Author: Peter Ehrhard
Advising series continues March 2
Deanne Jackson, Missouri S&T registrar, will present “Advising Using Schedule Planner” noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, in Room 208 Norwood Hall. The event is part of the ongoing academic advising conference series sponsored by the undergraduate advising office.
Read More »S&T Store upcoming events
Android or iPhone? Digital or printed textbook? The S&T Store wants to know what you think when it comes to course materials and technology. Share your opinion with the store and you could win cash prizes of up to $1,000. Visit studentwatch.org, select Missouri University of Science and Technology as your school and complete the survey by March 3. After you complete the survey, you will be asked if you would like be entered to win prizes. At least one $100 cash winner will be awarded on each participating campus.
Read More »Register for TLT Conference
Registration for the 2015 Teaching and Learning Technology Conference is now open. The event will be held March 12-13, with the theme of “Building Expectations.” The opening keynote speaker will be Dr. Robbie K. Melton, associate vice chancellor of mobilization emerging technology at the Tennessee Board of Regents. Registration is free and can be done online.
Read More »Miner Alumni Association moving offices
The Miner Alumni Association will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, through Thursday, Feb. 19, for relocation. The department is moving into Hasselmann Alumni House, located at the corner of 11th and Pine streets.
Read More »International travel resources
The University of Missouri System provides two types of insurance coverage for students who travel internationally for university purposes. Students traveling on behalf of the university or for university-related travel are required to purchase this insurance coverage. The cost of insurance coverage is $32.25 per month and may be paid either by the university department or the student. HTH coverage includes travel accident and sickness benefits. MedEx coverage includes evacuation and transportation services. MedEx also provides an online location for travelers to store electronic medical information, copy of passport, travel schedule, etc.
Read More »New library resources available
Web of Science is now available to the entire campus community through the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. The Web of Science is a collection of resources that include:
Read More »ABS presents Dinner to Jazz
1ShareJoin the Association for Black Students for an evening of food, music, dancing and fun at the annual ABS Dinner to Jazz event. It will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for non-students and can be purchased in […]
Read More »Murphy retirement reception
Phyllis Lewis Murphy will retire after 10 years of service in the environmental health and safety department. A retirement reception will be held for her from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center. All faculty and staff are invited to stop by and wish her well in her […]
Read More »LEAD offers assistance in 60 courses
The Learning Enhancement Across Disciplines (LEAD) program provides free walk-in tutoring and faculty-led learning centers in over 60 courses this semester, including all introductory courses in math, chemistry, physics and computer science, and full operation of several other learning centers. Check the LEAD schedule to see if assistance is offered in your courses.
Read More »Mormile named to new title
Dr. Robert Marley, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, has created a new half-time appointment, titled special assistant to the provost for faculty affairs. Dr. Melanie Mormile, professor of biological sciences, has been named to this role effective Feb. 9, 2015.
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