Author: Velvet Hasner
Watch S&T professor on History Channel
Dr. John C. McManus, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of history, will help commerate Presidents Day by sharing his expertise on screen in HISTORY’s television show, “Presidents at War,” which will air at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, and 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18.
Read More »Play trivia on March 2, help sick kids
University Police and the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity will sponsor the second annual St. Jude Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Rolla Lion’s Club Den in Rolla. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Read More »Voluntary Separation Program packets mailed to eligible faculty
Faculty members who are eligible for the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) received an email and notification packet by postal mail last week. To learn more about the program, please visit the VSP resources webpage. For questions, please contact the HR Service Center at 573-882-2146, toll free at 800-488-5288, or via email at umhrVSP@umsystem.edu.
Read More »Academic advising conference set for Feb. 11
Barb Prewett, assistant dean of students, and Krista Morris-Lehman, senior case manager for counseling services, will present “The Critical Role of Advisors in Supporting Students Facing Challenges to Create a Comprehensive Culture of Care” noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in Room G-5E of the Campus Support Facility.
Read More »Digital literacy lightning round workshop planned Feb. 11
All faculty, staff instructors and graduate teaching assistant (GTA) instructors are invited to the event “Digital Literacy Lightning Rounds” 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. It is sponsored by the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence. Register online or click the top link on the CAFE website, cafe.mst.edu.
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Faculty, staff invited to ‘Say What?!’ on Feb. 13
The equity and Title IX department will host two programs Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom. The faculty and staff session is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. and the student session is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. This program by Catharsis Productions is named “Say What?!” and focuses on creating a respectful environment and inclusive culture in a university setting. Educators from Catharsis will facilitate this program with S&T faculty, staff and students.
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Happily ever after? Talk to focus on Russian fairy tales
Dr. Irina V. Ivliyeva, professor of arts languages and philosophy, will present the next Research on Tap lecture at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the loft of Public House Brewing Co. in Rolla. Her talk is titled “The Formula for Happiness in Russian Fairy Tales.”
Read More »Stairwell at Schrenk Hall temporarily closed
The northeast stairwell at Schrenk Hall is temporarily closed this week, through Friday, Feb. 8, for painting. Please use the southeast stairwell during this time. For more information, please contact Mike Bassett, maintenance supervisor, at 467-0261.
Read More »Electrical power outage planned at Fulton Hall
Fulton Hall will not have electricity 6:30-7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11. The power outage is planned to allow crews to add metering equipment. For more information, please contact Ron Boggs, senior construction project manager, at 573-308-7066.
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U.S. News ranks 15 programs among top online grad offerings
Students interested in pursuing a master’s degree online have 15 nationally ranked programs to choose from at Missouri S&T.
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