Photo by Scott Thomas Stephanie Amick (in pink) with Missouri Senator Michael R. Gibbons.

Each spring, 16 Truman students spend the semester at Jefferson City, Missouri writing press releases for state legislators, researching topics to be argued in the legislature, sitting in on caucus meetings, and rubbing shoulders with state representatives.

The Missouri Government Internship Program, spearheaded by Professor Candy Young, gives Truman students the unique opportunity to experience firsthand the state government at work. Following are the top reasons why students should consider spending a semester away as an intern.

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A funny thing happened to Lara Runnels' ('91) childhood dream of becoming a Broadway stage sensation. It took a hard left at Kirksville and placed her in L.A. You see, Runnels is a co-executive producer of "Reba," a situation comedy starring country and western diva Reba McEntire.

"Oh, I had wanted to be an actress since I was a little girl, which probably explains why I sought a degree in theatre," says Runnels. But then she had an epiphany when she took a course in playwriting her junior year.

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"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve."—Martin Luther King, Jr.

At Truman, students are encouraged to take Dr. King’s words to heart. This year, over 150 Truman students will serve at a series of events, including the City-Wide Unity Festival, to honor his life and legacy and encourage a greater sense of campus-wide diversity.

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Two days before Hurricane Katrina hit, Tom Lecaque and his college buddy were heading to Tulane University—located in the heart of New Orleans—to begin their junior year. As circumstance would have it, their car broke down, delaying their arrival by a day. The next morning, the news advised voluntary evacuation from New Orleans.

Tom heeded the advice, but soon learned that he was homeless—at least school—less. Hurricane Katrina chased him all they way back to his hometown, Kirksville, where he immediately enrolled in Truman State University.

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