Announcements
Attend a free alcohol screening
Did you know that 9 out of 10 Miners have not driven after consuming alcohol? Encourage students you know to get the facts about their own drinking behaviors. Our free anonymous screenings can help save a life. Visit the table in the Havener Center atrium 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. The event is sponsored by counseling, disability support and student wellness.
Read More »Complete Tier 2 of the Wellness Incentive
Continue your journey to health and wellness by completing Tier 2 of the 2015 Wellness Incentive by Wednesday, Sept. 30, to earn $300 in your final October paycheck. You must have completed Tier 1 in order to participate in Tier 2. Taxes and voluntary retirement elections are deducted from incentive earnings.
Read More »Passing of Harry W. Weart
Dr. Harry W. Weart, former chair of metallurgical engineering, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Vero Beach, Florida. Weart served as chair of the department from 1964 to 1992. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations to Habitat for Humanity. To send condolences to the family, visit forevermissed.com/harry-waldron-weart.
Read More »Hackathon for Humanity kickoff
To celebrate computer science’s Golden Jubilee, the department will hold a Hackathon for Humanity (H4H) event. The campus community is invited to the hackathon kickoff, which will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in Room 209 Computer Science Building. The H4H is a competition that challenges participants to create a mobile app (iOS or Android) or a web app that is beneficial to society. There is $2,000 in prize money available to participants. Free food and drinks will be served at the kickoff event. Learn more online at h4h.mst.edu.
Read More »Garmin Day is Sept. 9
Career opportunities and employer relations will host Garmin Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Toomey Hall lawn. Stop by and visit with Garmin representatives, enjoy music, food, the Vector Bike Challenge and a chance to win Garmin products. Students should bring their resume to the event.
Read More »Learn to reduce stress
Do you have chronic illness, pain, anxiety or depression? Register now for stress reduction classes and earn 100 points toward the 2016 Wellness Incentive that will pay you up to $450 for taking steps to live a healthier life.
Orientation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening from Sept. 29 through Nov. 17 with a full-day retreat on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Read More »Army ROTC to fire cannon today
The Army ROTC cannon crew will conduct crew certification 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. They will fire 12-gauge blanks intermittently between 2 and 3 p.m. The blanks make noise and smoke only. No projectile will be fired.
Read More »Use calendar to publicize events
Want to ensure your upcoming event has the most visibility possible? Submit your upcoming events to the Missouri S&T Calendar of Events. It’s a free service to all university-affiliated organizations, and it’s the best way for you to inform the campus community of your event.
Read More »City of Rolla reminder about sidewalk usage
The City of Rolla parking department wants to remind the campus community of city policies related to riding bicycles on the sidewalks of downtown. The following city ordinances should be practiced for law abidance and safety:
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