Dear Colleagues:

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, great food, and, hopefully, a little relaxation.   As we enter the last two weeks of the semester, I am pleased to invite you to three upcoming events.

• Holiday Open House – Wednesday, December 11
  As another venue for faculty, staff, and retirees to socialize, I invite you to the annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 11, 2:30-5:00 p.m. at the University Residence located at 706 South Halliburton.  Shuttle service will be provided to the University Residence from McClain Hall (parking lot between McClain Hall and the Student Union), Violette Hall (west side parking lot), and Barnett Hall (front east entrance).  The shuttle service will run every 15 minutes beginning at 2:15 p.m.  I look forward to celebrating Truman and the holiday season with you!

• Fall Commencement – Saturday, December 14
  Truman’s Fall Commencement Ceremony will be held on December 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Pershing Arena.  Our Commencement Speaker will be Marjorie Maas, 2002 alumna and CEO of  Share Good, an engagement partner for communities, foundations, and nonprofits wanting to increase local philanthropic involvement.   I hope you will join us as we cheer on our newest Truman graduates!
• Casual Dress and Departmental Food Exchange Day – Friday, December 20
  December 20 is Truman’s Casual Dress and Departmental Food Exchange Day.  This eagerly anticipated annual tradition provides a terrific opportunity for faculty and staff to mingle and dine on yummy food.

Looking forward to these great celebrations with you!
Sue