Author: Peter Ehrhard
Student mentors wanted
Undergraduate advising is seeking four sophomore- to senior-level students with a 2.5 GPA or higher as mentors for the On-Track student success program. Selected mentors will receive training the first week of the spring 2015 semester. Mentors will develop and gain leadership opportunities, and could work up to 10 hours per week. Interested applicants should learn more online.
Read More »‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Nov. 12
Joe’s PEERS will host “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Puck to raise awareness about sexual assault. The event is free and the campus community is encouraged to attend. To register for the event, email Jessica Gargus.
Read More »Musical weekend at Leach Theatre
Two free band concerts for faculty, staff and students who present a valid campus I.D. will be held this weekend. The Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.
Read More »Water outage Tuesday
There will be a soft water and hot water outage in Curtis Laws Wilson Library and Centennial Hall from 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 11) until 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. For more information, call Jerry Planitz at 578-0399.
Read More »Flags at full staff for Veterans Day
By order of U.S. President Barack Obama, all flags at all state and government offices will be flown at full staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Read More »Let’s Talk: ‘Understanding Perceptions’
“Understanding Perceptions,” the second in a series of campus discussions on contemporary issues hosted by the Chancellor’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, will be held 4-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. The campus community is encouraged to attend.
Read More »Donate to GRACE
Staff Council is sponsoring a food and toy drive for GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Community Enterprise). GRACE provides food, clothing and toys for the less fortunate in the local community every year. Assistance is provided to over 700 families in Phelps County. Collection boxes can be found in most campus buildings between Monday, Nov. 10, and Monday, Dec. 1. Boxes will be picked up on Dec. 1 and delivered to GRACE. Monetary donations are also accepted and may be given to any Staff Council member or a campus building coordinator. Suggested items to donate include:
Read More »Donate to the United Way
All money that is donated to the United Way of South Central Missouri stays in the area to help our neighbors in need. Packets containing pledge cards and payroll deduction forms are being distributed through campus mail. Additional information is also available online. You can contribute by check, credit card or payroll deduction. The campus has a long history of supporting the United Way and your help will be greatly appreciated.
Read More »Funeral arrangements for Scott Parker
A funeral service for Scott Parker will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Dent County Memorial Chapel, 103 West Center St. in Salem, Missouri. Visitation will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service. Parker, research engineering technician I in civil, architectural and environmental engineering, died on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Read More »Nominate alumni for awards
Help recognize outstanding alumni and friends by nominating them for one of the Miner Alumni Association’s 2015 alumni awards:
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