Vazzana Named Missouri Professor of the Year
Ensemble Galilei to Ignite Holiday Spirit
Vazzana Named Missouri Professor of the Year
Tony Vazzana speaks at a press conference after receiving the Missouri Professor of the Year award Nov. 21.
Tony Vazzana, assistant professor of mathematics,
has been named the 2002 Missouri Professor of the Year by the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education. This national recognition program, established
in 1981, rewards outstanding professors for their dedication to teaching,
commitment to students and innovative instructional methods.
Vazzana joined the faculty at Truman in 1998. He
received his bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame and his master’s and doctorate
degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Vazzana was awarded the Governor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching in 2000 and the students selected him as the Educator
of the Year that same year. He has taught a range of different mathematics
courses at Truman, including the newly developed MATH 194 Liberal Arts
and Sciences Calculus. He is also developing a pair of textbooks in collaboration
with his colleagues.
“It is a great privilege for me to teach at
Truman and to have the opportunity to work with such bright students,”
Vazzana said. “The positive experiences that I have had in the classroom
are a direct result of the enthusiasm students bring every day, and I feel
that this award is a reflection of their ability and dedication.”
This year there are winners in 45 states and
the District of Columbia and four national winners. Vazzana was selected
from 422 faculty members nominated by colleges and universities throughout
the country. Paul Crabb, professor of music, and Dean Van Galen, professor
of chemistry and vice president for university advancement at Truman, were
honored as the 1998 and 1991 Missouri Professors of the year, respectively.
Ensemble Galilei to Ignite Holiday Spirit
Ensemble Galilei will perform at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9,
in Baldwin Auditorium, as part of the 2002-2003 Kohlenberg Lyceum Series.
This musically talented ensemble is composed of an intricate mix of musical instruments played by five women born in four decades of the last century.
The group, named for the composer Vincenzo Galilei, was formed in 1990. They perform Irish, Scottish, early and original music that is produced by the sounds of instruments such as the Scottish small pipes and the Celtic harp.
Ensemble Galilei is expected to celebrate the joyous spirit of the holiday season by performing music from their “A Winters Night” album.
Tickets are free to students, faculty and staff with a University ID. They will be made available starting today at the Student Activities Board Office or in the Center for Student Involvement, both located in the Student Union Building lower level.
University Open Forum
for
director of residential living candidate
Andrea O’Brien
2:45-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 4
SUB Alumni Room
Call 785.4111 for more information
Ensemble Galilei
Dec. 9
Baldwin Auditorium
Free tickets are available for students, faculty and staff at the Student Activities Board Office and in the Center for Student Involvement, lower level SUB
Contact the Public Relations Office at 785.4016 for more information
Students to Intern in Missouri Capitol
Pictured are interns (front row, left to right) Wayne Yocum, Allison Bruns, Lisa Schroeder, Thoko Kachipande, Jacob Luecke, Meghana Patel and Matthew Crowell; (back row, left to right) Jason Gubbins, Gregg Christian, Kevin Selzer, Matt Kleinsorge, Diana Smith, Rachel Ohmer and President Jack Magruder. Erin McManis is not pictured.
Fourteen Truman State University students will
begin legislative internships at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson
City next semester as part of the Missouri Government Internship Program.
The internship provides an inside look at
state government. While in Jefferson City, the interns will be assigned
to public officials based on compatibility and interests. The interns work
with their legislator and his/her staff on a variety of jobs and tasks.
The Truman interns will begin working with
state representatives, legislators and in statewide offices with the start
of session Jan. 8.
The spring interns are Allison Bruns, senior
political science and philosophy/religion double major from Washington,
Mo.; Gregg Christian, junior political science major from St. Louis; Matthew
Crowell, sophomore political science major from Harrisonville, Mo.; Jason
Gubbins, junior justice systems and psychology double major from Parkville,
Mo.; Thoko Kachipande, senior sociology/ anthropology major from Silver
Spring, Md.; Matt Kleinsorge, senior philosophy/ religion major from St.
Louis; Jacob Luecke, junior English major from Washington, Mo.; Erin McManis,
junior political science major and philosophy/religion double major from
Kirksville, Mo.; Rachel Ohmer, junior pre-business administration major
from St. Louis; Meghana Patel, senior political science major from Chesterfield,
Mo.; Lisa Schroeder, senior political science major from Florissant, Mo.;
Kevin Selzer, sophomore pre-business administration major from Lee’s Summit,
Mo.; Diana Smith, senior communication major from Kirksville, Mo.; and
Wayne Yocum, senior political science major from Brookline, Mo.
