Truman Week

First-Year Seminar Class

As part of the First-Year Experience at Truman, you’ll take the First-Year Seminar (TRU 120/320) in your first semester. This unique course is designed exclusively for incoming students and is taught by professors across the university. On Friday, August 15 at 2:30pm, your TRU 120 or 320 course will meet for an introduction on what to expect from the course, get you know the professor, and connect with fellow classmates.

First-Year Seminar

Sections of TRU 120

Find your section of TRU 120 to confirm its meeting location during Truman Week. NOTE: To accommodate all TRU 120 sections meeting at the same time during Truman Week, some room locations had to be adjusted. Please find your section to confirm its Truman Week location.

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Instructor: Dr. James Hammerstrand, Instructor in Spanish

Truman Week Meeting Room: McClain Hall (MC) 305

Instructor: Dr. Stephanie Fore, Professor of Biology

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1208

Instructor: Dr. Joyce Patrick, Associate Professor of Biology

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1424

Instructor: Dr. Michael Seipel, Professor of Agricultural Science

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1416

Instructor: Dr. Priya Kambli, Professor of Art, Photography and Foundations

Truman Week Meeting Room: Ophelia Parrish (OP) 2220

Instructor: Dr. Bridget Thomas, Professor of Classics

Truman Week Meeting Room: McClain Hall (MC) 304

Instructor: Dr. Vayu Gokhale, Professor of Physics

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1404

Instructor: Professor Scott Templeton, J.D., Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1010

Instructor: Dr. Josh Nudell, Assistant Professor of History

Truman Week Meeting Room: Baldwin Hall (BH) 241

Instructor: Dr. Stephanie Russell, Instructor of History

Truman Week Meeting Room: Baldwin Hall (BH) 114

Instructor: Dr. Marc Becker, Professor of History

Truman Week Meeting Room: Baldwin Hall (BH) 256

Instructor: Dr. Josh Mund, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion

Truman Week Meeting Room: McClain Hall (MC) 211

Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Wehmeyer, Assistant Professor of Theatre

Truman Week Meeting Room: Ophelia Parrish (OP) 2111

Instructor: Dr. Teak Nelson, Professor of Nursing

Truman Week Meeting Room: Health Science Building (HS) 3205

Instructor: Dr. Ruthie Halma, Professor of Computer Science

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1328

Instructor: Dr. Hyun-Joo Kim, Professor of Statistics; Department Chair of Health Sciences

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1204

Instructor: Dave Leaton, Instructor in English and Writing Center Director

Truman Week Meeting Room: Ophelia Parrish (OP) 2121

Instructor: Dr. Melissa Chapman, Lecturer in Education

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1300

Instructor: Dr. Amber Johnson, Professor of Anthropology

Truman Week Meeting Room: Baldwin Hall (BH) 212

Instructor: Dr. Jomo Smith, Instructor of History

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1412

Instructor: Dr. Shinya Uchida, Instructor of Japanese

Truman Week Meeting Room: Baldwin Hall (BH) 251

Instructor: Dr. Emily Costello, Lecturer in Agricultural Science, Equestrian Show Team Coach

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1430

Instructor: Dr. Tony Vazzana, Professor of Mathematics

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1212

Instructor: Dr. Jie Li, Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Truman Week Meeting Room: Violette Hall (VH) 1428

Instructor: Dr. Emily Olsen, Assistant Professor of Linguistics

Truman Week Meeting Room: McClain Hall (MC) 302

Updated July 23, 2025

First-Year Seminar

Sections of TRU 320

TRU 320 is for transfer students. Find your section of TRU 320 to confirm its meeting location during Truman Week.

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Instructor: Dr. Teak Nelson, Professor of Nursing

Truman Week Meeting Room: This section of TRU 320 will not be meeting during this time.

Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Brammall, Professor of History

Truman Week Meeting Room: Baldwin Hall (BH) 302

Updated July 23, 2025

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