eConnection http://econnection.mst.edu/ News for Missouri S&T faculty and staff en Copyright 2008 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:12:01 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Staff members encouraged to attend Monday's open forum Staff Council encourages all staff members to attend Monday's presentation and open forum. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, in the Carver/Turner Room of the Havener Center. Chancellor John F. Carney III, representatives from human resources, and other administrators will be in attendance. Door prizes will be awarded.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/staff_members_encouraged_to_at.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/staff_members_encouraged_to_at.html Announcements Fri, 16 May 2008 21:12:01 -0600 Office 2007 has arrived A campuswide upgrade from Office 2003 to Office 2007 has arrived. New features in this version include: new look and feel, improved and easy-to-use menu bars, improved charts, graphics and image handling. Customers can get the new software now by contacting the Help Desk at 341-HELP.

Self-service installation will be available by mid-summer. CLCs and classrooms will be Office 2007-ready for the start of the Fall Semester. For more information, visit the Office 2007 information site or call the IT Help Desk at 573-341-HELP.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/office_2007_has_arrived.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/office_2007_has_arrived.html Announcements Fri, 16 May 2008 15:04:18 -0600 Get new ID cards for free until June 1 The deadline for free Missouri S&T ID Cards is June 1. Stop by 101 University Center for your new ID Card. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/get_new_id_cards_for_free_unti.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/get_new_id_cards_for_free_unti.html Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:55 -0600 Faculty needed for Opening Week Faculty participation is vital when we welcome new students to campus in August. There will be more than 1,000 new students on campus for Opening Week Orientation 2008. Interested faculty will eat lunch and meet with the student mentor groups to discuss faculty expectations and classroom respect. The goal of this activity is to facilitate a positive interaction between the new students and faculty. This is your chance to give new students tips on how to be successful in the classroom. The faculty interaction with new students will be scheduled Aug. 19-21. Faculty will be scheduled to interact with students during three time slots: 10:45 a.m.-11:25; 11:40-12:30 and 12:35-1:15 p.m. You may choose to participate one day or all of the days, for any or all time slots. If you agree to participate, we ask that you attend the faculty discussion/planning session schedule for 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, in the Carver/Turner Room of the Havener Center. Let Patty Frisbee know if you're willing to participate: New Student Programs, 101 University Center, 341-7045, pfrisbee@mst.edu .

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/faculty_needed_for_opening_wee.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/faculty_needed_for_opening_wee.html Announcements Fri, 16 May 2008 14:59:44 -0600 Welcome new students to campus this summer Missouri S&T will host three Preview, Registration and Orientation (PRO) sessions in June. Mark your calendar and please help welcome our new students and their guests to campus on Friday, June 6, 13, and 20. There will also be a PRO session on Saturday, Aug.16. PRO is an all day orientation program for new students who plan to start classes at Missouri S&T in the fall. If your department, program or organization would like to participate in the PRO Resource Fair in June, contact New Student Services. The Resource Fair will be located in the Havener Center on PRO days from 12:30-3:00 p.m. If you have questions or would like a detailed schedule of the day's events, contact Patty Frisbee, pfrisbee@mst.edu, 341-7045 or stop by our office at 101 University Center.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/welcome_new_students_to_campus.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/welcome_new_students_to_campus.html Announcements Fri, 16 May 2008 14:55:29 -0600 Market yourselves to new students Have Something to Tell Our New Students? Do you want to get new students involved in your organization or department? Please send any flyers, pamphlets, or promotional/fun items to 101 University Center by Aug. 1 to put into the new students' goodie bags. Please supply enough items for 1,200 new students (freshmen and transfer). If you have any questions, please contact New Student Programs, 101 University Center, 341-4025.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/market_yourselves_to_new_stude.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/market_yourselves_to_new_stude.html Announcements Fri, 16 May 2008 14:52:54 -0600 Take health assessment for chance to win Coventry enrollees who log on to the insurance company's web site (www.ummedcvty.com) and take the health assessment by May 30 will be entered in a drawing for iPod Nanos, pedometers and a recumbent bike. For more information, call 573-884-1312 or email us at wellness@umsystem.edu . Note: You will need your insurance card to create your account; once you've logged on, click on the employee link, then the WellBeing link.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/take_health_assessment_for_cha.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/take_health_assessment_for_cha.html Announcements Fri, 16 May 2008 08:40:15 -0600 S&T in the news: experts on quake damage, copyright infringement, ethanol issues Missouri S&T's Dr. J. David Rogers was interviewed by a New York Times reporter for a follow-up story in the International Herald Tribune about structural damage in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in China:

A dam can fail in slow motion, he said. "If they do have a leak, this thing could fail two weeks from now."

