Truman Week

Majors Welcome
Biology

Thursday, August 17, 2023
9:30- 11:50 a.m.


9:30-10:10: Meet in Georgian Room B, Student Union Building

  • Welcoming remarks
    • Dr. Stephen Hudman (Biology Department Chair and Professor of Biology)
    • Dr. Tim Walston (Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics)
  • Enjoy light refreshments and conversation with Biology faculty, staff and students.
  • Faculty/Staff introductions

10:10-10:45: Tour of Magruder Hall

  • In small, faculty-led groups, take a brief tour of the Science building.

10:45-11:50: Magruder Hall Activities – Visit in any order.

  • Information Sessions: There are 2 information sessions, each will be repeated 4 times. Start times are 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, and 11:30. Each session begins with a brief presentation followed by Q & A.
    • MG2001–Introductory biology courses, TRU 112 (Self and Society), and biology curriculum.
    • MG2012–Research opportunities, departmental seminar series and pre-MAE program.
  • Student Organizations Open House: MG 2018 and 2034 – Visit each room to meet leaders of student organizations that might be of interest to a Biology major. These include pre-professional organizations, such as AMSA, Pre-SOMA, Pre Optometry, Pre-Genetic Counseling, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Vet) and others, such as Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Tri-Beta, Eco, PLANTS!, o STEM, and the Wildlife Association. There will be sign-up sheets at each table if you want to receive additional information about the organization via email.

**Students who have not declared a major but are interested in Biology are welcome to attend!**