Author: Velvet Hasner

Step challenge continues through March 5

Posted by on February 20, 2019

Leach Theatre is open 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Tuesdays and Thursdays for a step challenge. Due to an event, the theater will not be open for walkers Tuesday, Feb. 26. The step challenge, which began Jan. 22, will continue through Tuesday, March 5.

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Letters of intent for educational research mini grants due March 1

Posted by on February 20, 2019

Do you have a question about teaching and student learning that you want to explore? Full-time faculty and staff instructors can apply for an educational research mini-grant, which provides funding for scholarly inquiry into a research question about teaching and student learning.

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Proposals for NSF program due May 8

Posted by on February 20, 2019

The National Science Foundation seeks proposals for its Growing Convergence Research (GCR) program, NSF 19-551 by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Selected projects will be multidisciplinary team research that crosses directorate or division boundaries and is currently not supported by NSF programs, initiatives and research-focused Big Ideas.

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Open forum planned for CEC students

Posted by on February 20, 2019

Daniel Yoon, Student Council’s College of Engineering and Computing committee chair, will host the spring CEC open forum 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Room 204 McNutt Hall. The forum is for undergraduate and graduate students to speak with Dr. Richard Wlezien, vice provost and dean of the college.

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Remember to record your wellness incentive points

Posted by on February 20, 2019

The University of Missouri System wellness incentive promotes employee wellness by offering incentive money to eligible employees who take steps to live a healthier lifestyle. Eligible employees who finish Cycle 1 of the incentive by Tuesday, April 30, will earn $225 in their final May paycheck.

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Changes coming to student parking permits – what you need to know

Posted by on February 19, 2019

Beginning next semester (Fall 2019), the student parking permits for some parking lots will be reserved for students who live in a residential hall. The residential areas and lots include:

  • Residential Commons 1: Students who live in Res Commons 1 will have priority for Lot H permits.
  • Residential Commons 2: Students who live in Res Commons 2 will have priority for Lot S permits.
  • University Commons: Students who live in University Commons will have priority for Lot N permits.
  • Miner Village: Students who live in Miner Village will have priority for Lot K permits.
  • Thomas Jefferson Hall: Students who live in T.J. will have priority for Lot T permits.

If you request a student permit for a residential lot and you do not live in the associated hall, your request will be given lower priority than residents.  However, you may request permits for up to 6 lots to increase your chances to secure a parking space.

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Celebrate Engineers Week at S&T

Posted by on February 18, 2019

This week, Feb. 17-23, is recognized as National Engineers Week. The observance is part of a national effort to celebrate how engineers make a difference in the world, to increase public dialogue about the need for engineers and to bring engineering to life. In addition to Career Fair activities, the College of Engineering and Computing is hosting several employer-student mixers. Get an events schedule.

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Pay procedure instructions for Feb. 15 available

Posted by on February 18, 2019

With the campus closing early on Feb. 15 due to inclement weather, employees are asked to follow these pay procedures.

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‘Making learning visible for effective teaching’ is topic of keynote

Posted by on February 18, 2019

Dr. Claire Howell Major, professor of higher education at the University of Alabama, will give the keynote address at S&T’s annual Teaching and Learning Technology Conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in Room 125 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall.

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Volunteer with Gonzo Gives Back on March 14

Posted by on February 18, 2019

Faculty, staff and students can participate in a service project 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 14, as part of Gonzo Gives Back. To participate, please register on Orgsync by Friday, March 8.

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