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Women's History Month Spotlight
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Topic:
How to cope with the death of a loved one while maintaining the demands of college
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Answer:
You are not alone. You are having a very human experience. Seek the abundant wisdom from eons of poets, songwriters, fiction and nonfiction authors, grief experts, and people everywhere. Expect to be mourning for several months at least, and that waves of grief will naturally come fewer and farther between in the next few years. Although grief and loss generally evolves throughout your lifetime, this death and the person who died will continue to be part of you forever. Here are some ways to cope in major areas of life that grief touches.
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1. Emotional: Any and all feelings you’re experiencing make sense: guilt, sadness, anger, relief, pain, fear, laughter. Name those feelings, allow them to be there, and ride them out. They will pass.
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2. Mental: People commonly experience forgetfulness, distractedness, indecisiveness, brain fog, or thinking about your loved one all the time. Some folks might need quiet time, external assistance like reminders or post-it notes, or returning to routine. Try not to make huge life altering decisions for a while.
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Regarding school:
1. In my humble opinion–you’re a person first, and a student second. Do what you can and take it easy on yourself when you can’t do it all.
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2. Manage your expectations. College might be demanding more than is fair to expect of yourself. Your grades might be lower this year. If dropping a class helps ease your load, do that. You might have to set aside one or more of your extracurricular commitments or organizations because you have a lower capacity than you otherwise would have.
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Lucas Fischer, LPC
For more personalized guidance, feel free to reach out via email at lucas.fischer@cfmcares.com. Also, check out the peace paw hours at CDI on Tuesdays at 3PM, offering a relaxed setting to talk about various topics. Looking forward to assisting you on your journey!
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Our counseling staff wants to hear from you, so if you have a question, submit it here!
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This column provides general advice and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. For specific assistance, please contact University Counseling Services directly
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TruSisters Sisterhood Arts and Crafts Night
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ASA Food Delivery
For a total of $10 + Free delivery. Additional $2 Homemade drink option available *Vegan option available*
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Sunday, March 24
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TruSister's Annual Women's History Month Dinner
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TruSisters will be hosting their annual WHM Dinner on March 28th. Their are planning an evening of empowerment, community, and celebrating women around us! Students are $5 and Faculty/Staff are $10.
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Voices & Visions Roundtable
Student Government, along with TruSisters and the Association of Black Collegians will be hosting a roundtable on April 2nd at 7pm in BH 114. This conversation will be improving black representation within student government in hopes of being able to fill the position of the Black Student Representative. Here is a document explaining the position.
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This roundtable discussion is open to all students of color!
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The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues is a play written by V Ensler that celebrates femininity while raising awareness about various issues concerning women. The Women's Resource Center will be hosting a performance of the play here at Truman.
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If you would be interested in performing, email us at diversity@truman.edu
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International Prom 2024
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Be sure to save the date for this years Prom!
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The theme will be Masquerade and we are so excited to see you on April 13th at 7pm!
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Bring any formal clothing donation to the CDI!
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Ebony Ball Masquerade
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Join us for this years Ebony Ball! The theme is Masquerade so bring your mask and come have a great time with us! There will be food, drinks and dancing.
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$3 presale tickets and $5 at the door
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April 20th at 5:30pm in the SUB Activities Room!
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Engage
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Engage are student led sessions where topics like bias and discrimination and mental well-being are being discussed. These sessions will bring insight to how we can make our community a safer place.
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April 3rd, 2024
April 8th, 2024
April 11th, 2024
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JBA Night Monitor Position Open!
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Seeking a night monitor for Joseph Baldwin Academy's summer sessions, paying $1500 per session with a preference for someone able to cover both. The role involves monitoring students in Ryle Hall from 11:30 pm to 7:00 am, ensuring their safety, responding to needs, and making hourly rounds. Housing and meals are provided, or local candidates can opt for a higher salary of $2,100 without housing. Ideal for students or part-time workers, the position requires no additional work beyond the specified schedule. Dates are from 6/5 to 6/29 and 7/3 to 7/27, with the option to stay on campus between sessions. Apply for the position with this link!
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The CDI will be offering Engage Training sessions this semester!
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Engage is a violence & harm prevention program, created by Missouri Partners in Prevention in with support from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office on Women's Health in collaboration with the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. The program was developed to frame bystander behavior within the context of community connection and sense of belonging. We hope these sessions will bring insight to how we each can make our community a safer place. Dates for the trainings will be released in the upcoming weeks.
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Safe Zone Training Continues this Semester
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This semester the CDI will continue to offer Safe Zone Trainings for faculty, staff, and students. Click here to view all the available dates and register for a session.
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Fresh Start Fridays Are Back!
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Carve out some time for yourself and join Dr. Donahue in the library for some guided breath work and stretching. What better way to go into the weekend than with some mindfulness and centering.
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The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) mission is to empower Truman State University community by dismantling disparities which prohibit fair and inclusive access to our resources, services, and programs, simultaneously strengthening the interpersonal relationships with historically unrepresented and systematically minoritized students. CDI believes it is the responsibility of every individual to intentionally contribute attitudes of open-mindedness that helps foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging. Through academically, socially, and culturally responsive programming, CDI will continue to encourage students, administrators, faculty, and staff at Truman State University to engage in meaningful, transformative experiences while celebrating personal uniqueness and communal solidarity.
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