Author: Velvet Hasner
‘Out as an Ally Lunch’ to be held Oct. 11
The campus community is invited to Out as an Ally Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Havener Center’s atrium. Bring your lunch and show support for the LGBTQ+ community. A commemorative photo will be taken at 12:15 p.m. Dessert will be provided. For more information, please contact Jerri Arnold-Cook, director of leadership and cultural programs, at minerleader@mst.edu.
Read More »Air conditioning outage planned at Parker Hall
An air conditioning system outage is scheduled beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in order to repair the systems in Parker Hall. There will be no cooling in the building on Oct. 15. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kenny Grimm, maintenance supervisor, at 341-4252 or 467-0262.
Read More »Improve your financial wellness with workshops, earn incentive points
Free Fidelity workshops are available for S&T employees. They are designed to help employees get to where they want to be financially, regardless of their current situation. Workshops in November cover investing in any market and building a portfolio. Employees are encouraged to attend multiple workshops because sessions build upon one another. Participants are eligible to receive 25 points for the 2017 Wellness Incentive for attending each session, for a maximum of 50 points. Visit umurl.us/finwellwor for more information or to register.
Read More »Register for Focus on Teaching and Technology
The annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference will be held Nov. 3-4 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. S&T faculty and staff are eligible for 50 percent off registration. Scholars, educators and practitioners from numerous universities will share their online innovations and teaching experiences. The program and the registration link are available online
Read More »Nationwide Active Learning Day is Oct. 25
The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy announced a nationwide Active Learning Day on Tuesday, Oct. 25. All educators in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields (STEM) are encouraged to spend at least 10 minutes using an active-learning technique in their classrooms. Get ideas to begin or increase active learning in your classroom on this resource page provided by Educational Technology and the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI).
Read More »Support available for those affected by Hurricane Matthew
The counseling, disability support and student wellness team is aware that the recent severe weather along the east coast and Caribbean region may be troubling for members of the Missouri S&T community. To talk with one of the team members individually, please stop by Room 204 Norwood Hall or call 341-4211 to arrange a time […]
Read More »Bookstore hosts Joe Friday sale
The S&T Store is hosting a “Joe Friday” sale Friday, Oct. 14. Save 25 percent on Miner clothing, gifts and gear. Winter accessories are now in at the store. Learn more or shop online at thesandtstore.com.
Read More »Retirement reception set for Laura and Randy Stoll on Oct. 24
The offices of the provost and the vice chancellor for Finance and Administration invite the campus community to a retirement reception for Laura Stoll and Randy Stoll 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in the Kinyon-Koeppel Grand Hall of the Hasselmann Alumni House. A recognition presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Read More »Missouri law: Report spouse’s out-of-state travel since August 2015
Saturday, Oct. 15, is the deadline for the first filing under a new law governing out-of-state travel expenses reimbursed by public colleges and universities. The Missouri Legislature recently passed legislation requiring every full-time employee of public institutions of higher education to disclose any out-of-state travel expenses reimbursed by the institution for the employee’s spouse. The policy is retroactive, requiring current employees to report spousal travel reimbursed as early as Aug. 28, 2015. The University of Missouri System recently updated Business Policy Manual 501 to define allowable spousal travel and establish an approval process to authorize it. Travel expenses include, but are not limited to: transportation, lodging and meals.
Read More »Budget open forum set for Oct. 26
Faculty, staff and students are invited to an open forum to discuss the Missouri S&T budget at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Room 125 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall.
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