Europe in Transition Informational Sessions to be Held
Students interested in an international study opportunity can attend informational meetings about the annual Europe in Transition travel/study program.Students can study the European Union, Bergen, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam. They can earn six hours of LSP credit, with three hours satisfying the inter-cultural requirement. The program runs May 14-31. Study begins Feb. 1 to prepare for the experience.
Informational meetings will be held at 6 p.m., Dec. 4; at 6 p.m., Dec. 5; and at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 6. All meetings will be in Violette Hall 1432.
Contact Mary Giovannini in Violette Hall 2448, by phone at 785.4365, or by e-mail at maryg@truman.edu for a brochure and further information.
“Take Pride in Your Campus!” Campaign
Student Senate and Omicron Delta Kappa
present the
“Keep Off Grass”
Campaign
Phase II
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 5
The campaign is an effort to encourage University community members to walk on sidewalks and not on the grass
Keeping off of the grass helps maintain the campus lawns for recreational activities and special events.
Upcoming University Choral Events
Chamber Choir Concert
R. Paul Crabb
and Megan Iverson
6:30 p.m., Dec. 6
OP Performance Hall
The Chamber Choir will present an evening of English choral
music. The public is invited to attend this inaugural choral
concert in the new wing of the Ophelia Parrish building.
Pancake and Sausage Annual Fund-raiser
First Christian Church
100 N. High St.
Tickets may be purchased for $3.50 each in advance from any member of Cantoria or Chamber Choir or at the door.
Cantoria Concert
“Music of the Americas”
R. Paul Crabb, Megan Iverson and Emily Nelson
3 p.m., Dec. 8
OP Performance Hall
The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.
Truman Presented with Red Cross Good Neighbor Award
Truman
State University received the Good Neighbor award from the American Red
Cross Nov. 19 in the Student Union Building. The University has worked
with the Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region for years. The award is
presented to an individual, group, or organization outside of the American
Red Cross for having made significant contributions to the community by
neighboring with the Red Cross to provide needed services.
Student organizations Alpha Phi Omega, Cardinal Key and Blue Key also received certificates from the American Red Cross.
Percussion Ensemble Performed at Convention
The Truman State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Michael Bump, assistant professor of music, was a featured performing ensemble at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention Nov. 13-16 in Columbus, Ohio.Being invited to perform at the convention is considered an extremely high honor for a college/university ensemble. Truman was one of three ensembles selected earlier this year from more than 75 college/university ensemble applicants worldwide. Selection was based upon a formal tape screening, diversity in repertoire, as well as a proven history of outstanding performance.
This four-day annual convention is the premiere event of the percussion field, annually attracting 5,000 professional and student performers, educators, composers and instrument designer/manufacturers.
The Truman Percussion Ensemble performed a concert titled “The Marimbas of the World,” featuring Mexican Marimba artist, Steven Chavez, a native of Chiapas, Mexico, for their invited performance.
Members of the Truman Percussion Ensemble consist of music majors, minors and non-majors. Members are selected from an audition process held at the beginning of each semester.
Concert Band and Wind Symphony Fall Concert
Dec. 4
Baldwin Auditorium
Truman State University Symphony Orchestra Concert
Sam McClure
8 p.m.
Dec. 7
Baldwin Auditorium
The orchestra will perform three of the most popular selections from the late 19th century orchestral repertoire including music by Tchaikovsky, Smetana and the Second Symphony of Jean Sibelius
The concert is free and open to the public
Truman Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble Concert
Dec. 10
Baldwin Auditorium
They will be performing compositions by Duke Ellington, Bob Florence, Pat Metheny, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Count Basie and others
Admission is free
Student Recreation Center
December
Final Exam Week and Interim Hours
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Dec. 11-12
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Dec. 13
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Dec. 14-17
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 18-20
Notables
John Ishiyama, associate professor of political science,
had his book “Communist Successor Parties in Eastern and Central Europe:
Transformation or Transmutation” published by M.E. Sharpe. Gloria Kwok,
associate professor of French, read a paper, <<La représentation
de l’Indochine française dans ‘Ma Soeur aux yeux d’Asia’ de Michel
Ragon>> at the Mid-West Modern Languages Association Nov. 5-10 in Minneapolis.
Paul Parker, professor of political science, has had his book, “A portrait of Missouri: Photographs from the Farm Security Administration,” published by the University of Missouri Press.
