eConnection tag:econnection.mst.edu,2008-07-16:/121 2009-11-19T14:50:38Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en Get health screenings; seasonal flu shot at today's wellness fair tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32399 2009-11-19T14:49:29Z 2009-11-19T14:50:38Z Healthy for Life is hosting the annual Wellness Fair for faculty, staff and retirees from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 19, in the St. Pat's Ballroom of the Havener Center. The fair is focusing on preventing diabetes and includes free screenings for all employees and family members for blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index. UM Choice Health Care members can receive free seasonal flu shots when they present their Coventry insurance cards; all others pay $26. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Healthy for Life is hosting the annual Wellness Fair for faculty, staff and retirees from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 19, in the St. Pat's Ballroom of the Havener Center. The fair is focusing on preventing diabetes and includes free screenings for all employees and family members for blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index. UM Choice Health Care members can receive free seasonal flu shots when they present their Coventry insurance cards; all others pay $26.

]]> Chartwells to have limited hours Thanksgiving week tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32398 2009-11-19T14:48:10Z 2009-11-19T14:48:51Z Chartwells will have limited hours of operation from Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 29. The schedule is posted on their blog: eat.mst.edu. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Chartwells will have limited hours of operation from Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 29. The schedule is posted on their blog: eat.mst.edu.

]]> Asphalt conference to be held at Havener Dec. 8-9 tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32397 2009-11-19T14:47:10Z 2009-11-19T14:47:56Z The 52nd annual Asphalt Conference will be held at Missouri S&T on Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the St. Pat's Ballroom of the Havener Center. Find out more about the conference at asphalt.mst.edu/. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu The 52nd annual Asphalt Conference will be held at Missouri S&T on Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the St. Pat's Ballroom of the Havener Center. Find out more about the conference at asphalt.mst.edu/.

]]> Library announces Thanksgiving hours tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32396 2009-11-19T14:46:19Z 2009-11-19T14:46:58Z Curtis Laws Wilson Library will have special hours for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunday, Nov. 22, through Wednesday, Nov. 25, the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. On Saturday, Nov. 28, the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Normal service hours of 8 a.m. to midnight will resume on Sunday, Nov. 29. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Curtis Laws Wilson Library will have special hours for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunday, Nov. 22, through Wednesday, Nov. 25, the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. On Saturday, Nov. 28, the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Normal service hours of 8 a.m. to midnight will resume on Sunday, Nov. 29.

]]> Friday is deadline for student nominations tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32314 2009-11-19T14:45:51Z 2009-11-19T14:42:03Z If you know student leaders who should be recognized for going above and beyond, nominate them for the Winter Student Leadership Award. Student organizations can nominate one officer and one member, and each residence hall and department can nominate one student employee and one resident. Email a 100-word essay describing why your candidate is most qualified for the award to leadership and cultural programs at minerleader@mst.edu. Nominations are due by Friday, Nov. 20. Winners will be announced at the Winter Student Leadership Reception scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in St. Pat's B of the Havener Center. The awards are sponsored by the Chancellor's Leadership Academy, women as global leaders and Student Council. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu If you know student leaders who should be recognized for going above and beyond, nominate them for the Winter Student Leadership Award. Student organizations can nominate one officer and one member, and each residence hall and department can nominate one student employee and one resident.

Email a 100-word essay describing why your candidate is most qualified for the award to leadership and cultural programs at minerleader@mst.edu. Nominations are due by Friday, Nov. 20. Winners will be announced at the Winter Student Leadership Reception scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in St. Pat's B of the Havener Center. The awards are sponsored by the Chancellor's Leadership Academy, women as global leaders and Student Council.

]]> Take student marketing survey tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32395 2009-11-19T14:45:21Z 2009-11-19T14:46:08Z Students from the Marketing 311 class need your input for a project about local dining. Help them out by taking a short online survey: FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=brv5mqiu6ncuvlo669258. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Students from the Marketing 311 class need your input for a project about local dining. Help them out by taking a short online survey: FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=brv5mqiu6ncuvlo669258.

