in the area of Geographic recognize and encourage superior scholar- 11 p.m. Information Systems (GIS). ship in all disciplines. The Fellowships and “I want to focus on learning the largest skill Awards of Excellence are given to students May 12-13 9 a.m. to set possible for cartography and GIS concerning preparing for full-time first-year graduate or 7 p.m. all of the advanced technology...that can help us professional study. Applicants must be nomi- May 14-15 closed create more useful, current and inclusive maps,” nated by their chapter. Notes On Campus Psychology will be having a poster conference from more information. 3 tuesday 12:30-5:30 p.m., May 3, in the SUB Activities Room. The AAUP monthly meeting will be at 4:30 p.m., 12:30-5:30 p.m.-Psychology Students enrolled in Psychological Research, psychol- May 6, at the University Club. Contact Marc Becker poster conference, SUB ogy’s capstone course, will be presenting posters of at 785.6036 for more information. Activities Room; see Notes their research. All posters will be on display for the Students can enjoy two days of gaming bliss at 2 p.m.-Softball vs. University of entire afternoon. Each poster will indicate specific “Game On: The Video Game Pentathalon,” spon- Missouri-Rolla, Softball Field times when the student will be available to discuss sored by ACM and the Take 5 Game Room. Teams of 8-9 p.m.-Social Security Debate, the work. Contact Terry Palmer at 785.4314 for more four will compete in a five-event tournament for VH 1010; see Notes information. more than $500 worth of prizes, including the top 10 p.m.-Homecoming 2005 The winner of the 2005 Educator of the Year award prize of a PSP. The event will be from 5-10:30 p.m., organizational meeting, BH will be announced at a banquet at 6 p.m., May 3, in May 6, in the SUB. Visit http://acm.truman.edu/ Little Theatre; see Notes the SUB Georgian Room. Contact Chelsea Schinnour gameon for more details. 4 Wednesday at [email protected] for more information. SAB is sponsoring the Final Blowout at 5:30 p.m., noon-Baseball vs. Emporia The College Democrats and College Republicans will May 6, at the South Field near the Tennis Courts. State (Kan.), Baseball Field debate on the future of social security and how it relates Students will be able to enjoy free barbecue and a final 3:30 p.m.-Budget update for to young adults from 8-9 p.m., May 3, in VH 1010. concert by True Men, Minor Detail and Unique students, SUB Alumni Room; Contact Taylor Burks at 785.4850 for more information. Ensemble followed by a spectacular fireworks display. see Page 1 Representatives from student organizations will The rain site for the dinner/concert is Pershing Arena. 5:30 p.m.-Sigma Gamma Rho meet May 3 to discuss Homecoming 2005. Students The rain date for the fireworks is 9 p.m., May 10. Inc. interest meeting, VH 1110; will receive information to take back to their organi- Contact SAB at 785.4722 for more information. see Notes zations concerning the theme, events and responsibil- The Chamber Choir will perform in a concert at 8 7 p.m.-Self-Defense workshop, ities. Groups interested in participating should send a p.m., May 6, in the OP Performance Hall. SUB Activities Room; see Notes member to the gathering at 10 p.m., in the BH Little An upcoming opportunity is available to those Theatre. For more information, contact Marcie interested in bird watching with other Truman and 5 thursday Kottemann at 785.4801 or e-mail [email protected]. Kirksville community members. Groups will leave 8 p.m.-Wind Symphony concert, The Weekly Lunch Series May 4 will be a Year-End at 6:30 a.m., May 7, from Magruder Hall to bird Baldwin Auditorium; see Notes Bash. Faculty, teaching staff and GTRAs may attend for watch at Thousand Hills State Park. For more infor- 8-10 p.m.-Monitor anniversary table fellowship with colleagues and help choose the mation, contact Pete Goldman at 785.4632. fireworks show, Quadrangle; end-of-the-year awards from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Students will perform in piano recitals at 2 p.m., May see Notes SUB Spanish Room. Contact the Center for Teaching 7 and at 3 p.m., May 8, in the OP Performance Hall. 8:30-9:30 p.m.