The University will officially kick off its 1998 United Way drive Oct. 1 at a breakfast for group leaders. This year's United Way theme is "Building a Caring Community."
The $43,000 campus drive is co-chaired by Maureen Slaughter, Human Resources supervisor, and David Nichols, professor of music. Senior Sara Braaf, chair of a 10-member student committee, will lead the $6,000 student drive. The overall Adair County goal is $240,000.
Updates on the drive as well as summaries of the 15 local agencies that are funded by the Adair County United Way will be included in future issues of the Truman Today.
The corporate world demands that executives make difficult decisions. For more than 30 years, Maurice Medland was part of that world. Six years ago, Medland chose to leave the boardroom and pursue a writing career. If the reviews of his first novel, Point of Honor, are on target, Medland made the right decision.
Point of Honor hit number 23 on Ingram's A-List of Top 50 Most Requested Titles last month.
"Maurice Medland writes like a seasoned veteran, plots like a pro, and knows how to keep his readers turning pages. I'm sure Point of Honor is just the first of a host of big books from this talented writer," said author Stephen Greenleaf.
Medland will visit his alma mater on Oct. 8. He will hold a book signing featuring Point of Honor from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Truman Bookstore in the SUB.
"In terms of writing a novel, it's amazing how all of your prior educational experiences are helpful," Medland said.
After graduating from Truman State University in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in business administration, he held positions at Fluro Corp., PacifiCare Health Systems and Travelers Health Network. He went on to receive an MBA from Pepperdine University.
A native of Centerville, Iowa, Medland and his wife reside in Yorba Linda, Calif., where he is at work on his next novel.
Members of the American Productivity & Quality Center, APQC, met on Truman's campus Oct. 24 for a benchmarking study regarding productivity at Truman.
More than 90 percent of colleges and universities are involved in outcomes assessment, according to recently conducted institutional surveys. Institutions find that legislatures, voters, school boards, parents and students expect accountability.
APQC's Institute for education Best Practices (IEBP), together with Peter Ewell of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems and member of the University's Board of Governors, launched a benchmarking project of best practices in "Measuring Institutional Performance Outcomes."
Ewell is a senior associate at the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, a research and development center founded to improve the management effectiveness of colleges and universities. A member of the staff since 1981, Ewell's work focuses on assessing institutional effectiveness and involves both research and direct consulting with institutions and state systems on collecting and using assessment information in planning, evaluating and budgeting.
The APQC defines benchmarking as identifying who is doing something better than you, learning how they do it, adapting it to your organization and implementing and improving it.
The IEBP, a service of the non-profit American Productivity & Quality Center, helps educational organizations identify, learn, transfer and adapt best practices through benchmarking. The IEBP has access to the resources of APQC's International Benchmarking Clearinghouse, which has more than 400 business, healthcare and government members.
The Theatre Department is proud to announce the production of Little Shop of Horrors as a part of its season for the 1997-1998 academic year. Due to anticipated demand for this popular musical comedy, Little Shop of Horrors will run for eight performances; from Oct. 7 until Oct. 10, and then from Oct. 14 until Oct. 17. All performances will begin at 8 p.m. in Baldwin Hall Little Theater. Admission is free for all performances. Reserve tickets are available.
Little Shop of Horrors was written by award- winning lyricist Howard Ashman as an updated musical adaptation of a 1960 low-budget horror film of the same name. Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour Krelbom, a young man working in a skid row flower shop, whose affection for his beguiling co-worker, Audrey, proves to be his only saving grace when the seemingly-innocent houseplant he has adopted develops a malicious personality of its own. Originally performed Off-Broadway, the musical was made into a popular 1986 film starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin. With its intelligent combination of humor, wit, romance, and classic rock 'n' roll, Little Shop of Horrors is guaranteed to deliver an entertaining evening. Due to mature themes in the show, it is not recommended for audiences under the age of 12.
For more information regarding performances, or to reserve tickets, please contact the Little Theatre box office at 785.4515 Monday through Friday, between 1 and 4 p.m.
