Author: Mindy Limback
Foreign language comments sought
The language section of the arts, languages, and philosophy department is currently updating its web pages. On the new pages, we will post information about the importance of studying foreign languages and we would like to include some quotations from faculty outside our department. We are therefore requesting comments from faculty regarding how foreign languages […]
Read More »New employees: Oct. 8
Justin L. Drake, athletic trainer, intercollegiate athletics Lisa D. Wright, custodian, physical facilities Larry W. Bancroft, custodian, physical facilities Cynthia Buschmann, landscape gardener, physical facilities
Read More »Academic Advising Luncheon Series: Oct. 15
All faculty and staff advisors are welcome to attend the Academic Advising Luncheon Series for beneficial information on topics related to advising on the campus. The forth session, “The Importance of Prerequisites for Student Success,” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Missouri/Ozark Room of the Havener Center. Lunch will […]
Read More »UMR Transfer Conference set for Oct. 11
The 23rd Annual UMR Transfer Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 11. More than 20 representatives from UMR transfer partner colleges and universities will be on the UMR campus to discuss issues and programs relevant to UMR transfer students, who currently make up nearly 30 percent of all new UMR students each year.
Read More »Clear writing, successful proposals workshop set for Oct. 15
Kate Drowne, director of the UMR Writing Center, will present "Clear Writing, Successful Proposals" from 3-4:40 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Meramec/Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. The workshop is the first in a series sponsored by the graduate studies office. The workshops are open to all UMR graduate students, faculty and staff. While registration […]
Read More »UMR Academic Advising Luncheon Series
This fall, all faculty and staff advisors are welcome to attend the Academic Advising Luncheon Series for beneficial information on topics related to advising on the campus. The 2007-08 schedule can be found online at: http://ugs.mst.edu/advisingconferences.html . The third session, “Using the CAPS Report and Other Online Educational Records," presented by Laura Stoll and Julie […]
Read More »"Inspired by Writing" art show
The UMR Writing Center will present its fourth annual “Inspired by Writing” Art Show. All local artists are invited to display their work that has been inspired, in some way, by writing. There is no submission fee to participate. For additional information, contact Lorraine at 341-4436. The art show’s opening reception will be held from […]
Read More »Porth lecturer to discuss aircraft design
Dr. Peter Wu, vice president for research and development and chief scientist of Spirit AeroSystems, will speak on "Aircraft Design, Manufacturing and Innovation" at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Room 125 of the Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Building. Wu is speaking as part of the Porth Lecture Series. The lecture is open to the public, […]
Read More »UTC seeks applicants
UMR’s National Transportation Center is seeking applicants for its Graduate Fellowship Program. “Graduate Studies and Research in Transportation Areas” was developed to help recruit and support new UMR Ph.D. students with transportation interests. Applications are currently being accepted for new Ph.D. students who wish to start in the spring semester of 2008. The applications are […]
Read More »Pi Kappa Alpha "adopts" UMR Library
The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity is the first participant in UMR’s new plastic recycling program, called "Adopt-A-Building." The fraternity has adopted the Curtis Laws Wilson Library and is responsible for maintaining the plastic recycling receptacle in this building. The receptacle is located in the Computer Learning Center area on the second floor of the library. […]
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