Author: Velvet Hasner
Researcher to speak on alcohol-related stress among international students
Elizabeth Hunt, a doctoral candidate in counseling psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will present “Psychology Colloquium: Alcohol-related Stress Among International Students” 1-1:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Room 254 Toomey Hall.
Read More »Events planned during Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is observed this week, from today (Monday, Feb. 20) through Friday, Feb. 24. Join counseling, disability support, and student wellness (CDSW) for these events:
- “Pop the Stigma” on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Miner Well outside the Curtis Laws Wilson Library
- Free mental health screenings will be offered during lunch Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Havener Center
- Drop-in relaxation session at noon Friday, Feb. 24, in Room 201 Norwood Hall
Attend ‘Advising 101’ class on March 6
Tyrone Davidson, director of academic advising, and Kristy Giacomelli, assistant registrar, will present “Missouri S&T’s Basic Advising 101” noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. The event is part of the ongoing academic advising conference series sponsored by the undergraduate advising office. To RSVP, contact Beth Welter, event assistant, at 341-4424.
Read More »COER to host Watlow
Representatives from Watlow will present a professional development seminar for students at noon Tuesday, March 2, in 305 Norwood Hall. Pizza will be provided. The event is hosted by career opportunities and employer relations (COER).
Read More »Winners of survey drawing announced
Participants in Missouri S&T’s campus climate survey, held in the fall, had the opportunity to enter their names for a prize drawing. Congratulations to the winners:
Staff winners:
- iPad: Sylvia Strackeljahn, development officer
- The S&T Store merchandise: Douglas Morehouse, electronics technician
- Miner Bucks for Chartwells: Brooke Bell, coordinator for advancement records
Resources available for retirement planning
On Jan. 1, 2018, employees’ eligibility for the University of Missouri System’s retiree health insurance plans will change. Eligibility will differ based on whether you fall into category A, B, C or D. Some employees may make the choice to retire in 2017 before the changes are made. UM Total Rewards is offering seminars and one-on-one consultations to help educate faculty and staff in order to make informed decisions. The following are open to all employees, but designed specifically for employees planning to retire in the next 10 years.
Read More »Speaker to discuss concrete with high volumes of recycled material
The Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (CIES) and the Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) University Transportation Center will host a webinar 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Room 107 Fulton Hall. Dr. Jeffery Volz, associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Oklahoma, will present “Concrete Pavement Containing High Volumes of Recycled Materials.” Bagels and coffee will be served.
Read More »AT&T to host case competition for S&T students
Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in a business and information technology (BIT) case competition sponsored by AT&T in March. Teams of four students will be given a case study from AT&T and one week to find the best solution. The first-place team will receive $1,000 plus a mentoring session with AT&T’s vice president. The second-place team will receive $500 and the third-place team will win $250. Teams can register online.
Read More »Rental house available
Student Affairs has a small rental house available for rent to faculty, staff or students beginning Wednesday, March 1. Located close to campus, the house has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Rent is $500 monthly. The house has central air conditioning and utility costs are not included in the rent. A lease agreement and a deposit of $250 is required. For information, please contact Mark Potrafka, director of student services and operations, at 341-6246 or email mststuaffops@mst.edu.
Read More »Concerned about a student reporting test anxiety?
Counseling, disability support and student wellness (CDSW) offers a three-session workshop, “Worriers to Warriors: Conquering Test Anxiety,” to help students manage anxiety and perform better academically. The series will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 22, March 1 and March 8. For the location and to reserve their space, students should contact counsel@mst.edu or call CDSW at 341-4211.
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