Author: Linda Fulps
Miners to play on Wednesday
The men’s basketball team will play the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. Tickets are available at the door and are $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens.
Read More »New employees
Gregory M. Adams, video production specialist, Video Communications Center Amy Christine West, international student advisor, international affairs.
Read More »New mileage rates for business use of personal vehicle in 2011
The IRS recently announced that the standard mileage rates for operating a personal vehicle for business purposes will increase beginning Jan. 1, 2011. The IRS standard mileage rate will be 51 cents per mile for business travel in 2011 compared to 50 cents per mile in 2010 and the rate for moving travel will be […]
Read More »myLearn: the university’s new online learning tool
With the approach of a new year, many of you may be reflecting on the past year and setting new goals for 2011. With that in mind, human resource services encourages you to try myLearn, the university’s new online learning tool, to help you set effective goals. Resources include:
Read More »Leadership development program accepting applications
Administrative professional staff members interested in applying for the Administrative Leadership Development Program (ALDP) are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Supervisors of eligible staff who are interested in applying are strongly encouraged to support them in this process. Additional information about the program and the application process is available online.
Read More »NPR story about S&T research available online
Dr. Steven Grant, Wilkens Professor of Telecommunications, was interviewed on the NPR program “All Things Considered” about his research project aimed at preparing U.S. troops for the sounds of combat on the battlefield. Hear the story online.
Read More »No mail delivery on Thursday
Mail services will not pick up or deliver mail on Thursday, Dec. 23. You can drop off mail from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and pick up your mail from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. that day in Room G-7 Campus Support Facility. The courier service that runs to Columbia will have regular hours and should get back to […]
Read More »Paychecks go green
Beginning in February 2011, employees will no longer receive paper pay advices (earnings statements). All employees have access to view and/or print their paystubs through myHR. Paystubs for previous pay periods are also available to view and print. Accessing myHR is a fast, secure and cost effective way to receive your paystub. Remember to consider […]
Read More »Cheng releases book about structural optimization
Dr. Franklin Y. Cheng, Curator’s Professor Emeritus of civil engineering, has a new book titled “Structural Optimization – Dynamic and Seismic Applications,” published by Spon Press. Four chapters of the 703-page text are authored by his former graduate student, Kevin Z. Truman, PhD CE’85, dean of the school of computing and engineering at UMKC.
Read More »Service for Dr. Ann Miller scheduled for Jan. 15
A memorial service is planned for Dr. Ann Miller on Jan. 15, 2011, in Wildwood, Mo. Sympathy cards may be sent to her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Miller 124 La Gorce Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017 Click on the link below for Dr. Miller’s obituary.
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