Author: Velvet Hasner
Build learning pathways with digital badges
Educational Technology staff will host an event about how to map badge-earning pathways for students from classroom to their professions. All S&T educators are invited to the webinar, “How to Build Digital Badging Pathways,” at noon Tuesday, May 8, in Room 202 of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Participants unable to attend at the library can sign in online. For more information, please contact Julie Phelps, instructional design team lead, at phelpsja@mst.edu.
Read More »Mini-sabbatical funding addendum
You may have learned recently that the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is accepting proposals for its new mini-sabbatical program. This program is focused on, but not limited to, mid-career faculty seeking to initiate new research or teaching endeavors. If you are interested in this program but your travel plans begin prior to the June 1 application deadline, we still encourage you to submit a proposal. In the future, the call for proposals will be released with adequate time to prepare for summer plans. For more information, visit the CAFE website or contact Abby Bigg, office support associate, at cafe@mst.edu.
Read More »Staff invited to open forum April 26
Missouri S&T’s Staff Council will host an open forum 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Dr. Christopher Maples, interim chancellor, and Cuba Plain, interim vice chancellor for finance and operations, will answer questions and hear concerns from staff during the forum. Staff may ask questions or make comments during the forum by either emailing ahead of time at mststaffcouncilad@mst.edu or speaking at the forum. The agenda will include:
Read More »Concert coming up
The Missouri S&T Orchestra and the S&T Choir will present Robert Schumann’s “Requiem, Opus 148” during their spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, in Leach Theatre. The concert will feature guest composer Luke Benton. The orchestra is directed by Dr. Kyle Wernke, a lecturer in music at S&T.
Read More »ISC research symposium set for April 26
Missouri S&T’s S&T Intelligent Systems Center (ISC) will host its annual research symposium 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in St. Pat’s A and B Ballroom of the Havener Center. All are welcome to attend.
Read More »Flags to fly at half-staff
By order of Gov. Eric Greitens, all flags at all Missouri state and government offices will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, April 25, in memory of Deputy Sheriff Casey Shoemate, who died in the line of duty.
Read More »Parking lot near church to temporarily close tomorrow
Christ Episcopal Church will host its annual Spring Salad Luncheon Wednesday, April 25. A parking lot near the church, Area A, Lot 44, will be closed to university parking all day.
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Steel bridge, concrete canoe design teams make a splash
Two Missouri S&T student design teams excelled at competitions over the weekend. The Steel Bridge Design Team earned first place at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2018 Mid-Continent Student Conference. The team now qualifies for and will compete at the national competition May 25-26. The Concrete Canoe Design Team earned fourth place at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2018 Mid-Continent Student Conference.
Read More »Repairs to Kingshighway planned tonight
Crews will install a waterline on Kingshighway near the intersection of Bridge School Road in Rolla, starting at 9 p.m. this evening (Monday, April 23). Kingshighway will remain open during the waterline construction but will be reduced to one lane intermittently during nighttime hours. Delays will be expected and drivers are asked to seek alternate routes. The city of Rolla’s department of public works is coordinating the project.
Read More »Set up your summer or fall course in Canvas
Do you need to set up your summer or fall course in Canvas and have questions about the best way to do so? The educational technology staff will host a hands-on session for all instructors, titled “Getting Started with Canvas,” 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Room 103 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Register online.
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