Alan Altmansberger, senior theatre major from Ballwin, Mo.; Akela Cooper, junior English major from Hayti, Mo.; Benje Douglas, junior justice systems major from Kansas City, Mo.; Yorba Johnson, junior classics major from Kansas City, Mo.; and Elizabeth Vanderhoof, sophomore, theatre major from Boonville, Mo.; performed “Collected Lives: Memory in Motion, Building Diversity Through Performance” at the Association of American Colleges and Universities Conference Oct. 26 in St. Louis.
Notes
The Faculty Development Weekly Lunch Series will meet from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the SUB Spanish Room. The topic, “William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award Winners,”will be lead by Kevin Minch. Contact Faculty Development at 785.4391 for more information.The Language and Literature Division will present a reading by David Hamilton, editor of The Iowa Review and author of “Deep River: A Memoir of a Missouri Farm,” at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5, in the SUB Governors’ Room.
“Scars: Peeling Away the Layers” by Jay Ballanger will be on display at the University Art Gallery until Dec. 7. Admission to the gallery is free and its hours of operation are: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; and noon-4:30 p.m., Saturday.
The Board of Governors will have a meeting at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 7, in the SUB Conference Room.
All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Holiday Open House from 3-5 p.m., Dec. 11, at the University Residence.
The Chariton Valley Audubon Society will sponsor the Kirksville Christmas Bird Count Dec. 14. They are asking for volunteers to help count all the birds within seven and a half miles of downtown Kirksville. There will be free doughnuts, juice, cocoa and coffee in the morning and results will be compiled at a free dinner. There also is a prize for the individual who spots the most unusual bird. Contact Pete Goldman at pgoldman@truman.edu or at 785.4632 for more information.
Faculty and staff interested in giving blood at the University Wellness Program sponsored faculty/staff blood drive should sign up by Dec. 13 on the sheets distributed to campus offices. The blood drive runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 18, in the SUB Activities Room. Appointments are not necessary, but are preferred. All participants should bring identification.
Interested in a long term immersion experience in French and German
without actually leaving the country? Then help create a French/German
House by letting your faculty know you're interested. Contact Timothy Farley
by e-mail at tfarley@truman.edu
or Andrea Davis by e-mail at andavis@truman.edu
for French and/or German. They need student input.
On Campus
4 Wednesday
12:30-1:30 p.m.-Faculty Development Weekly Lunch Series, SUB Spanish Room; see Notes
2:45-3:30 p.m.-University Open Forum for director of residential living candidate, SUB Alumni Room; see University Open Forum
5:30 p.m.-Women’s basketball vs. William Penn (Iowa), Pershing Arena; see http://gobulldogs.truman.edu
6 p.m.-Europe in Transition informational meeting, VH 1432; see Europe in Transition Informational Sessions to be Held
7:30 p.m.-Men’s basketball vs. Lincoln, Pershing Arena; see http://gobulldogs.truman.edu
8-9 p.m.-Concert Band and Wind Symphony Fall Concert, Baldwin Auditorium; see Music Concerts5 Thursday
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.-"Take Pride In Your Campus!" Campaign, Campus; see “Take Pride in Your Campus!” Campaign
6 p.m.-Europe in Transition informational meeting, VH 1432; see Europe in Transition Informational Sessions to be Held
7:30 p.m.-Reading by David Hamilton, SUB Governors’ Room; see Notes6 Friday
2:30 p.m.-Europe in Transition informational meeting, VH 1432; see Europe in Transition Informational Sessions to be Held
6:30 p.m.-Chamber Choir Concert, OP Performance Hall; see Upcoming University Choral Events7 Saturday
8 a.m.-3 p.m.-Pancake and Sausage annual fund-raiser; First Christian Church; see Upcoming University Choral Events
8:30 a.m.-Board of Governors meeting, SUB Conference Room; see Notes
8 p.m.-Symphony Orchestra concert, Baldwin Auditorium; see Music Concerts
7:30 p.m.-Men’s basketball vs. Drury, Pershing Arena; see http://gobulldogs.truman.edu
Final Day to view “Scars: Peeling Away the Layers” by Jay Ballanger, University Art Gallery; see Notes8 Sunday
3 p.m.-Cantoria concert, OP Performance Hall; see Upcoming University Choral Events9 Monday
7:30 p.m.-Kohlenberg Lyceum Series presents Ensemble Galilei, Baldwin Auditorium; see Ensemble Galilei to Ignite Holiday Spirit
7:30 p.m.-Men’s basketball vs. Hannibal-LaGrange, Pershing Arena; see http://gobulldogs.truman.edu
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