Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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....-..,I-.I...-n...a...l.................m.. :TTSIUDENT LUF Wt 1 1mm Bright future expected at CONFERENCE Saying goodbye was the hard part e- to friends, to parents, to high school and t0 ev- erything that was com- fortable and safe. Then came the tough part, facing the reality of college instead of the idealistic image of fun and games once the folks were out of sight. The four-day universitywide Fall Leadership Conference for freshmen be- gan Aug. 19 to make that transition into college life a little easier. Getting students into closer contact with the faculty and getting them used to the campus were only a few of the ob- jectives of the conference. The faculty also wanted students to try to be leaders. ItWe wanted to get the students fired up, so to speak, to get them inter- ested in NMSU, in taking part in their classes, in essence being a leader in that you take action a do somethinglll in- structor of English Mary Lou tArm- strongl Woehlk, co-coordinator for the Language and Literature conference, said. Learning the basics of leadership by examining the lives of great leaders was an approach several divisions included in their seminars. The divisions of Business and Ac- countancy, Math and Computer Science, Nursing, Science and Social Science sug- gested related books and encouraged students to read them before the confer- ence to itdiscover greatness? Interdivisional sem- inars provided students with the opportunity to attend sessions in a vari- ety of fields. Topics for interdivisional seminars included dis- cussions of career opportunities, apply- ing course material to life and particular subject areas. Some upperclassmen volunteered to be peer advisers for the conference. Peer advisers helped faculty prepare and present seminars and served as resources for freshmen. ttIt was incredibly hectic, but it was fun just meeting the freshmen? senior Debbie Lain, peer adviser, said. thhen I was a freshmen, they didnt explain anything. If I had gone through a confer- ence like this, I think I would be more in- volved than I am now. Academic Planning Counselor Mar- ianna Giovannini, an academic resource person from Academic Planning Ser- vices, thought that assuring the student about themselves and the upcoming school year was still the most important thing. qu the new students go away feeling good about themselves and about being here at school, excited about learning and looking forward to their school year - I think if we can give them that much, in Whatever we do, then I think we will have succeeded? T Tracy Showalter U topi studeI the t medil discuss sic eq mp;

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reg Swan- ia Stevin- a for com- one had a Eing ready big even t. Aopunw uoxqq : Game of life commences WITH DEGREES The fans poured into the Stokes Stadi- um, filling the bleachers and the grassy areas sur- rounding the field. Chatter and laughter floated throughout the stadium as the fans waited for the players. As the Symphonic Band, led by director of bands Dan Peterson, struck up the theme music, the players ap- proached the field. The fans rose to their feet, cheering on their favorite players, shouting their names and applauding wildly. The team members are about to be rewarded for playing the most important game of their career. Each individual had proved him- self victorious in the game of life and the conquest of education. The spring commencement ceremo- ny May 8 marked an ending and a begin- ning for about 1,000 graduates. It was an ending for one season, a season filled with anxiety and trials as studying through the night became part of the dai- ly routine and saving every penny for tu- ition meant an occasion- al dinner had to be mis- sed. It was also filled with joy and anticipa- tion as the goal line came into View. The keynote speaker, Charles Karelis, chairman of the philosophy department at Williams College tWil- liamstown, MassJ and director of the Fund for the Improvement of Post-sec- 0ndary Education for the US. Depart- ment of Education, spoke about the new beginnings that a liberal arts education can generate. 01 felt very proud to have finally achieved the goal that Itve been striving towards for a long time? senior Peter Holton stated. As the team members marched off the field, they realized that even though they may have been Victorious this sea- son, they have many more seasons ahead of them left to face and hopefully to con- quenV Laura Venable Aopunw uoxga Adding bits of Wisdom Charles KareIis, commence- ment speaker, gives an inspi- rational speech. Board of Governors t mem bers James Conway and Myra Biaotto 100k on. Graduation - '15

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Proof that stage fright is not an obstacle for everyone, freshmen Dean Lytton and Tim Powers act as emcees for the Language and Litera- ture talent show. p103 xepul , I. a 4 X ' g Utopian ideals emerge as Gradual orientatioh to a Stadents wage a htBattIe 0f hectic college schedule IS hot the Cities. Creation of a an option for freshmen Ilke a medieval city let students Karen Walters Who prepares , 2 discuss and draw their ver- for the talent show. The 8 .,..'- Q $1012 of the society best show was part of. the leader eqllipped to meet essential sh1p actIVItles. human needs. Fall Leadership - '17