Truman Experience Weekend Sample Schedule Generator

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April 11-12, 2025
Please note: The official events will be updated in this sample schedule by April 1, 2025. Until then, you may generate a schedule based on previous offerings.

To generate a sample schedule, please answer all of the BOLDED questions to the best of your ability:

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First Name

Last Name

Instructions

REQUIRED: During Truman Experience Weekend, I plan to attend:
(check both boxes if you plan to attend both days)

Friday

Saturday

Please note: As this is a sample schedule, not all activities available may be represented. Refer to your printed program in your Welcome Packet for the official list of events and full details.

I would like to try the food in the dining halls.

Yes

Select all of the options that best describe where you are in your college search process...

Admitted to Truman for Fall 2025

Senior in high school who has not applied yet

Junior or younger in high school starting my college search

Transferring to Truman from another college/university

Parent/family of a senior in high school

Parent/family of a junior or younger in high school

Parent/family of student who will transfer from another college/university

What would you like to study?

Select to display a list of majors.

See list of all majors and minors at catalog.truman.edu.

Accounting
Agricultural Science
Art: Design, Studio Art, or Art History
Athletic Training (Masters degree only)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Administration
Cannabis and Natural Medicinals
Chemistry
Classics
Communication
Communication Disorders
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice Studies
Data Science
Economics
Education (Masters degree only)
English

Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Health Science
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Language
Music
Music Business
Music Therapy
Nursing
Philosophy and Religion
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Psychology
Social Issue Advocacy
Sociology/Anthropology
Statistics
Theatre

Academic Interest #1

Academic Interest #2

Session #1: I would like to know more information about...
(select one)

Center for Academic Excellence or Academic Advising

Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Residence Life or Living in the Dorms

Session #2: I would like to know more information about...
(select one)

Center for Academic Excellence or Academic Advising

Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Residence Life or Living in the Dorms

I would love to explore...
(select all that apply)

An abbreviated campus tour

Recreation Center

Residence Halls

Student Organizations

For an evening activity, I usually enjoy...

Something funny

Something performative

Something outdoors

Something educational

Friday Sample Schedule

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 4:30 PM, Closes at 6:30 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

5:00-6:30 PM		Dinner
		Standard Dining Hall Meal at Missouri Hall or Ryle Hall Food Trucks at McClain Hall Parking Lot

5:00-6:30 PM		Check In
		Ophelia Parrish Lobby

6:30-7:20 PM		Friday Welcome & Activity with President Sue Thomas
		Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

7:30-9:00 PM		Fall Speaker: Sam Barrington
		Baldwin Hall Auditorium
		Presented by the Student Activities Board (SAB) Join us for this motivational speaker followed by a Q&A. Sam Barrington is a former linebacker for the NFL and has pivoted to another successful role as the President of Sky Limit Crane and Rigging.

7:30-8:30 PM		Planetarium Show
		Del & Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall
		Located in Magruder Hall, the facility is an academic resource to support Truman courses in the sciences and fine arts, a community resource for regularly scheduled shows for the general public and an academic outreach by providing programming for local K-12 and homeschool populations.

7:30-8:30 PM		Residence Hall Association (RHA) Trivia
		Ryle Hall Main Lounge
		Come and enjoy a night trivia with the Residence Hall Association.

7:30-8:15 PM		Evening Campus Tour
		See printed program provided at Check In for departure location.
		Join Zac Burden - Kirksville's City Mayor, proud Truman alumni, and storyteller extraordinaire - for this memorable campus tour! Dive into the stories of history and people that have woven together the unique fabric of Truman State University.

8:15-9:00 PM		Evening Campus Tour
		See printed program provided at Check In for departure location.
		Join Zac Burden - Kirksville's City Mayor, proud Truman alumni, and storyteller extraordinaire - for this memorable campus tour! Dive into the stories of history and people that have woven together the unique fabric of Truman State University.

Saturday Sample Schedule

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

7:30-9:00 AM		Breakfast
		Missouri Hall (open 8:00-9:00 AM) or Ryle Hall (open 7:30-9:00 AM)

8:00-9:00 AM		Check In
		Student Union Building (SUB) Main Floor

8:00-9:30 AM		Meet the Faculty Reception
		Student Union Building (SUB) Activities Room

9:30-10:00 AM

Welcome

Baldwin Hall Auditorium

10:00-10:50 AM

Current Student and Parent Panel

Baldwin Hall Auditorium

11:00-11:40 AM

Residence Life

Student Union Building (SUB) Activities Room (upper level)

11:00-11:40 AM

Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Rooms

11:45-12:25 PM

Center for Diversity & Inclusion Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Rooms

11:45-12:25 PM

Residence Life Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Activities Room

11:45 AM-1:50 PM

Lunch

Dining Halls located in Missouri Hall or Ryle Hall

12:30-1:50 PM

Student Services Fair

Ryle Hall, Upper Lobby (2nd floor)

Talk to representatives from:

Career Center
Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Department of Public Safety
Financial Aid
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Kirksville Chamber of Commerce
Residence Life

ROTC Program/Military Science
Student Access & Disability Services
Student Health Center
Student Recreation Center
Union & Involvement Services
University Counseling

12:30-1:50 PM

Admissions Counselor Connect: 1-on-1 Meetings

(No appointments required.)

