Blog Archives

Important Update to University’s COVID-19 Response

March 11, 2020

Dear Members of the Truman Community: As you are aware, our University has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak for some time.  With the continued, rapidly changing landscape of the outbreak and our primary focus on the health, safety, and well-being of everyone on our campus, the COVID-19 Response Team* determined today that we are […]

All-University Meeting and Campus Launch of the New University Brand

February 5, 2020

President Sue Thomas will hold an All-University Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at 3 p.m. in the Georgian Rooms of the Student Union.  The annual State of the University address is entitled “Truman in Focus 2020.”  A webcast of the remarks will be made available to campus shortly thereafter. A Launch of the New University Logo, Tagline and Brand will be […]

Sympathy Notice – Debra Kerby

January 15, 2020

Dear Truman Colleagues: It is with immense sadness that I inform you of Dean Debra Kerby’s passing on January 14.  A Truman alumna, Deb had a profound impact on innumerable students and colleagues since her return to her beloved alma mater as a faculty member in 1982.  She made us better. Our sympathies to the Kerby family and everyone who had […]

Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays

December 20, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Thank you for all you do to advance our truly special University.  We are so very grateful for your many skills and talents and for all you do to help our students achieve more than they ever thought possible. May each of you find your fountain of joy in the new year! Wishing […]

December Board of Governors Meeting including Approval of Salary Increases

December 9, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Our Board of Governors met on Saturday, December 7, under the leadership of Board Chair, Laura A. Crandall.  The Board elected officers and assigned committee membership for the 2020 calendar year.  New officers who will take office for a term of one year commencing at the first regular meeting of the calendar year are:  Chair, Jennifer Kopp […]