Author: Velvet Hasner

MAE Centennial Seminar Series presents Tim Barefield

Posted by on January 26, 2017

As part of the MAE Centennial Seminar Series, the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering will host a presentation by Tim Barefield 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in Room 199 Toomey Hall. Barefield currently serves as chief operating officer of Pershing Square. He is a 1983 mechanical engineering graduate of Missouri S&T. Get more details.

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COER to host employer panel

Posted by on January 26, 2017

Join representatives from AT&T, Boeing, RSM and S.M. Wilson as they discuss “The Employer Perspective, Career Fair and Interviewing” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center. Light refreshments will be provided by career opportunities and employer relations (COER).

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Course on spatio-temporal modeling offered in Columbia

Posted by on January 26, 2017

The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the American Statistical Association is sponsoring a short course, “Introduction to Statistics for Spatio-temporal Data,” by Dr. Chris Wikle, professor of statistics at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The course will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Leadership Auditorium at the MU Student Center in Columbia. The deadline for early registration is Thursday, Feb. 16. For more information, including registration fees, please visit the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the American Statistical Association website.

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Open forum on CEC dean planned Feb. 15

Posted by on January 23, 2017

All faculty and staff are invited to attend an open forum on the search for the next vice provost and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. The open forum for faculty and staff will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Meramec Room of the Havener Center.

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Improve your financial wellness, earn incentive points

Posted by on January 23, 2017

Improve your financial wellness with a free workshop from Fidelity and earn points toward the University of Missouri wellness incentive. Fidelity’s workshops are designed to help you get to where you want to be financially. Workshops cover various topics, including budgeting, debt management, investing and saving for retirement. The next workshop, “Create A Budget, Ditch your Debt and Start Building for the Future,” will be held 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Room 201A of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library.

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Come to the table with corporate relations

Posted by on January 23, 2017

Again this year, the corporate relations staff will host monthly roundtable luncheons to share the office’s mission and goals with faculty and staff. Luncheons will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19, and May. 24. Participants will learn how corporate relations and the Center for Sustainability can help them increase their collaboration with corporate partners in research, student recruitment, distance education and more. If you are interested in participating in one of these round tables, please contact Dana Wansing, office support associate, at 341-7565.

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Portion of parking lot closed near Emerson Hall

Posted by on January 23, 2017

The front row of Lot 5, Area L, in front of Emerson Hall will be closed until further notice to allow access for construction vehicles. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the parking office at 341-4303.

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Orientation planned Jan. 26 for new student veterans

Posted by on January 23, 2017

The Student Veterans Resource Center will host an orientation session for new student veterans at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the center, located on the ground floor of the Baptist Student Union. If you know any student veterans, please encourage them to attend. The orientation is designed to help familiarize them with S&T so they can focus on their studies and advancing their knowledge. Refreshments will be provided.

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Learn about undergrad experiential learning Feb. 6

Posted by on January 23, 2017

Dedie Wilson, experiential learning specialist, will present “Undergraduate Experiential Learning” noon-1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. The event is part of the ongoing advising conference series sponsored by the undergraduate advising office. To RSVP, contact Beth Welter, event assistant, at 341-4424. Learn about upcoming classes.

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COER to host Ash Grove Cement Co., Ameren

Posted by on January 23, 2017

Career opportunities and employer relations (COER) will host professional development seminars by Ash Grove Cement Co. and Ameren in February. Pizza will be provided at each presentation:

  • Ash Grove Cement Co. will present “Life of an Ash Grove Engineer” at noon Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Room 305 Norwood Hall.
  • Ameren will present “Behavioral Interviewing” at noon Thursday, Feb. 2, in Room 305 Norwood Hall.
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