Ryle Hall, Upper Lobby (2nd floor)

12:30-1:50 PM

Photo with the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile

Ryle Hall parking lot

Fun fact: Kirksville is home to one of the Kraft Heinz food manufacturing company plants. It is one of the largest employers in the area, producing all of the Oscar Meyer bologna globally, and houses one of the famous Oscar Meyer weiner mobiles!

1:30-5:00 PM

Center for Academic Excellence 1-on-1 Appointments

(Appointments required.)

Pickler Memorial Library

Academic Advisors are available for 1-on-1 appointments. Sign-up for your appointment time at Check In or the Event Information Hub.

1:30-5:00 PM

Financial Aid Info Booth

(No appointments required.)

Pickler Memorial Library, Main Level

All options related to your Academic Interests will be listed below. You will choose your sessions you'd like to attend between the 1:30-3:20 PM time.

1:30-2:20PM
2:20-3:20 PM

Undecided or don't see your Major/minor Academic Interest listed?

We encourage you to check out the academic program that sounds most interesting to you! As there are two academic program sessions back-to-back, you could explore multiple academic programs! Let your curiosity be your guide.

Need more guidance? Visit the Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk and we'd be happy to talk through your options in order to select the academic session that might best fit your interests!

1:30-2:20 PM

Agricultural & Biological Sciences Department Overview & Student Panel

Magruder Hall 2001

1:30-2:20 PM

Art + Design + Art History Welcome and Facilities Tours

Meet at Ophelia Parrish 1220/1224.

1:30-2:20 PM

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

Magruder Hall 1098

1:30-2:20 PM

Languages & Linguistics Academic Presentation and Facilities Tours

Baldwin Hall 241

After learning more about our majors in Classics, Creative Writing, English, Linguistics, and Modern Languages, take a tour of our peer tutoring lab and the world languages living learning community!

1:30-2:20 PM		Communication Disorders Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students
		Health Sciences Building 2203

1:30-2:20 PM

Exercise Sciences, Athletic Training Academic Presentation and Facilities Tours

Health Sciences Building 1206 (lower level)

1:30-2:20 PM

Health Sciences Presentation and Facilities Tours

Pershing Building 3102

1:30-2:20 PM

Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Meet and Greet

Pickler Memorial Library, Presidential Reading Room 308 (3rd Floor)

Learn more about our majors in History, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science & International Relations, Social Issue Advocacy, and Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminal Justice Studies.

1:30-2:20 PM

Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science Student Panel

Violette Hall 1236

1:30-2:20 PM

Music Department Academic Presentation

Ophelia Parrish 2350

1:30-2:20 PM

Physics Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

Please see printed program provided at Chick-In for location.

1:30-2:20 PM

Psychology & Counseling Department Interactive Sessions & Tours

Barnett Hall
A shuttle will depart from the parking lot between McClain Hall and the Student Union Building. It will run continuously between Barnett Hall and main campus from 1:30-3:45 PM.

1:30-2:20 PM

Business, Economics, & Accounting Academic Presentation & Student Panel

Violette Hall 1000

1:30-2:20 PM

Theatre Academic Programming

Ophelia Parrish Lobby

1:30-2:20 PM

Education Academic Programming

Violette Hall 1320

1:30-2:20 PM

Nursing Academic Programming

Health Sciences Building 3205

2:30-3:20 PM

Agricultural & Biological Sciences Department Overview Department Tours

Please see printed program provided at Check-In for locations and shuttle information.

These departments boast impressive facilities in Magruder Hall. During this time, you can take tours of the herpetarium, biology labs, virtual anatomy lab, and more! There will also be a shuttle to take visitors to the University Farm located about a mile west of campus.

2:30-3:00 PM

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry Department Tour and Hands-On Instrument Activity

Meet at Magruder Hall 1098 for Department Tours and Instrument Hands-On Activity (2:30 PM).

2:30-3:20 PM

Business, Economics, & Accounting Escape Room Activity

Violette Hall 1324

3:00-3:20 PM		Chemistry Demonstrations by Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Student Organization)
		Meet at Magruder Hall 1029.

2:30-3:20 PM		Communication Disorders Tour of Speech & Hearing Clinic and Interactive Activities
		Health Sciences Building Speech & Hearing Clinic

2:30-3:20 PM

Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Interactive Activity

2:30-3:20 PM

Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science Breakout Activities

Please see printed program provided at Check-In for location.

