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  Truman State University, Missouri
Truman has hosted international students since 1937; their International Student Affairs Office (ISAO) serves the international student and scholar population by providing the information and support necessary to become an active and vital part of the university community.
Truman is proud to be one of the few American Universities to offer financial aid to international students in the form of scholarships.
Kirksville, Missouri: The state of Missouri began with adventurous spirits and bold pioneers.
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Truman State University is a university in Missouri.
The College became Northeast Missouri State University in 1972 and in 1983 the University was awarded the G. Theodore Mitau Award for Innovation and Change in Higher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Many of the students by-passed crowded and costly alternatives such as Washington University and University of Missouri St. Louis in favor of Truman's small size, pleasant small-town atmosphere and rigorous academic studies in the liberal arts and sciences.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Truman State University
Truman State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university in Missouri.
Truman State University was founded in 1867 by Joseph Baldwin as the First Missouri Normal School and Commercial College.
The college was renamed Northeast Missouri State University in 1972, and in 1983 the university was awarded the G. Truman also won the 2004 and 2001 Round Robin Tournament of Champions, the MAFA state debate tournament in 2004, 2003, and 2002, and had the first and second speaker at the 2004 NPDA national tournament.
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 Employer Profile: Truman State University
Truman State University, founded in 1867, is Missouri's only statewide public liberal arts and sciences university and the only public university in the state with highly selective admission standards.
Truman's program of assessment allows the University to measure the results of the teaching-learning process and to gather critical information on student growth and development to ensure that graduates are prepared for future success.
Truman State University is committed to the advancement of knowledge; freedom of thought and inquiry; and the personal, social, and intellectual growth of each of its students.
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 Definition of Truman State University
Four university buildings are situated along the border of the traditional university on Franklin Street to the west, including Barnett Hall (science and nursing education facility), Centennial Hall dormitory, the Student Union building, and McClain Hall (administration and education facility).
The college was renamed Northeast Missouri State University in 1972, and in 1983 the university was awarded the G.
Barbara Dixon (2003-Present) Provoking outrage in the summer of 2003 for her use of university funds during a budget crisis to renovate the university-provided President's Mansion, Dixon's installation as university president was held in November of 2003.
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 Strings - Division of Fine Arts TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Traveling overseas with the Truman State University Chamber Orchestra as part of the University's Study Abroad program has allowed students to achieve substantive understanding of another perspective on the world, deepening their understanding of themselves, their society, and their own values, which is integral to a liberal arts education.
The Truman State University Symphony Orchestra is comprised of 90 student musicians pursuing majors in a wide variety of academic disciplines.
The quartet is an honors ensemble that performs frequently at University functions and chamber recitals, competes at regional and national conventions, and coaches extensively with the strings faculty.
finearts.truman.edu /music/strings   (507 words)

  
 Profile for Truman State University - HigherEdJobs.com
Truman State University, founded in 1867, has the distinction of being Missouri's only statewide public liberal arts and sciences university and the only public university in the state with highly selective admission standards.
Truman State University has a long history of being recognized nationally by higher education experts for its innovative assessment program and its commitment to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education at an affordable price.
Truman's almost 6,000 students pursue degrees in 43 undergraduate and seven graduate areas of study in eight academic, degree-granting divisions.
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 Truman State University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is located in the city of Kirksville, Missouri inthe state's northeast part, and is named after President Harry Truman, theonly American President fromMissouri.
The college became Northeast Missouri State University in 1972 and in 1983 theuniversity was awarded the G. Theodore Mitau Award for Innovation and Change in Higher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Many of the students by-passed crowded andcostly alternatives such as Washington University infavor of Truman's small size, pleasant small-town atmosphere and rigorous academic studies in the liberal arts and sciences.
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 Communication/Journalism Position at Truman State University
The University: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars with a highly-selective student body, Truman is a residential university focused on providing its 6,000 students with broad liberal arts experiences and depth of study in 45 undergraduate majors and six graduate programs.
Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of the educational opportunities it offers students and for its leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement.
Truman State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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 Truman State University
Thirteen years later, in 1915, the bulldog became the official mascot of the college (two bulldogs are currently the "mascots" of the university, Spike and Simone).
The college was renamed Northeast Missouri State University in 1972, and in 1983 the university was awarded the G. Theodore Mitau Award for Innovation and Change in Higher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Truman State University has since become Missouri's premier public liberal arts and sciences institution, informally dubbing itself the "Harvard of the Midwest".
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 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Truman State University
Truman State University Director of Public Relations Heidi Templeton, also a member of the KDIC, is working with the city to draft a letter to downtown business owners, making them aware that cleaning and maintaining the sidewalks and planting beds outside their businesses is their responsibility.
Kahn played for four seasons at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. A captain for three seasons, she was a member of Truman State's 22-9 team that set the school record for wins and reached the finals of the 1999 NCAA Division II Regional.
Truman State University, the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Virginia State University.
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 IHSA Equestrian Team   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Truman's Equestrian Team is affiliated with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), which provides a venue through which collegiate-level students interested in showing horses can compete.
The members practice 2-3 times a week at the University Farm and are coached by Tammi Jay, a very accomplished local rider and trainer.
This means that the Truman's team competes against Middle Tennesse State University, Western Kentucky University, Murray State University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Rhodes College, and Southwest Missouri State University.
agriculture.truman.edu /student%20experiences/ihsa.htm   (336 words)

