Truman Experience Weekend Sample Schedule Generator

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March 22-23, 2024

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

Email Address
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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 2024

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)

Athletics Recruitment for Prospective Student Athletes

Center for Academic Excellence or Academic Advising

Honors Scholars Program

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

Center for Academic Excellence or Academic Advising

Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Study Abroad

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

5:00-6:00 PM		Dinner
		Missouri Hall or Ryle Hall

5:00-6:00 PM		Check In
		Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Rooms

6:00-6:30 PM		Friday Welcome & Activity with President Sue Thomas
		Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Rooms

6:30-7:20 PM		Alumni Panel
		Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Rooms
		Sponsored by the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations Learn firsthand how a Truman education prepares students for their careers. Featuring an incredible panel of Truman alumni, you do not want to miss this opportunity to hear about their experiences.

6:30-9:00 PM		Forensics Showcase
		Magruder Hall 1000
		Sponsored by the Truman Forensics Union

6:30-9:00 PM		Opera Scenes Performance
		Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall
		Sponsored by the Truman State University Music Department Tickets: $5 per person.

7:30-9:00 PM		Comedian Gianmarco Soresi
		Baldwin Hall Auditorium
		Presented by the Student Activities Board (SAB) No video recording allowed. No food or drinks allowed. Large bags and purses will be checked at the entrance. This event may contain explicit content.

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.

8:00-10:00 PM		Stargazing (weather permitting)
(Kirksville community event)		Thousand Hills State Park
		Join professors from Truman State University and State Park Staff to explore the stars! Meet at Thousand Hills State Park Point Shelter (off of Big Loop Road).

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
		Outside Baldwin Hall Rain site: Baldwin Hall Little Theatre

9:00-9:50 AM

Welcome

Baldwin Hall Auditorium

10:00-10:50 AM

Student-to-Student Panel

Student Union Building Activities Room

10:00-10:50 AM

From a Parent's Perspective Panel

Baldwin Auditorium

11:00-11:25 AM

Athletics Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room A

11:00-11:25 AM

Center for Academic Excellence Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room B

11:00-11:25 AM

Honors Scholars Program Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room C

11:30-5:00 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.

11:30-11:55 AM

Center for Diversity & Inclusion Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room C

11:30-11:55 AM

Study Abroad Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Room A

11:30-11:55 AM

Residence Life Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Activities Room

12:00-1:20 PM

Lunch

Dining Halls located in Missouri Hall or Ryle Hall

12:00-1:20 PM

Photobooth

Ryle Hall, Upper Lobby (2nd floor)

12:00-1:20 PM

Admissions Counselor Connect: 1-on-1 Meetings

(No appointments required.)

Ryle Hall, Upper Lobby (2nd floor)

12:00-1:20 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

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 Science, Biology, Cannabis and Natural Medicinals, Environmental Science Academic Presentation & Breakout Sessions

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Art + Design + Art History Academic Presentation

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

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

Classical & Modern Languages, English & Linguistics, and Creative Writing Academic Breakout Sessions

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

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Economics Department Academic Presentation

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Health & Exercise Sciences, Athletic Training Academic Presentation and Q&A

Health Sciences Building 1206 (lower level)

1:30-2:20 PM

History, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science & International Relations, Social Issue Advocacy, and Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminal Justice Studies Meet and Greet

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Interdisciplinary Studies Academic Presentation

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

1:30-2:20 PM

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

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Music Department Academic Presentation

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Physics Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

Magruder Hall 2007

1:30-2:20 PM

Psychology 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

School of Business Academic Presentation & Student Panel

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Theatre Academic Programming

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Education Academic Programming

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Communication Academic Programming

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

1:30-2:20 PM

Nursing Academic Programming

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

2:30-3:20 PM

Agricultural Science, Biology, Cannabis and Natural Medicinals, Environmental Science 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.

2:30-3:20 PM

Art + Design + Art History Facilities Tour

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

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).

3:00-3:20 PM		Chemistry Demonstrations by Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Student Organization)
		Meet at Magruder Hall 1000.

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

Health & Exercise Sciences, Athletic Training Department Tours

Meet at Health Sciences Building 1206 (lower level)

Students in these academic programs have access to state of the art facilities such as the Piper Movement Analysis Lab, the Human Performance Lab, the Athletic Training Clinic, and the Schelle Weight Room.

2:30-3:20 PM

History, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science & International Relations, Social Issue Advocacy, and Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminal Justice Studies Interactive Activity

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

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: Number Tricks Activity
Computer Science: TBD
Data Science & Statistics: Big Data Lab Tour

2:30-3:20 PM

Music Department Tours

Departing from Ophelia Parrish Main Lobby/Atrium. Tours will run on an ongoing basis throughout this time.

2:30-3:20 PM

Physics Department Tour and Hands-On Solar Telescopes Activity

Meet at Magruder Hall 2007 for Department Tours (2:30 PM).
Meet outside Magruder Hall for Solar Telescopes Activity (3:00 PM, weather permitting).

2:30-3:20 PM

Psychology 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.

2:30-3:20 PM

School of Business Escape Room Activity

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

2:30-3:15 PM
-or-
3:30-4:15 PM

Jumpstart for Juniors (and younger!)

(Offered twice, same presentation each time)

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
-or-
3:30-4:15 PM

Down to the Details for Seniors

(Offered twice, same presentation each time)

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
-or-
3:30-4:15 PM

Smooth Transitions for Transfer Students

(Offered twice, same presentation each time)

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.

3:30-5:00 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.

3:30-5:00 PM

Residence Hall Tours

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.

3:30-5:00 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.

5:00-7:00 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.

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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

5:00-6:00 PM

Dinner

5:00-6:00 PM

Check In

6:00-6:30 PM

Friday Welcome & Activity with President Sue Thomas

6:30-7:20 PM

Alumni Panel

6:30-9:00 PM

Forensics Showcase

6:30-9:00 PM

Opera Scenes Performance

7:30-9:00 PM

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi

7:30-8:30 PM

Planetarium Show

8:00-10:00 PM

Stargazing (weather permitting)

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

9:00-9:50 AM

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Communication Disorders Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

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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