Announcements
Death of Gregory Woods
Gregory Woods, a former staff member who served Missouri S&T for 10 years, died Jan. 1. He joined the university in 1996 and retired in 2006 as a mechanical trades specialist-electrician in physical facilities.
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Introducing CAFE
The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is a new resource at Missouri S&T designed to promote the success of S&T faculty as teaching-scholars throughout all stages of their career. Led by Dr. Larry Gragg, chair, and Dr. Wayne Huebner, co-chair, CAFE was developed in Spring 2017 by the provost’s office, in conjunction with a campus steering committee.
Read More »Memorial for Ryan Lewis planned Jan. 18
at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in the multi-purpose room of University Commons. Ryan was a first-year student in computer engineering at Missouri S&T who passed away on Nov. 13, 2017. If you would like share a memory or story about Ryan during the memorial, please fill out this form.
Read More »Academic advising conference series starts in February
The office of undergraduate studies offers a series of advising development sessions for Missouri S&T advisors to help students succeed. The Spring 2018 series will include the following presentations, all scheduled at noon-1:30 p.m. in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center:
- “Understanding and Engaging Today’s Students,” presented by Dr. Patti J. Fleck, director of counseling services, on Monday, Feb. 5
- “MyDegree: The New Degree Planning Tool,” presented by Julie Parker, assistant registrar, on Monday, March 5
- “Success for Calculus – It’s Time for Data,” presented by Paul Runnion, associate teaching professor of mathematics, on Monday, April 16
Webinar to focus on faculty response to student mental health concerns
Join the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) for a webinar and discussion, “Faculty Response to Student Mental Health,” 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Room 305 Norwood Hall. Sign up online.
Read More »Faculty workshop focuses on student engagement for distance learners
Engaging students who are not physically present can pose a challenge when teaching in an online setting or a distance classroom. Faculty and staff instructors are invited to a workshop, “Student Engagement at a Distance,” 12:15-1:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in St. Pat’s C of the Havener Center. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Sign up online.
Read More »Follow these winter weather tips
With bitter temperatures expected overnight Monday, Jan. 15, through Tuesday, Jan. 16, and sub-zero wind chills in the morning Tuesday, all students, faculty and staff should take every precaution when traveling or going out in the cold. We’ve posted several winter weather tips to help you stay safe during winter conditions.
Read More »Semester begins Tuesday
Missouri S&T plans to hold classes and be open for regular operations on Tuesday, which is the opening day of the semester. Officials are monitoring weather conditions and if conditions warrant a campus closure, all students and employees will be notified via text and email alerts, and information will be posted on the S&T Alert […]
Read More »Jan. 15 observatory event cancelled due to weather
The Monday, Jan. 15, scheduled viewing of the Orion Nebula at the S&T Observatory has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Future S&T Observatory events are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19; Thursday, March 22; Monday, April 9, Monday, April 23; and Wednesday, May 9. Read more.
Read More »Missouri S&T closes early; staff can leave work for the day
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Missouri S&T is closing early today (Thursday, Jan. 11). Employees may leave at 4 p.m. unless asked to stay by their supervisor. University Police will remain open 24/7. Some facility crew members will remain on campus to treat parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. Tonight’s basketball games against Truman State University at Gale Bullman are not cancelled.
The leadership team will monitor weather conditions overnight and make a determination by 7 a.m. on whether the campus will be closed tomorrow Friday, Jan. 12. If the campus will be closed, you will receive a text or phone call from Missouri S&T’s mass notification system.
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