Announcements
International travel resources
The University of Missouri System provides two types of insurance coverage for faculty and staff who travel internationally for university purposes. This insurance coverage is provided at no cost to the traveler or university department. AIG coverage includes travel accident and sickness benefits. MedEx coverage includes evacuation and transportation services. MedEx also provides an online location for travelers to store electronic medical information, copy of passport, travel schedule and more. Faculty and staff planning to travel internationally should contact Amy Smith in international and cultural affairs at 341-6875 to receive details of the coverage, identification card and emergency contact information.
Read More »RTD2014 keynote speaker
Dr. Mark Suskin, deputy director of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, will be a keynote speaker at the Research and Technology Development conference (RTD2014) Sept. 15-16. Suskin will speak about obtaining funding for research and present a view of the future steps of the Division of Advanced CyberInfrastructure. See a list of all conference events online. Attendees of RTD2014 are required to register. There is no cost for attendees of the event.
Read More »Curators’ Teaching Summit Sept. 17
The fall 2014 Curators’ Teaching Summit, titled “Great Expectations: Bridging the Gap Between Instructor and Student Expectations,” will be noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in St. Pat’s Ballroom A of the Havener Center. All instructors are invited to attend.
Read More »Army ROTC to test cannon
Members of the Missouri S&T Army ROTC battalion plan to test fire the cannon outside Harris Hall sometime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. No projectiles will be fired from the cannon, just sound. The sound is expected to be equivalent to that of the firing of a 10-gauge shotgun shell. ROTC cadets will form a perimeter around the area to keep bystanders at a safe distance.
Read More »Four professors recently published
Dr. Bill Fahrenholtz, Dr. James Stoffer, Dr. Eric Morris, who earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Missouri S&T in 2000, and Dr. Matt O’Keefe wrote a chapter in the book “Rare Earth-Based Corrosion Inhibitors.” It was published on Aug 19, and is available on amazon.com.
Read More »S&T surplus sale
Missouri S&T’s surplus property will have a public sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the surplus warehouse, located at 301 N. Bishop Ave. This is a “garage sale” type sale and all items will be priced.
Read More »Study abroad fair
Faculty and staff should encourage students to attend the “Study Abroad Fair,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the Havener Center atrium to learn about the many study abroad opportunities available to students at Missouri S&T. Questions about how classes transfer, language requirements (if any), application process, deadlines, life abroad, financial aid and study abroad in general will be answered.
Read More »Test anxiety workshop
Do you know students who struggle with test anxiety? Let them know that counseling, disability support and student wellness will present a three-session workshop to help manage anxiety and perform better academically. The series will be held 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, and Sept. 24. For the location and to reserve a space, students are asked to contact counsel@mst.edu or call 341-4211. Space is limited and participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read More »Help students survive and thrive
Students often feel anxious or stressed about starting the school year with new classmates and unfamiliar professors, and they are not alone. Counseling, disability support and student wellness offers tips on its website. If you hear students report feeling overwhelmed, suggest that they talk to a professional. The department’s services are free and confidential. Students can visit Room 204 Norwood Hall, call 341-4211 or visit counsel.mst.edu for more information. See the department’s booth at MinerRama for more details.
Read More »Undergraduate advising open house
Undergraduate advising invites all faculty and administrators to an open house 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Room 106 Campus Support Facility. Meet the staff and student mentors, get an insight about our services such as the On-Track program, Mid-term Recovery Workshop and more. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Beth Welter at 341-4424.
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