Spend 45 minutes this month with Tim Wayman, a Fidelity investment expert, to learn how to create your financial roadmap. These 45-minute consultations can make the difference in having enough money put away to relax and enjoy your retirement years rather than worrying how to pay the bills. The one-on-one consultations will be held in […]

The spring 2016 faculty professional development calendar is now available. It includes events sponsored by the following campus offices:

Over the winter break, the Curtis Laws Wilson Library did some spring cleaning on its website. Some old pages have moved; for example the databases and e-resources page is now located at http://libguides.mst.edu/az.php. If you have any questions about where something moved or if you have trouble with broken links, contact Nancy Messina.

The S&T chapter of Alpha Sigma Mu is selling 2016 calendars featuring scanning electron microscope and optical microscope images taken by students and faculty from the materials science and engineering department. Calendars are $15 each and checks can be made out to “Alpha Sigma Mu.” All proceeds will benefit the chapter and support activities within the department. Email Liz Burns to order calendars.

103SharesDr. John Myers, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering and associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Engineering and Computing, has been named acting vice provost and dean for the college. Myers’ appointment took effect Thursday, Jan. 7.

Raymond Kinder, husband of Kimberly Kinder, assistant teaching professor of mathematics and statistics, died Monday, Dec. 28. Visitation will be held 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Cuba United Methodist Church, 903 W. Washington St. in Cuba, Missouri. A memorial service will follow at noon at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba. Mr. Kinder was a tester at Meramec Instrument Transformers Co. in Cuba.

University Police is a proud supporter of the Missouri Special Olympics this year. As a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, the department is selling 2016 Special Olympics Torch Run T-shirts. From now through June 17, you can help support the Special Olympics by purchasing a shirt. You may buy shirts from Lt. Kemp at the department, email orders to kempo@mst.edu or call 341-4300. T-shirts are blue with short sleeves and come in the following sizes:

The Burns & McDonnell Student Success Center is taking reservations for its spring 2016 Faculty Corner. Faculty Corner was created to promote student and faculty engagement outside of the classroom. Hosted in Room 198 Toomey Hall, it creates a less intimidating, centralized location for students to meet with their professors. In the past, many professors have used Faculty Corner in place of their regular office hours. To reserve specific hours or request more information, contact Cole Thompson.

Got a passion for health and fitness? Consider becoming a Wellness Ambassador. Spread a culture of health, attend special events and promote Healthy for Life initiatives like Caught in the Act, which rewards faculty and staff for random acts of wellness. As a Wellness Ambassador, you’ll honor colleagues for embracing well-being. Ambassadors will participate from Jan. 18 to Feb. 29.