Students discuss biracial identity in America

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Students discuss biracial
identity in America
NEWS
IN BRIEF
Fire Chief Tom Collins issues ice
warning and safety tips
Kirksville Fire Chief Tom Collins
issued a press release with ice safety
tips for citizens.
The press release states as ponds and
lakes continue to thaw and refreeze, it
is important for citizens to remember
that ice cannot be visually confirmed as
safe to walk on. To check the thickness
of ice, drill a hole five feet from the
edge of the ice. Do not walk on ice that
is less than four feet thick.
Always wear a life jacket and do
not venture onto ice alone. Maintain
a distance of 50 feet between yourself
and your companions. In the event of
an ice-related emergency, immediately
call 911.
TruAdventure to travel to Rocky
Mountain National Park
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Above: Courtney Green from The Language Company hosts a workshop entitled “So... What Are You?: Exploring
Black-White Biracial Identity.” The workshop discussed the historical impact of slavery and exclusion of black-white
biracial individuals in America. Below: Students participate, after the presentation, in a group discussion about the
value of self-identification. This workshop is part of a series of events celebrating Black History Month.
TruAdventure announced it will
sponsor a week-long hiking trip to
Rocky Mountain National Park.
The July 17-24 trip offers students
the opportunity to learn basic hiking,
camping, map, compass and outdoor
skills. Those interested must register
by May 1.
The trip costs $650 per person
and includes all necessary gear.
Scholarships are available for up to
$200 of the trip cost.
The educational program will focus
on learning about the geology, biology
and history of the Rocky Mountains.
CITY COUNCIL
IN BRIEF
The City Council did not meet
because of President’s Day. The next
City Council meeting will be March 7.
STUDENT SENATE
IN BRIEF
The Senate is preparing for the
Truman at the Capitol event.
Sophomore Elisabeth Condon,
Sexual
Assault
Prevention
Subcommittee chair, reported Sexual
Assault Awareness Month will be
during April.
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The Senate read a resolution in support
of adding another university counselor.
CRIME REPORTS
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Photographers Trung Vo, Athena Geldbach,
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Marketing Manager Josh Gilmore
Marketing Representatives Drake Gens,
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Technical Manager Amanda Atwell
Adviser Don Krause
2/11 Theft reported at the 1400 block 2/10 Hit and run reported at Marion
of Riggen St.
Street.
2/11 Suspect arrested for failure to
yield to an emergency vehicle and
interferring with an arrest at the 0
block of Woodland Village.
2/10 Suspect arrested for failure to
exhibit proof of insurance and failure
to register vehicle at the 700 block of W.
Elizabeth St.
2/10 Domestic disturbance reported at 2/8 Theft reported at the 1700 block
of S. Baltimore St.
the 500 block of N. Baltimore St.
Mark your calendar
Deadline for Student
Research Conference
Abstracts
Feb. 19
11:59 p.m.
src.truman.edu
Abstracts for the 29th annual Student
Research Conference are due Friday.
Graduate and undergraduate students are
invited to submit abstracts. All abstracts
must be sponsored by a faculty mentor
and approved by the student’s adviser. The
Student Research Conference will take place
April 19.
Spring 2016 Career and
Graduate School Week
Feb. 22-25
Student Union Building
The Career and Graduate School Week helps
students prepare to enter the workforce
by offering workshops, mock interviews
and employer presentations. The schedule
of events and the pre-registration form is
available on the Career Center’s website,
career.truman.edu. Pre-registration is due by
Friday Feb. 19.