Truman Week 2025

Majors Welcome Sessions

Majors Welcome, one of the most popular events for new students during Truman Week, provides an opportunity for you to learn more about your major, meet faculty within your department, and connect with student peers. Please note sections in bold to properly prepare for your major's welcome.

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Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 am

MajorMeeting LocationDescription
AccountingViolette Hall (VH) 1000Meet faculty, staff, and student peers from the Business and Economics Department. Activities will include a Violette Hall scavenger hunt, meet and greet with student organizations, and trivia.
Agricultural ScienceStudent Union Building (SUB) 2105 — Alumni RoomMeet the faculty and your peers from the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department, followed by a Q&A, tours of Magruder Hall, and a lunch/social engagement at the University Farm.
Applied LinguisticsBaldwin Hall (BH) 114Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major.
Art & DesignOphelia Parrish Building (OP) 1114 — Art GalleryMeet the faculty for the Art and Design Department, followed by a Q&A and activities.
Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMagruder Hall (MG) 1000Meet faculty and current students from the Physical Sciences Department, followed by icebreaker activities and meeting with your faculty co-advisor.
BiologyStudent Union Building (SUB) 2105 — Alumni RoomMeet the faculty and your peers from the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department, followed by a Q&A, tours of Magruder Hall, and a lunch/social engagement at the University Farm.
Business AdministrationViolette Hall (VH) 1000Meet faculty, staff, and student peers from the Business and Economics Department. Activities will include a Violette Hall scavenger hunt, meet and greet with student organizations, and trivia.
Cannabis and Natural MedicinalsStudent Union Building (SUB) 2105 — Alumni RoomMeet the faculty and your peers from the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department, followed by a Q&A, tours of Magruder Hall, and a lunch/social engagement at the University Farm.
ChemistryMagruder Hall (MG) 1000Meet faculty and current students from the Physical Sciences Department, followed by icebreaker activities and meeting with your faculty co-advisor.
ClassicsBaldwin Hall (BH) 114Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major.
Modern LanguageBaldwin Hall (BH) 114Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major.
CommunicationOphelia Parrish Building (OP) 1301 — Severns TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Communication and Theatre Arts Department, followed by breakouts into smaller groups by major and interest area.
Communication DisordersHealth Sciences Building (HS) 2203Meet faculty from the Communication Disorders Department and current students involved with the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). We'll finishing with a tour of the clinic.
Computer ScienceViolette Hall (VH) 1010Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni for discussion about the programs in the Computer and Data Sciences Department. You'll also meet with your faculty co-advisor then head to lunch together.
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice StudiesBaldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups.
Data ScienceViolette Hall (VH) 1010Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni for discussion about the programs in the Computer and Data Sciences Department. You'll also meet with your faculty co-advisor then head to lunch together.
EconomicsViolette Hall (VH) 1000Meet faculty, staff, and student peers from the Business and Economics Department. Activities will include a Violette Hall scavenger hunt, meet and greet with student organizations, and trivia.
English
Environmental ScienceStudent Union Building (SUB) 2105 — Alumni RoomMeet the faculty and your peers from the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department, followed by a Q&A, tours of Magruder Hall, and a lunch/social engagement at the University Farm.
Exercise ScienceHealth Sciences Building (HS) 1212 — Piper LabCome meet your Exercise Science peers and faculty while engaging in a variety of outdoor activities in a quest for the ES Cup. Come prepared wearing athletic clothes and closed-toe shoes, and bring a water bottle.
Health ScienceMagruder Hall (MG) 1098Meet Health Science faculty, staff, and current students, followed by icebreaker activities and smaller health science related group activities.
HistoryBaldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups.
Interdisciplinary Studies
LinguisticsBaldwin Hall (BH) 114Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major.
MathematicsViolette Hall (VH) 1224Meet with faculty from the Mathematics Department and your faculty co-advisor. Next we'll have an escape room activity designed to familiarize you with the department.
MusicOphelia Parrish Building (OP) 1393 — Performance HallMeet the faculty from the Music Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by program (Music Therapy, Music Business, etc.)
Music BusinessOphelia Parrish Building (OP) 1393 — Performance HallMeet the faculty from the Music Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by program (Music Therapy, Music Business, etc.)
Music TherapyOphelia Parrish Building (OP) 1393 — Performance HallMeet the faculty from the Music Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by program (Music Therapy, Music Business, etc.)
Nursing
Philosophy and ReligionBaldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups.
PhysicsMagruder Hall (MG) 1096Meet faculty and current students within the Physical Sciences Department, followed by icebreaker activities and meeting with your faculty co-advisor.
Political Science and International RelationsBaldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups.
PsychologyViolette Hall (VH) 1204Meet with faculty from the Psychology and Counseling Department. You'll rotate through different talks.
Social Issue AdvocacyBaldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups.
Sociology and AnthropologyBaldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups.
StatisticsViolette Hall (VH) 1010Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni for discussion about the programs in the Computer and Data Sciences Department. You'll also meet with your faculty co-advisor then head to lunch together.
TheatreOphelia Parrish Building (OP) 1301 — Severns TheatreMeet with faculty and current students from the Communication and Theatre Arts Department, followed by breakouts into smaller groups by major and interest area.
UndeclaredKirk Building Forum (second floor)Connect with Academic Advisors from the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) to learn more about major opportunities offered to you at Truman. Career Center staff will also share resources to help you explore how your interests intersect with Truman's majors and future career opportunities. If you have a strong interest in a major, we highly encourage you to go to that major's welcome session to learn more.

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