Author: Peter Ehrhard
RE-CAST newsletter available online
The RE-CAST (Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation) University Transportation Center newsletter is now available online. RE-CAST is a Tier-1 University Transportation Center led by Missouri S&T in partnership with Rutgers University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Miami and Southern University at Baton Rouge. Visit its website for further information or join its Facebook or LinkedIn group to stay up-to-date with their research and outreach activities.
Read More »Student Veterans Association luncheon
The Student Veterans Association is holding its first speakers luncheon to discuss veterans’ issues on campus and in the community at noon Thursday, March 20, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. The group is inviting members of the local VFW, Congressional Representative Jason Smith and others to attend. RSVP at mstsva@mst.edu, as food is limited. This is a first-come, first-served event. Help the group fund the food by purchasing a $5 raffle ticket for an iPad Mini. Group members will sell tickets during lunch the days prior to the event in the Havener Center atrium.
Read More »Newman St. Pat’s BBQ
Join the students of the Rolla Catholic Newman Center for a free St. Pat’s barbeque noon-2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, following the St. Pat’s parade. For more information, contact Nathan Breshears.
Read More »Midterm recovery workshop
The undergraduate advising office will host a midterm recovery workshop for struggling students. Join them from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. Light refreshments will be provided.
Read More »Grad Fair at the bookstore
Save 10 percent on caps and gowns, tassels and diploma frames at the S&T Bookstore on March 18 and 19. Meet with a Balfour representative to order your class ring and announcements. Visit with the registrar’s office and career opportunities and employee relations for valuable information. Enter a raffle to win a cap and gown set, diploma frame and other prizes.
Read More »Strategic areas open forum Monday
The Best-in-Class (BIC) Strategic Areas for Investment Committee invites the campus community to an open forum seeking your input to identify the third and fourth BIC strategic areas to implement Action 2.1.7 of S&T’s Strategic Plan. The forum is 8:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center.
Read More »Earthquake seminar March 10
Dr. Lanbo Liu, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Connecticut, will present a guest lecture titled “Great New Madrid Earthquakes after 200 Years: Facing the Scientific and Engineering Challenges” 4-5 p.m. Monday, March 10, in Room 205 McNutt Hall. The lecture’s abstract is below:
Read More »International travel resources
The University of Missouri provides two types of insurance coverage for faculty and staff who travel internationally for university purposes. This insurance coverage is provided at no cost to the traveler or university department. AIG coverage includes travel accident and sickness benefits. MedEx coverage includes evacuation and transportation services. MedEx also provides an online location for travelers to store electronic medical information, copy of passport, travel schedule, etc. Faculty and staff who will travel internationally may contact Carla Clayton, in international affairs, at 341-6875 for details of the coverage, identification card and emergency contact information.
Read More »Ignite Rolla wrap-up
Ignite Rolla, a TED-like event hosted for the first time by Council of Graduate Students in collaboration with Student Council and Toastmasters International on Feb. 26, 2014, was a success. There were 13 speakers who engaged the audience with a wide range of topics. A list of the speakers and their topics can be found at mst.orgsync.com/org/cgs/IgniteRolla2.
Read More »Poster shop hours
The poster printing shop in Curtis Laws Wilson Library will have limited hours on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, due to spring recess. Hours of operations those two days will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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