Month: September 2007
Library to launch new website
Wilson Library’s new website will go live on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The library’s goal was to create a more attractive site that would provide users with easier access to library resources. The content of the site has been updated, and its design and structure have been changed to improve its navigability, organization and appearance. If […]
Read More »New employees
Amber Dawn Albright, cashier/ticket sales, golf course Teneke Marie Brown, chief clerk, accounting and fiscal services Jolene Gibbs, secretary, development
Read More »Constitution Day is Sept. 17
Constitution Day will be observed with a public recitation of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution at noon on Monday, Sept. 17, in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center. Events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dr. James Giglio will present "What we can learn from JFK" at 12:15 p.m. […]
Read More »Porth lecture scheduled
Dr. Peter Wu, vice pressident and chief scientist at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. will be speaking on aircraft design, manufacturing and innovation at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Room 125 of the Butler-Carlton Building. The general public is invited. Wu’s presenation is part of the Porth Lecture Series.
Read More »Are you ready to kick the habit?
UMR is offering an 8-week smoking cessation program. An informational meeting will be held at noon, Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Meremac Room of the Havener Center.
Read More »Get fit this fall
To learn about a fall semester program involving nutrition and fitness, attend an informational meeting at noon, Friday, Sept. 14, in the Havener Center. For more information, email mattlia@umr.edu .
Read More »Math series continues
UMR undergraduate Michael Purser will discuss the fundamentals of "set theory" Wednesday, Sept. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room G5 of the Rolla Building. The lecture is part of a student research seminar series that provides a forum for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics and statistics to present their findings. The campus […]
Read More »House available for spring semester
A three-bedroom house six miles from campus is available during the spring semester, 2008. Visiting professors or other responsible persons who need lodging for the semester should call 573-201-3108 or contact potthast@umr.edu to inquire about renting the house. The owner will be away teaching in the Missouri London program.
Read More »Meet candidates for student diversity position
Student diversity and academic support programs (SDP)will host open forums for SDP program coordinator candidates next week. The campus community is invited to attend both forums. Kiarri Andrews will give his campus presentation at 1:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the Turner Room of the Havener Center. Gerard Myles will give his campus presentation at […]
Read More »IT to distribute more updates
UMR IT will be distributing critical security updates via the SUS servers on all IT-supported Windows XP machines with a campus-standard install on Monday, Sept. 17. These updates will improve the security of the Windows XP operating system and Microsoft Office 2002 and 2003. Customers who use IT-installed computers (faculty, staff, CLC computers, etc.) may […]
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