Author: Peter Ehrhard
Make over your syllabus
Instructors are invited to “Extreme Syllabus Makeover: A Faculty Learning Event” noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. Bring a syllabus from one of your classes and join in a discussion about defining and articulating expectations in a learner-centered syllabus, presenting easily accessible information, aligning course objectives, assignments and assessments, and other topics. Dessert and drinks will be provided at this brown bag lunch event. RSVP to Diane Hagni by Monday, Sept. 29. The event is sponsored by the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) and education technology.
Read More »Celebration of Nations is this Saturday
The fifth annual Celebration of Nations is this Saturday, Sept. 27. The day begins with a parade at 11 a.m. that starts on campus and goes south on Rolla Street to 6th Street, then over to Pine Street, ending at the festival at the Rolla Band Shell, 9th and Oak streets. The festival goes until […]
Read More »Come to Old Iron Works Days
Patty Frisbee, director of new student programs, and Dr. Diana Ahmad, professor of history, will participate in Old Iron Works Days noon-5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12, at Maramec Spring Park in St. James, Missouri. Frisbee, a 30-year veteran of the event, will demonstrate the classic American art of cornhusk doll making. Ahmad, a first-timer at the event, will tell stories about animals and pioneers who crossed the continent on the Oregon and California Trails. Come see them and the dozens of other participants and enjoy a great day in the 19th century. The event is located at Maramec Spring Park, six miles southeast of St. James, on Hwy. 8. For more information, contact Diana Ahmad, 341-4817.
Read More »HRSAADI launches new blog
Human resource services, affirmative action and diversity and inclusion (HRSAADI) announces a new way to keep employees informed of updates, activities and wellness programs with the hrconnection blog. This blog is meant to be a quick and easy place for all university employees to get information from the HRSAADI department. You can access the blog at hrconnection.mst.edu.
Read More »Curators’ Teaching Summit winners
Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Schlegel, assistant professor of mining and nuclear engineering, Amy Cady and Dr. Jhi Young Joo, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, who won Amazon gift cards as part of a drawing at the fall Curators’ Teaching Summit in September.
Read More »Mike Dilbeck to speak on campus
Residential life will host Mike Dilbeck, a national campus speaker, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Room G-3 Schrenk Hall. Dilbeck’s talk is titled “Response Ability: The Revolution for Courageous Leadership.” The campus community is invited to attend. His talk will focus on the impact of bystander behavior and what students can do to promote a healthier, happier and safer campus community.
Read More »Chalk the walk for CoN
Create a sidewalk masterpiece at the second annual Chalk the Walk for Celebration of Nations, which will take place 3-4 p.m. Sept. 24, 25 and 26, in front of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Chalk will be provided. All designs must include the words “Celebration of Nations” and the date of Sept. 27. Please sign your work, as a special prize will be given for the most creative artwork each day. If you have any questions, email Michele Warren.
Read More »Emergency alert system test Sept. 24
Missouri S&T will conduct a test of its emergency mass notification system at noon Wednesday, Sept. 24. The test will include a text message to students and employees saying, “This is a test of the Missouri S&T emergency mass notification system. This is only a test.” The test will also include voice and email alerts. Update […]
Read More »ID Office closes temporarily
The ID office in Centennial Hall is experiencing technical difficulties and will be closed until further notice.
Read More »Student life open forum canceled
The open forum for Debra Anderson, candidate for director of student life, is canceled. Her open forum was scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 18).
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