Month: August 2007
Miners make major comeback, but fall short
After rallying from a 21-point deficit to draw even with Truman State in its season opener, UMR couldn’t hold off the Bulldogs on a fourth down play early in the fourth quarter and then saw a last-ditch effort come up five yards short. Read the full story and catch up on the rest of the […]
Read More »Honors students to participate in seminar series
More than 150 new students (of the 300 eligible) have joined the UMR Honors Academy for Fall 2007. These Honors Academy students will participate in the new and improved 2007-2008 New Student Honors Seminar Series, which includes social events, distinguished speakers and contests, an etiquette dinner, a formal gala, and a trip for some to […]
Read More »Local agencies sign service learning partnerships with UMR
Community partnerships serve as the foundation for UMR’s Service Learning Program. Effective partnerships offer opportunities for UMR students and the community to share resources and learn from each other. Recently, four community agencies signed Academic Service Learning Partnership Agreements with UMR. Those agencies are: 1. Phelps County Community Partnership 2. Phelps County Regional Medical Center […]
Read More »Office of undergraduate studies takes on new responsibilities
Restructuring efforts on campus have made the office of undergraduate studies at UMR a busy place with the start of a new semester. Academic departments, programs and centers that previously reported to deans’ offices are now reporting to vice provosts like Dr. Harvest Collier in the office of undergraduate studies. The changes officially took place […]
Read More »Office of graduate studies announces responsibilities
For your convenience, the office of graduate studies is announcing the following responsibilities and assignments that went into effect Monday, August 20. Roberta Cox will process files for students whose last names begin with A-L and all UMR/UMSL Physics co-op program students. Vicki Hudgins will process files for students whose last names begin with M-Z, […]
Read More »Math seminars continue throughout the semester
Undergraduates and graduate students interested in mathematics and statistics will have a forum to share research ideas this fall from noon to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in Room G5 of the Rolla building. Topics to be discussed in these student research seminars include differential geometry, trends in university-level math education, independence proofs and […]
Read More »Last chance to bid on Project X vehicles
A silent auction of Project X vehicles is taking place on the second floor of the Havener Center through 4:30 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24). All proceeds go to Phelps County Community Partnership. For more information, contact Patty Frisbee at 341-7045 or pfrisbee@umr.edu .
Read More »Opening Week a success
Although we had extremely hot weather for the 2007 Opening Week, it turned out very well, thanks to the cooperative efforts of the many faculty, staff and students who participated. New Student Programs would like to sincerely thank you for your involvement and dedication to our students. We appreciate your support and look forward to […]
Read More »Vendor fair scheduled
Approximately 20 vendors who will be participating in the eProcurement initiative will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in St. Pat’s Ballroom B of the Havener Center. This vendor fair will acquaint UMR faculty and staff with products, pricing and services that will be available to all UM campuses […]
Read More »Soccer set to start
Come out to support UMR’s soccer teams against Ashland University this Friday, August 24. The women start at 5 p.m. at the UMR Soccer Field and the men’s game starts at 7:30 p.m.
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