Author: Linda Fulps
Opening Week packed full of activities
Opening Week Orientation is full of academics, activities and fun. The week begins with more than 1,100 new freshmen participating in the “New Student Move-In” on Saturday, Aug. 14, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 21.
Read More »Windows 7 upgrade procedure
Due to the high volume of requests for Microsoft Windows 7, information technology (IT) has established some guidelines for the upgrade process to ensure every request is handled as quickly as possible, while allowing IT to continue to troubleshoot critical and/or unexpected IT issues on campus. If you’re interested in upgrading your system to Windows […]
Read More »Photo contest offers $500 in prizes
A contest is being held for the best photographs of the Millennium Arch, with $500 in prizes to be awarded in each of four categories. The contest is sponsored by the Missouri S&T Campus Art Committee and the New York Foundation for the Arts. The submission deadline is Sept. 15. Find out more at news.mst.edu/2010/05/photo_contest_to_celebrate_st.html.
Read More »Compressed gas contract to change
Effective Sept. 15, the contract for compressed gas on the S&T campus will change from Oz Arc Gas to a UM-Systemwide contract with AirGas. The conversion will take place over a period of a few weeks. AirGas will meet with each department on campus that currently uses Oz Arc Gas products. The move will save […]
Read More »Transfer student orientation to be held Aug. 19
Transfer Transitions (orientation) will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in Room 120 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. New transfer students will participate in a design project this year, in addition to meeting faculty and staff in their departments. Be sure to welcome them to S&T when they visit your department. The day […]
Read More »Last PRO session of the year Aug. 14
The final Preview, Registration and Orientation (PRO) session of 2010 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Havener Center. Incoming students will learn about student life, meet with their S&T advisors, take the math placement exam and register for fall semester classes. After attending PRO, new students will participate […]
Read More »eConnection returns to bi-weekly schedule on Monday
The eConnection will begin its fall schedule of twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Monday, Aug. 9. Please make sure submissions are entered by 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at econnection.mst.edu/submit-an-item-to-the-econnect.html.
Read More »Celebrate campaign success at Proud Miner BBQ Aug. 20
You are invited to join your fellow employees and retirees at the Proud Miner Barbecue from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in the Brewer Family Atrium in Toomey Hall. Proud Miners are current and retired employees who have given to the Advancing Excellence Campaign. If you haven’t donated, you can make a $5 donation […]
Read More »Professors win IEEE awards
Dr. Bruce McMillin, professor of computer science at S&T, recently received the Outstanding Contribution Award for his 20 years of outstanding service to the IEEE Computer Society. The award was presented on July 20 at the annual IEEE Computer Society Signature Conference on Computers, Software and Applications in Seoul, Korea. Dr. Donald Wunsch, professor of […]
Read More »Two burglaries reported east of campus
The Missouri S&T Police Department has received information that at least two burglaries may have been committed in an area just east of the main campus. The area in question is bounded by 18th Street on the north, Oak Street on the east, 12th Street on the south and Pine Street on the west. While […]
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