Mindfulness meditation group meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Shamrock Room of the Havener Center. The one hour weekly sessions include a brief introduction and a 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation, followed by a brief discussion. This group is designed for both beginning and experienced participants. Explore the many ways that mindfulness meditation can reduce and stress and enhance overall well-being. All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome. No previous experience with meditation is necessary.

Compete against other teams of students, faculty and staff to see who comes out on top after 100 questions at the Miner Challenge trivia night. The event will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. If trivia is not your strong suit, win your team bonus points by decorating your table. Tables cost $80 if you register online and pay by Friday, Feb. 26. After Feb. 26, the cost is $100 per table. Each table can seat up to eight people.

The Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC) will host its first lunch council with veterans on campus 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the SVRC. Come by and meet some of the other veterans on campus as we discuss transfer credit and tuition assistance with guests from the registrar’s office. See what the current generation of student veterans are up to. Lunch will be provided.

Human resources, equity and inclusion is offering myPerformance training sessions for people who use myPerformance. Enroll in the course through myLearn. Each session will be offered in Room 204 Centennial Hall. The following dates are available:

The Curtis Laws Wilson Library staff thanks everyone who participated in the library’s Hackathon. Thanks also to its sponsor, AT&T. It was a great event and the staff look forward to hosting another in the future.

Make sure to get your Career Fair supplies before next Tuesday at the S&T Store. Plenty of Pad-folios, résumé paper, pens, clothing and other supplies are available. The store is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all week.

In the third week of ‘Caught in the Act,’ 11 employees were acknowledged for practicing Random Acts of Wellness. Can the campus reach 20 next week? Keep those submission rolling in and get caught in the act.

Dr. Gerald B. Rupert, professor emeritus of geology and geophysics, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending. The eConnection will provide an update once more information becomes available.

The University of Missouri System is hosting open forums in Columbia for the three finalists for the chief diversity, inclusion and equity officer position, and you can participate in the forums without leaving Rolla – or your office. The UM System will live-stream the events. Find out more here.