Free classes are being offered to help small business owners and entrepreneurs learn about the financial side of owning and operating a business at the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Missouri S&T.

Do you know all the ways to pay a supplier for goods and services? Do you ever wonder if you are completing the right forms or using the right system? Do you travel or process travel reimbursements for others? Do you create or update suppliers?

Effective Wednesday, June 1, the Associated Press, the New York Times and other major media outlets now lowercase the term internet. Previously, most news outlets capitalized the term. The Missouri S&T style guide, which is currently under revision, will follow suit and recommend that writers lowercase the term internet in marketing or promotional materials. The updated style guide will be posted this summer on the S&T brand identity website.

Participate in Miner Appreciation Week June 6-10, sponsored by Healthy for Life, the university’s employee wellness program. Missouri S&T faculty and staff will have the opportunity to attend presentations that allow for continued personal and professional development.

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) has been signed into law, which extends the Economic Espionage Act (EEA) of 1996. Although big business may have been the motivation for its passage, small businesses may be able to leverage significant benefits from the new law, according to the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Missouri S&T. Read more on the Technology Transfer and Economic Development website.

Ten full-time employees at Missouri University of Science and Technology were honored Wednesday, May 25, for their contributions to the campus during Missouri S&T Staff Recognition Day ceremonies on campus.

All vehicles must be moved from Area X Lot 20, near the Gale Bullman Building, by 4 p.m. Friday, May 27. The lot will be reserved for Rolla High School’s graduation parking.

University Police will clear all campus bike racks before the start of the summer session of classes. Please remove all bikes from campus racks by 6 a.m. Saturday, June 4. University Police will remove any remaining bikes later that day. Abandoned bikes will be held at the University Police office, located in Room G-10 Campus Support Facility, for 6 months.

Staff Appreciation Day 2016 will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the Havener Center. The day’s activities will include an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. in the St. Pat’s Ballrooms, with games, activities, bingo, raffle, silent auction and entertainment taking place 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Staff should bring their IDs for a free lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A food auction will end the day between 2 and 3 p.m. Additionally, an updated list of raffle prizes is available on the Staff Council website.

Due to the construction around Norwood Hall, the Testing Center has closed its main office in Room G-10 Norwood Hall. Staff are now located in Rooms G-11 and 203 Norwood Hall. Limited services will be provided in Room 203 Norwood Hall throughout the summer.