Truman State University Alumni

Happy College Colors Day! Keep showing your BULLDOG PRIDE in the comments!

Miss our Bulldog Break yesterday? The event was recorded and is available to view online at this link: https://www.truman.edu/alumni-donors/events/virtual-alumni-events/

You will also find a link to the answers to audience questions that we didn't have time to cover in our program. If you are interested in learning more about any of Truman's online graduate programs, Stephanie Wilson ('97), assistant director of admission for graduate recruitment, is more than happy to answer your questions.

Virtual Alumni Events - Truman State University To help create a sense of Bulldog community in an era of social distancing, Truman’s Advancement Office invites all alumni and friends to join in on our virtual events. Bulldog Break: This series offers one-hour webinars with members of the Truman community presented via Zoom. Book Club: The Alumn...

Rock your college colors and apparel to show spirit and school pride for this year's College Colors Day. Pull out your Truman or NMSU gear to celebrate!

Submit a photo showing us your Bulldog Pride here: https://advancement.truman.edu/register/2024CollegeColorsPhotos

Are you thinking about pursuing a graduate education? Join us on Zoom for our Bulldog Break: Online Graduate Programs on August 28 at 12 p.m. to hear about some of Truman's fantastic options! Register here: https://advancement.truman.edu/register/828BulldogBreak

Week one of classes is wrapping up! The first week of college can be both exciting and scary - share something you learned in the early days of college. What do you wish you knew that can help new freshman succeed?

It's not too late to join the Mid-Atlantic Alumni Chapter for a private tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 11 a.m. - noon.

This event is FREE for chapter members. Non-chapter members may join the chapter!

Register here:

Mid-Atlantic Alumni Chapter Private Smithsonian American Art Museum Tour

Our next Bulldog Break is in just one week! On August 28 at 12pm, join the discussion about Truman's online graduate programs. Register here: https://advancement.truman.edu/register/828BulldogBreak

Please welcome our Alumni Board Student Representative, Elizabeth Dean! She is currently studying Music Education on the MAE track. Her accomplishments include Head Drum Major of the Statesman Marching Band, First Chair French Horn in Wind Symphony I and Orchestra, as well as being a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.

Are you an educator? Share your back-to-school photos with us! We want to see your classrooms, bulletin boards, teacher outfits, you name it! Tag Truman State University Alumni, post them in the comments, or send them to us at [email protected] so we can share.

Share your TRUMAN MEMORIES!

We are three days into Truman Week (Freshman Week) with all our new Bulldogs. Share in the comments what your favorite first-week event was! The fountain ice cream social? Majors welcome? First house meeting? Competing for the College Cup? Tell us your favorite tradition, old or new! 💜 Truman State University

The deadline for nominations for our three upcoming awards is coming quickly! Be sure to submit a nomination before August 19 at 11:59 p.m. in order to be considered. Award recipients will be honored the weekend of Homecoming 2024 (Oct. 25-26).

Make nominations for any of the three awards here: https://loom.ly/VilInag

The Bulldog Forever Group of the Year Award recognizes outstanding commitment to the University through the Alumni Association, and reflects length and depth of service on the part of a group of Alumni. It particularly focuses on hosting events, recruiting new Alumni involvement, organizing volunteer or philanthropic opportunities, demonstrating support for current Truman students, and communicating with other Alumni.

Nominate a group here: https://loom.ly/QQFM_Pc

Nominations close August 19.

Move-in day and the start of the college experience holds so many memories...what is one of your most memorable moments from your first day at Truman? Reminisce with us in the comments💜

We had a fantastic time with the Kansas City Alumni Chapter last weekend at the Royals vs. Cardinals game! The tailgate was a great way to connect with other alumni and enjoy each other's company before and during the game. We hope you'll join us next again next year! Share your own photos and memories in the comments below!

It's already that time of year again! Freshman move-in is TOMORROW and we can't wait to welcome new students to campus. Alumni parents - wear your Truman Alumni shirts when you come help your students move in to help everyone spot returning Bulldogs!

Join the Mid-Atlantic Alumni Chapter for a private tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 11 a.m. - noon.

This event is FREE for chapter members. Non-chapter members may join the chapter!

Register here: https://advancement.truman.edu/register/0907MidAtlantic

We welcome Todd Holcomb to our Alumni Board! Dr. Holcomb is a 1984 graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Truman, before pursuing both Masters and Doctorate degrees in higher education from other universities. He is now the president of Hawkeye Community College and resides in Tipton, Iowa, also enjoying time in the outdoors through cycling, skiing, and hunting.

