Month: November 2007
Reception for Cheng scheduled
Dr. Franklin Cheng, Curators’ Professor emeritus of civil engineering, has been selected as an honorary member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. A reception for Cheng will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in Kummer Atrium of Butler Carlton Hall. (Note: The time of the reception has changed from the previously announced […]
Read More »Writing Center is ready for last-minute rush
The UMR Writing Center is presenting "Write ‘Til Midnight" on Wednesday, Dec. 5. The Writing Center will be open from 10 a.m. until midnight to help undergraduate students polish their papers for your class. Our friendly, trained tutors will be on hand with free refreshments to assist writers with any project (term papers, essays, lab […]
Read More »Copier for sale
The English department has a Canon 330S digital copier for sale to campus departments. The sale price is $350. It has a finishing unit that copies two-sided, staples and collates, and is in very good condition. They have extra supplies that come with it. If you need any other information or if you wish to […]
Read More »Library extends hours
UMR’s Wilson Library will have extended hours for the final weeks of the semester. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 3, and continuing through Thursday, Dec. 13, the library will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. the following morning. Regular hours of 8 a.m. to midnight will resume on Friday, Dec. 14.
Read More »Donate toys and food
Staff Council is sponsoring a food and toy drive for GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Community Enterprise). GRACE responds to emergency needs of individuals and families in Phelps County. All gifts will go directly to needy individuals and families. Monetary donations also will be accepted and may be given to any Staff Council member or your […]
Read More »EMS training available on Blackboard
UMR has established an annual training program designed to bring awareness to all employees of the importance of our environmental policy and the requirements of our EMS. This year, the training will be available via the UMR Blackboard. All UMR employees play a role in the success of our EMS. The training should be completed […]
Read More »UMR student picked as president of state organization
Congratulations are in order to UMR student Tyler Johnson, who was chosen as the new S-MSTA president-elect at the annual S-MSTA (Student MO State Teachers Association) meeting in St. Louis on Friday, Nov. 16. Johnson is the current UMR S-MSTA vice president and a biology/education major from Vienna, Mo. His new office is a state-wide […]
Read More »United Way pledges due by Dec. 7
There is still time to make your donation to the United Way. If you haven’t already filled our your pledge card, please do so and mail it along with your gift or payroll deduction form to 212 Parker Hall by Friday, Dec. 7.
Read More »Basketball teams win
The Miners and Lady Miners both came away with victories Saturday, as the men’s basketball team held off Robert Morris-Springfield by a 67-62 count and the Lady Miners rolled to their second straight win with a 90-67 victory over Saint Leo. Catch up on all of the UMR sports action at http://campus.mst.edu/sports/ .
Read More »Unity Day is Nov. 28
The department of student life is presenting UMR Unity Day 2007 on Nov. 28. This year’s theme, "Performing with a Purpose: Celebrating the Art in Each of Us," acknowledges the university’s rich diversity through the arts. Festivities will begin with a welcome by Chancellor Carney and Student Council’s diversity liaison Erin Hayden, followed by student […]
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