Author: Peter Ehrhard
Attend test anxiety workshops
Do you know students struggling with test anxiety? Let them know that counseling, disability support and student wellness will present a three-session workshop to help students manage their anxiety and perform better academically. The series will be held 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11 and 18. For the location and to reserve your space, contact counsel@mst.edu or call 341-4211. Space is limited and participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read More »Do you need leaves raked?
If you have too many leaves scattered across your yard and not enough time to rake them, let the chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma rake them for you. The two music honor societies charge $5 per hour. For more information, contact Salvatore Cracchiolo or Kevin Rudolph.
Read More »Campus ministry trivia night
“Geeks for God” Campus Ministry will host its annual fundraiser trivia night at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Family Center located at 803 N. Main St. in Rolla. The night’s theme is “Time Warp.” All proceeds directly benefits students by paying for the Campus Ministry’s annual alternative spring break mission trip. This year’s trip is expected to cost potentially $7,500, so all help is appreciated. To register for the event, email geeks@mst.edu. Visit the event’s Facebook page to learn more.
Read More »Gale Bullman bleacher maintenance
Physical facilities will begin balcony-level bleacher maintenance today (Thursday, Oct. 29) in the Gale Bullman Building. The work will be completed during the next two to three weeks. For more information, contact Mike Bassett at 341-4044.
Read More »S&T Store Apple sale
Shoppers at the S&T Store can now pre-order a new Apple MacBook, iMac or iPad with a CPS extended warranty and save up to $200. The discount will be applied when the order is processed during the store’s one-day sale on Thursday, Nov. 12. This discount is only available for qualifying products with the purchase of the warranty. For more information, visit thesandtstore.com or see a store associate.
Read More »Steam boiler in Bertelsmeyer to be temporarily shut down
The process steam boiler in Bertelsmeyer Hall will be shut down for repair at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, and remain off through Friday, Oct. 30. For more information, contact Robert Armstrong in facilities operations at 202-3562.
Read More »Spring CLC software request process now open
Educational Technology (EdTech) has opened the Computer Learning Centers (CLC) software request process for instructors who need specific software packages installed in CLCs around campus. Visit the EdTech website for more details. Requests must be entered before close of business Friday, Nov. 6.
Read More »Nominate employees for experiential or service learning awards
Nominate faculty and staff members for the Experiential Learning Award and/or the Service Learning Award. Faculty, staff, students and community partners may submit nominations for these awards.
Read More »Haynes to step down as ALP chair
Dr. Lance Haynes, chair of arts, languages, and philosophy since 2010, will step down from that role effective Jan. 1, 2016. He will remain on the faculty in a teaching and research capacity and will continue to coordinate the multidisciplinary studies program. Haynes, who is also a professor of speech and media studies, joined the faculty as an assistant professor in 1984. “I’ve enjoyed serving as chair but I’m looking forward to reinventing myself as a professor once again,” Haynes says.
Read More »Grad studies Family Halloween Party
Graduate studies will host its “Graduate Family Halloween Party” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Puck. All students and families are invited to enjoy games, food and more.
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