Author: Patrick Collins
Update on federal vaccine mandate for employees
The University of Missouri System has developed a human resources policy to comply with the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate (Executive Order 14042). The policy, HR-703, is posted on the UM System website. The policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees at S&T, including graduate research assistants (GRAs), graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and student employees, whether they work in person or remotely. This policy does not apply to volunteers or S&T students who are not university employees.
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for Dec. 14
Missouri S&T will host a walk-in Pfizer vaccine clinic 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Individuals may get their first or second dose or a booster shot. Individuals seeking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may get it at clinics in the local area, including on a walk-in basis 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Phelps-Maries County Health Department, located at 200 N. Main Street in Rolla.
Read More »Parking ticket amnesty day tomorrow
The University Police and parking operations department will host a campus parking ticket amnesty day event 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 (tomorrow), at the parking operations window in Room G-10 Campus Support Facility. In exchange for a $10 cash donation for each citation to the Student Emergency Fund, the department will void out up to two unpaid parking tickets per person.
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Miner basketball teams at home tonight
Missouri S&T’s basketball teams will open their Great Lakes Valley Conference schedules Monday night by hosting Drury University at Gibson Arena. The women’s game will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game will follow at 7:30 p.m. Admission to all S&T students, faculty and staff is free to all home games this season.
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Staff council presents holiday photo shoot Dec. 4
Staff council will host a holiday photo shoot 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in the G29 Conference Room of Campus Support Facility.
Read More »Event sizes to return to full capacity next semester
Indoor gathering sizes for non-academic events and meetings can return to 100% capacity beginning Monday, Jan. 3, if the number of COVID-19 cases among the campus community remains low. S&T continues to encourage event attendees to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing should be maintained as much as possible.
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MSE collects thousands of cans of food for area families
Students, staff and faculty in materials science and engineering (MSE) recently collected 2,032 cans of food for area families. The annual drive benefits the Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise (GRACE).
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Celebrate at chancellor’s holiday brunch Thursday
You’re invited to celebrate the holidays with refreshments, live piano music, caroling and company at the chancellor’s holiday brunch 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 2, at Hasselmann Alumni House. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or a canned food donation to give to those in need within our community.
Read More »Learn about Broader Impact aspect of NSF proposals Tuesday
Meet representatives from the Connector, a joint unit between the University of Missouri’s Office of Research and Economic Development and Office of Extension and Engagement, and the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society who will share insights and expertise about NSF proposals at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Room 211 of the Computer Science Building, or via Zoom. Use meeting ID 998 8905 7905, followed by passcode 286110.
Read More »Sign up for CAFE forum on leveraging technology to promote your research
The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) will host its eighth session in its series of early career faculty forums 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Room 202 of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. This session, “Leveraging Classroom and Research Technologies: Promoting Your Research,” will address what classroom technologies are available to faculty and how they can enhance your research activities. Light refreshments will be provided.
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