-Commemorating and Learning at 785.4391 for more information. Cheryl Wong, Sarah Blackwell, Daniel Poindexter, Ryan the Holocaust guest lecture, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. is hosting their Huber and Lauren Sappington, all students of David VH 1000; see Page 3 spring informational meeting at 5:30 p.m., May 4, in McKamie, will be performing May 7. Avril Frick, a stu- 9-11 p.m.-Observatory open VH 1110 for students interested in joining the sorori- dent of Janice Saffir, will also be playing May 7. Emmy house, University Observatory; ty. For additional details, contact Kia Washington at Thomson, Katie Craven, Stephanie Rice, John Feiner, see Notes [email protected] or 785.5770. Rachel Scheperle, Matt Safley and Dan Kubus, all stu- 6 friday Traci Ciepiela from Public Safety will guide a free dents of Saffir, will be performing May 8. The public is Last day of classes self-defense workshop for women only at 7 p.m., May invited to attend free of charge. 4:30 p.m.-AAUP meeting, 4, in the SUB Activities Room. The class is part of the Franklin Street will perform in a final concert from University Club; see Notes Women’s Resource Center Wednesday Workshop 4-5:30 p.m., May 7, in the Baldwin Auditorium. 5-10:30 p.m.-“Game On: The Series. Contact [email protected] for more details. There will be a faculty recital at 7 p.m., May 8, in Video Game Pentathalon,” The Brass Choir will perform in a concert at 8 p.m., the OP Performance Hall. Contact Mira Frisch at SUB; see Notes May 4, in the OP Performance Hall. 785.7822 for more information. 5:30 p.m.-SAB’s Final Blowout: The Director’s Showcase will be performed at 8 The General Honors Medal Ceremony will be from free concert, barbecue and fire- p.m., May 4-6, in the OP Courtyard Theatre. Contact 4-5:30 p.m., May 13, in the SUB Georgian Room. For works, South Field; see Notes Lee Orchard at 785.4267 for more information. more information about the event, contact Patricia 7-7:45 p.m.-Shabbat service, Truman’s Wind Symphony will perform in a free Burton at 785.7247 or e-mail [email protected]. Flame to the Second Century; concert at 8 p.m., May 5, in the Baldwin Auditorium. Attention Former JBA Faculty: 2005 marks the 20th see Page 3 The Monitor will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary with anniversary of the Joseph Baldwin Academy. JBA 7 saturday sparklers from 8-10 p.m., May 5, on the Quadrangle. attracts hundreds of gifted junior high students from 1 p.m.-Baseball vs. Missouri Call 785.4775 for more information. across the nation to campus every summer to take a Southern, Baseball Field The University Observatory will be open to the three-week class taught by a Truman professor. The 2 p.m.-Student piano recital, public, weather permitting, from 9-11 p.m., May 5. JBA program is compiling a list of everyone who has OP Performance Hall; see Notes For directions to the facility, call Michael Adams at ever taught a JBA course. There will be a reunion 7:30-10 p.m.-“Life is Beautiful” 785.4088 or go to http://observatory.truman.edu. reception from 2-4 p.m., July 23. If you have ever film, VH 1000; see Page 3 Faculty and staff are welcome to attend the next taught JBA, please e-mail Jana Morton at 8 sunday Tech Break from 2-3 p.m., May 6, in the SUB Alumni [email protected] and tell her the years and Room. Go to http://its.truman.edu/techbreak for courses you taught. noon-Baseball vs. Missouri Southern, Baseball Field Truman Today is a weekly publication of Truman State University for students, faculty and staff. Deadline for 3 p.m.-Student piano recital, entries is 5 p.m., the Wednesday preceding Tuesday’s publication. Entries should be submitted by sending an e- OP Performance Hall; see Notes mail to [email protected] or by completing a Truman Today form available in the Public Relations Office, 9 Monday McClain Hall 101. The form may also be accessed online at http://trumantoday.truman.edu/ submissionform.pdf. All submissions are subject to editing for clarity and style. Finals begin