]]> Semper Fidelis thanks you tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32394 2009-11-19T14:44:19Z 2009-11-19T14:45:08Z The Missouri S&T Semper Fidelis Society would like to thank all those who donated to the St. James Veterans Home this semester. With your help, they were able to donate more than $1,000 to the veterans home this last Veteran's Day, on Nov. 11. Special thanks to the Missouri S&T Army and Air Force ROTC cadets as well as the Marine Corps officer candidates from both the University of Missouri-Columbia and Missouri State University for their donations. For more information on the Semper Fidelis Society, contact Matt at mfre11@mst.edu. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu The Missouri S&T Semper Fidelis Society would like to thank all those who donated to the St. James Veterans Home this semester. With your help, they were able to donate more than $1,000 to the veterans home this last Veteran's Day, on Nov. 11. Special thanks to the Missouri S&T Army and Air Force ROTC cadets as well as the Marine Corps officer candidates from both the University of Missouri-Columbia and Missouri State University for their donations.

For more information on the Semper Fidelis Society, contact Matt at mfre11@mst.edu.

]]> Current leave reporting tool to be phased out tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32323 2009-11-16T15:10:47Z 2009-11-16T15:14:33Z Missouri S&T will implement the new Time and Labor payroll reporting system on Sunday, Nov. 29. Employees using the current automated absence reporting system will no longer be able to enter paid leave time using the web tool located at itweb.mst.edu/auth-cgi-bin/cgiwrap/absencerpt/vacation_sick_leave/main_vac.pl. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Missouri S&T will implement the new Time and Labor payroll reporting system on Sunday, Nov. 29. Employees using the current automated absence reporting system will no longer be able to enter paid leave time using the web tool located at itweb.mst.edu/auth-cgi-bin/cgiwrap/absencerpt/vacation_sick_leave/main_vac.pl.

]]> Instead, users of the automated absence reporting system will see a link to myHR, myhr.umsystem.edu. Biweekly employees will use myHR to access the Time and Labor timesheet to record hours worked, record paid time off and view leave balances. Monthly staff employees will use this to record paid time off and view leave balances. Paper report of absence forms will no longer be needed.

Please update your web browser's bookmarks with the myHR address. Effective Jan. 1, the current automated absence reporting system URL will redirect to myHR. After 30 days, the URL for the automated Absence Reporting system will be permanently decommissioned.

If you have any policy questions regarding vacation, sick leave and/or absence reporting, please visit hr.mst.edu or contact S&T human resource services.

For more information on the new Time and Labor system, including training materials, please visit doit.missouri.edu/training/peoplesoft/HR/timelabor.html.

]]> Retirement reception planned for Dr. Ralph Alexander Jr. tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32321 2009-11-16T15:10:05Z 2009-11-16T15:10:38Z The physics department will host a retirement reception honoring Dr. Ralph Alexander Jr., professor of physics, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the Fuller Room (Room 208) of the Physics Building. Dr. Alexander has inspired faculty, staff and many students in his 39 years of service to the university. Join the physics department as they wish him well in his retirement. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu The physics department will host a retirement reception honoring Dr. Ralph Alexander Jr., professor of physics, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the Fuller Room (Room 208) of the Physics Building. Dr. Alexander has inspired faculty, staff and many students in his 39 years of service to the university. Join the physics department as they wish him well in his retirement.

]]> Food and toys needed for GRACE tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32320 2009-11-16T15:08:08Z 2009-11-16T15:09:55Z Staff Council is sponsoring a food and toy drive for GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Community Enterprise) through Friday, Dec. 4. GRACE responds to emergency needs of more than 700 families in Phelps County. All gifts will go directly to needy individuals and families. Monetary donations are also accepted and may be given to any Staff Council member or a campus building coordinator. Collection boxes will be picked up on Monday, Dec. 7. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Staff Council is sponsoring a food and toy drive for GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Community Enterprise) through Friday, Dec. 4. GRACE responds to emergency needs of more than 700 families in Phelps County. All gifts will go directly to needy individuals and families. Monetary donations are also accepted and may be given to any Staff Council member or a campus building coordinator. Collection boxes will be picked up on Monday, Dec. 7.

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  • New toys and books: for children from birth through teens

  • Canned goods: chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, vegetable soup, tomato sauce, spaghetti, ravioli, applesauce, mixed fruit, pork-n-beans (no glass containers please)

  • Boxed items: elbow macaroni, saltine crackers, pancake syrup, Bisquick, oatmeal, corn flakes, brownie mix, sandwich cookies, cocoa mix.

Additional information and collection site locations are available at staffcouncil.mst.edu.

