Virtual Events Echo 25 Speed Advice Giving DATE: September 26, 2025 Truman’s Echo 25 award honors 25 exceptional alumni under the age of 40. In the Speed Advice Giving panel, the recipients of the Echo 25 share insights about success personally and professionally. Listen to hear more about how this impressive group of early career professionals has succeeded in a wide variety of careers. . Hometown History: A Virtual Tour of Truman and Kirksville Historic Places and Spaces DATE: March 22, 2022 In this event, panelists Dr. Cole Woodcox (Truman English professor emeritus), Debi Boughton (Kirksville Tourism Director) and Joshna Karki (student Alumni Board representative) take you on a tour of historic landmarks on campus and in Northeast Missouri. Whether your favorite haunt was the Oz, the Tap Room or Il Spazio, Kirksville is always “home” to Bulldogs far and wide. This walk down memory lane is your chance to reminisce about your own college experience and to learn more about the ‘Ville. Virtual Q&A with Akela Cooper (’03) DATE: February 26, 2022 In honor of National Day, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ TRIO programs and the Office of Advancement hosted an in-person film screening of on campus followed by a virtual Q&A with film screenwriter and TRIO McNair alumna (’03). Financing the Big Idea DATE: October 21, 2021 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ highlights its commitment to women entrepreneurs by participating in the eighth annual Women Entrepreneurship Week (WEW), a global movement to celebrate and inspire female founders. There are many ways for entrepreneurs to finance their BIG ideas. In this session, panelists shared various perspectives on their journeys. Facilitated by Mindy McCubbin (’97), owner and founder of Truman Wealth Advisors in Columbia, Missouri, the panelists include Kathleen Bruegenhemke (’86), Hannah Magee (’13) and McGrew (’10). Bruegenhemke is the chief risk and operations officer of Hawthorn Bank in addition to serving as senior vice president of Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. Magee is the owner of Weston Wine Company, a winery and tasting room in historic Weston, Mo. The BIG Idea DATE: October 19, 2021 Hosted by President Thomas and facilitated by Janet Gooch, this event features panelists are Madelaine Anderson (’11), Laci Cook (’03) and Stephanie McGrew (’10). Anderson is the co-founder and creative director of Talus Films, a full-service video production company that partners with innovative brands to create emotionally compelling films to inspire their audiences. Cook is the founder of Sip Downtown, a spirits and small plates restaurant opened in 2021 in Kirksville. McGrew is the founder of Lone Star Physiques and owner of the local Kirksville Escape Room. Overcoming Challenges through Community DATE: May 15, 2021 Even though Truman faced significant challenges in the past year, we have so much to celebrate! This special presentation celebrates the accomplishments of the past year. Featuring Truman alumni and KCTV5 Reporter, Nathan Vickers (’11), this video includes remarks from University President Sue Thomas, student and alumni perspectives, musical performances by Anthony Cooperwood (’93) and TruMen as well as a guest appearance from Spike. . Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs DATE: September 24, 2020 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ highlights its commitment to women entrepreneurs by participating in the seventh annual Women Entrepreneurship Week (WEW), a global movement to celebrate and inspire female founders. This webinar features a number of inspirational women about their entrepreneurial journeys. In addition to celebrating their journeys, our panelists fielded questions to discuss challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs, how Covid-19 has created both opportunities and challenges and much more. . The Art of the Side Hustle in Pandemic Times DATE: September 22, 2020 Proud Truman alumnus and Professor and Academic Director of Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis, Doug Villhard (’94) presents an interactive session to teach you how to put your passion for entrepreneurship into practice while succeeding in your full-time role. . Virtual Alumni Event: Truman Traditions – Past, Present and Future DATE: July 12, 2020 Hosted by the Iowa Alumni Chapter, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Traditions – Past, Present and Future virtual panel featured Truman history experts Zac Burden (’03, ’09), David Nichols and Vid Vidyasagara (’92), joined by 2020 graduate Garrett Fiegenbaum and current student Joshna Karki. Learn more about Truman’s rich history and hear from current students about new traditions building community on campus.