eConnection http://econnection.mst.edu/ en Copyright 2009 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:29 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Get health screenings; seasonal flu shot at today's wellness fair 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/get_health_screenings_seasonal.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/get_health_screenings_seasonal.html Announcements Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:29 -0600 Chartwells to have limited hours Thanksgiving week 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/chartwells_to_have_limited_hou_1.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/chartwells_to_have_limited_hou_1.html Announcements Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:48:10 -0600 Asphalt conference to be held at Havener Dec. 8-9 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/.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/asphalt_conference_to_be_held.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/asphalt_conference_to_be_held.html Announcements Lectures Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:47:10 -0600 Library announces Thanksgiving hours 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/library_announces_thanksgiving.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/library_announces_thanksgiving.html Announcements Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:46:19 -0600 Friday is deadline for student nominations 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/friday_is_deadline_for_student.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/friday_is_deadline_for_student.html Announcements Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:51 -0600 Take student marketing survey 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/take_student_marketing_survey.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/take_student_marketing_survey.html Announcements Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:21 -0600 Semper Fidelis thanks you 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/semper_fidelis_thanks_you.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/semper_fidelis_thanks_you.html Thank You Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:19 -0600 Current leave reporting tool to be phased out 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/current_leave_reporting_tool_t.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/current_leave_reporting_tool_t.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:10:47 -0600 Retirement reception planned for Dr. Ralph Alexander Jr. 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/retirement_reception_planned_f_3.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/retirement_reception_planned_f_3.html Receptions Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:10:05 -0600 Food and toys needed for GRACE 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/food_and_toys_needed_for_grace_1.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/food_and_toys_needed_for_grace_1.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:08:08 -0600 Wellness presentations available for cancelled lectures 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/wellness_presentations_availab.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/wellness_presentations_availab.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:05:15 -0600 Join bone marrow donor registry during Thursday's wellness fair 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/join_bone_marrow_donor_registr.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/join_bone_marrow_donor_registr.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:03:10 -0600 Free HIV/AIDS testing to be offered on Dec. 1 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/free_hivaids_testing_to_be_off.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/free_hivaids_testing_to_be_off.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:02:16 -0600 Copiers available Campus surplus has two copiers available to departments. Find out more at procurement.mst.edu/surplus/surpluslist.html.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/copiers_available.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/copiers_available.html Announcements Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:28 -0600 Navajo code caller to present at FLW 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.

]]> http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/navajo_code_caller_to_present.html http://econnection.mst.edu/2009/11/navajo_code_caller_to_present.html Lectures Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:06:38 -0600