Author: Peter Ehrhard
Gale Bullman entrance closure
The east entrance to the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, along Highway 63/Bishop Ave., will be closed until approximately March 27, due to geothermal construction. For more information, contact Ron Boggs at 341-6412.
Read More »Let’s play ball
This year’s Staff Day theme is “Let’s have a ball.” Staff Council would like to visit your department and challenge you to your favorite office sports game for the Staff Day video. Is it wastepaper basketball? Or maybe coffee cup golf? Council members can visit Tuesday, March 25, through Thursday, March 27, to film. If you want to be in the Staff Day video, contact Michelle Mehmert. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions; members of Staff Council are available to visit departments, answer questions and get feedback.
Read More »Policy issues for study abroad
Because of the increasing number of students, staff, faculty and administrators involved in short-term study abroad programs, it is increasingly important for all members involved in these programs to be aware of the risks and best practices for limiting these risks.
Read More »Where will you take Joe?
The S&T Bookstore is hosting a photo voting contest titled “Where in the world will you take Joe Miner?” The contest starts Saturday, March 22. To enter you must like the bookstore’s Facebook page and submit your picture of Joe Miner with a short description of his location. You could win one of three S&T Bookstore gift cards, worth up to $100. Entries will be accepted until noon Tuesday, April 1. Share your entry with family and friends so they can vote for it.
Read More »Mathematics lectures today and tomorrow
Dr. Krishna B. Athreya, emeritus distinguished professor of mathematics at Iowa State University, will present two open lectures at S&T. The first, titled “Measure Theory Model for Studying Randomness Time,” will be held at 4:15 p.m. today, Thursday March 20, in Room G-5 Rolla Building. Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. All Missouri S&T students, faculty and staff are invited to attend both lectures.
Read More »Transgender Awareness 101
Clear the skies with “Trans*umbrella: Transgender Awareness 101.” Step under the “Trans* umbrella” to gain a clearer understanding of what the T in LGBT stands for, what being transgender is and how the campus community can create a supportive environment for transgender people. All levels of understanding are welcome to attend this seminar at noon Wednesday, April 2, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A of the Havener Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.
Read More »Golf league start date moved
Due to recent snowfall, the faculty and staff golf league start date is moved to Tuesday, March 25. There is still time to sign up and join the league. For more information, go to the league page at golf.mst.edu.
Read More »Annual recycled fashion show
Do you like fashion and recycling? Then put the two together at the annual Recycled Fashion Show. The show will start at noon Thursday, April 17, on the Havener Center lawn. Contestants will create fashionable pieces made of recycled materials and will be judged by a panel of five faculty and staff members for prizes and bragging rights. If you are interested in competing or serving as a judge, email Natalie Holste or Aaron Enz.
Read More »Flipped model class instruction
A panel of S&T faculty will share how they are “flipping” the instructional models in classrooms and labs at the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) faculty learning event “Flipping Out,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center.
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