Lectures

Wal-Mart exec to discuss IT, logistics

Posted by on February 10, 2011

Dr. Brad Frazier, general manager of logistics at Wal-Mart, will discuss information technology’s role in performance improvement in distribution operations, and how IT is used by logistics management to continuously measure and improve retail distribution center performance. The presentation will be held from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in Room 107A Fulton Hall. Refreshments will […]

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Free metacognition webinar is today

Posted by on February 10, 2011

“Teach Students How to Learn: Metacognition is the Key!,” a webinar sponsored by student affairs and the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI), will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 10, in Room 305 Norwood Hall. This Innovative Educators’ webinar is designed to help faculty, learning center professionals and student affairs […]

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Online homework the subject of CERTI event

Posted by on February 10, 2011

What is online homework and how can it assist you and your students? Find out when “Online Homework” is discussed at the next Faculty Technology Learning Community event scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Room 208 Norwood Hall. Instructors who use online homework tools, such as Wiley Plus and the Pearson Mastery series, […]

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NCAA Diversity Workshop rescheduled for Feb. 17

Posted by on February 10, 2011

The National Collegiate Athletic Association will present a Diversity Workshop from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Missouri-Ozark Room of the Havener Center. The event is sponsored by Missouri S&T’s leadership and cultural programs and athletics department. This workshop was cancelled on Feb. 3 due to inclement weather. Attendees will learn how to […]

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Help students manage test anxiety

Posted by on January 27, 2011

If you know students who struggle with test anxiety, let them know that counseling, disability support and student wellness will be presenting a four-session program to help them manage their anxiety and perform better academically. The series will take place over the noon hour on Thursdays in February. For the location and to reserve a […]

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NCAA to offer diversity workshop

Posted by on January 27, 2011

Up to four members of your athletic staff are invited to attend a National Collegiate Athletic Association Diversity Workshop scheduled from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in the Missouri-Ozark Room of the Havener Center. Attendees will learn how to manage working relationships with student athletes through knowledge, awareness, cultural competence and practice. The workshop […]

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Register now for tech conference in March

Posted by on January 27, 2011

Registration is open for the Teaching and Learning Technology Conference (TLT) 2011 scheduled for Thursday, March 10, and Friday, March 11. The TLT Conference is an opportunity for S&T instructors to see how their colleagues use technology to enhance classroom instruction. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Eric Mazur, the Balkanski Professor of Physics […]

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Reserve your spot for hiring workshop

Posted by on January 27, 2011

The February hiring workshops will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 1, and at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Both sessions will be held in the HR Conference Room in 206 Centennial Hall. Reserve your spot by contacting Karen Chapman at 341-6314 or chapman@mst.edu.

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Safe Space Workshops scheduled

Posted by on January 20, 2011

Two Safe Space Workshops have been scheduled for S&T students and employees to gain a better understanding of the gay, lesbian, bi-affectionate, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and ally (GLBTIQ2A) community and create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone: Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6-8 p.m. in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center Thursday, Feb. […]

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‘Speak UP Speak OUT’ on gun control

Posted by on January 20, 2011

The first “Speak UP Speak OUT” discussion of the semester tackles the issue of gun control after the recent shootings in Tucson, Ariz. Is heated political speech a part of the problem? Should just anyone be allowed to carry? Everyone is invited to participate and share their thoughts from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in […]

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