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Every Student. Every Story.
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Meet Onyeka Nkenchor
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A Junior Health Science Major with a concentration in Pre-Nursing. After graduating from Truman State University She wants to get a second bachelor's degree in Nursing and work as a Registered Nurse before going back to get a Doctorate in Nursing Practitioner. She is involved in the CDI Programming Team, Globemed, Nursing Student Association, and CCF. In her spare time she likes to listen to music and read.
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Global Issues Colloquium
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International Women’s Health Panel Discussion Global Issues Colloquium
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Thursday, January 31, 7 pm
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This panel discussion on Global Women’s Health will address, through a rich varied global perspective, an overview of the areas of women and family health care and needs throughout different parts of the world. Panel participants will offer perspectives and expertise based on their lifelong activism and medical careers addressing the urgent needs of global family health, such as in the areas of polio eradication, clean water and hygiene, maternal health care and genetically transmitted disease. Audience questions and comments are invited following the panel discussion.
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1) Ray Klinginsmith, Member of Kirksville Rotary and 2011 President of Rotary International 2011 (worldwide): Mr. Klinginsmith is has led worldwide campaigns to eliminate polio, to provide clean water, hygiene, education, etc., and many similar humanitarian projects around the world, in particular for children, women, and families
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2) Fara Alghalith, Instructor of Arabic, Truman State University: Dr. Alghalith is also a gynecologist who came to the United States from Jordan and has a strong professional background and experience as a caregiver for women’s health and maternity abroad.
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3) Amanda Medlock-Klyukovski, Communications Professor, Truman State University: Dr. Medlock-Klyukovski has made a careful study of genetically transmitted disease in women, particularly cancer, and will speak on the intersection between family communication, genetic health risk, and reproductive choices.
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4) Kit Hadwiger, Nursing Emeritus Professor, Truman State University: Ms. Kit Hadwiger will address her knowledge and experience of the Philippines in the area of women’s pregnancy, maternity, and birthing.
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5) Steve Hadwiger, Nursing Emeritus Professor, Truman State University: Dr. Steve Hadwiger will speak to the topic of Medicalization and also to his own specialism and experience working as a medical professional in the Philippines.
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The Global Issues Colloquium is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies.
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STI Testing
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Tuesday, February 5th 12:30pm-3: 30 pm
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in the University Health Center
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The Women's Resource Center and the University Health Center are providing free STI tests for Truman's campus. This is completely free and all you need to do is walk into the health center and ask about the free STI tests. They will be testing for CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. On Feb. 4th the Women's Resource Center will be tabling in the SUB handing out information on STI. Feel free to stop by with any questions.
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Follow the WRC
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Nominations are open from January 28-February 8
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Have you encountered an outstanding professor or research mentor during your time at Truman? Nominate them to be recognized at Truman's annual Academic Accolades Banquet in April! This year, we are also sponsoring an inaugural Faculty Mental Health Honoree of the Year award. This award will seek to honor an educator at Truman who promotes mental health, and a culture thereof, both in and outside of the classroom. This is a great opportunity to highlight your favorite educators and their accomplishments and to show appreciation for their dedication to the Truman community.
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Heroes Around the World Fashion Show
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This year's fashion show is a service event for the Global Education Fund (GEF). This charity gives aid to children who are in need of education all around the world. We will be spending the evening viewing different types of fashion from many cultures all around the world.
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Interdisciplinary Studies & Center for Diversity and Inclusion
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Ain't I a Woman?
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Monday, February 18, 7:30 PM
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A chamber music theatre work for actress and trio (cello, piano & percussion) celebrating the lives and times of four significant African American Women: Sojourner Truth, Zora Neale Hurston, Clementine Hunter, & Fannie Lou Hammer.
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Society of Sino-American Studies
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Happy Chinese New Year!
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SUB Georgian rooms A, B, & C
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The ticket will be handed out on February 12, 13, &14th. 11:30-2:30pm at the SUB. 1 student ID---> 1 ticket
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The official Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). In China, this is the longest holiday of the year. Everything is closed for the first 5 days of the festival. This festival can last up to a month, it's that important! There will be performances and games that involve prizes. We will end the night with a FREE dinner!
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facebook: Society for Sino-American Studies
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Come and celebrate with us!
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Center for International Students is looking for conversation partners
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Conversation Partners is a program in which international and U.S. students meet every week for up to two hours to socialize. This is a great opportunity to learn about each other's cultures and make new friends.
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Email Tre'Andice Williams at iso01@truman.edu or stop by BH 104 for more information
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Association of Black Collegians
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National Association of Black Accountants
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7:00 PM in Centennial Conf Rm
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Minority Ambassadors Program
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Hispanic American Leadership Organization
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Muslim Student Association
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African Students Association
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Don't see an organization that you're interested in?
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These are just a small portion of student organizations that are chartered through the Center for Student Involvement. You can check out a full list of current student organizations by following the link below.
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