Author: Peter Ehrhard
O’Keefe named interim assistant vice chancellor of global learning
Dr. Matt O’Keefe, professor of metallurgical engineering and director of the Materials Research Center (MRC), will become interim assistant vice chancellor of global learning effective Sept. 15. Until the position is filled, O’Keefe will split his time between his current position as director of the MRC and his new position. O’Keefe replaces Dr. Henry Wiebe, […]
Read More »Case of pertussis on campus
A Missouri S&T student has been diagnosed with a bacterial respiratory illness called pertussis. This illness, also known as whooping cough, is spread through coughing or sneezing and is highly contagious. Student health is working in conjunction with the Phelps/Maries County Health Department to determine who has been in contact with the infected person and may be at risk. If identified, you will be notified directly by the health department. Symptoms typically include a severe cough lasting at least two or more weeks. If you think you have pertussis or have been in close contact with someone with pertussis, visit your local medical provider for diagnosis and treatment. For more information, visit studenthealth.mst.edu.
Read More »Staff Council meeting clarification
Staff Council will meet at 9 a.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 11) in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. However, contrary to previous messages, the meeting will not be an open forum about benefits enrollment. More information about benefits enrollment can be found here.
Read More »ROTC to conduct ceremonies today
Missouri S&T’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC will conduct two ceremonies commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001, today (Thursday, Sept. 11). The campus community is invited to attend both events. At 7 a.m. Army ROTC cadets will conduct a flag ceremony at Harris Hall, lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff. At. 4:30 p.m. […]
Read More »Annual benefits enrollment meeting
Join human resources representatives at one of two town hall meetings to learn about this year’s benefits enrollment changes. Meetings will be held at either 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center.
Read More »DeWitt C-SPAN 3 presentation new date
Dr. Petra DeWitt, assistant teaching professor of history and political science, will discuss the treatment of German-Americans in Missouri during World War I on C-SPAN 3 at 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. Although the channel is not available through Rolla’s cable providers, the program will be live-streamed at c-span.org. DeWitt will talk about her book […]
Read More »RTD2014 conference starts Monday
Missouri S&T’s fourth annual Research and Technology Development conference kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the Havener Center. Google’s Wesley Chun will present the Monday keynote address at 1 p.m., followed by afternoon sessions with subject matter experts in additive manufacturing, visualization and computational science. On Tuesday, Dr. Mark Suskin of the National Science Foundation will provide the keynote address, followed by more sessions within this year’s research areas. Registration is free, but required. Registation closes at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.
Read More »Sept. 17 is Constitution Day
The history and political science department is sponsoring a Constitution Day celebration at noon Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Havener Center. Refreshments will be served. More information, including a complete schedule of Constitution Day events, is available online.
Read More »New tool for finding researchers
Sponsored programs urges faculty to use the new ProQuest Community of Science (COS) program PIVOT. PIVOT is a way to find and track personalized research opportunities and is a way to find collaborators on and off campus to build nationally competitive collaborations.
Read More »Weight Watchers open house
Weight Watchers will host an open house 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in Room 138 Castleman Hall. A Weight Watchers-friendly lunch will be provided. Attend to learn how you can obtain a healthier lifestyle and healthier weight.
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