Announcements
Opportunities for OURE program
The office of undergraduate studies is now taking applications for the 2014-2015 OURE program. Applications are due no later than Tuesday, April 1, to Room 105 Norwood Hall. For more information visit the program’s webpage.
Read More »Policy issues for study abroad
Because of the increasing number of students, staff, faculty and administrators involved in short-term study abroad programs, it is increasingly important for all members involved in these programs to be aware of the risks and best practices for limiting these risks.
Read More »Golf league start date moved
Due to recent snowfall, the faculty and staff golf league start date is moved to Tuesday, March 25. There is still time to sign up and join the league. For more information, go to the league page at golf.mst.edu.
Read More »Annual recycled fashion show
Do you like fashion and recycling? Then put the two together at the annual Recycled Fashion Show. The show will start at noon Thursday, April 17, on the Havener Center lawn. Contestants will create fashionable pieces made of recycled materials and will be judged by a panel of five faculty and staff members for prizes and bragging rights. If you are interested in competing or serving as a judge, email Natalie Holste or Aaron Enz.
Read More »Sen. McCaskill ‘town hall’ March 18
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill will host a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 18, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m.-noon. The event is open to the campus community and the public. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
Read More »Flipped model class instruction
A panel of S&T faculty will share how they are “flipping” the instructional models in classrooms and labs at the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) faculty learning event “Flipping Out,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center.
Read More »Order a Wellness Incentive kit
Active primary subscribers to UM medical plans can earn a $100 Wellness Incentive in their final May paycheck and will be entered in a drawing for prizes. You must complete an online personal health assessment (PHA) and a health screening to be eligible. You have three health screening options, one of which is a home-based […]
Read More »LMS informational forums today
After reviewing numerous Learning Management System (LMS) providers, the faculty and student committee responsible for reviewing the current LMS have decided to recommend a change to Canvas by Instructure. EdTech will work closely with Canvas representatives to make the transition as smooth as possible. Current content in Blackboard will be moved into Canvas over the next few months. There will be two informational sessions today, Thursday, March 13, about Canvas by Instructure:
Read More »Nominate 2014 Woman of the Year
Nominations are still being accepted for the 2014 Woman of the Year, an annual award that recognizes female faculty who serve as valuable role models for female students at S&T and have contributed to the university through their research, scholarship, teaching and service.
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