Author: Mary Helen Stoltz
Learn to reduce stress
Do you have chronic illness, pain, anxiety or depression? Register now for stress reduction classes and earn 100 points toward the 2016 Wellness Incentive that will pay you up to $450 for taking steps to live a healthier life.
Orientation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening from Sept. 29 through Nov. 17 with a full-day retreat on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Read More »Merfeld-Langston to teach American Communication Skills
Dr. Irina Ivliyeva, associate professor of Russian, has stepped down from teaching American Pronunciation after 15 years in the position. She will continue to provide the cultural orientation for the GTA Workshop and serve as the department’s senior assessor. Dr. Audra Merfeld-Langston, associate professor of French, will teach the course, which is now known as American Communication Skills.
Read More »New phone menu for physical facilities
Physical facilities has recently employed a phone menu system. Now when you call the department’s main line at 341-4252, you will be presented with the following choices: Press 1 for facilities operations or maintenance needs (Jim Packard’s group) Press 2 for vendor inquiries Press 3 for design and construction management (Ted Ruth’s group) Press 4 […]
Read More »Funeral information for Charles Irwin
Charles Irwin, former supervisor of computing and information services at Missouri S&T, died Thursday, Aug. 6. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the First Baptist Church, 801 N. Cedar St. in Rolla. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Null and Son Funeral Home.
Irwin worked for Missouri S&T for 32 years, retiring in 2001.
Read More »MinerTech offers computer promotions
Through the Apple Back-To-School Promotion, you can buy a qualifying Mac with education pricing and receive a pair of Beats Solo2 On-Ear Headphones, a $199.99 value. Or upgrade to wireless headphones for $100. Select qualifying Macs will also receive a $25 S&T Store gift card.
Through the Dell Back-to-School Promotion, you can buy a qualifying Dell and get a $200 Dell Promo eGift card.
With the MinerTech Computer Supply Bundle you can save $50 on the supplies you need for your new computer. Come by the store, shop online at www.mstbookstore.com or call 341-7906 for details.
Read More »Test drive a Ford, support robotics
The Missouri S&T Robotics Team and Ford Motor Co. are helping the Rolla High School Robotics Team raise funds to purchase equipment for its new location at the Kaleidoscope Discovery Center. Sakelaris Ford Lincoln of Rolla will have new Ford vehicles available for test drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Rolla High School Parking Lot. Ford will donate $20 to the team for every test drive
Read More »Fitness classes offered at the Student Recreation Center
Did you know that the Student Recreation Center offers Fitness Classes? We offer classes such as Zumba, Yoga, Bollywood, and now an Irish Step Dance Class. Schedules are available online. Students can take any class they would like to at no additional cost. Faculty, staff and dependents can purchase passes for $15 for 10 classes and $25 for 20 classes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nick White at whitenic@mst.edu or call 341-4106.
Read More »VCC to introduce Petroy
The Video Communications Center (VCC) is excited to hold an annual open house in honor of the new assistant vice chancellor of global learning, Anthony Petroy. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Room G-14 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Petroy will attend from 10 a.m. on to present and meet with faculty and staff. The event will also give faculty and staff a chance to discover the services that the VCC offers.
Read More »RE-CAST summer newsletter now available
The Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) University Transportation Center summer 2015 newsletter is now available online.
Read More »Eat better and feel better with Eat for Life
Do you have a history of chronic dieting or eating when stressed, bored or unhappy? Enroll in Eat for Life now and create a healthier relationship to your food, mind and body.
Online classes start Friday, Sept. 18. The cost is $50 for faculty and staff and their families. A $20 rebate is offered for full participation. The class is $180 for community members.
Eligible first-time participants can earn 100 points toward the 2016 Wellness Incentive, which will pay you up to $450 for taking steps to live a healthier life. For more information call 573-882-0963.
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