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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight

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Jessie Little Doe Baird is a linguist from the Mashpee of the Wampanoag Nation who is known for her work in the revival of the Wampanoag, or Wôpanâak, language. She also helped found the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project where she aims to return fluency to the Wampanoag Nation.

JOIN JULIA GARCIA AND MONTI WASHINGTON AS DIVERSITY UNIVERSITY

This duo will perform a mix of slam poetry and role playing to share personal experiences regarding “racism/sexism/homophobia/transphobia and current divisive issues in the world today.”

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When:

November 5th and 6th at

7 p.m.

Where:

Baldwin Auditorium

AWAKE: MOVIE SCREENING AND DISCUSSION

Come watch and discuss the film Awake: A Dream From Standing Rock as presented by the Student Government Environmental Affairs and Diversity Committees

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When:

November 6 starting

at 6 p.m.

Where:

Georgian Rooms

FIRST GENERATION STUDENT CELEBRATION

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Come Join and Celebrate The Annual First Generation Student Celebration This Week!

Tabling, Giveaways, and a Panel Discussion!

Why Celebrate?

The purpose of this week is to celebrate and support the many students on Truman's campus who will be the first in their family to successfully complete a Bachelor's degree.

Virtual Panel Discussion:

When:

November 8th, 2020

at 6:00 p.m.

Where:

Register Here: https://forms.gle/RLL4y3dySpQ3wy3J6

You can also register at one of the tables at the mall or outside the Student Union through November 5-6 from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NABA PRESENTS:

A GUIDED DISCUSSION ON SUPPORTING BLACK BUSINESSES

Come, learn, and discuss how to show genuine support for Black businesses and entrepreneurs!

Support Black Businesses

When:

November 5

from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where:

Sub Georgian Rooms

A & B

SAB AND QoCC PRESENTS:

RAFIKI

Enjoy the later discussion and showing of the film RAFIKI as presented by the Student Activities Board and the Queers of Color Collective!

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When:

November 13th

starting at 7 p.m.

Where:

Georgian Rooms in the Student Union

INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC OUTREACH:

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (1)

Become a preceptor for a summer academy at Truman!

Some Positions Include:

1)Joseph Baldwin Academy

2) ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy

3) JBA Junior

This is a fantastic experience for anyone who is looking into a future career that works with children.

Further Information:
https://tiacademies.truman.edu/employment/

SIGN UP FOR LING 224:

BLACK ENGLISH WITH DR. EMILY OLSEN

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Explore Black English as a dialect or language variety as spoken in the U.S.

Topics range from the use of Black English in literature and media to the exploration of its use and influence when considering status, policies, and laws in the U.S.

Further Information:

Through this course, students will be able to describe linguistic features of Black English, refute commonly-held biases against Black English, and able to identify and explain the complexity of language politics and identity that bear on the role of Black English in American Society.
No previous coursework in Linguistics is necessary and students from other disciplines are encouraged to enroll.

FOOD PACKS AVAILABLE

Drawstring packs of food are now available for Truman students experiencing food insecurity and can be picked up with a Truman ID.

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Where:

SERVE Center

located in Student Union Building 1105

When:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday or Friday

NEW AFRICAN WAX PRINT CLOTH EXHIBIT!

"Wandering Spirit: African Wax Prints"

explores the historical development and contemporary social significance of African wax print cloth.

When and Where:

Displayed at the University Art Gallery

From

October 6, 2020

to

November 13, 2020

Workshops:

With Fibers Club and Danielle Yakle, assistant professor of Art, from

6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

on October 22nd

and October 29th

Register Here: gallery.arttruman.com

Open To All Students

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Explore the cultural, lyrical, and musical elements that embody Hip-Hop

Topics range from the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, the International stage, and even explore American rap artists of today

Further Information:

Through this course, students will demonstrate their musical and cultural understanding of Hip-Hop through class discussions, original compositions, and written exams. No prior formal music education is needed nor do students need to know musical notation in order to be successful in this course.

TruAlliance is focused on building transparent relationships between the Truman Department of Public Safety and the Truman Community

Biweekly Zoom Meetings:

Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Goals of TruAlliance:

1) Establish proactive communication with student groups on campus
2) Enhance meaningful discussions about topics of importance to the students
3) Provide transparency about processes and procedures
4) To establish avenues for proactive, rather than reactive change on campus

Anyone who would like to join the conversation may contact Director of Public Safety, Sara Seifert at sseifert@truman.edu, to be included.

TAKE PART IN A RESEARCH STUDY!

This study is designed to evaluate the stress levels and collective coping skills of Black queer undergraduates.

Further Information:

Participants must be a Black undergraduate identifying as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Furthermore, participants will partake in an online in-depth interview and should take approximately one hour to ninety minutes.
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Association of Black Collegians
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National Association of Black Accountants
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PRISM
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International Club
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African Students Association
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Hispanic American Leadership Organization
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Muslim Student Association
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Queers of Color Collective
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