Month: July 2008
umr.edu domain down to its final days
As of today, only 22 days remain until the retirement of the umr.edu domain. This means that after July 31, 2008, umr.edu email addresses and all umr.edu websites will cease to function. If you haven’t updated your email contacts and notified colleagues, friends, family, research partners, etc., of the switch to mst.edu, please do so […]
Read More »Mileage reimbursement rate to increase for remainder of 2008
The IRS has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for operating a personal vehicle for business purposes from 50.5 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile for the final six months of 2008. The change will be effective for business travel that takes place on or after July 1 through Dec. […]
Read More »Rolla Town Band to give concert tonight
The Rolla Town Band will have a summer concert performance at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 10, on the Castleman Hall Green located at 10th and State streets on the Missouri S&T campus. Tonight’s concert features selections of popular and classical music for band.
Read More »Earthquake conference scheduled
The probability of a significant central U.S. earthquake occurring within the next 50 years has many government and non-government agencies looking at how they can better prepare for this potentially catastrophic event. Find out how by attending the New Madrid Seismic Zone Conference, Aug. 12-14, 2008, on the Missouri S&T campus. To register or for […]
Read More »Let new students know about your organization
To get new students involved in a campus organization, department or program, send information or promotional items to new student programs for insertion in the new students’goodie bags. These bags will be distributed to new students during their official welcome to campus at Convocation. Send any flyers, pamphlets or fun items to 101 University Center […]
Read More »Welcome new students during Opening Week
Opening Week 2008 is just around the corner and the campus is gearing up for another outstanding freshman class. On Sunday, Aug. 17, the campus will welcome more than 1,000 new students during the "Party at the Puck" event. New Student Convocation, the official Missouri S&T welcome, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. […]
Read More »Faculty needed for Opening Week
Faculty participation is vital to welcome new students to campus in August. More than 1,000 new students will be on campus for Opening Week Orientation 2008. Interested faculty will eat lunch and meet with the student mentor groups to discuss faculty expectations and classroom respect. The goal of this activity is to facilitate a positive […]
Read More »Noise level may be high in Wilson Library
On July 1, a crew began replacing the elevator jack in Wilson Library. The process includes the use of hydraulic jacks to remove the old jack, followed by 60 additional feet of drilling. This work can be extremely noisy and may occur at unpredictable times and durations. Patrons may wish to call 341-4008 before visiting […]
Read More »Campus license agreement for Respondus software application
Missouri S&T now has a campus licensing agreement for Respondus. Respondus is a software application that allows instructors to create tests, quizzes and other assessments for use in their courses. Respondus is compatible with Blackboard and other learning management systems. Instructors who have already purchased a license for Respondus will not need to renew their […]
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