Author: Linda Fulps
Seminar for understanding poverty offered
South Central Regional Professional Development Center is sponsoring a two-day seminar titled "A Framework for Understanding Poverty with Learning Structures" on Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Thursday, Aug. 7. Instructor Rita F. Pierson, Ed.D., of Houston, Texas, will facilitate this seminar based on the book by Ruby K. Payne. Registration is free for faculty, staff and […]
Read More »Library plaza work extended due to weather
Due to rain and mist, the final coat of sealant in the Curtis Laws Wilson Library plaza area is expected to be applied on Friday, Aug. 1. Areas that already received two coats of sealant will be open on Thursday, July 31. Signs will be posted. Because no security is in place at this entrance, […]
Read More »It’s the final countdown: umr.edu will expire on July 31
Starting on Thursday, July 31, emails sent to umr.edu will not be delivered and umr.edu websites will not be redirected to the mst.edu web domain. Here’s what you need to do (if you haven’t already) to ensure a seamless transition after July 31: – Update your umr.edu bookmarks and email contacts to mst.edu. A list […]
Read More »Library plaza work postponed
Cleaning work scheduled for this week in the Curtis Laws Wilson Library plaza area has been postponed due to the rain. During the work, the southeast entrance will be the only available entrance. Signs will be posted. Because no security is in place at this entrance, all backpacks and bags may be subject to inspection […]
Read More »Residential life and Chartwells Dining Service have moved
The residential life department and Chartwells Dining Service have moved to the Campus Housing and Dining Building (formerly the KMNR building) at 205 W. 12th St. Any students needing residential life or Chartwells should be directed to this new location. For more information, call 341-4218.
Read More »Leonard Wood Institute announces event
The Leonard Wood Institute invites university faculty and staff to the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Reception at Nutter Field House at Fort Leonard Wood. The event is from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 28. The Exhibit Hall is part of the Maneuver Support Science and Technology Conference that will be held at the field house […]
Read More »Tour of Missouri to stop in Rolla
The Tour of Missouri professional cycling race will feature a stage stop in Rolla at approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The finish line will be on 10th Street in front of Castleman Hall. Automobile travel and parking around campus will be affected during this event as spectators are estimated to number 15,000 to 20,000. […]
Read More »Blackboard 8: Grade Center training scheduled
Educational Technology and Blackboard is offering two Blackboard 8 Grade Center training sessions. The first session is from 10 a.m.-noon and the second from 12:30-2:30 p.m., both on Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Room 105 of the University Center (technology classroom). Grade Center is a new and improved version of the previous Blackboard grade book. It […]
Read More »Computer science in temporary office
Due to renovations in Room 325, the computer science department’s main office will move to Room 327 of the Computer Science Building until further notice beginning July 28.
Read More »Reminder: Office 2007 available now
Microsoft Office 2007 is now available. New features in this version include: • New, improved look and feel • More intuitive menu navigation • Better graphic and presentation options Customers can get the software by contacting the Help Desk at 341-HELP(4357). Those interested are encouraged to call before the start of the fall semester due […]
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