Announcements
Sharing employees with the federal government
Missouri S&T has recently been re-accredited to have its employees work in federal government ranks for a period of up to two years with salaries reimbursed to the university. As part of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (commonly called the “IPA program”), the federal government can borrow expertise from the public and private sectors.
Read More »Beware of scams
University Police has received a complaint of attempted fraud related to unsolicited telephone calls. The department reminds the campus community to keep the following tips in mind when receiving a phone call or email:
- No reputable company or organization will call you to tell you owe taxes or have an unpaid debt, such as electricity or telephone. No legitimate company will require you to send funds electronically or place funds on a pre-paid card to satisfy a debt. If in doubt, hang up the phone and call the police. Read More »
Policy open forum planned today
Share your thoughts on a proposed policy and updates to a current policy at an open forum 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A and B in the Havener Center. The discussion will focus on a proposed policy to establish guidelines on hoverboards and a proposed update for Missouri S&T’s current policy on developing policies. You can review the documents here:
- Proposed Hoverboard Policy
- Proposed Missouri S&T Policy Development
- Current Missouri S&T Policy Development
Missouri S&T staff member dies in vehicle accident
Ron Caraway, a systems security analyst at S&T, was killed in a traffic accident this morning (Nov. 7).
Read More »Notice of student death
Matthew Qualls, a senior in economics and computer science from Marquand, Missouri, died Nov. 7. He was 21. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Read More »Flags to fly at half staff
By order of U.S. President Donald Trump, all flags at state and government offices will be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, to honor the victims of the Sutherland Springs, Texas, shooting. The order will remain in effect until sunset Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Get details on Costa Rica study abroad trip
Earn three credits in English while visiting Costa Rica this summer, from Saturday, May 26, through Friday, June 15, 2018. The trip’s theme is “Costa Rica in Text.” Learn more at an informational meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building. Refreshments will be provided.
Read More »Share your thoughts on donated leave program
The University of Missouri System is looking into the possibility of creating a donated leave program, and Missouri S&T representatives of the UM System committee want to hear thoughts on the program from faculty and staff. Cuba Plain, interim vice chancellor of finance and operations, will host open forums at the following times and locations:
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in St. Pat’s Ballroom B
Retirement reception planned for Mary Hodge
Please join the printing and mail services staff to celebrate and recognize Mary Hodge’s 34 years of service to S&T at a retirement reception 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Room G8 Campus Support Facility. Hodge is a senior mail carrier.
Read More »CEC meeting coming up
The College of Engineering and Computing invites all CEC faculty and staff to attend an open meeting 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Room 125 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. An informal reception will follow the meeting and refreshments will be served in the atrium of Butler-Carlton.
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