Morning on the Mall, 9:30 to 10:20 a.m., Student Union MallPresidential Address, 10:30 a.m., Baldwin Auditorium
Tailgate Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Red Barn Park
Bulldog Football, 2 p.m., Stokes Stadium
Women's Soccer, 3 p.m., Soccer Field
The Passing Zone, 7:30 p.m., Baldwin Auditorium
Tickets for the Tailgate Lunch are $4. Tickets must be purchased in advance in the Public Relations Office, McClain Hall 202. Students' lunches are free with presentation of their meal cards. Football tickets may also be purchased in advance by students in Pershing Building 201E.
The University Concert Band will perform in Baldwin Auditorium at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. Admission is free.
The 24th Annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 4, at the Kirksville Court House Square, just four blocks north of campus.
USA TODAY is searching for nation's 60 best and brightest college students to be named to USA TODAY's 1998 All-American Academ-ic team. They will be featured in a two-page color package in the newspaper.
Twenty members of the first team will receive $2,500 cash prizes and will be guests at a special awards luncheon on Feb. 13.
Any full-time undergraduate of a four-year institution in the United States or its territories is eligible. U.S. citizenship is not required. A full-time undergraduate is one carrying at least 12 credits in pursuit of an undergraduate degree or one who anticipates earning an undergraduate degree at the end of the current academic term.
The criteria are designed to find students who excel not only in scholarship, but also in leadership roles on and off campus. Students will be judged on their original academic or intellectual product. The judges will be influenced by the student's ability to describe that outstanding endeavor in his or her own words. They will rely solely on the student's ability to describe the effort in writing, supplemented by recommendations from the nominating professor and up to three other persons of the nominee's choice.
Nominations must be postmarked by Nov. 29. For more information, stop by the Public Relations Office, McClain Hall 202.
Keith Doubt, associate professor of sociology, published an invited review of Deconstructing Psychopathology in Contemporary Psychology, Vol. 42, No. 9, September 1997, p. 299.
Jeffrey Gall, assistant professor of history and social science education, is a recipient of a 1997 Milken Family Foundation Educator Award. A luncheon honoring all recipients will take place Oct. 6, 1997 in Osage Beach in conjunction with the Educational Technology: Making a Difference conference, to be held Oct. 5-7, 1997.
Rebecca Harrison, associate professor of classics, was invited to be a presenter at the National-Luis University and Illinois Classical Conference Fifth Annual Latin Pedagogy Workshop in Evanston, Ill., July 9-12, 1997. Her presentation was on "Reading Theory Application" for the session on "Classroom Applications of Pedagogy Workshop Pointers."
Eun-Joo Kwak, assistant professor of piano, was invited to perform with Sun-Wha Arts School Symphony Orchestra at the school's 20th anniversary concert in Korea. The performance was held on Aug. 24 in Seoul Arts Center Main Concert Hall. From Sept. 10 to Sept. 13, Kwak presented piano duo recitals with pianist Chiung-Ying Cheng at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo., and at Highland Community College in Freeport, Ill. During the same period, she also gave a pre-concert lecture and a duo performance on the Elk Grove Music Association Concert Series in Elk Grove Village, Ill. A CD of her piano duo performances, Cheng and Kwak Piano Duo, has been released and is available.
Andrew Mullen, junior English and pre-education secondary major, was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha's International Ritual Team at the 26th Leadership Seminar held June 23-29 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Barry Poyner, associate professor of communication, and communication M.A.E. students Calile Himes, Gina LaFata, and Craig Maxwell conducted a workshop at the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri held in Springfield, Mo., on Sept. 19. The workshop, titled "Teaching the Great Ones, " focused on whether "great speeches" or "great speakers" should be studied. Criteria for greatness were suggested, and the controversy over a canon of public address was acknowledged. Methods of teaching and teaching resources were shared.
Ann Price and Jay Lins, senior sociology/anthropology majors, had their essays on Josip Reihl-Kir posted on a WEB site called Community of Bosnia Foundation in the section Testimonies to Heroes of Peace in the Balkans. The site mierstor is Michael Sells, author of "The Bridge Betrayed: Religion and Genocide in Bosnia." Their essays were submitted by Keith Doubt, associate professor of sociology, and written for SOAN 494, History of Social Thought, Spring 1997.
The Truman Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has been named SPJ Region 7 Chapter of the Year. The Chapter will receive the award at the National Convention Oct. 3-6 in Denver, where it will be in the running for National Chapter of the Year.
