Vol. 14 No. 11 November 10, 2009

Regina Spektor Headlines SAB Fall Concert egina Spektor With the strength of her frequent Tickets are $5 with a Truman student Rwill perform performances and another self-released ID and $15 for general admission and are at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 album, 2002’s “Songs,” Spektor developed available in the SAB Office in the lower level in Pershing Arena a following that included Alan Bezozi, the of the Student Union Building or online at for the Student drummer for They Might Be Giants. He http://sab.truman.edu/store. Activities Board introduced Spektor to the Strokes’ producer, (SAB) fall concert. Gordon Raphael, and both worked with A veteran of Spektor on her third album, “Soviet Kitsch.” Regina Spektor New York’s anti-folk Initially self-released like her other work, scene, songwriter “Soviet Kitsch” eventually found a wider Fall Speaker Spektor creates quirky, highly eclectic and release with Sire Records. always personal music. Tours with the Strokes, Kings of Leon, Christian Lander Born and raised in Moscow until age Mates of State and the Moldy Peaches’ 7 p.m. • Nov. 18 • Baldwin Hall Auditorium nine, she listened to her father’s bootleg Kimya Dawson further raised Spektor’s Lander is a blogger and best-selling-author tapes of Western pop and rock and also profile. most known for his book, “Stuff White learned to play piano. In 2006 Spektor released her first album People Like.” The book is a humorous She and her family moved from Russia to of original material for Sire, “Begin to anthropological study of upper-middle-class white culture and a handbook to succeeding the Bronx, N.Y., where she was immersed in Hope,” which went gold in the U.S. in modern, urban, white society. American culture. After taking several years to tour and An advanced ticket can be picked up in the Spektor further developed her classical compose new material, she returned in 2009 SAB Office on the first floor of the Student piano training by attending the SUNY with the album “Far.” Union Building. Tickets are free with a student Purchase Music Conservatory. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the Nov. ID or $2 for general admission. Tickets will be She self-released her debut album 14 performance. Jupiter One will be the sold at the door if the event is not sold out. “11:11” in 2001. opening act. Staff Council Concludes Clothing Drive, More Events Planned he University and Community Church School. place from 12-4 p.m. Dec. 2 when the TRelations Committee of Truman’s Staff The council would like to say a big thank University and Community Relations Council hosted its annual “Head to Toe” you to the “I Think I Can Foundation” for Committee sponsors a blood drive in the clothing drive at the end of October to working with key contacts in the schools Student Union Georgian Room. Go to collect warm outerwear for local children. to make sure the clothing is properly http://www.givelife.org to sign up for an The Truman community filled decorated distributed. appointment. boxes around campus with 16 coats, 69 Also, the committee would like to In anticipation of the holidays, the hats, seven sweaters/sweatshirts, 71 pairs of recognize Connie Jacobs (Pickler Memorial University and Community Relations mittens/gloves, 27 scarves and three pairs Library) and her husband; Dee Dee Moore committee of Staff Council will also bring of boots in sizes ranging from infant to (Provost’s office); and Brennen Bushnell back the well-received Holiday Door teenager. (Pickler Memorial Library); as well as Decorating Contest. Items will be donated to the neighboring Howard Worcester (Truman Recycling) for Contact Linda Davenport, lindadav@ schools and to the Kirksville Day Care locating and transporting the large boxes. truman.edu, by Nov. 20 to enter your Center to be distributed to children in need. As always, the biggest thanks goes to the office or department door in the contest. The colorful boxes were decorated using Truman community for having the true The doors must be completed and ready artwork done by local school children from spirit of compassion. to be judged by Dec. 4. Winners will be Countryside Christian Church and Life Another