Missouri S&T’s Staff Council offers a scholarship program to assist staff members who are furthering their education. Through the program, full-time S&T employees enrolled in at least one class at Missouri S&T or another University of Missouri System campus can apply for a $250 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded twice each year, for the spring and fall semesters. The deadline for the spring semester is Wednesday, Nov. 1. Missouri S&T’s scholarships are funded by proceeds from Staff Council’s yearly food auction on Staff Day as well as individual donations. Learn more about the scholarship program at staffcouncil.mst.edu/employeescholarshipprogram.

The Office of Professional Leadership and Campus Engagement (PLACE) seeks nominations and recommendations for its leadership certification programs. These non-credit semester-long leadership development experiences will prepare students to lead on campus and in the workplace.

The safety of students, faculty members and staff members is a top priority for Missouri S&T and the University of Missouri. Students, faculty, and staff who travel internationally may encounter additional safety and health risks. The University of Missouri provides the following resources to assist travelers who travel internationally on behalf of the university:

• Travel registry
• GeoBlue Health Insurance
• UHC Global
• AIG WorldSource
• S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
• Clery Reporting Requirement

The mechanical and aerospace engineering department and the Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers will host a presentation by Dr. Swati Saxena 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in Room 140 Toomey Hall. Her presentation is titled “High-Pressure Compressor Modeling for Inclement Weather Applications.” Saxena is a project manager in research and development at ESI United States in San Jose, California.

Missouri S&T’s new dining locations in Havener Center are near completion. Opening today (Monday, Aug. 21) are Mondo Subs, Rustic Range, Sono, The Kitchen and Build, which offers pizza cooked in a stone oven. Einstein Bros. Bagels, near the food court, is open today. Chick-fil-A will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, allowing time to complete finishing touches. Hours of operation for Missouri S&T dining locations can be found at https://new.dineoncampus.com/mst.

 Registration is now open for the second annual S&T Brand Symposium, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, in the Havener Center. This free event is an annual meeting of S&T leaders and communicators. Participants will hear from experts and get connected to the university’s vision for marketing and branding. Morning sessions and lunch are open to all who register at brand.mst.edu/brandsymposium. This year’s event will also feature a few hands-on workshops during the afternoon. Attendees may only register for one session. Class sizes are limited, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The sessions are:

The Missouri S&T Mars Rover Design Team will be featured at a pre-eclipse event at the Lake Spring Post Office 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The post office is located at 100 State Route 72 in Lake Spring, Missouri. The event also will include chemistry demonstrations, a presentation about the solar eclipse and the unveiling of an eclipse cancellation stamp. All activities are free and open to the public, with the exception of a barbecue lunch, which costs $5 per person. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Bowles, senior research lab technician in biological sciences, at eaba03@mst.edu. To get the eclipse cancellation stamp, send stamped, addressed envelopes to “Postmaster, Lake Spring, MO 65532” for cancellation and mailing.