Month: September 2007
Thank you
Dear UMR Faculty and Staff, Thank you for the beautiful plant given with sympathy at the loss of my father, Charles Packard. I also appreciate your thoughts and prayers. — Sincerely, Jim Packard and family
Read More »Lunch series focuses on success in college
UMR Counseling and Academic Support Prgrams is presenting a Zip Lock Lunch Series this fall. All the sessions, which are open to anyone, begin at noon in 204 Norwood Hall. Bring your lunch to the following sessions: — Talking with Professors, Tuesday, Oct. 9 — Re-Boot Your Motivation, Wednesday, Oct. 17 — Stressed for Success, […]
Read More »UMR in the News: Enrollment, Solar House, Human Power
UMR has been in the news in Springfield a lot this week. The Springfield News-Leader published a story on UMR’s enrollment successes and the UMR Solar House Team was the subject of a story on KOLR-10 (CBS) and Fox newscasts in Springfield. Also, a feature story about the Human-Powered World Speed Challenge Team and its […]
Read More »Do you have time to take an eConnection survey?
The UMR public relations office is in the process of redeveloping the eConnection and we want your input. Our goal is to make the eConnection the ideal internal communications tool. Your suggestions will help us do that. Please take a minute to fill out a survey online.
Read More »Drive with pride in your clean ride
Lambda Sigma Pi and the St. Pat’s Board will be hosting a car wash fundraiser for the National Federation for the Blind from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kroger on Saturday, Oct. 6. Help support this great cause and drive with pride in your clean ride. For more information, contact Erin Hayden at emhkt3@umr.edu.
Read More »Donate suits to the COC
The Career Opportunities Center is in need of additional suits to assist students in preparing for interviews for full-time, co-op and internship opportunities. We began the semester with a full closet and are down to almost nothing due to the success of our suit closet. If you are interested in donating a suit, please drop […]
Read More »Bookstore is in the graduation business
The UMR Bookstore will host its Grad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9-10. Representatives will be available to assist with graduation apparel, diploma frames, UMR rings, and personalized announcements. For more information, contact Patti Adams at adamspat@umr.edu or visit the bookstore website.
Read More »Math series continues
The student research seminar series featuring math and statistics lectures continues Monday, Oct. 1. Aaron Goldsmith will present "Forcing the GCH (Generalized Continuum Hypothesis)" from noon to 1 p.m. in Room G5 of the Rolla Building. The campus community is welcome.
Read More »UMR Academic Advising Luncheon Series
This fall, all faculty and staff advisors are welcome to attend the Academic Advising Luncheon Series for beneficial information on topics related to advising on the campus. The 2007-08 schedule can be found online at: http://ugs.mst.edu/advisingconferences.html . The third session, “Using the CAPS Report and Other Online Educational Records," presented by Laura Stoll and Julie […]
Read More »"Inspired by Writing" art show
The UMR Writing Center will present its fourth annual “Inspired by Writing” Art Show. All local artists are invited to display their work that has been inspired, in some way, by writing. There is no submission fee to participate. For additional information, contact Lorraine at 341-4436. The art show’s opening reception will be held from […]
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