opportunity to give will take announced Dec. 11. Ex h i b i t Hi g h l i g h t s Proceeds from Roktoberfest Benefit Gl o b e Me d Pr o j e c t s Ar o u n d t h e Wo r l d Investing In Students Fund he Investing in Students fund lobeMed is working in Students and the National with Pickler Memorial T G fund at Truman Fibromyalgia Library throughout the month has received a Association. of November to educate the $3,500 donation The University Truman community on what courtesy of created the the organization does abroad. Roktoberfest, Investing in A photo exhibit featuring a fundraising Students fund GlobeMed projects is currently event organized earlier this year on display in the Library Gallery by Sigma Tau in response to the Room. “Through My Eyes: Gamma fraternity, growing financial Global Health Oppression in association burden placed on in the Hispaniola Island,” with Blue Key, students and their features powerful and beautiful Members of Sigma Tau Gamma present President Darrell W. Krueger with Cardinal Key families. photos blown up to poster size, a check for $3,500 for the Investing in Students fund. Pictured, from left: and Tau Lambda The fund was along with cases containing Ryan Cochran, Sigma Tau Gamma president; Kyle Betts; Andrew Bedwell; Sigma. established with a information about the areas in and University President Darrell W. Krueger. Approximately $30,000 gift from which GlobeMed works. 350 people President Darrell Materials illustrate the attended the second annual event, which took W. Krueger and his wife Nancy. mothers in Haiti directly place Oct. 23 at the Journal Printing Building in University constituents, including faculty, affected by the Truman downtown Kirksville, courtesy of the Wooden staff, alumni, friends and corporations, have GlobeMed chapter’s partnership Nickel. Event organizers announced the also provided support for the initiative. Gift with Maison de Naissance, philanthropic effort raised $7,000, and proceeds commitments to the fund now total more than as well as the sugarcane were divided equally between Truman’s Investing $200,000. communities affected by the group’s health education projects in the Dominican Republic. Truman Represented at American Chemical In 2008, Truman GlobeMed students traveled to the Dominican Republic on two Society Midwest Regional Meeting separate occasions to teach AE and chemistry graduate student, Jessica “Crystal and 3-Dimensional Molecular Structures maternal health education MMichael, senior chemistry majors Rick of Creatinine-Based Ureas for Use as Potential among sugarcane field workers. Knopick and Minh Ho, junior chemistry major Pharmaceuticals.” Laura Tvedte and sophomore chemistry major They were mentored, respectively, by professors “From Hometown to Haiti: A Emery Brown presented results of their research David Wohlers, David McCurdy/Brian Lamp, Step Towards Sustainability” at the recent Midwest Regional Meeting of the and Russell Baughman/Kenneth Smith. Faculty in Sponsored by GlobeMed American Chemical Society in Iowa City, Iowa. attendance included Dana Delaware, Baughman, Featuring: Evan Lyon, graduate of Michael’s oral presentation was entitled Smith, McCurdy and Wohlers. Harvard Medical School and clinician “Teaching Chemistry to a Blind Student at Michael was supported by an NSF-RDE at Partners in Health Truman State University in a Liberal Arts grant. Brown, Ho and Knopick were sponsored 6 p.m. • Nov. 14 Chemistry Laboratory Course Using Vernier by Merck Pharmaceuticals and The American Student Union Building 3200 Software and Probes.” Association for the Advancement of Science. Ho’s oral presentation, with co-authors Tvedte was sponsored by the NSF-STEP All proceeds go to Maison de Brown and Knopick, was entitled “Atomic program. Naissance, a birthing home in Haiti. Absorption Determination of Mercury in Local Truman Chemistry alumni presenters or co- Tickets are $20 per person. Contact [email protected] if you would Freshwater Fish Using a Home-Built Cold Vapor authors were Ted Bryan (1990), Kurt Hoeman like to attend. Generator.” Tvedte’s poster, co-authored with (2003), Scott Klasner (2004), Jeff Lange (2004), alumna ThoaiPhuong Nguyen, was entitled Andy Maerz (2007) and Jena Whetstine (2004).

