Author: Velvet Hasner
Grad fair at bookstore kicks off March 21
The S&T Store will hold a grad fair 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday, March 22. Save 10 percent on caps and gowns and diploma frames. On both days, students can pick up personalized graduation announcements 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and get senior portraits taken for the yearbook 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enter to win prizes, including a regalia set (cap, gown and tassel) or a diploma frame. Visit with staff from the registrar’s office and career opportunities and employer relations (COER).
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UM System, McGraw-Hill Education expand access to affordable course materials
The University of Missouri System and learning science company McGraw-Hill Education announced on March 7 an agreement that will increase student access to affordable course materials. The cost of all McGraw-Hill Education electronic textbooks will be lowered by an additional 38 percent to meet the university system’s definition of low cost.
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Look up to the sky, see Messier 3 tonight
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 10:30 p.m. for viewing star cluster Messier 3 through the observatory’s 16-inch diameter telescope on Thursday, March 22. The sky must be clear for observing, and the session length will vary.
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Sign your child up tomorrow for swim lessons
Children ages 4 and older can take swimming lessons from the Miner Swim Team April 2-12 at the S&T pool in Gale Bullman Building. To sign up your child, visit the pool at Gale Bullman 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. Get more information and a sign-up form.
Read More »Renaissance Student Award deadline extended
The application deadline for S&T’s Renaissance Student Awards has been extended to Friday, March 23. If you know a graduating senior at Missouri S&T who excels in various areas, please encourage him or her to apply for the Renaissance Student Award. The winner will receive $1,000. Get more details online.
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Lab expansion receives $300,000 gift from ARCO Construction Co.
A major lab expansion at Missouri S&T has received $300,000 in funding from ARCO Construction Co. Inc., a St. Louis-based general contracting firm. The contribution will support one of the university’s top priorities, the Advanced Construction and Materials Laboratory (ACML). Get more details.
Read More »Controlled burn causes smoke
The Rolla Fire Department is overseeing a controlled burn near Miner Village, located off White Columns Drive in Rolla. Do not be alarmed if you see smoke in that area.
Read More »Nominations for women’s advocate award due today
Do you know an employee who deserves recognition for fostering the inclusion, development and advancement of women on campus? The Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award honors an S&T employee, regardless of gender or job title, who demonstrates commitment to women on campus through mentorship and advocacy.
Read More »Woman of the Year nominations due today
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Woman of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes female, full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who serve as valuable role models for female students at Missouri S&T. Recipients contribute to the university through their research, scholarship, teaching and service. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit giving.mst.edu/WOY. Nominations are due Thursday, March 15.
Read More »Staff invited to tomorrow’s open forum
Staff Council will host an open forum 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 16, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center for S&T staff members. Dr. Christopher Maples, interim chancellor, will take questions from the audience. Staff members may ask questions at the forum or submit questions before the meeting by emailing mststaffcouncil@mst.edu. Staff Council members are revising their bylaws and have proposed revisions, which will also be discussed during the forum. Learn more about the topic on Staff Council’s website.
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