Think you can't get a scholarship once you've been admitted to Truman? Think again! Truman offers scholarships in both spring and fall for upperclassmen as well as incoming students. With two application periods—October for the spring scholarships and January/February for the following fall—you can keep your eye out for new scholarship opportunities.

The Scholarship Foundation
The Truman State University Foundation, managed by Becky Pike, offers both endowed and annual scholarships. "Endowed means all gifts are protected, invested, and designed to last in perpetuity. Annual scholarship funds are made up of gifts to the foundation and we award them in full," says Pike. "For example, if a donor gives $1000 for a nursing scholarship, the full $1000 is given to a student."

In 2007-2008, the foundation will award around $570,757, of which $400,357 will go to upperclassmen!

Benefits of Scholarship
Bonnie Treichel, recipient of the Edward and Marietta Jayne Scholarship, the Kyle Brandon Cope Scholarship, and the Vonnie and David Nichols Scholarship, has good things to say about her experience with Truman's Foundation. "The scholarship gives me not only financial support, but also the moral support to continue my education and to help other people. Involvement is the key to positive change, and this scholarship helps me stay involved."

Finding Information
According to Pike, "Each student will receive 3 emails to their Truman account prior to each deadline for applying. The deadline is also advertised in Truman Today, on the university website, and on the website calendar." To apply for a scholarship, a student can go to the website and fill in an application. It's that simple!

For a list of scholarships currently advertised for the Spring 2008 semester, visit https://secure.truman.edu/isupport-s/masterlist.asp.

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Linda Miller ('70) loves a good challenge—and confounding convention. That's why, after landing a job with Ford more than 30 years ago, she could be found dismantling a car engine in her apartment to learn how it worked. After moving up through the ranks, she became manufacturing director of Ford's Powertrain Operations, taking full responsibility for the engine and casting plants in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The automotive industry was a far cry from Miller's original plans—she started out as a French major at Truman. "When I realized I didn't have a good French accent, I switched to math because I found it challenging," says Miller. Despite being involved in numerous clubs and activities, she managed to earn her undergraduate degree in three years.

For the majority of Miller's career at Ford, each time she advanced to a new position, it was the first time a woman held that job. "Ford has changed dramatically in the last 33 years. I'm so pleased it's recognized as one of the best companies for women," says Miller.

In recognition of her pioneering role as a woman in the automotive industry, Miller has been honored with several awards. These include the Magnificent Seven Award from Business and Professional Women/USA and being named by Automotive World magazine as one of the top 100 women in the industry.

"At my retirement party, several people said it meant a lot to them that I would drop what I was doing when they wanted to talk," says Miller. "That is the influence of Truman. Professors always had their doors open to talk—it meant so much to me as a student.

"My experience at Truman helped me earn a reputation at Ford of being a good coach and counselor. That probably means more to me than my recognition as an outstanding manufacturing person."

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Most parents, advisors, and teachers advise you to base your college decision on a school's national ranking, quality, outcome stats, and financial aid package. But we all know that when it comes down to it, college students want to have fun—and want to be at a college where it's not all about Dostoyevsky, chem labs, and study groups. At Truman, there's a blend of both academics and action.

Here are a few Truman attractions that contribute to Truman's vibrant social life:

Seasonal, Campus-wide Activities: Throughout the year, the Student Activities Board (SAB) hosts free events for students. For instance, on October 30, students will meet on the Quad for pumpkin carving and decorating, caramel apples, hot chocolate, and cappuccino.

Big Name Concerts: Sophomore Andrew Seal states, "Truman brings in so much for students to do." Truman is committed to securing big name performers, including Dashboard Confessional, Ben Folds, Cake, Guster, Jimmy Eat World, and Lifehouse.

Greek Life: Truman has a thriving Greek community, with 18 fraternities and 10 sororities. Inter-Greek socials and activities ensure your weekend calendar is booked.

Cool Hangouts: While there are many hangouts, a student favorite is Washington Street Java Company. According to recent graduate Amy Deis, "You get a mix of locals and students, and it's a nicer environment than going to the library all the time. Plus, you can have food and drink coffee while you're there."

X-treme Outdoors: Thousand Hills State Park is a favorite spot for the outdoorsy type: hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and ice skating during the winter.

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A tackled football player doesn't get up right away. A track athlete grimaces and clutches her thigh, painfully aware that she just pulled a muscle. A basketball rebound turns into a multi-player collision featuring sprained ankles, scraped knees, and skinned elbows.

Enter: the athletic trainer.

Michelle Boyd, head athletic trainer at Truman, says, "The stereotypical athletic trainer is the person who runs onto the field or court when an athlete gets injured. But athletic trainers also work in factories, with ballet companies, and at sports medicine clinics."

Starting this fall, Truman students will be able to follow this career path with a major in athletic training.

In the classroom, athletic training majors will study injury evaluation, rehabilitation, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Outside the classroom, they'll get hands-on experience as well. Senior Nichole Friederich says, "We act as medical first responders to varsity athletes and work with a variety of sports. We attend practices and games of the team we are assigned, and provide treatments before and after each practice and game."

Students also complete internships with hospitals, high school sports camps, and professional football and baseball teams.

While Friederich won't actually earn an athletic training major (athletic training will be offered for the first time as a major during the 2007-2008 academic year), she'll graduate with a degree in exercise science with a pattern of athletic training. "Having an athletic training major at Truman is exciting," she says. "It should give prospective and current students a better understanding of the profession—and Truman more recognition."

According to Michelle Boyd, graduates of this program will be exemplary candidates for physical therapy school and medical school.

Friederich is taking advantage of this. "After graduation, I plan to attend physical therapy graduate school. After graduate school, I would love to work for a clinic that offers both physical therapy and athletic training services."

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