American Race Public Relations Internship Opportunity Artwork reflecting upon race in the year of Lincoln’s bicentennial The Truman Public Relations Office is now accepting résumés for the full-time spring 2010 On display: Now-Nov. 20 internship position. To apply, send a résumé, two writing samples and contact information for two Truman Art Gallery on-campus references to the Public Relations Office, McClain Hall 101, by 4 p.m. Nov. 17. For specific questions about the internship, contact Heidi Templeton at [email protected]. Ophelia Parrish Notables Communication Students Taner Edis, associate professor of physics, had a chapter, “An Ambivalent Nonbelief,” published in R. Blackford & U. Schüklenk, eds., 50 Voices of Disbelief (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009). Bring Great Speeches to Life eminiscent of the popular Students will share brief Rmovie “Night at the insights about the speakers/ Students Place Sixth in Museum,” great speeches from characters and the rhetorical history and the movies will situation, in addition to Fishing Competition come to life at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 performing excerpts from the at the Ruth W. Towne Museum speeches. ne pound was the only After two days of and Visitors Center. Students from COMM 270 Othing standing between competition the duo’s combined Approximately 35 will portray speakers from the two Truman students and the total of six fish came up one communication students Top 100 Great Speeches of the chance to compete for $50,000 pound short of fifth place, from COMM 270 and 170 20th Century, such as Franklin worth of prizes. which would have given them will portray speakers or Delano Roosevelt’s Declaration Mike McCarthy and the right to compete in the characters in an entertaining of War. Spencer Clark, members of final round for a chance to win program organized by Students from COMM 170 the University’s Fishing Club, $25,000 for Truman along with Barry Poyner, professor of will portray movie characters competed in the National a $25,000 boat in school colors communication, and sponsored that gave memorable speeches, Guard FLW College Fishing for the Fishing Club. by the Communication Club such as William Wallace in Challenge Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in A fifth place finish would (NCASC). “Braveheart.” Murray, Ky. have also given the Truman At any given point, about NCASC is committed McCarthy and Clark Fishing Club a spot in the half of the students will be in to enriching the lives of finished in sixth place out of 20 College Fishing National character. This will allow the undergraduate communication competing teams. Championship in April 2010. other student performers to major and minors by promoting move around and enjoy student the study and application of speeches as well. communication principles Meal Offers Taste of Vietnamese The public is welcome to through educational and social walk through the museum at functions. Cuisine and Culture their own pace. Each student Interested students may presentation is about five contact club president Nathan iFT, the International chosen to represent a typical minutes. Vickers, [email protected]. LStudent Affairs Office, Vietnamese meal and to go well West Campus Suites and the with American palate. Recipe 20th Annual Multicultural Affairs Center books of all dishes are available Undergraduate Li l Pu p Cl u b will sponsor “Hello Vietnam!” for those who are interested in Philosophy and Religion Sponsored by the Women’s at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in the West duplicating the dinner. Conference Basketball Team Campus Suites Multipurpose “Hello Vietnam!” is only the The Truman Women’s Basketball Room. beginning of introducing a part Nov. 14 team would like to invite your 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daughter, niece or granddaughter The event introduces a piece of Vietnamese culture to the Student Union Building to join the “Lil Pup Club” this of Vietnamese culture through community. The organizers will Alumni Room selective cuisine, music, costume try to make it the best possible season. and friendly people. The so its sequels will be much Twelve papers on a variety The “Lil Pup Club” is a program dinner is buffet-styled, served anticipated. of topics within philosophy that gives young girls the and religion will be by Vietnamese and American The meal costs $5 per opportunity to be an honorary presented throughout the member of the team for one LiFT members in Vietnamese person. All profits from “Hello day. home game this season. As costumes. Vietnam!” will go toward LiFT’s Keynote Speaker: Adam a member of the “Lil Pup A course of four main dishes, fund for child sponsorship and Potthast, philosophy Club,” each individual will be dessert and beverages is carefully emergency children funds. professor at Missouri introduced prior to tip-off, University of Science and have the opportunity to sit on Technology, will speak on the bench during the game and “Road Trip New Mexico” Spring 2010 “Animals, Angels and Us: receive an official complimentary club T-shirt. Interest Meeting Kantian Ethics and the 7 p.m. • Nov. 17 • Baldwin Hall 318 Meaning of Life.” If you have a daughter, niece or granddaughter currently in grades Monica Barron will explain “Road Trip New Mexico,” a cluster Lunch is free to all 3-8 who would be interested of three courses (ENG 418 Southwest Lit, JINS 315 Nuclear participants and attendees. in participating, contact Taira Weaponry and any Spanish course at any level) and a spring The keynote address by Roth at [email protected] or break road trip to Taos, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, N.M. See the Potthast will be given 785.7362. course website at http://air.truman.edu/roadtrip. during the luncheon. Notes Men of Principle Scholarship The deadline to submit McNair Program applicationsis Nov. 10. Visit http:// mcnair.truman.edu or contact the McNair Office at 785.5393 with any questions Beta Theta Pi is offering about the deadline. two $250 Men of Principle Scholarships for those interested Vi r t u a l Pr i va t e Ne t w o r k The Center for Teaching and Learning welcomes Scott Alberts as the Weekly in rushing in the spring. Deadline Lunch Series speaker at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Student Union Building to apply is 11:59 p.m. Nov. Truman State University’s Spanish Room. Alberts will discuss the Portfolio Project. 