Author: Peter Ehrhard
Volunteer for Celebration of Nations
Now’s the time to volunteer for this year’s Celebration of Nations, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. People are needed to help set up and tear down the festival area, keep the parade moving, organize participants, supervise kids on inflatables, and help keep the festival area clean and running smoothly. Volunteer for at least four hours and you’ll get this year’s Celebration of Nations T-shirt. Complete this online Volunteer Form today.
Read More »Donate to Celebration of Nations
Celebration of Nations’ crowdfunding project is now online. Celebration of Nations gives area residents and Missouri S&T students a chance to showcase and celebrate the vibrant cultural diversity that makes Rolla unique to the Ozarks. Your donation will help continue this annual event. Share the crowdfunding effort with your family, friends and colleagues and learn more about this year’s event at facebook.com/pages/Celebration-of-Nations/112104582178886.
Read More »Learn about calculus I intervention
Paul Runnion, assistant teaching professor of mathematics and statistics, and Barbara Wilkins, instructional designer of eLearning in educational technology, will present “Intervention in Calculus I,” at noon Monday, Sept. 14, in the Ozark Room of the Havener Center. The event is part of the ongoing advising conference series sponsored by the undergraduate advising office.
Read More »Water science seminar set for Sept. 11
Amy Beussink, director of the U.S. Geological Survey at the Missouri Water Science Center, will present “USGS Water Science Activities in Missouri,” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Room 314 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. Attendees will learn more about the variety of water resource science activities of the USGS Missouri Water Science Center across […]
Read More »Learn about open access at the library
Come to Curtis Laws Wilson Library’s first fall workshop for faculty. This event will introduce faculty to open access concepts, best practices and pitfalls to avoid. Lunch will be provided. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 8. For a full list of library workshops, visit the library’s events calendar.
Read More »Visit with Black & Veatch on Sept. 10
Career opportunities and employer relations will host Black & Veatch on campus 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Havener Center atrium. This is an opportunity for students to network with representatives and submit a resume.
Read More »Attend a free alcohol screening
Did you know that 9 out of 10 Miners have not driven after consuming alcohol? Encourage students you know to get the facts about their own drinking behaviors. Our free anonymous screenings can help save a life. Visit the table in the Havener Center atrium 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. The event is sponsored by counseling, disability support and student wellness.
Read More »Complete Tier 2 of the Wellness Incentive
Continue your journey to health and wellness by completing Tier 2 of the 2015 Wellness Incentive by Wednesday, Sept. 30, to earn $300 in your final October paycheck. You must have completed Tier 1 in order to participate in Tier 2. Taxes and voluntary retirement elections are deducted from incentive earnings.
Read More »Passing of Harry W. Weart
Dr. Harry W. Weart, former chair of metallurgical engineering, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Vero Beach, Florida. Weart served as chair of the department from 1964 to 1992. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations to Habitat for Humanity. To send condolences to the family, visit forevermissed.com/harry-waldron-weart.
Read More »Hackathon for Humanity kickoff
To celebrate computer science’s Golden Jubilee, the department will hold a Hackathon for Humanity (H4H) event. The campus community is invited to the hackathon kickoff, which will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in Room 209 Computer Science Building. The H4H is a competition that challenges participants to create a mobile app (iOS or Android) or a web app that is beneficial to society. There is $2,000 in prize money available to participants. Free food and drinks will be served at the kickoff event. Learn more online at h4h.mst.edu.
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