Author: Peter Ehrhard
Missouri S&T grad student found dead
Malaka Thilakaratne, 33, a Ph.D. student in applied mathematics at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was found dead at an off-campus residence Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Rolla Police Department responded to the scene and is investigating the death. No foul play is suspected. More information can be found on the S&T News site.
Read More »Don’t forget to take mandated training
All staff and faculty are mandated to report every instance of sex and gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying and stalking to the Title IX coordinator at 341-4920.
Read More »Passing of David Shaller
Dr. David A. Shaller, professor emeritus of engineering management and systems engineering, died on Tuesday, Jan. 6. A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Bopp Chapel, located at 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, Missouri. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.
Read More »ID office reopens
The MinerCard ID office is now open. Its hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The deadline to get a new MinerCard at no cost has been extended until Friday, Feb. 13. All students, faculty and staff are eligible to receive one new MinerCard at no cost upon surrender of their current card. Students, faculty and staff who do not have their current card will pay a $15 replacement fee. For more information, email Tara Stone.
Read More »Jan Schafer retirement reception
After 23 years of service in the admissions office, Jan Schafer will retire on Friday, Jan. 23. A retirement reception will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in the lobby of Parker Hall. All faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by and wish her well in her future endeavors.
Read More »Reception for John. C. McManus
Join the history and political science department in honoring Dr. John C. McManus for being named Curators’ Professor of history at a reception 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A of the Havener Center. Refreshments will be provided.
Read More »Submit on-campus job postings
Career opportunities and employer relations will post any student worker positions your department needs to fill to MinerJobs. Please send job descriptions and criteria to Jami Stockard.
Read More »2015 PRO sessions scheduled
New student programs will host the Preview, Registration and Orientation (PRO) sessions for fall 2015 new students 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. each PRO day. There are 10 PRO sessions in 2015. Dates can be found on the PRO website.
Read More »Gold Miners kid’s camp Jan. 24
Friday, Jan. 16 is the deadline for girls in grades K-7 to register for the sixth annual S&T Gold Miner Dance Team kid’s camp and still receive a T-shirt.
Read More »Miner swimming lessons
Children ages 4 and older can take swimming lessons from the Miner Swim Team March 30-April 9 at the S&T pool in the Gale Bullman Building.
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