11. Interviews will take place virtual private network (VPN) is in December. Applications are available to students, faculty and The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) welcomes all faculty and staff to available online at http://www. staff to provide a secure network nominate student leaders on campus for the Golden Leadership Award (GLA) zeta-xi.com/rush/men_of_ connection between your off-site for the month of November. The nomination form can be picked up in the CSI or principle_scholarship. For more computer system and resources completed online at http://csi.truman.edu. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. information, contact Jon Grush on the local Truman network. 11. The CSI is located on the first floor of the Student Union Building. at [email protected]. You can use the VPN to connect The next event in the Global Issues Colloquium, “Studying Internationally,” to Truman network drives (like will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in Magruder Hall 2001. During the presentation, W: or Y: drives), access the a panel of Truman’s international students will give a glimpse into what it is like to restricted library databases and study in the United States. They will also share what schooling is like in their home connect to most other Truman countries and how it compares or contrasts with education in the U.S. Sponsored by Upcoming PDI Programs network resources when you are the Center for Teaching and Learning. Sponsored by the Career Center away from the Truman campus. International Tour Guide Cold Turkey Tobacco Cessation Classes continue at 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Nov. 19 and Guest Speaker: If you have any questions, please Dec. 3 in Pershing Building 301. Free patches, gum and physician consultations will Rado Zibrik contact the ITS HelpDesk at be available at all classes. E-mail [email protected] for more information. 8 p.m. • Nov. 10 785.4544. Violette Hall 1140 A Student Union Building Technology Workshop will take place from 1-2 p.m. VPN Notes: Nov. 13 and will begin in the Conference Room on the upper level of the Student In Focus: Careers with • The VPN will not make Union Building. The workshop is open to all students, faculty, staff and visitors. To a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology your off-campus connection register, visit http://sub.truman.edu/register/classlist.asp. Send questions to Scott faster. A VPN provides a secure Casey, Student Union Building technology manager, at [email protected]. 6 p.m. • Nov. 11 Student Union Building connection, not a faster one. Your VPN connection speed to The Communication Disorders (CMDS) Department will host a Graduate Conference Room Truman will be slightly slower Student Recruitment Day Graduate School Success from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 in Barnett Hall 1400. All due to the additional overhead. prospective students interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Communication 5 p.m. • Nov. 17 Disorders from Truman are invited to attend. Information regarding the CMDS Career Center • You must have a broadband graduate program, the profession, employment opportunities and funding for Personal Statement connection to use the VPN. It graduate school will be provided along with the opportunity to meet faculty, alumni Workshop will not work over a dial-up and students of the program. RSVP to Laura Winkelman, graduate recruitment day 6:30 p.m. • Nov. 17 connection. coordinator, at [email protected]. Career Center • Do not use the VPN while Upward Bound will host an informational meeting about employment Major and Career on campus. The VPN is for off- opportunities Decisions for spring and summer 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Student campus use only. Union Building 3204. Come enjoy free treats, hear testimonials from past mentors 12 p.m. • Nov. 18 and participants in the program and learn how Upward Bound can benefit you. Career Center Contact Alex Boles at [email protected] for more information. Networking: Traditional and Social Portz Fellowship The Career Center is hiring for the spring semester. If you are a scholarship or 6 p.m. • Dec. 2 The National Collegiate Honors work study student, consider applying for the In-Center or Public Relations teams. Career Center Council will be accepting applications for the Dr. John and Directions and applications are on https://trupositions.truman.edu/jobs.asp. There Register for sessions at Mrs. Edythe Portz Fellowship. is a required preview session Nov. 16 in the Career Center from 6-7 p.m. Students http://pdi.truman.edu. should turn in materials to the Career Center by 5 p.m. Nov. 20. The highly competitive award of up to $7,000 is open to all The women of Cardinal Key will host a Fall Interest Party at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 Ha r r y S. Tr u m a n students at any of the more than 800 member institutions in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. Cardinal Key is a national honor Pr e s i d e n t i a l society comprised of 25 women whose focus is service both on Truman’s campus of the NCHC in the U.S. and and within the Kirksville community. Mu s e u m a n d Li b r a r y beyond. The Portz Fellowships In t e r n sh i p support original and extended The Women’s Resource Center will sponsor Coffee and Consciousness at 7 interdisciplinary projects for p.m. Nov. 17 at the University Club. The topic, “Disability and Sexuality,” will Deadline to apply is Dec. 1 up to 18 months. Applications explore ways in which not able-bodied people have become one of the most sexually are available at http://www. For more information, or an oppressed groups, the issues people face and how awareness could be raised. nchchonors.org. For more application, contact Jeff Gall, information contact Dr. Patrice Department of History at Career Finder, the newsletter for the Career Center, is now available at http:// 785.7747 or Berger at [email protected] or career.truman.edu/Career%20Finder/Newsletter.pdf. [email protected]. 402.472.5425.