Mathematics @ 2:30 and 3:00: Math-"magic"
Computer Science: TBD
Data Science: Lab Demonstration and DataFest
Statistics: Statistical Consulting Demonstration

2:30-3:20 PM

Physics Department Tour and Hands-On Activity

Please see printed program provided at Chick-In for location.

2:30-3:15 PM

Jumpstart for Juniors (and younger!)

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room A&B

If you are a junior or younger in high school, this presentation will provide a jumpstart into learning more about Truman and the college search process. You'll hear about the admissions timeline, application, costs, scholarships, financial aid, and of course, what makes Truman the #1 university in the Midwest region for 27 years and running!

2:30-3:15 PM

Down to the Details for Seniors

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room C

If you are a senior high school, this discussion will focus on those final steps in the college decision process. Whether you've already committed to Truman, you're still making that decision, or you have yet to apply, the information shared will help you feel confident as you complete your college selection.

2:30-3:15 PM

Smooth Transitions for Transfer Students

Student Union Building (SUB) Alumni Room

Considering transferring to Truman from another college or university? Hear from our transfer admissions team as they discuss admissions timeline, application, cost, scholarships, financial aid and more. Learn about how Truman supports transfer students to completing their baccalaureate degree.

3:30-6:30 PM		Campus Tours
		Tours depart from the Student Union Building (SUB) Fountain Rain site: Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk
		See key locations on campus, through the eyes of our Student Ambassadors. Tours run continuously throughout the scheduled time. These tours will not include the Residence Halls or Recreation Center.

3:30-6:30 PM		Residence Hall Tours & Activities
		Blanton-Nason-Brewer Hall, Missouri Hall, Ryle Hall, West Campus Suites
		Tours will depart from the main lobby of each Residence Hall. Tours run continuously throughout the scheduled time. Each residence hall will also offer a special activity! Blanton-Nason-Brewer (BNB) Hall: The BNB Carnival Craze will be a carnival themed event with popcorn, lemonade, and fun games! You can win prizes when you play! Activities include a coloring contest and whoever wins will get a small art set. Missouri Hall: Join the Missouri Hall Moosen for an afternoon of creative expression! There will be mocktails and an opportunity to decorate your very own flowerpot to take home. Current and prospective students are welcomed to swing by and see what it's like to be a part of the Missouri Hall community. Ryle Hall: Are you excited to see what living in Ryle Hall is really like? Join the Ryle Hall residents and staff in decorating fall cookies and sipping on some hot apple cider. This is a great opportunity to meet current Ryle Hall residents, enjoy some fun fall activities, and get to know the building that you could be living in next year! West Campus Suites: Unleash your creativity at West as all are welcome to come and add to our window-mural, where you can add a bit of yourself to the mural and take pictures with your creation. At the same time, you can design and create a personalized decoration with your name on it to place inside a door or locker and take with you to college in the future. Hot beverages will be available.

3:30-6:30 PM

Student Recreation Center Tours

Student Recreation Center

Tours will depart from the main lobby. Tours run continuously throughout the scheduled time.

3:30-5:00 PM

Student Activities Showcase

Student Recreation Center, Multipurpose Gym

Sponsored by Union & Involvement Services
Come learn about some of the 200+ student organizations available to Truman students. While not all organization will be represented, you can find a complete list of student organizations in the booklet provided in your check-in folder.

5:30-6:30 PM		Dinner
		Ryle Hall or Student Union Building (SUB) Mainstreet Market
		We also encourage you to take this opportunity to check out some of our local restaurants! Visit the Kirksville Tourism website for a full list.

5:30-6:30 PM		Check Out with the President - FREE SWAG!
		Baldwin Hall, East Entrance
		Let President Thomas know about your Truman Experience Weekend and receive a special gift!

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Truman Experience Weekend Sample Schedule Generator

EVENT INFORMATION HUBStudent Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level Opens at 4:30 PM, Closes at 6:30 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTOREStudent Union Building (SUB) Lower Level Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

STARBUCKSPickler Memorial Library, Main Lobby Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

5:00-6:30 PM

Dinner

5:00-6:30 PM

Check In

6:30-7:20 PM

Friday Welcome & Activity with President Sue Thomas

7:30-9:00 PM

Fall Speaker: Sam Barrington

7:30-8:30 PM

Planetarium Show

7:30-8:30 PM

Residence Hall Association (RHA) Trivia

7:30-8:15 PM

Evening Campus Tour

8:15-9:00 PM

Evening Campus Tour

EVENT INFORMATION HUBStudent Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTOREStudent Union Building (SUB) Lower Level Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

STARBUCKSPickler Memorial Library, Main Lobby Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

7:30-9:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00-9:00 AM

Check In

8:00-9:30 AM

Meet the Faculty Reception

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Communication Disorders Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

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Chemistry Demonstrations by Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Student Organization)

2:30-3:20 PM

Communication Disorders Tour of Speech & Hearing Clinic and Interactive Activities

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EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 4:30 PM, Closes at 6:30 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

1:30-2:20PM
2:20-3:20 PM