Lectures

Fulbright Lecture on rolling blackouts to be held Monday

Posted by on September 25, 2009

A Fulbright Lecture titled “Electric Power Rolling Blackouts in South Africa: Lesson Learnt and the Way Forward,” will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in Room 315 Butler-Carlton Hall. The presenter is Dr. Komla A. Folly from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Refreshments will be provided at 1:45 p.m., prior to […]

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Webinar to discuss health and safety issues for students abroad

Posted by on September 24, 2009

The campus is invited to attend a webinar titled “Study Abroad and Student Affairs: Best Practices for Health/Safety,” to be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The online seminar will focus on a broad range of health and safety issues faced by students who go abroad. To learn more about the webinar, go to […]

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Panel to discuss ‘Perspectives on Suicide’

Posted by on September 24, 2009

A diverse panel of professionals from S&T and the community will discuss “Perspectives on Suicide” from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. The purpose of the discussion is to increase awareness, address taboos and learn how to intervene. For more information, contact Renee Getz, S&T’s health educator at […]

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Find out more about the flu from a nurse at Q&A session

Posted by on September 24, 2009

A question-and-answer session about influenza with a registered nurse has been scheduled for noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. Stop by to get solid facts about the flu and find out ways to protect yourself.

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Academic advising presentation scheduled for Monday

Posted by on September 24, 2009

Dr. Jeff Cawlfield will discuss “Freshmen Student Advising,” as part of the Fall 2009 Academic Advising Conference Series. The presentation will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in Room 216 McNutt Hall. All S&T faculty and staff are invited to attend. For more information, contact the undergraduate advising office at 341-4424 or go […]

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Digital innovations presentation and forum announced

Posted by on September 21, 2009

A presentation and open forum titled “Digital Innovations in Engineering Education” will be held from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in St. Pat’s B of the Havener Center. Dr. Robert Schwartz, vice provost of academic affairs at S&T, and Dan Sayre, associate publisher at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., will host the event. The session […]

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Students learn to be leaders at event

Posted by on September 21, 2009

All Missouri S&T students are invited to attend “The Organization Leader Institute” from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in the Havener Center. The event is free. Students will learn from experienced leaders the indispensable qualities of a leader – including how to recruit, build and motivate a team, and how to run an effective meeting. […]

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Don’t forget Monday’s open forum with the chancellor

Posted by on September 18, 2009

Staff Council’s 2009 Open Forum will be held from 12 noon-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in St. Pat’s B of the Havener Center. The results of the 2009 Staff Survey will be reviewed and Chancellor Carney will answer your questions. Question and answer cards will be available at the door.

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Presentations to be held on university fund accounting

Posted by on September 17, 2009

Personnel from the UM controller’s office will be on campus for two presentations on “Understanding University Fund Accounting” Tuesday, Sept. 29. Fund accounting provides the framework that the university must follow in maintaining its financial records and in reporting financial information.

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Roundtable discussions to focus on advising student groups

Posted by on September 12, 2009

Student life announces its new Advisors’ Roundtable Discussion Series that will begin with “Advising New Advisors,” at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Carver Room of the Havener Center. The series will focus on sharing strategies for successful advising of recognized student organizations. Whether a pro or a novice, you are invited to share […]

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