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HEAD OF CLASS Preparing for the Workforce Truman readies students for the real world. For most college students, the workforce is a scary place. Who knows what the real world will hold? The days of lecture halls and textbooks, dorm floor events, and afternoons chilling on the quad are gone. So what is a Truman student to do to prepare for life after school? Career Center Resources Truman's Career Center offers all sorts of tools and opportunities to help students. If you are struggling to choose an occupation, interest and personality assessments as well as an extensive print library of resources can help you decide. For students approaching graduation, the Career Center holds a career fair each semester; provides mock interviews and resume and cover letter critiquing; and, hosts on-campus interviews with a variety of companies, including Fortune 500 heavy-hitters Boeing and Eli Lilly. read on >	FOUNDATIONS Representin' the NFL Elite How one Truman grad found success practicing sports law. "Show me the money!!" Shane Mecham, a 2001 Truman alum, doesn't make it a regular practice to shout this oft-quoted Jerry Maguire phrase from his office. But as a real-world sports agent, his job is actually quite similar to the one depicted by Tom Cruise in the 1996 blockbuster. The Jerry Maguire Way of Life Mecham, an attorney at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP in Kansas City, Missouri, specializes in sports law. "I represent individual NFL players. I'm an NFLPA-Certified Contract Advisor, which is a technical way of saying that I'm a sports agent." read on >
CAMPUS LIFE Truman Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Festivities raise awareness of multi-culturalism on campus. Truman campus is buzzing with anticipation of Hispanic Heritage Month. Beginning September 16, a number of exciting and "spicy" activities, available to students for free, are designed to both culturally zap the mind and tickle the taste buds. Hispanic Happenings The cultural celebration kicks off with a traditional Sunday dinner, motivating student attendance by mixing education with free food. A week later, students will Merengue and Salsa the night away at the Latin Dance! Immigration Panel The new panel discussion, "We Have a Dream Too," has the Truman community talking. Three different speakers will present their involvement in passing legislation to help Hispanic immigrants. read on >	THE RIGHT FIT Isn't It Romantic? Truman's new major will integrate languages and unite students across various disciplines. In coming years, you might hear a fewer number of "yes's" and a larger number of "oui's" emanating from Truman classrooms. In fact, a whole new world of language, culture, and literature will be open to discovery when a new major, Romance language, is introduced to Truman students. According to Tom Capuano, professor of foreign language, the Romance language major will be an innovative interdisciplinary major. "It's distinct from a Spanish and French major because students will explore the connections among the different languages in the Romance language family. Optional courses include French, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ancient History." read on >

Saturday, September 22
Reserve your spot NOW

Join the students, faculty, and staff of Truman State University for a special campus visit day featuring:

Campus tours.
A free picnic lunch.
Two academic presentations.
Student activities fair featuring student activities, faculty, athletic, and student services.
Residence hall tours.

Find out more details and RSVP by contacting the Office of Admission at 660-785-4114 or RSVP online.

Office of Admission
McClain Hall 205
100 East Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
www.admissions.truman.edu