Month: August 2007
Medical fund established for Schofield
Allen Schofield, minister of Christian Campus Fellowship, and his wife, Chrissy, were recently in a serious motorcycle accident. A medical fund has been set up to help. Allen is in a Columbia hospital with neck and back injuries. (Chrissy had a concussion but seems to be recovering fine.) Updates on Allen’s condition and information about […]
Read More »UMR in the news: Career fair
The Springfield News-Leader is spreading the word about UMR’s Career Opportunities Center: UMR was recently cited by the Princeton Review as having one of the top 20 job placement programs among all universities in the nation. Read the full story.
Read More »Bears take a big bite out of Miners
Missouri State scored on six of its nine first half possessions to build a huge lead and went on to beat UMR 62-17 Thursday night at Plaster Field. Read the full story.
Read More »Geology and geophysics program announces student award winners
The geology and geophysics program at UMR recently announced the 2007 winners of several new student awards. The winners are as follows: Outstanding Geology and Geophysics Graduate Scholar (publications, presentations and grades — Stacy Story Outstanding Geology and Geophysics Graduate Teaching Assistant (based on student evaluations) — Helen Carrie Bender Geology and Geophysics Graduate Student […]
Read More »Chicken, waffles and a movie for two bucks
Alpha Theta Omega Christian Sorority and Alpha Omega Theta Christian Fraternity invite you to $2 Chicken and Waffle Movie Night. The event will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the SBC Cultural Center. Admission to the movie is free. A plate of chicken and waffles is $2. In honor of football season, […]
Read More »Sports headlines
Late goal gives Lady Miners victory Gronewold lands GLFC’s first weekly player award UMR athletic programs 13th in Division II power rankings
Read More »UMR in the news: Human power
UMR human-powered vehicle racer Jerrod Bouchard willl attempt to break a land speed record in October. Jerrod and his team are featured today in Missouri’s two largest newspapers. The stories are here and here.
Read More »Medical insurance administrator to change
Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the medical insurance administrator for the University of Missouri Medical Choice Plus POS Program will become Coventry Health Care. The following information is listed on the human resource services website under benefits: Coventry Announcement Q & A for Coventry Transition Rolla/Area Coventry Provider Directory Additional information will be sent out periodically […]
Read More »GM extends discount
For a limited time, UMR employees may share the GM Supplier Discount with two friends or family members. For more information, contact Donna Shelton at donnas@umr.edu.
Read More »Tailgate prior to UMR-MSU football game
You are invited to the UMR-Missouri State football game and tailgate party Thursday, Aug. 30. The tailgate party, hosted by the MSM-UMR Springfield Section, starts at 5:30 p.m. at BearFest Village, which is located just south of Plaster Sports Complex near the corner of Grand and National Avenue in Springfield. Park in lot 18, 24 […]
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