Announcements
Einstein Bagels temporary closure
Einstein Bagels will be closed starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, to upgrade its register system. Einstein’s will reopen as soon as the installation is complete. This may only impact service for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, but may take up to four days. Visit the Chartwell’s website for the latest information.
Read More »LMS next phase; Blackboard demo
As a result of the recommendations from the Learning Management System (LMS) review committee, EdTech has invited Blackboard to demonstrate its product on campus and answer questions from the campus community. Blackboard will host a presentation at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend the demonstration.
Read More »EdTech U open house Jan. 16
Educational technology will host an extended session of EdTech U from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in Room 105 Interdisciplinary Engineering Building. This is an opportunity for instructors to get some last-minute assistance in preparing their courses for spring 2014. EdTech staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide support for Blackboard, clickers/TurningPoint, Tegrity and any other technologies that EdTech supports.
Read More »Faculty events calendar available
The calendar for faculty professional development events for spring 2014 is now available online. Events and activities for professional development are sponsored by educational technology, new faculty programs, UM System, undergraduate advising and the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI).
Read More »CERTI office relocation
The Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) has temporarily moved to Room 106 Campus Support Facility (undergraduate advising offices) due to construction. The phone number, 341-7648, remains the same.
Read More »Miner Card I.D. office hours
Due to continued upgrades, the Miner Card I.D. office hours will be noon-5 p.m. the week of Jan. 6. For more information, call 341-4996.
Read More »Teaching and learning tech conference
Registration for the Teaching and Learning Technology Conference 2014 is now open. The conference will be March 13-14. The conference theme is student engagement. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Rebecca Brent, president of Education Designs Inc.
Read More »Death of Dr. David S. Wulfman
Dr. David S. Wulfman, former professor of chemistry at Missouri S&T, died Friday, Dec. 27. No funeral service is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeney Funeral Home in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Read More »One-on-one financial counseling
Don’t struggle to figure out your financial puzzle alone. Financial representatives from Fidelity will be on campus in the coming months to hold free individual counseling sessions. These confidential sessions help you map out your financial future based on your goals. Appointments fill up quickly. Make reservations online or call 800-642-7131.
Read More »Individual pre-retirement counseling
TIAA-CREF will hold free individual financial counseling sessions at the Havener Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online or call 866-843-5640. Discuss your personal financial situation on a confidential basis with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant and learn how you can achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.
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