Author: Peter Ehrhard
The science behind ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’
The iGEM student design team will offer a hands-on demonstration of DNA extraction at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, April 2) in the Missouri/Ozark Room of the Havener Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of the One Book Program’s series of events related to “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” by Rebecca Skloot.
Read More »Increase the impact of your research
Berkeley Electronic Press (bepress) representatives will be on campus Thursday, April 9, to conduct a series of workshops for faculty on how to increase the impact of research with Scholars’ Mine.
Read More »Mars Rover team to reveal design April 17
The Mars Rover Design Team will reveal its 2015 competition rover, Horizon, to the public at noon Friday, April 17, outside of the Havener Center. For more information, email the team at marsrover@mst.edu.
Read More »Enroll in the ‘Eat for Life’ online course
Register now for this summer’s “Eat for Life” – an innovative approach to weight management. This 10-week online program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in creating a healthier relationship to your food, mind and body. Engage in daily practice exercises and weekly readings, and share your experiences on the class discussion board. The course starts Friday, May 2. The class costs $50 for faculty, staff and family ($25 rebate with full participation) and $180 for community members. Learn more and register online at umurl.us/healthy.
Read More »Heating restored to H-SS Building
Heating has now been restored to the Humanities and Social Sciences Building. For more information, call Ron Boggs at 341-7619.
Read More »Three computational biology seminars set for next week
A series of computational biology talks will be held Monday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 1. All three presentations are open to the campus community.
Read More »Chilled water restored to McNutt Hall
Chilled water has been restored earlier than expected to McNutt Hall. Building occupants now have access to the service. For more information, call Ron Boggs at 341-7619.
Read More »Bertelsmeyer Hall closed March 27
Bertelsmeyer Hall will be closed all day Friday, March 27, to allow for exterior testing. For more information, call Charlie Cartwright at 341-7619.
Read More »Parking lot to close April 3 for fireworks
Area M Lot 36, the lot adjacent to Engineering Research Laboratory, will close at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, for a fireworks display. All vehicles should be moved from the lot by that time.
Read More »Passing of Lawrence C. George
Lawrence C. George, former assistant to the chancellor for affirmative action and equal employment opportunity at Missouri S&T, died Tuesday, March 24. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Main St. in Rolla. A reception will follow.
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