First-year students get a taste of local fare.

Annual event connects new students with community restaurants

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – A.T. Still University (ATSU) hosted its annual Taste of Kirksville event on August 27 to introduce Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (KCOM) newest class of medical students to area restaurants and caterers.

“This event provides the perfect opportunity for area restaurateurs to introduce their businesses and catering services to our students and their families,” said Taste of Kirksville coordinator and Communications & Marketing Associate Virginia Halterman. “It’s a wonderful way to welcome new students into our community.”

A student organization fair was held in conjunction with the Taste event to introduce students to a variety of campus clubs, professional organizations, and leadership opportunities. This year’s 172 incoming students include 109 men and 63 women, and represent 30 states, as well as Canada and Japan. Other events scheduled for incoming students included the President’s Barbeque and the traditional White Coat ceremony.

For more information about the Taste of Kirksville, contact Virginia Halterman, Communications & Marketing, at 660.626.2272.