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Truman Talk Selection (optional)

At 3:30 PM, students are invited to attend a Truman Talk with a current faculty member.
These are short 30-minute mock lectures are designed to help you experience what a class might be like at Truman with our amazing faculty.
If you do not want to attend a Truman Talk, that is OK! Before you head out, we invite you to the Counselor Connection time to talk one-on-one with Admission staff about any remaining questions.

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"In the Mind of a Serial Killer" For decades, one of the most unique courses at the University was a psychology class commonly referred to as “Serial Killers and Psychopaths" taught by Assistant Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Sal Costa. Join Sal, a proud Truman alumnus and beloved mentor to hundreds of students, as he dives into the many causes, characteristics, and stages of a serial killer.

"It's not Brain Surgery: Overcoming Obstacles & the Occasional Freakout" Dr. Katie Judd, Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology & Counseling, has been studying stress and coping for more than a decade. When hit with a stressful life event of her own, she was forced to put her research into practice. Join her as she explores where stress comes from, and how our responses to stress shape how we cope.

"More Than Words: The Impact of Lyrics on the Effectiveness of Protest Music" How important are lyrics? Do people even pay attention to them? Are pieces of music with or without lyrics more effective at evoking an emotional response and communicating a message? This lecture, led by Dr. Jesse Krebs, Professors of Music, will use several pieces as examples to get you thinking and discussing the impact of lyrics on protests.

“Planes, Trains (Of Thought), and Automation: Could computers one day be counted as persons?” In this age of artificial intelligence, Dr. Chad Mohler, Professor of Philosophy & Religion, dives into a question in the area of philosophy called metaphysics, the study of what exists and how it exists. The question has to do with the topic of personal identity. He explores whether computers may someday count as persons and what, in general, personhood requires.

"What a Waste: Your food scraps and the future of the planet" Dr. Michael Seipel, Professor of Agricultural Science, is passionate about food waste: its contribution to global warming, implications for resource use and food prices, and its impact on increasing international food insecurity. This presentation will explore these topics as well as share more about Truman's campus compost project.

"What Lawyers Do: Who Owns Daddy's Tractor?" Join Scott Templeton, J.D., Associate Professor of Business Administration, to explore a real-life case where a child claimed her father gifted her a tractor. You will go over the elements of a valid gift and the discovery process to decide whether the daughter or her father’s estate should win.

*If you do not want to attend a Truman Talk, that is OK! Select the "Alternative Activities" option below. Before you head out, we invite you to the Counselor Connection time to talk one-on-one with Admission staff about any remaining questions.

Please select your preferred Truman Talk:

If a Truman Talk is not listed below, it has reached capacity and sign-up is no longer available.

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Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - Alternate Activities instead of Truman Talk *

Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - In the Mind of a Serial Killer

Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - It's not Brain Surgery: Overcoming Obstacles & the Occasional Freakout

Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - More Than Words: The Impact of Lyrics on the Effectiveness of Protest Music

Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - Planes, Trains (Of Thought), and Automation: Could computers one day be counted as persons?

Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - What a Waste: Your food scraps and the future of the planet

Monday, February 16 at 03:30 PM - What Lawyers Do: Who Owns Daddy's Tractor?

How many guests (not including the student) will be attending the selected Truman Talk?
As seating is limited, please let us know how many guests plan to attend the Truman Talk with you. You will receive your requested tickets at Check-In.

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Please note: Individual appointments with faculty, coaches, staff, tours cannot be accommodated on these large event days.

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