Month: August 2007
Miller to be keynote speaker at conference
Dr. Ann Miller will be a keynote speaker at REDTEAM2007 Aug. 29 in Washington, D.C. REDTEAM2007 is sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories and is an international conference devoted to network security.
Read More »Wish Fransaw farewell
Student Diversity Programs is planning a farewell reception for J.P. Fransaw from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Fransaw is pursuing a career in financial planning with Northwestern Mutual.
Read More »Are you ready for some football?
UMR will open its 2007 football season Saturday and fans coming to the 6:30 p.m. game at Allgood-Bailey Stadium will have a pair of additional things to look forward to besides the football game. The first 300 fans in attendance wearing UMR apparel to the game against Truman State will receive a rally towel, courtesy […]
Read More »UMR in the news: Football
From today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Aug. 22): If you think the broiling Midwestern heat makes your job unbearable, imagine spending the summer months the way Ashton Gronewold spends them: bailing hay. Read the full story here.
Read More »UMR in the news: Mining
From today’s St. Lake Tribune (Aug. 22): "It’s a significant change in terms of pillars or no pillars or robbing the pillars," said Jerry Tien, a mining engineering professor at the University of Missouri-Rolla. "Bob Murray may have been more aggressive based on his experience in the east which may not be applicable here." Read […]
Read More »Academic dates and deadlines
The academic dates and deadlines calendar for Fall 2007 is on the web. Questions should be directed to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@umr.edu.
Read More »New employees
Gregory Bozeka, athletic trainer, intercollegiate athletics Melissa Weldon, custodian, building services Kristy Giacomelli, senior clerk, registrar’s office Kim Holston, senior secretary, RPDC Tiffany Kay King, athletic trainer, intercollegiate athletics Rhea Ann Matthews, communication arts consultant, RPDC Summer Nicole Young, technical editor, Writing Center
Read More »UMR in the news
KY-3 in Springfield recently interviewed mine safety expert Dr. Jerry Tien and UMR Mine Rescue Team member Adam Kresler for a story related to the mining tragedy in Utah. The story is available online.
Read More »Miners For A Cure is raising funds
The UMR Miners For A Cure Relay Team has three baskets up for auction. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. — $200 Value "Sea Mist and Coconut Spa Basket" includes a one night stay at Comfort Suites in Rolla, four Centre passes, one Panera gift certificate, one Sunnywall gift certificate and several spa […]
Read More »Are you ready for some volleyball?
The inaugural season of volleyball at UMR is right around the corner and fans will get their first opportunity to see the team Monday night (Aug. 20) when the Lady Miners will hold their Silver and Gold intrasquad scrimmage at the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. The scrimmage will start at 7 p.m. and will be […]
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