Register now for Faculty Corner
The Burns & McDonnell Student Success Center is taking reservations for its spring 2016 Faculty Corner. Faculty Corner was created to promote student and faculty engagement outside of the classroom. Hosted in Room 198 Toomey Hall, it creates a less intimidating, centralized location for students to meet with their professors. In the past, many professors have used Faculty Corner in place of their regular office hours. To reserve specific hours or request more information, contact Cole Thompson.
Read More »Promote random acts of wellness
Got a passion for health and fitness? Consider becoming a Wellness Ambassador. Spread a culture of health, attend special events and promote Healthy for Life initiatives like Caught in the Act, which rewards faculty and staff for random acts of wellness. As a Wellness Ambassador, you’ll honor colleagues for embracing well-being. Ambassadors will participate from Jan. 18 to Feb. 29.
Read More »Read Student Health 101
As a service to the Missouri S&T community, student wellness will provide an online subscription to Student Health 101 for all students and their families. Each issue contains valuable information that will help students make better decisions and can help you gain a better understanding of the health and wellness challenges that face today’s students. Read the January issue of the Student Advocate online, as well as Student Health 101.
Read More »Weight Watchers informational session
Enroll now for Weight Watchers at Work. An informational session will be held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Room 202 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Enjoy the convenience of meeting on campus at midday. Eligible employees can earn 100 points toward Tier 2 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive for attending three months of classes. To register for the session, contact Sarah Ellis or Jeannie Headrick.
Read More »Xiao earns IEEE award
Dr. Chengshan Xiao, professor of electrical and computer engineering, recently earned the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Wireless Communications Technical Committee Recognition Award for “outstanding technical contributions in the field and for his service to the scientific and engineering communities.” Xiao received the award at the 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference, which was held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego.
Read More »Nisbett named a top mechanical engineering professor
Dr. J. Keith Nisbett, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been named one of the top 25 professors of mechanical engineering by onlineengineeringprograms.com. The website provides information to potential students wanting to study engineering via distance learning.
Read More »Ph.D. candidate earns SAE award
Josh Goldschmid earned the Steven M. Atkins Ability and Achievement in Science, Engineering, and Technology (AASET) Award during the SAE International AeroTech Engineering Congress held recently in Seattle. Goldschmid, a Ph.D. candidate in systems engineering from Woodinville, Washington, is currently a technical program manager in the Seats and IFEC Integration Team for Boeing.
Read More »Part of Havener Center visitor parking lot closed
A portion of the Havener Center visitor parking lot — the lot between Havener and State St/Harris Hall — will be closed for construction from Dec. 31, 2015 until Jan. 4, 2016.
Read More »Take the EAP stress analysis questionnaire
Although some stress is unavoidable, prolonged or excessive stress harms individuals physically, psychologically, socially and professionally. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) works to combat stress by supporting employees experiencing a range of personal or professional concerns. Now, the EAP needs your help.
Read More »Academic advising conference series holds three events
The undergraduate advising office presents three events in the coming semester.
Dedie Wilson, experiential learning specialist, Office of Undergraduate Studies, will present on “Undergraduate Experiential Learning” from noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 15, in Room 208 Norwood Hall.
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