Month: November 2007
IT to distribute security updates
UMR IT will be distributing security updates to all campus-managed Windows-based systems on Monday, Nov. 19. Campus-managed Windows systems will automatically reboot after the updates are installed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20. All campus customers are strongly recommended to save their work before 3 p.m. on Tuesday to keep from losing any important […]
Read More »UMR in the news: Petroleum engineering, Taco Bell
— Dr. Shari Dunn-Norman is quoted in a KOMU story about the shortage of petroleum engineers: "Right now we’re looking at start-up packages with 401k over 100 thousand dollars a year; it’s incredible," explained Dunn-Norman. — Also: UMR’s proximity to Taco Bell apparently counts for something. The Springfield News-Leader has the scoop.
Read More »It’s Children’s Book Week
November 12-17 is Children’s Book Week at the UMR Bookstore. Purchase any two children’s books and get a third book of equal or lesser value for only a penny. Be sure to ask about the "Books for U" program to see how you can get a free book.
Read More »Gronewold is great
A familiar sight to Miner football fans over the last four seasons has been one of Ashton Gronewold catching touchdown passes. The senior wideout , who is one of six players in NCAA Division II history with at least 50 touchdown receptions, scored three times in his final game as a Miner Saturday as the […]
Read More »University rep to answer questions about annuity programs
A representative from UM System Faculty and Staff Benefits is on campus for the purpose of meeting with employees who are enrolled in tax deferred annuity programs with the university and are also enrolled with vendors that are being discontinued with the university. The reason for a discontinuation is that the vendor does not have […]
Read More »Sign up for Documentum training
UMR IT will be conducting three Documentum training sessions, starting on Wednesday, November 14. Sign up for a session online. Click on the sessions you would like to attend (Nov. 14, Nov. 29, or Dec 7) and click Register. Training sessions will be held in the Room 103 of the Library (the Library’s training room). […]
Read More »Leaf-raking fundraiser for bands
Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, UMR’s chapters of the national band service fraternity and sorority respectively, are holding their annual leaf-raking fundraiser. For a nominal fee, our members are willing to help you rake and dispose of fallen leaves. For more information or to set up an appointment, contact Peter Eppestine at pded39@umr.edu. […]
Read More »Undergraduates wanted for research conference
The fourth annual Missouri S&T Undergraduate Research Conference will be held April 9. This event provides opportunities for students to showcase research efforts to the campus community and to the public. The research conference will include oral and poster sessions. Registration Deadline is March 16, 2008. Registration materials are available online. For more information, contact […]
Read More »Submit Ratchford nominations
University of Missouri Extension seeks faculty nominations from any UM campus for the C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award. The award honors achievement in international education, extension or agricultural economics. Submit nominations by March 3, 2008.
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