Announcements
Parking Lot 36 closed Friday afternoon
Parking Area M Lot 36, which is adjacent to the Engineering Research Laboratory, will be closed at 5 p.m. Friday, April 4, due to the Block Party fireworks display. Vehicles remaining in the lot after 5 p.m. will be towed to the impound lot at the owner’s expense. In addition, no spectators will be allowed in the north plaza area (between McNutt Hall, Engineering Management Building and Computer Science Building) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. that evening. Contact parking lot operations for more information at 341-4303 or parking@mst.edu.
Read More »HRSAADI April newsletter
The April human resource services, affirmative action, diversity and inclusion (HRSAADI) newsletter is out. This month’s edition discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act, how to sign up for a health screening to get your wellness incentive and the upcoming Breakfast with the Chancellor for new employees. If you have suggestions or a topic you would like to see in the newsletter, email affact@mst.edu.
Read More »Army ROTC Color Guard at Cards game
Time is running out to buy a ticket and see the Missouri S&T Army ROTC be the Color Guard for the St. Louis Cardinals game on Saturday, April 26. It is “Molina Night” and the Cardinals are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Army ROTC is selling tickets to the game for $25. The tickets have a face value of $40 and are in section 446 Infield Terrace. The game starts at 3:05 p.m. Support the S&T Army ROTC and contact Vickie Baker, 341-4744, or any Army ROTC Cadet for tickets.
Read More »Submit ASCE conference abstracts
The 14th ASCE International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (Earth and Space 2014) will be held in St Louis, the first time in the Midwest, on Oct. 27-29. Submit one to two page abstracts for the conference to earthspaceconf2014.mst.edu by Monday, April 14.
Read More »PRO sessions in April and May
Missouri S&T will host three preview, registration and orientation (PRO) sessions in April and May. PRO is an all-day orientation program for new students who plan to start classes at S&T in the fall 2014 semester. Help welcome our new students and their guests to the S&T campus on Saturday, April 5; Saturday, April 26; and Saturday, May 3. If you have questions or would like to participate in the PRO Resource Fair, contact Patty Frisbee, 341-7045, or stop by the new student programs office in Room 106 Centennial Hall.
Read More »2014 Opening Week Project X
Union Pacific will sponsor the fall 2014 Opening Week Project X, the new students’ design project. New students who attend Opening Week, starting Sunday, Aug. 17, will have the opportunity to participate in a design project with other new students in their mentor groups. The week finishes on Friday, Aug. 22, with awards given out to the top teams. Last year’s project had outstanding results and new students had a blast participating in it with the help of Union Pacific’s partnership. The project allows new students to have a common learning experience and a positive transition to Missouri S&T. If you would like more information on 2014 Opening Week, contact Patty Frisbee, 341-7045.
Read More »Test anxiety workshop
Do you know students struggling 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 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, April 16, and April 23. 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 »Provost candidate forum Tuesday
The campus community is invited to attend an open forum and reception for Dr. Keith D. Hjelmstad, a candidate for the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at Missouri S&T. The forum and reception will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in Room 125 of Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall.
Read More »New director of environmental health
Michelle Bresnahan has been named the new director of environmental health and safety at S&T. She will begin her duties Tuesday, April 1.
Read More »Death of Dr. D. Vincent Roach
Dr. D. Vincent Roach, associate professor emeritus of chemistry at Missouri S&T, died on Sunday, March 23. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Wellington Place Clubhouse, 1903 East 10th St., Rolla, following a private graveside memorial. Memorials are suggested to the Backpack Program c/o Hope Alliance of Missouri.
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