Author: Andrew Careaga
Staff member invited to D.C. to discuss military family concerns
Mia Reisweber, a program administrator in leadership and cultural programs at Missouri S&T, joined two U.S. senators and others in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, to discuss the challenges dual-career families face when one spouse is a member of the military. Reisweber was invited by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri to speak at a news […]
Read More »Tobacco-free campus open forum Oct. 15
An open forum for all students, faculty and staff to discuss the university’s intent to become a tobacco-free campus will be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center.
Read More »Missouri S&T intends to become tobacco-free by July 1, 2016
By July 1, 2016, Missouri S&T intends to join more than 1,000 other colleges and universities in the U.S. by becoming a tobacco-free campus. “The research is clear that tobacco use constitutes a significant health hazard,” says Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri S&T’s chancellor. “As a university, we recognize our responsibility to promote a healthy environment to protect the current and future health of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. We also recognize the need for a smooth transition to a tobacco-free environment, which is why we are waiting until next July to fully implement the change.”
Read More »Missouri S&T student climate survey results now available
The UM System today released the results of student climate surveys taken on each of the four UM System campuses. The surveys, which gauge students’ experiences and opinions on sexual misconduct, were conducted in April 2015. Survey results indicate that students on the four campuses have a greater awareness of education and resources available on […]
Read More »New name, renewed focus for faculty retention and recruitment group
A faculty task force organized in 2006 as the Female and Underrepresented Minority Faculty Recruiting and Retention Task Force has a new name and charge. As of Aug. 26, the group is called the Faculty Retention and Recruitment Council, or FRRC. Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader announced the change in a memo to council members. In […]
Read More »Use calendar to publicize events
Want to ensure your upcoming event has the most visibility possible? Submit your upcoming events to the Missouri S&T Calendar of Events. It’s a free service to all university-affiliated organizations, and it’s the best way for you to inform the campus community of your event.
Read More »New feature: Share your good news with colleagues
Have you recently received an award from a professional organization or civic group? Presented at a conference? Received some other form of recognition? Tell us about it through the new eConnection accomplishments form.
We’re looking to share the good news of our staff, faculty and students with the campus community. Submissions to the accomplishments site will be published on a monthly basis in a special edition of the eConnection.
Read More »Aronstam named dean at Bloomsburg University
Dr. Robert S. Aronstam, professor and chair of biological sciences at Missouri S&T since 2004, has accepted the position of dean of the College of Science & Technology at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. His appointment takes effect July 1.
Read More »Learn about market research at open forums
The Missouri S&T marketing and communications staff will hold a series of open forums to discuss the results of recent market research. The forums will be held from 8:30-10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 30, in the Missouri Room of the Havener Center. Please plan to attend one of these […]
Read More »Bill Schonberg to step down as CArE chair
Dr. William P. Schonberg, the chair of civil, architectural and environmental engineering since 1999, has announced that he will step down from that position at the end of the semester. “Dr. Schonberg has demonstrated remarkable leadership as chair of a department that has grown and flourished during his 16-year tenure,” says Dr. Ian Ferguson, vice […]
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