Author: Peter Ehrhard
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.
Read More »Miner Challenge St. Pat’s BBQ
Support Miner Challenge at this year’s St. Pat’s barbeque. The group will sell hotdogs and hamburgers 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 11, at the Puck and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Rolla Bandshell.
Read More »Swimming pool to close for semester
Due to construction for the geothermal project at the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building and the Student Recreation Center, the S&T swimming pool will close on Wednesday, March 12, and will remain closed through the end of the 2014 spring semester. Although construction will occur in other parts of these buildings during this time, they will remain open and available for use through the end of the semester.
Read More »Summer and fall class schedule open
Summer and fall 2014 class information is now available on the Registrar’s Office website, or through Joe’SS. Information about priority registration, which begins Monday, March 31, has been sent to students and faculty. Questions should be directed to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@mst.edu.
Read More »Golf league starts March 18
Miners’ Golf Course welcomes players of all abilities from beginners to experienced for its spring golf league. The spring tournament is a scramble format, which makes it easier for beginning golfers and players with limited skills to enjoy the game.
Read More »Feedback over campus evacuation
The Missouri S&T Crisis Communications Team will hold a debriefing regarding last week’s campus evacuation due to a gas line leak. As part of that debriefing, the team would like your input on the process and communications during the incident. Share your input by completing the following survey by 4 p.m. Friday, March 7. The survey is online at http://rol.la/1q6cYZZ.
Read More »R.A.D. training for women
The Centre, located at 1200 Holloway St. in Rolla, is offering rape, aggression, defense (R.A.D.) training for women ages 12 and older. Classes will be 3-5 p.m. Saturdays from April 12 to May 17 in Meeting Room B. The course is $25 and is taught by Lt. Letha Young of the Missouri S&T police department. Classes will teach empowerment, confidence and the power of voice. A heavy emphasis on physical defense is incorporated into the classes. Register through the Centre by using the following code: PN#230642-1.
Read More »Raise money for St. Jude
Chartwell’s and the Residence Hall Association are partnering up to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Take time out of your day to decorate your very own shamrock cookie for $2 and help a good cause from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the Havener Center atrium.
Read More »Undergraduate Research Conference
The 10th annual Missouri S&T Undergraduate Research Conference will be held Wednesday, April 16, in the Havener Center atrium. This event provides opportunities for students to showcase research efforts to the campus community and to the public. The registration deadline is Monday, March 10. Registration materials are available online.
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