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Every Student. Every Story.
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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight
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Kent Monkman, a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation, is both a visual and performance artist. His work explores themes of colonization, sexuality, loss, and resilience. He also self-identifies as both queer and two spirit, which often shows up in his work.
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Wellness Moment:
Yoga with Dr. Lindsay Williams
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Alumna Dr. Lindsay Williams, MD produced a yoga video for Truman students to take a moment for wellness.
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Click or Check the Link Below:
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https://youtu.be/JTY5h5oJ2TA
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Dr. Williams received her medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2013 and is a certified yoga teacher.
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She also graduated from Truman in 2009 with a BA in biology and minors in Spanish and music. She also was heavily involved in AMSA and GlobeMed.
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Dr. Williams was also a member of the Unique Ensemble and participated in the Ms Black and Gold pageant.
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SAB AND QoCC PRESENTS:
RAFIKI
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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.
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Where:
Georgian Rooms in the Student Union
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INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC OUTREACH:
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Become a preceptor for a summer academy at Truman!
Some Positions Include:
1)Joseph Baldwin Academy
2) ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy
3) JBA Junior
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This is a fantastic experience for anyone who is looking into a future career that works with children.
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https://tiacademies.truman.edu/employment/
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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.
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Further Information:
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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.
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No previous coursework in Linguistics is necessary and students from other disciplines are encouraged to enroll.
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FOOD PACKS AVAILABLE
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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
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When:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday or Friday
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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
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Further Information:
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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.
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TruAlliance is focused on building transparent relationships between the Truman Department of Public Safety and the Truman Community
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Biweekly Zoom Meetings:
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
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Goals of TruAlliance:
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1) Establish proactive communication with student groups on campus
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2) Enhance meaningful discussions about topics of importance to the students
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3) Provide transparency about processes and procedures
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4) To establish avenues for proactive, rather than reactive change on campus
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Anyone who would like to join the conversation may contact Director of Public Safety, Sara Seifert at sseifert@truman.edu, to be included.
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TAKE PART IN A RESEARCH STUDY!
This study is designed to evaluate the stress levels and collective coping skills of Black queer undergraduates.
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Further Information:
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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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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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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 Union & Involvement Services, or supported through departmental initiatives. You can check out a full list of current student organizations by following the link below.
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