Author: Peter Ehrhard
Mars Rover reveal
The Mars Rover Design Team will reveal its brand new rover at noon Friday, April 18, in the Havener Center atrium. The 2014 rover has been redesigned, rethought and reborn. The campus community is invited to come out and learn more about the rover and its design. For more information, contact Alyssa McCarthy.
Read More »Nominate staff for excellence awards
Staff Council is seeking nominations for the 2014 Staff Excellence Awards. Nine staff members will receive awards this year during Staff Day on Wednesday, May 28, in recognition of their contributions to the university. Any staff, faculty or student at Missouri S&T may submit nominations. Awards will be given in the following categories: administrative/professional, secretarial/clerical, technical/paraprofessional and crafts/services. Nomination forms are available for download at staffcouncil.mst.edu. You can also submit your form online at http://goo.gl/iwLFFp. You will need to sign in using your S&T Google account. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 18.
Read More »Undergraduate Research Conference
The 10th annual Undergraduate Research Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 16, in the Havener Center atrium. This event provides an opportunity for students to showcase their research efforts to the public.
Read More »Poetry reading by Charlotte Matthews
The One Book Program presents a poetry reading by Charlotte Matthews, the Maxwell C. Weiner Distinguished Visiting Professor of Humanities at S&T, in conjunction with this year’s selected One Book title, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The reading will take place 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the Ozark Room of the Havener Center. The reading is free and open to the public.
Read More »The science behind Henrietta Lacks
Students from the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) design team will give an interactive demonstration of the science at the heart of S&T’s current One Book Program selection, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The demonstration will take place 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in St. Pat’s Ballroom B of the Havener Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read More »No Impact Week events
Join Eco Miners for No Impact Week Sunday, April 13, through Friday, April 18. Themes for Monday through Wednesday include transportation, water, and trash and recycling. These days will include activities where attendees are eligible for prizes. Other events include a clean-up noon-3 p.m. Sunday, April 13 (attendees should meet in the Havener Center); Earth Day 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 17; and a FreeCycle 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 18. All are welcome to participate. For more information on any of these events, contact Katelyn Denby.
Read More »Trivia night to benefit campus ministry
S&T’s Wesley House will host a trivia night at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the First United Methodist Church, located at 803 N. Main St., in Rolla. This fundraising event will also include a “Competitive Crockpot Cook-off.” The campus community and general public are invited to attend. For more information, visit the Wesley Campus Ministry website or email wesley@mst.edu.
Read More »Spring 2014 advising series topics
Topics for the spring 2014 advising series are now available on the undergraduate advising office website.
Read More »Graduating students: complete survey
Graduation is right around the corner. Remind graduating students to let career opportunities and employer relations know what their future plans are by completing the destination survey.
Read More »TIAA-CREF counseling sessions
Discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) financial consultant on Monday, April 14, in the Shamrock Room of the Havener Center. All meetings are confidential. Register to attend online.
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