TRUMomentum
HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE NEWS & UPDATES
| APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 3 | VOLUME 1 | |
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How TRUMomentum?
The Recipe to Positive Momentum
by Dean Anan Alkarmi
In physics, momentum not only is associated with motion but also with direction. For example, moving forward is positive momentum, moving backward is negative momentum, and if not moving there is no momentum in any direction.
Self-motivation is the drive to achieve positive momentum. Each one of us must have a goal to make today better than yesterday, and a plan that will make tomorrow a better day than today.
It is quite natural to face obstacles that stop or reverse our positive momentum in the way of achieving goals. Taking a timeout is a good step to refocus on vision and mission and turn obstacles into opportunities. This will keep us moving forward to reflect the look and feel of Truman College.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES - UPDATES & EVENTS | |
TRUMAN COLLEGE 2023 GRADFEST
GradFest is an opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments during the entire week leading up to graduation. In addition to exciting events, GradFest is when you’ll pick up your cap, gown, and tickets, take your professional graduation photos, and more. Click the image to the right to view the full GradFest schedule from May 1 -4, 2023.
For more information, please contact:
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Graduate Reception & Gift Basket Giveaway
On Wednesday, May 3rd, Truman College will host a graduation reception for our completers in McKeon Lobby from 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Graduates will enter drawings led by Student Services for the chance to win gift baskets donated by departments across the college. Departments should deliver gifts baskets to the lobby 30 minutes prior to the start of the reception.
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STUDENT: Video Editing Workshop with iMovie
With iMovie, it’s never been easier to create memorable, cinema-quality videos and let your imagination run wild. Edit videos on the fly or explore iMovie on your Mac. Design your masterpiece from scratch or get help shaping your story with the new Magic Movie and Storyboards on iPhone or iPad.
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Date: Friday, April 28th
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Innovation One, Main Building, Training Lab Rm 1422
Reserve a spot: STUDENT: Video Editing Workshop with iMovie Tickets, Fri, Apr 28th
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Early Childhood Luncheon & Resource Fair
Date: Saturday, April 29th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: McKeon Lobby
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/rPgjAFSu1T
Learn about higher education opportunities in Early Childhood Education and Chicago area 4-Year Institutions. Explore career pathways and gain knowledge about resources about scholarships, funding, and mentoring for Early Childhood students. Lunch and swag will be provided. For more information or other inquiries, email roppenheimer@ccc.edu.
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Save the Date: Truman 2022-2023 Leadership Celebration
Date: Wednesday, May 10
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: McKeon Lobby
What an amazing year! Join our Student Government Association, student clubs, athletes, SEED Scholars, and STAR scholars to celebrate our leadership and involvement. Presented by the Student Activities Center and Student Government Association.
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Want to Become a STEAMbassador?
Truman College is looking for students who are interested in learning and teaching youth about coding, 3D printing, building machines, and so much more! This position will be hosted through the summer with paid training opportunities. To apply, please visit www.bit.ly/TRUSTEAM1 or email us at TRC-SDEC@ccc.edu for more information.
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Become a TRUbassador!
Work closely with Truman leadership this summer (and throughout the year) to welcome our incoming students! TRUbassadors will serve as tour guides, peer-to-peer mentors, and so much more! There are no requirements to apply, just a great attitude and a willingness to help our future Falcons. To complete the interest form, please visit www.bit.ly/TRUbassador or email us at TRC-SDEC@ccc.edu for more information.
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Get Writing Done at the WRC!
The WRC is offering drop-in services for credit students who need a quiet space to write and the occasional guidance of a writing tutor.
Don’t want to Drop-In on Thursdays?
Make an Appointment!
It’s easy!
Call: 773.970.4387
Email: TrumanWRC@ccc.edu
Zoom: 526 676 0475
Visit: Room 1435
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Yellow Brick Road Café: A Musical Theater Cabaret | |
When: May 4th at 3pm & 7pm; May 5th at 7pm
Location: Novar Hall (Room 3426, Main Building)
The Truman College Departments of ECTJ and Humanities present Yellow Brick Road Café. This musical theater cabaret is directed by faculty members Lauren Montgomery, with musical direction by Rich Keitel.