The Vienna Philosophy Club has published papers presented in October 1995 at the University of Vienna during the Symposium of International Women Philosophers. The collection of papers is titled "KRIEG/WAR, Eine philosophische Auseinandersetzung aus femisinstischer Sicht." Included in the collection is "A Study of War and Peace in the Writings of Simone Weil" presented by Betty McLane-Iles, professor of French.
The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity chapter at Truman received the Grand High Alpha Award at the fraternity's 26th Leadership Seminar held June 23-29 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Grand High Alpha Award is Lambda Chi Alpha's most prestigious chapter award and is presented to chapters that have displayed operational and fraternal excellence for a sustained period of time. Chapters that receive the award rank among the top three percent in chapter operations within Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Progressive and successful approaches must be undertaken in such areas as officer programming, organizational skills, leadership, strength and quality of membership, financial responsibility and numerous other aspects of chapter operations. This is the second time the chapter has received the award. The fraternity a lso received the Campus Involvement Award for involvement in areas such as student government, residential life, varsity sports, and Interfraternity Councils. The Bruce Hunter McIntosh Standards for Chapter Excellence Award was given to the fraternity for its pursuit of fraternal excellence.
The Career Center announces the Career Expo will be from 1 to5 p.m. on Oct. 20 throughout the SUB. The theme is "World of Opportunity." Stop by the Career Center for resum‚ tips, interview help and company research help.
The Multicultural Affairs Office presents "Freedom Celebration," a concert tour by flutist Ronu Majumdar, accompanied by percussionist Abhijit Banerjee, at 8 p.m. , Oct. 2 in Baldwin Auditorium. This event celebrates the 50th year of India's independence and commemorates Mahatma Gandhi, who achieved freedom for India.
Applications for the Missouri Government Internship Program are available in McClain Hall 202. For information, contact David Clithero at 785.7432.
A discussion and reflection in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 2 in SUB 5. Anyone interested in attending should contact Jerrold Hirsch at 785.4690.
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges award applications may be picked up in the Dean of Student Affairs Office, Kirk Building 112. To qualify, students should be active in campus and community activities, have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and be a senior eligible for graduation in December, May or August of the 1997-98 academic year. Applications are due Oct. 10 to the Student Affairs Office. For more information, call 785.4111.
An exhibition of paintings by Nick Bridge, winner of the 9th annual National Art Competition, will run from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday and noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday, through Oct. 18 in Ophelia Parrish.
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity is sponsoring the Homecoming Parade. Entry forms are available outside the CAOC; deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 29 to Blue Key, attention Jason Davey, CAOC. Information regarding times, etc., will be available at noon on Oct. 3. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Oct. 18. For information, call 785.4222 or 785.4401 or send an e-mail to jdavey@truman.edu.
Mediators Assisting Disputants (M.A.D.) is available for mediations, consultations and communication seminars for the Truman community. For more information, call M.A.D. at 785.7322; ask for Sara.
Sports Information is seeking communication interns for the 1998 spring and fall and 1999 spring semesters. The 35-hour-per-week paid position includes a maximum of four credit hours per semester. The deadline to apply for spring 1998 internships with the Communication Internship/Practicum Board is Oct. 15. For more information, contact Melissa Ware at 785.4127.
"Earthquakes" will be the topic of a physics colloquium presented by Eduardo S nchez Velasco of the department of physics. Aspects of the phenomenon of earthquakes will be discussed, including their origin and location, physical characteristics and effects. Predicting earthquakes will also be discussed. The colloquium will be at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Science Hall 11. Refreshments will be served at 4:20 p.m.
A semester at sea informational table will be available at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3 in the SUB.
The observatory will be open to the general public for an Observatory Open House from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, pending a clear sky. Admission is free. It will be open to Truman students, faculty, staff and their families from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8, pending a clear sky.
Newman Center will have a Family Day Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, with a chili supper to follow. Mass will be outdoor; chili supper costs $3 for adults, $2 for children younger than 12.
Catholic Newman Center will present "Is There Something Missing?" at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Newman Center. This is a small group for couples. Catholic Newman Center will present "College Confirmation Group" from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays at the Newman Center. This is for those who have not been confirmed. For more information, call Pat Lehr at 665.2466.
The Multicultural Affairs Center is seeking manuscripts for Revelation, a journal that will serve as a forum to discuss race, class and gender. For information, call 785.4142.