  
 Top 20 Encyclopedia
Situated in the southern portion of the city of Kirksville, Truman's main campus is situated around a slightly wooded quadrangle.
Widely popular, Magruder was known for often being able to obtain necessary funding from the state legislature for the university, and during his administration the university became increasingly known for academic excellence.
Provoking outrage in the summer of 2003 for her use of university funds during a budget crisis to renovate the university-provided President's Mansion, Dixon's installation as university president was held in November of 2003.
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 Truman State University Rugby (Kirksville, MO)
Truman State University Rugby Club lived-up to their advance billing by defeating their arch-rivals, the Air Force Academy in a heart-stopping final 19-18.
Truman defeated the University of Wyoming in the finals on Sunday 31-18 to earn their 3rd Western RFU Collegiate Championship in four years.
Truman could not get on track in the pool final, and suffered a lopsided 7-71 loss to Naval Academy (who went on to finish 3rd in the Final Four).
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 University President - Truman State University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Before coming to Truman, President Dixon served from 1997-2003 as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the State University of New York at Geneseo, a public liberal arts university very similar to Truman.
She was a full-time faculty member in the Department of Music for 18 years, during which time she was elected by her university wide colleagues to serve as chair of the Academic Senate during the 1986-87 academic year.
She was recognized in 1997 by the Affirmative Action Council of Central Michigan University, who presented her with a special tribute for her longstanding contributions and extraordinary efforts.
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 Drury University: Alf Bilbao Named Drury Head Men's Soccer Coach
A native of Hillsboro, Ore., Bilbao is a 1993 graduate of Truman State in Kirksville, Mo. where he earned his degree in exercise science.
His teams at Truman State University compiled a 96-28-10 overall record in his seven-year stint as the Bulldogs’ head men’s soccer coach.
His TSU teams regularly qualified for the NCAA-II men’s national soccer championships and they have been ranked in the Top 25 in the nation in five of his seven years with his 2003 team being ranked as high as #4 in the nation.
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 Activities | Phi Kappa Phi - Truman State University Chapter
The Fall Luncheon is one of two opportunities during the academic year for members of the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at Truman State to talk about and decide matters important to the chapter.
The Fall Gathering is an opportunity for the Phi Kappa Phi chapter of Truman State to recognize student members of the chapter who will graduate in December of that year.
The Spring Luncheon is the second opportunity during the academic year for members of the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at Truman State to discuss and decide matters important to the chapter.
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 Philosophy & Religion - Faculty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He is an officer of the Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Truman and the chair of the Psychology and Biblical Studies Section of the Society of Biblical Literature.
She received her doctorate and master’s degrees in East Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of California-Los Angeles and a master’s degree in history from the University of California-Santa Barbara.
As a part-time student at the University of Edinburgh, he is working on a dissertation which, upon completion, will result in him receiving a second doctorate degree, this one in philosophy.
phre.truman.edu /philosophy_religionfaculty.stm   (2210 words)

  
 Truman State University Job Vacancies (Staff Positions Only)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Truman State University is a highly selective public liberal arts university in Kirksville, Missouri with approximately 5,700 students and 800 faculty and staff.
The University is consistently ranked among the best public undergraduate universities regionally and nationally for its learning outcomes and its overall educational value.
Truman is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
hr.truman.edu /jobs   (229 words)

  
 Equine Science Specialization   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The University Farm consists of 400 acres located about one mile from campus at the edge of Kirksville.
Lenas Bonita was housed at the University Farm until he was put to sleep in July of 1996.
Students interested in Truman State University are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.
agriculture.truman.edu /areas%20of%20study/equine.htm   (507 words)

  
 Truman State University Business Office
The individual removing the property from the University campus will be responsible for the care and return of the property to the University department.
University surplus property will normally be disposed of through a public sale, either sealed bid or public auction, depending on which method best fits the needs of the university.
In certain instances, University surplus property may be offered to alumni or other individuals as a part of a fundraising effort for the university or the Truman State University Foundation.
businessoffice.truman.edu /forms/surplus_property_declaration_procedure.asp   (842 words)

  
 Political Science at Truman State University
Truman State University confers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in the discipline of political science.
He or she is also expected to be superior in his or her ability to synthesize and analyze material, conduct research, speak, advocate, write, and make decisions.
Another reason to study political science at Truman is to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills that you will carry with you for a life-time.
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 Missouri Southern State Over Truman State Football :: KMEM FM .COM :: Real Country
Truman State (0-6, 0-4 in the conference) was down16-3 at halftime, and rallied to within a 23-20 deficit.
Truman State quarterback Jake Czeschin set a school record with 41 completions out of 60 attempts for 374 yards.
Truman State drove the football to the Lion one yard line as time ran down in the fourth quarter.
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