Read the full story here.


Karl Lutzen was interview for an Inside Higher Ed story about Missouri S&T's successs at minimizing copyright infringement (with respect to downloading copyrighted materials):

Karl F. Lutzen, a systems security analyst at the university, chalks it up to Missouri S&T’s unusual method of regulating students’ network usage: In order to download (or upload) files on any peer-to-peer network whatsoever, all on-campus users have to pass an online quiz on copyright infringement.

Read the full story here.


And Dr. David Summers was interviewed for a recent KY-3 story on ethanol.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/st_in_the_news_experts_on_quak.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/st_in_the_news_experts_on_quak.html Missouri S&T in the News Fri, 16 May 2008 08:28:43 -0600 Want to dunk your boss? Yes, you read that right. Staff Council is seeking nominations on who you'd like to put into a dunking booth on Tuesday, June 3, as part of Staff Week 2008. We're starting the line up with some very good sports, including Andy Careaga, Judy Cavendar, Chris Dew, Mark Potrafka and Lynn Stichnote. Tell us who else you want to see dunked.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/want_to_dunk_your_boss.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/want_to_dunk_your_boss.html Announcements Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:34 -0600 Staff Council open forum set for Monday, May 19 Staff Council will present the results of the 2008 Staff Survey to the chancellor and other administrators during an open forum set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, in the Carver/Turner Room of the Havener Center. The campus community is invited to attend. Door prizes will be awarded.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/staff_council_open_forum_set_f.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/staff_council_open_forum_set_f.html Announcements Wed, 14 May 2008 15:25:34 -0600 And the winners are ... Proud Miner Campaign continues Congratulations to the newest winners of the Proud Miner prize drawing.

  • Roberta Morgan won a $100 savings bond from Town and Country Bank.

  • Julie Gallaway won a $50 gift certificate from the Missouri S&T Bookstore.

Contributors to the university's Proud Miner Campus Community are automatically eligible to win gift certificates and savings bonds. Drawings will be held each week during the month of May. To be eligible to win return your form no later than Friday, May 30.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/and_the_winners_are_proud_mine.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/and_the_winners_are_proud_mine.html Announcements Wed, 14 May 2008 15:23:16 -0600 Track and field stars are going to California Missouri S&T will have three representatives at the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships next week in Walnut, Calif. Find out who they are at http://sports.mst.edu/index.html .

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/track_and_field_stars_are_goin.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/track_and_field_stars_are_goin.html Sports Wed, 14 May 2008 13:42:00 -0600 Car buffs: show off your muscle on Staff Day Missouri S&T Staff Recognition Day will be having a car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, during staff day festivities. All university car buffs that have a classic car are encouraged to bring out their cars and show them off. Everyone who wants to show off their classic ride is encouraged to attend, but there will be a prize drawing for university staff members who enter. Please contact Roy Snelson or Roy Soper at 341-4252 or Dean Brumett at 341-6120, dbrumett@mst.edu, for details.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/car_buffs_show_off_your_muscle.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/car_buffs_show_off_your_muscle.html Announcements Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:38 -0600 Accounting and student loan collections offices on the move The accounting and student loan collections offices in the basement of Parker Hall are currently being renovated. The offices will be temporarily housed in the Civil Engineering Building, Rooms 122 and 123, starting May 20. The phone numbers will remain the same. A move back to Parker Hall is anticipated in approximately two or three weeks.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/accounting_and_student_loan_co.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/accounting_and_student_loan_co.html Announcements Wed, 14 May 2008 13:36:46 -0600 Last finalist for financial assistance job is coming to campus The last finalst for the position of director of student financial assistance, Kathy Stavropoulos, is scheduled to make a presentation to the campus community during an open forum at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, in the Meramec/Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. Stavropoulos is currently executive director of student financial services and housing resources at Boston University.

The other three finalists have already appeared at open forums on campus. The search committee welcomes feedback from the campus community on these four candidates for the position. Feedback forms will be available for download beginning Thursday, May 8, at http://enrollment.mst.edu/ .

The forms may be e-mailed to sstites@mst.edu , or they may be sent via campus mail to Jay Goff, search committee chair, 207 Parker Hall. Feedback forms should be turned in by the end of the business day May 20.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/last_finalist_for_financial_as.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2008/05/last_finalist_for_financial_as.html Announcements Wed, 14 May 2008 13:30:52 -0600