Announcements

Counseling Awareness Month

Posted by on April 16, 2015

The counseling staff at Missouri S&T reminds you that it’s the thought that counts. Do you find yourself sometimes blowing things out of proportion or saying “I’ll never figure this out?” “Catastrophizing” can lead to real frustration. Why not say “this is really difficult, but I’ll keep working steadily.” Thinking clearly and realistically helps people […]

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Fall textbook adoptions due

Posted by on April 16, 2015

The S&T Store still has 1,261 incomplete sections, 40 percent of the total sections. Help the store pay out more cash to students and secure more used books by getting summer and fall adoptions in. For assistance or questions, contact David Wilson at 341-7523.

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ERC presents a seminar on urban birds

Posted by on April 16, 2015

Dr. Charles Nilon, a professor of fisheries and wildlife at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will present a seminar titled “Birds in the world’s cities: What makes an urban biota ‘urban’?” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, in Room 314 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. The seminar is sponsored by Missouri S&T’s Environmental Research Center.

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Optimize your learning experience

Posted by on April 16, 2015

Join fellow students, staff and administrators at 6 p.m. Monday, May 4, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center for “A Conversation on Learning,” an open dialogue about student experiences in the classroom, learning styles, teaching styles, learning barriers and the importance of student-professor collaboration in the learning process. Refreshments and seating are limited. […]

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Computer science seminar to feature data-driven research

Posted by on April 16, 2015

Dr. Vipin Kumar, the William Norris Professor and Head of the computer science and engineering department at the University of Minnesota, will present a seminar titled “Understanding Global Change: Opportunities and Challenges for Data Driven Research” at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, in Room 260 Toomey Hall.

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Non-tenure track faculty to discuss governance

Posted by on April 16, 2015

Non-tenure track faculty are invited to a discussion on shared governance 3-4 p.m. Monday, April 27, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. Joining the discussion will be Dr. Melanie Mormile, special assistant to the provost for faculty affairs, and Dr. Mark Fitch, associate professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering and past president […]

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Gaffer’s Guild glass sale

Posted by on April 16, 2015

The Gaffer’s Guild will hold a glass sale in the McNutt Hall commons 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, April 23; Friday, April 24; Thursday, April 30; and Friday, May 1. Stop by and see the group’s collection, which includes vases, flowers and birds. For more information, email Caroline Murphy.

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Spirituality and religion open dialogue April 20

Posted by on April 16, 2015

Join fellow students and community clergy at 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall atrium for “The Heart of Your Belief,” an open dialogue about spirituality, life, death, the meaning of life, finding commonality amongst religions and celebrating the differences. This conversation will bring together members of different beliefs including: Judaism, […]

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Attend the Woman of the Year ceremony and luncheon

Posted by on April 13, 2015

The campus community is invited to attend the Woman of the Year award ceremony and luncheon noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall. Come congratulate the 2015 Woman of the Year, mingle with campus colleagues and past winners, and enjoy a complimentary light lunch in the Leach Theatre Lobby after the ceremony. For more information about the event, contact Melpo Mankin at 341-6685.

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Open forums planned for AVC global learning candidates

Posted by on April 13, 2015

The campus community is invited to attend open forums for candidates for the position of assistant vice chancellor for global learning. During their presentations, candidates will discuss current and emerging global and domestic trends in distance and online learning, and how universities such as Missouri S&T can position themselves to be leaders in these areas. A question-and-answer period will follow and forum attendees will be invited to complete an electronic survey following the presentations. Candidate names and vitaes will be released in the Monday or Thursday eConnection prior to each forum. The schedule for the forums is as follows:

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