The Bulldog Forever Initiative of the Year Award recognizes an exemplary event, activity or other initiative that advances the mission of the Truman State University Alumni Association.

Nominate an initiative here: https://loom.ly/0A7eSaw

Nominations end August 19.

Did you miss the live discussion of our most recent Alumni & Friends Book Club? Not to worry, you can now catch the full conversation here: https://loom.ly/vutRjyE
Leave us a comment with the most interesting thing you learned from the author, Doug Villhard!

Virtual Alumni Events - Truman State University To help create a sense of Bulldog community in an era of social distancing, Truman’s Advancement Office invites all alumni and friends to join in on our virtual events. Bulldog Break: This series offers one-hour webinars with members of the Truman community presented via Zoom. Book Club: The Alumn...

Please welcome Julia Price to the Alumni Board! She is a 2014 graduate who spent her time at Truman studying Linguistics and Psychology, and also received both Masters and Associates degrees from other universities. She now works as Assistant Manager at The Resale Shop, a charitable project of NCJWSTL, as well as enjoying photography, road trips, and the St. Louis Alumni Chapter.

The winners of our giveaway of a signed copy of "Company of Women" by Doug Villhard are...
Lori Colburn Smerz & Allison Cundiff

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The Denise L. Smith Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes sustained, outstanding volunteer service to the University and the Alumni Association, and reflects length and depth of service on the part of the recipient.

Nominate someone at this link: https://loom.ly/tOIfFOw

Nominations due August 19.

We are happy to welcome Brad Borgstede to the Alumni Board! He is a 1980 graduate with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Brad has served as a tax adviser to many Fortune 1000 companies and now lives in Colleyville, Texas with his wife, Theresa. They are the organizers of the Northeast Missouri State University All Greek Reunion, taking place once again in October of this year.

Each year, the Alumni Association presents three awards that celebrate the hard work of our tremendous volunteers. Nominations are now open for the Denise L. Smith Volunteer of the Year award, the Bulldog Forever Alumni Group of the Year award and the Bulldog Forever Initiative of the Year award. Do you know someone whose service to Truman is advancing the work of the Alumni Association? Tell us more!

Additional information and links to nomination forms are available here: https://loom.ly/VilInag

Award recipients will be honored the weekend of Homecoming 2024 (Oct. 25-26).

Award nominations are due by August 19.

Enter to win a signed copy of this year's book from our Truman Alumni & Friends Book Club - "Company of Women," by Doug Villhard. Comment your graduation year on this post to enter! Giveaway closes July 31 at 11:59 p.m. and winners will be announced on Facebook.

We had a fantastic time with the St. Louis Alumni Chapter this weekend! There was food, games, friends, families, and lots of memories, both made and remembered. Tag us in your photos from this weekend or use the hashtag so we can continue to share in the fun!

Join the Kansas City Alumni Chapter on August 10, 2024 for Truman Day at the K!

Tickets are $35 for current Alumni Chapter members or $55 for non-members. Join the chapter now to purchase at the discounted rate. Parking is available for an additional $20. The game begins at 6:10 p.m.

Your ticket includes a game ticket and a pre-game tailgate (beginning at 4:30 p.m.), featuring food from Jack Stack Barbecue and a beer (or non-alcoholic beverage).

Game tickets will be in Section 403. In past years, tickets for this game sold out faster than anticipated, so get your tickets early!

Purchase tickets here: https://loom.ly/iE1wu68

Kansas City Alumni Chapter - Truman Day at the K Saturday, August 10, 2024 Tailgate - 4:30 p.m. | Game - 6:10 p.m.

There is still time to sign up to join the St. Louis Alumni Chapter for food and fun at the park! All alumni, students and family are invited to join us for food, yard games, door prizes and more.

July 21, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Windegger Shelter, Tilles Park - Brentwood

Attendance is free, but an RSVP is required.
RSVP by Friday, July 19.
RSVP here:

St. Louis Alumni Chapter Bulldog Family & Friends BBQ

The fifth annual Truman Alumni & Friends Book Club featuring "Company of Women" caps off with a virtual discussion with the author at noon on Thursday, July 18. Register to be a part of the conversation with alumnus and author Doug Villhard ('94). https://advancement.truman.edu/register/7-18BookClub