Month: September 2009
Online suicide prevention training program launched this week
Missouri S&T has launched an online suicide prevention training program this week as part of National Suicide Prevention Week. The Missouri Foundation for Health funded the program, Ask Listen Refer.
Read More »Academic advising presentation scheduled for Monday
Dr. F. Scott Miller will discuss “How to Identify Students at Risk for being placed on Academic Probation,” as part of the Fall 2009 Academic Advising Conference Series. The presentation will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. All S&T faculty and staff are invited to […]
Read More »Testing takes time
The Testing Center asks faculty, staff and students to review its guidelines when requesting an accommodation and/or appointment. If an accommodation is part of the request, the Testing Center needs a reasonable timeframe to make any necessary provisions. Requests will not be honored that are for the same day of a classroom exam. Visit testcenter.mst.edu […]
Read More »Got bookkeeping experience? EWB could use your help
Engineers Without Borders-S&T is seeking a faculty or staff member with accounting or bookkeeping experience to mentor the group’s student treasurer. EWB-S&T’s treasurer oversees a budget of more than $140,000 every year and must properly handle income, expenses and budgeting. If you are willing to help this great student organization or for more information, please […]
Read More »Join the ‘Ride to Wellness’ odometer program
Healthy for Life announces its newest program, the “Ride to Wellness,” an odometer program that encourages movement for those riding bicycles or using wheelchairs. Enroll for $20 and receive an odometer and log book. When you reach 500 miles, turn in the booklet for a prize. There will be prizes for each 500-mile marker, up […]
Read More »Coterie to host Fall Coffee this Saturday
Coterie of Missouri S&T will hold its Fall Coffee from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. Coterie is a university-based women’s organization committed to providing a social network for the women of Missouri S&T and the Rolla community. Attendance at the coffee is free. Registration dues for […]
Read More »There’s still time to register for Saturday’s Pink Ladies 5K
Everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer, so help support early detection efforts by registering for the Pink Ladies 5K. The registration form is available online at counsel.mst.edu/documents/Registration_Form09_Final.pdf. Drop off your money and the registration form to Room 204 Norwood Hall. Race check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and the […]
Read More »Prepare for TOM
Wear your S&T shirts and show your pride in Missouri S&T during the Tour of Missouri professional cycling race festivities Wednesday, Sept. 9. Tour of Missouri participants will begin to cross the finish line in front of Castleman Hall as early as 3:10 p.m. A number of parking lots will be closed for the Tour […]
Read More »Flags lowered to honor soldier
Gov. Jay Nixon announced that all flags at state facilities will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to honor the memory of Sgt. 1st Class Ronald W. Sawyer, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan. Senate Bill 806 was signed into law in 2008 requiring flags to be […]
Read More »Top teachers share indispensable advice at Curator’s Teaching Summit
Missouri S&T’s Curator’s Teaching Professors will share their experiences with faculty through three separate lunchtime panels this fall: Noon Wednesday, Sept. 9, in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center: “What not to do in your class or lab,” with panelists Dr. Kent Peaslee, Dr. Yinfa Ma and Dr. David C. Van Aken. Noon Wednesday, […]
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