Author: Velvet Hasner
Share your good news with co-workers
Have you recently received an award from a professional organization or civic group? Presented at a conference? Received some other form of recognition? Tell us about it through the eConnection accomplishments form. We’re looking to share the good news of our faculty, staff and students with the campus community. Submissions are published monthly. The next issue of Accomplishments will be published Tuesday, March 5.
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OURE and OURE fellows applications open
Students can apply for two upcoming programs that focus on undergraduate research:
- The office of undergraduate studies is accepting applications for the 2019-20 OURE Fellows. Applications are due Friday, March 1, in the experiential learning office.
- Applications are open for the 2019-20 Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) program. Applications are due Wednesday, May 1, in the experiential learning office at Room 119 of the Kummer Student Design and Experiential Learning Center.
Learn history of St. Pat’s Day at S&T
Are you ready for the Best Ever St. Pat’s? Join the library and archives staff to learn about the early history of our university’s St. Pat’s celebration. All lectures are the same; pick the one that works best for your schedule. Each will be held in Room 103 of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library:
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Mark your calendars for circus-themed Staff Day
Missouri S&T’s Staff Council will host Staff Appreciation Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the Havener Center. The theme will be “Under the Big Top: The Greatest Staff on Earth.” Check eConnection and the Staff Council website for more details as the date nears.
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Get a free studio portrait on Feb. 28
Faculty and staff members can have professional portraits taken for use in websites or for university or professional publications. There is no charge for professional portrait services taken during open studio sessions.
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Celebrate Black History Month this weekend
The campus community is invited to celebrate Black History Month at the following events:
- Black History Month Celebration: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. “Harlem Nights Casino” is the theme. Join students for a comedy set performed by Nick Nichols, a comedian and S&T alumnus, plus games, food, music and raffles.
- Dinner to Jazz: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Hasselmann Alumni House. This year’s theme is “Gatsby Noire” and will include dinner, dancing, poetry and singing performances. Tickets cost $30 for S&T students and $35 for non-S&T students. Formal attire is suggested. Please email abs@mst.edu for ticket information.
How do students learn?
The next early career faculty forum, open to all pre-tenure and pre-promotion faculty, will be a discussion on the topic, “How Do Students Learn?” 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in Room 203 of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Dr. Merilee Krueger, associate teaching professor of psychological science, will lead the forum.
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The campus community is invited to a panel discussion titled “Beliefs Matter: Atheists and Christians in Conversation About God, Meaning and Evil,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Room 199 Toomey Hall. Dr. Paul Hamilton, S&T lecturer in philosophy, will present the atheist viewpoint. Dr. Chris Gadsden, adjunct professor in philosophy, religion and ethics at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will present the Christian viewpoint.
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Renaissance Student Award applications open
Do you know a graduating senior at Missouri S&T who excels in various areas, such as music, theater, sports, visual art, dance, writing, languages or philosophy? If so, encourage him or her to apply for the Renaissance Student Award by Friday, March 15.
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