Author: Velvet Hasner
Expect emergency alert test at noon
Missouri S&T will conduct a test of its emergency alert system at noon Wednesday, Sept. 13. The test will include a text message to students, faculty and staff saying, “This is a test of the Missouri S&T emergency mass notification system. This is only a test.” The test will also include voice and email alerts. If you are not enrolled in the emergency alert system, you may sign up at alert.mst.edu.
Read More »Volleyball team to thank faculty, staff at tonight’s free game
Faculty and staff will receive free admission to the Missouri S&T volleyball match against Drury University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in Gale Bullman Building. As part of Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, employees can also participate in a volleyball serving contest for a chance to win prizes during halftime. Following the match, faculty and staff are invited to a dessert social in the gym.
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Attend Sept. 11 memorial service at noon
Today marks 16 years since the United States was the victim of a terror attack. To recall the events of that day, honor the memory of those who gave their lives in service and to remember the coming together of the country in the days that followed, Air Force and Army ROTC will hold a ceremony at noon today (Monday, Sept. 11) in front of Harris Hall. The groups invite the campus community to join them on this anniversary.
Read More »Flags to fly at half-staff Sept. 11-12
In accordance with Missouri State Law, flags at all state and government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today (Monday, Sept. 11), to honor the individuals who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. By order of Gov. Eric Greitens, the United States flag and the Missouri flag will be flown at half-staff at all government buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset Monday, Sept. 11, and Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in honor of Mike Lair. Lair, who served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives, died Sept. 5.
Read More »Host a workshop for girls’ STEM conference
Women are needed to volunteer as workshop presenters and group guides for attendees of the 18th annual Expanding Your Horizons conference, which will be held Friday, Nov. 17, on S&T’s campus. Seventh- and eighth-grade girls learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The event brings more than 450 students to campus.
Read More »Pre-retirement seminars offered this week
University of Missouri System retirement specialists will present pre-retirement planning seminars on campus at the following times:
- 1:30-3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 11), in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center
- 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 12, in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center
Appointments are also available for one-on-one planning.
Read More »Reminder: Welcome reception planned tomorrow for CEC dean
Dr. Robert Marley, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, invites the campus community to a reception to welcome Dr. Richard Wlezien as vice provost and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. The reception will be held 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Wlezien began his duties on Aug. 1.
Read More »Leach Theatre art show opens Sept. 12
Throughout the fall semester, visitors to Leach Theatre can view an exhibit by local artists Orval Reeves and Louis Smart. Reeves’ works for the theater include a variety of paintings; Smart’s works are bronze sculptures and statues. An opening night reception for the semester-long art show will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the lobby of Leach Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. Get more details.
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Have you volunteered for the career fair?
Career Opportunities and Employer Relations (COER) seeks volunteers to staff the Fall Career Fair, which will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the Gale Bullman Building. Shifts are available throughout the day. To volunteer, fill out the volunteer form on the COER website, career.mst.edu/careerfair. For more information, please call the COER office at 341-4577 or email hammi@mst.edu.
Read More »Webinar to focus on faculty response to student mental health issues
Faculty members are in a critical position to play a key role in student mental health because they are often the first to notice when a student is struggling with mental health issues. Hear from Dr. Greg Eells, who will present “Faculty Response to Student Mental Health: Engage Faculty as Part of the Solution,” at a webinar 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in Room 202 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Eells is the director of counseling and psychological services at Cornell University.
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