The Writing Center opens for peer writing consultations on Monday, Aug. 29, and it has made some changes. Students will have more appointment options and faculty will receive digital consultation records — no more handwritten comments to decipher. Click here for additional information. The center’s consultants work with undergraduates to offer feedback and guidance on […]

The Video Communications Center will hold an open house 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in VCC Studio Classroom G-14 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. The center’s staff will discuss and answer any questions or concerns you may have about MediaSpace, Canvas, WebEx and Zoom meetings. Cookies and coffee will be provided. Join the staff in testing […]

Miner Challenge is Missouri S&T’s student-led alternative break program, sponsored by student life. Every year, the program engages students in immersive volunteer experiences across the U.S. and internationally. Miner Challenge is looking for faculty or staff advisors who will work closely with a student leader and a team of participants from mid-October through April and […]

The calendar of faculty professional development activities for fall 2016 is now available online, featuring events sponsored by new faculty programs, the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation, educational technology, the Curtis Laws Wilson Library, undergraduate advising and other campus offices.

Kim Haffer, wife of Randy Haffer in information technology research support services, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Eaton Funeral Home, located at 347 N. Clark St. in Sullivan, Missouri. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials to the family are appreciated.

The Miner Card ID office will have extended hours throughout opening week. They are as follows:

The Technology Development Center’s parking lot will be closed Saturday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 14, for resealing and restriping. The lot will reopen Monday, Aug. 15. For more information, contact Ron Boggs at 308-7066.

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Leach Theatre will begin its 25th anniversary season with a gala event featuring a special performance by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO). The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception including hors d’oeuvres and live music by St. Louis-based pop-jazz duo Bryan and Lola on the patio of […]

Knowing what labs and exams that are considered “preventative” or “wellness” with healthcare reform and covered at 100 percent is key in preventing yourself from receiving any unexpected charge from a clinic, hospital or doctor’s office for wellness visits. The 2016 summary plan description is a helpful place to refer to, ensuring that you are […]

Starting next week, the faculty and staff eConnection will return to its regular schedule of Monday and Thursday morning distribution. Submission deadlines are 3 p.m. the day before they are published. The eConnection will maintain this schedule until after the end of the semester. Continue to submit your campus news to the eConnection, student-based announcements to the student eConnection and remember to submit campus events to the campus calendar.