Month: September 2011
Fall Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program begins next week
Healthy for Life, the T. E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program, is offering an intensive class in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction to S&T faculty and staff (and their partners, spouses and adult family members). Orientation is Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Read More »Coterie coffee location changed
The Coterie Fall Coffee, scheduled from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 1919 E. 10th St. Coterie is an organization open to all women that provides a social network for Missouri S&T and the Rolla community. Its mission is to promote education of women through scholarships at the university […]
Read More »Open forums for enrollment management candidates
Update: On Friday, Sept. 9, the fourth candidate, William M. Kuehl, withdrew from consideration for the position. Therefore, the forum scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, has been canceled. The campus community is invited to attend forums for four candidates for the position of vice provost and dean of enrollment management. The forums will all be […]
Read More »Found out about instant grading at Friday’s presentation
Discover how to instantly grade paper-based tests and get immediate feedback on student exams at “Using TurningKey for Testing,” a Faculty Technology Learning Community event to be held at noon Friday, Sept. 9, in Room 104 Centennial Hall. Dessert and beverages will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their own lunch. RSVP to […]
Read More »First ‘Adventures Abroad’ is Thursday
The first “Adventures Abroad” session will be a presentation by Olawale Adebiyi, a chemical engineer from Nigeria, scheduled from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in Room 250 Toomey Hall. The purpose of the series is to show how cultural experiences can enhance your life personally and professionally. Now with Nucor-Yamato Steel, Adebiyi will discuss his […]
Read More »Register for ‘S&T Research Computing Day, Powered by Dell’
Information technology’s research support services (IT RSS) will host the first ever “S&T Research Computing Day, Powered by Dell,” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Missouri-Ozark Room of the Havener Center. There is no charge for the event. All graduate students, faculty and staff (from S&T and other institutions) interested in learning […]
Read More »Instant grading, feedback available for paper-based tests
Discover how to instantly grade paper-based tests and get immediate feedback on student exams at “Using TurningKey for Testing,” a Faculty Technology Learning Community event to be held at noon Friday, Sept. 9, in Room 104 Centennial Hall. Dessert and beverages will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their own lunch. RSVP to […]
Read More »Help students cope with test anxiety
Do you know students struggling with test anxiety? Let them know that counseling, disability support and student wellness will be presenting a four-session series to help manage test anxiety and perform better academically. The series will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in September. For the location and to reserve a space, students are […]
Read More »Local green initiatives presentation Sept. 8
Brady Wilson, director of environmental services for the city of Rolla, will give a presentation titled “Eco-Impact: Local Opportunities” at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in St. Pat’s C of the Havener Center. Wilson will explain many of the green initiatives supported by Rolla, including recycling. The talk is in conjunction with the One Book […]
Read More »Research by Choi covered in Builder Magazine
Research by Joon-Ho Choi, assistant professor of architectural engineering, was the subject of a recent article in Builder Magazine. Choi’s research looks at the use of human body signals to control heating and cooling systems, particularly for patients in hospitals and nursing homes, whose movements are limited. Those interested in this new technology or collaborative […]
Read More »