]]> Wellness presentations available for cancelled lectures tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32318 2009-11-16T15:05:15Z 2009-11-16T15:06:26Z Missouri S&T Wellness Network offers wellness presentations, training and workshops upon request. Faculty and staff may request outreach presentations which cover a variety of health and wellness issues, including stress, eating disorders and suicide prevention, for their students in lieu of the cancellation of lectures. To request an outreach presentation, go to the student wellness webpage at counsel.mst.edu/wellness/index.html. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Missouri S&T Wellness Network offers wellness presentations, training and workshops upon request. Faculty and staff may request outreach presentations which cover a variety of health and wellness issues, including stress, eating disorders and suicide prevention, for their students in lieu of the cancellation of lectures.

To request an outreach presentation, go to the student wellness webpage at counsel.mst.edu/wellness/index.html.

]]> Join bone marrow donor registry during Thursday's wellness fair tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32317 2009-11-16T15:03:10Z 2009-11-19T14:43:46Z SCRUBS, S&T's pre-health professions organization, is co-sponsoring a bone marrow donor registry drive during Thursday's Wellness Fair. You can join the "Be The Match" donor registry, a part of the National Marrow Donor Program, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Meramec Room of the Havener Center. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu SCRUBS, S&T's pre-health professions organization, is co-sponsoring a bone marrow donor registry drive during Thursday's Wellness Fair. You can join the "Be The Match" donor registry, a part of the National Marrow Donor Program, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Meramec Room of the Havener Center.

]]> FAQs:

Q. How do I join the registry?
A. Cheek swab at the drive.

Q. Who is eligible?
A. 18-65 year-olds who don't have any blood diseases.

Q. How long will I be on the registry?
A. As long as you remain healthy, until you're 65. You can withdraw at any time.

Q. How likely is it that I will be a match with someone who needs a transplant?
A. Most people never get called.

Q. What happens if I match with someone needing a transplant?
A. The registry will contact you. You can either consent or decline to have further testing. After further testing, if you are a match and are willing to donate, you will be asked to do so.

Q. How do donations work?
A. It is typically done peripherally, i.e., your blood is drawn and it is filtered for stem cells. Sometimes they may ask for a bone marrow biopsy.

Q. Who gets bone marrow transplants?
A. People who are dying from blood diseases such as leukemias and lymphomas.

For more information about the drive, contact Lane Wilson at jlwtyf@mizzou.edu, or call the "Be The Match" donor registry at 314-348-5650.

]]> Free HIV/AIDS testing to be offered on Dec. 1 tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32316 2009-11-16T15:02:16Z 2009-11-16T15:02:55Z The Black Man's Think Tank and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. are "Takin' Down HIV/AIDS" on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Free HIV/AIDS testing will offered from 3-6 p.m. in the St. Pat's Ballroom of the Havener Center, followed by a presentation beginning at 6 p.m. If you have any questions or want to help with the event, please contact Akil Hutchins at ajhvff@mst.edu or 314-856-2176. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu The Black Man's Think Tank and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. are "Takin' Down HIV/AIDS" on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Free HIV/AIDS testing will offered from 3-6 p.m. in the St. Pat's Ballroom of the Havener Center, followed by a presentation beginning at 6 p.m. If you have any questions or want to help with the event, please contact Akil Hutchins at ajhvff@mst.edu or 314-856-2176.

]]> Copiers available tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32315 2009-11-16T15:01:28Z 2009-11-16T15:01:59Z Campus surplus has two copiers available to departments. Find out more at procurement.mst.edu/surplus/surpluslist.html. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Campus surplus has two copiers available to departments. Find out more at procurement.mst.edu/surplus/surpluslist.html.

]]> Navajo code caller to present at FLW tag:econnection.mst.edu,2009://121.32319 2009-11-13T15:06:38Z 2009-11-19T14:42:58Z Leadership and cultural programs invites you to celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month during a lunchtime presentation by a Navajo code caller from World War II. Participants will meet in the Centennial Hall parking lot at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, to drive to Fort Leonard Wood for this unique opportunity. The anticipated return time is 1:30 p.m. Leadership and cultural programs will provide the transportation and pay half the cost - you just pay $5. Seating is limited. Contact Erin Hood to reserve your spot at hoodel@mst.edu. Linda Fulps http://news.mst.edu Leadership and cultural programs invites you to celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month during a lunchtime presentation by a Navajo code caller from World War II. Participants will meet in the Centennial Hall parking lot at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, to drive to Fort Leonard Wood for this unique opportunity. The anticipated return time is 1:30 p.m. Leadership and cultural programs will provide the transportation and pay half the cost - you just pay $5. Seating is limited. Contact Erin Hood to reserve your spot at hoodel@mst.edu.

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