Welcome to Truman State University! This guidebook is intended to give an overview of the area, highlighting points and places you may be interested in. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide, and is subject to change. Please use during your stay, but kindly leave it in the room when you leave. An online version can be found at https://www.truman.edu/residence-life/communications/.
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY/KIRKSVILLE Truman State University is committed to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education to academically talented students from across the state of Missouri as well as from all parts of the world. Truman attracts smart and curious students fueled by the desire to turn their intellectual and emotional connections into action, whether in a profession such as medicine or education, in an endeavor such as scientific research or business leadership, or through community and public service. Here are some campus highlights: • PICKLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY—complete with lots of open space, window seating, views of the Quad, and a large atrium—features Starbucks, computer labs, group meeting and study rooms, assistive technology lab, and many other student services available. The Student Union Building also has plenty of spots where you can eat, socialize and attend events. • Our RECREATION CENTER provides a place to stay active and healthy through the use of our multiple gymnasiums, weight room, cardio equipment, fitness classes, intramural sports, and more. You can also swim laps at the university Natatorium. • THE QUAD, a large grassy area in the heart of campus, is a fun and relaxing place with all kinds of spontaneous events from Frisbee, to yoga, to an energetic game of Humans vs. Zombies. • DEL & NORMA ROBISON PLANETARIUM, a 60-seat, 1,800-square-foot Planetarium and Multimedia Theater. - Location: Kirksville, Missouri - Population of Kirksville: Approximately 17,000 - Size of campus: 180 acres
LOCAL TV/NEWSPAPER • KTVO - https://ktvo.com/ • KYOU - https://www.kyoutv.com/ • Truman Media Network - https://tmn.truman.edu • Kirksville Daily Express - https://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/?lid=home • Radio Stations: KTRM (88.7) Truman’s student-run radio station, KIRX (99.7), KRXL (94.5), KTUF (93.7) - https://www.radiokv.com/krxl/
THINGS TO DO • Kirksville Visitors Guide: https://visitkirksville.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Visitors-Guide-v4-links.pdf ► Local Events Calendar: https://visitkirksville.com/events/ • There are many annual local events, such as the Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Summer on the Square, Saturday Farmer’s Market, and much more! https://visitkirksville.com/festivals-fun/ • Hiking/Biking: ► Kirksville Trail Map: http://www.kirksvillecity.com/filestorage/72/166/3147/Approved_Master_Trail_Plan_11-2009.pdf ► Thousand Hills Park Trails: There are four trails throughout the park, ranging from .20 to 10.5 miles in length. The longest, Thousand Hills Trail, connects to Rainbow Basin Trail Road / County Road 226 and Highway H on the southwest side of Kirksville. http://www.mostateparks.com/trails/thousand-hills-state- park?type=hiking ► FLATS is a volunteer organization constructing bike and walking trails between Kirksville and Thousand Hills State Park. The FLATS website also has useful information on the development of trails in Adair County. http://www.kvflats.org/
PARKS
► The city of Kirksville and the surrounding area have several parks available for public use. • City parks: http://www.kirksvillecity.com/parksandrec • Thousand Hills State Park (See ancient petroglyphs, go hiking, boating, dining, camping and more!): https://mostateparks.com/park/thousand-hills-state-park • Missouri Conservation Center - 3500 S. Baltimore, Kirksville MO 63501 - 660.785.2420 • Kirksville Labyrinth Center: https://www.facebook.com/Kirksville-Labyrinth-Center-101513434697593/ • Kirksville Aquatic Center (Estimated open date: Summer 2021) http: