Author: Peter Ehrhard
TTED works to increase small business participation in funding opportunity
The office of technology transfer and economic development (TTED) at Missouri S&T is co-sponsoring the SBIR Road Tour, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, in St. Louis. The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort to promote the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Read More »Opening week is right around the corner
Opening week orientation will be a week of academics and interactive programs that begins when approximately 1,500 new freshmen participate in the “New Student Move-in” on Saturday, Aug. 13, and activities continue through Saturday, Aug. 20. Throughout the week, new students will complete an academic workshop, learn about campus and college life, and participate in […]
Read More »New employees
David Adamson, athletic trainer, athletics and recreation Broderick Barge, custodian, landscape and custodial services David Basford, office support assistant IV, student financial assistance Melinda Cramer, business support specialist II, sponsored programs Shane Dowty, assistant coach, athletics and recreation Lindsey Dunstedter, strategic communications associate II, marketing and communications Shauntae Ellis, senior enrollment advisor, registrar’s office Chad […]
Read More »Smoke testing at University Commons today
There will be smoke testing from 9 a.m. to noon today (Thursday, Aug. 4) at University Commons, the new residential complex at University Drive near I-44. Construction crews and university officials will conduct the tests. The tests will result in several instances of significant amounts of smoke billowing from the roof of University Commons.
Read More »Passing of Dr. Roman Dwilewicz
Dr. Roman J. Dwilewicz, professor of mathematics and statistics at S&T, died on Friday, July 29. Visitation will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Null and Son Funeral Home, located at 1010 Kingshighway in Rolla. A funeral service will follow the visitation, conducted by Rev. David Veit, pastor of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Parish.
Read More »International student welcome picnic Aug. 11
International and cultural affairs invites all new and current international students and faculty and staff to participate in the annual New International Student Welcome Picnic 2:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Schuman Park’s lower pavilion, located between Oak and 14th streets. Help extend a warm welcome to recently arrived international students. Make new friends and […]
Read More »Submit an entry to the New Faculty Handbook
Does your organization interact with new faculty? Would new faculty benefit from the services provided by your group? Do you have information that would help new faculty as they start their careers at Missouri S&T? If so, please submit an entry for the New Faculty Handbook for the 2016-17 academic year. The New Faculty Handbook […]
Read More »Teaching partners program can help improve classroom effectiveness
The Teaching Partners program brings together instructors who want to improve their effectiveness in the classroom with experienced colleagues who offer confidential assistance and expertise. Schedule a time for fall observation today by going to the Teaching Partners webpage and completing a brief online form. The program consists of at least one peer observation of teaching during the semester and can be used to improve interaction with students, communication style, use of technology or to troubleshoot other classroom issues. For more information, contact Diane Hagni or Angie Hammons.
Read More »Windows 10 standard on select new Dell laptops
Select models of Dell laptops purchased through the information technology (IT) asset management process will now come with Windows 10 as a standard build. Models include: Dell Latitude E5470, Latitude E5570, Latitude E7270 Ultra Book, Latitude E7470 Ultra Book, and Latitude 2 in 1 7275 tablet. IT is working on a Windows 10 build for desktop models and will notify campus when it is available.
Read More »Last 2016 PRO session is Aug. 13
The final Preview, Registration and Orientation (PRO) session for 2016 will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Havener Center. Incoming students will learn about student life, take the math placement exams, meet with their S&T advisor and register for fall classes. After attending PRO, new students will participate in Opening Week activities to prepare for the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 22. For more information, email pfrisbee@mst.edu.
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