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When: May 10th
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Lecture Hall B (Room 2240, Main Building)
Enjoy original short films and art by Truman College students! For more information, email sroberts@ccc.edu.
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Rep Your City Fashion Show
When: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: McKeon Building-Lobby
Join the Truman College Cosmetology Program for an evening of style and creativity as our talented students showcase their skills. Admission is free!
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Work Towards Your Goals
Chicagoans looking to earn a high school diploma and/or improve their English can take advantage of Career Grow Chicago.
To learn more and apply, visit www.ccc.edu/cgc or visit the Adult Education Office at a City Colleges campus near you.
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Move on to Work or College
Our Career Bridge program helps students improve their reading, writing, math, and English skills while earning an industry certificate that can lead to entry-level job opportunities and careers.
Click here to learn more.
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Become a Gateway Scholar
If you have studied for and earned your HSE (HiSET/GED) or learned English at City Colleges of Chicago, you may be eligible to take college credit courses for up to four terms at half price.
Students interested in becoming a Gateway Scholar should complete the online interest from, and a Transition Specials will contact students with next steps.
Visit Gateway Program to learn more and complete the interest form.
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The Truman College TBLC: Celebrating Twenty Years of Togetherness and Triumph! | |
Alderman Sigcho Lopez joins in on the celebration! | |
Pictured left to right is Professor Madeline Troche-Rodriguez, Chancellor Jaun Salgado, and Professor Ana King. | |
Chancellor Salgado, Professor Erika Chu, and Christian engage in conversation. | |
English Faculty Presents at Conference | On February 15, 2023, Associate Professor Kate Gillespie presented at the Two-Year College English Association Conference as part of the Conference on College Composition & Communication Annual Convention at the Hilton Chicago. The panel focused on the theme “Working in and across Institutional Teams” and included faculty from New York, Texas, and Utah. Kate’s presentation, “Staying Connected through the Pandemic: Assessing Students’ Needs and Collaborating to Improve Instruction in First-Year Composition," explained the ECTJ Department’s assessment study of English 101 student writing, its professional development activities for English 101 instructors, and its digital portfolio assessment practices. The feedback from attendees indicated that Truman College’s assessment practices are robust and offer useful models for other colleges. |
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The Office of Instruction | | |
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Spring 2023 Meet and Greet
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Office of Instruction team hosted the first room 162 Meet and Greet in Campus & Beyond from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students and faculty/staff played games, ate snacks, shared prizes, and had fun. It was a chance for the Truman community to come together and get to know Team Instruction and one another. The question of the day was: Would you rather live a world with no pizza or eat pizza three times a week? The three-times-a-week pizza lovers prevailed. Thank you to everyone who participated. The Office of Instruction hopes to see even more familiar faces in the fall!
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A Message from the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs | |
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Some claim that in a 2001 speech, activist, statesman, and Nobel Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, proclaimed, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” This statement perfectly describes my sentiments of the spring semester. Truman has seen personnel transitions, space refreshes, and new centers of opportunities for the advancement of faculty collaboration and student engagement. All of these accomplishments challenged us to think outside the box, as we collectively envisioned and took steps to bolster Truman as a stalwart in our community.
Although our work is not done, I want to take a moment to acknowledge all of you and your dedication to making Academic Year 2022-2023 a success. As we prepare to end AY 22-23, my hopes for you are that…
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your preparations for final exams and projects go smoothly;
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you profess loudly and boldly well-wishes to our graduates for their embracement;
- you forgive yourself for any perceived shortcomings and anticipate new achievements; and
- you make space to enjoy the sun, as we head into warmer days.
We are One Truman—always.
-V.P. Gail
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We are excited to announce our newest hires, as well as share promotions. Please click here for a list of the newest Truman community members and to help us celebrate those who are celebrating promotions. | | |
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