Study abroad fair
Faculty and staff should encourage students to attend the “Study Abroad Fair,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the Havener Center atrium to learn about the many study abroad opportunities available to students at Missouri S&T. Questions about how classes transfer, language requirements (if any), application process, deadlines, life abroad, financial aid and study abroad in general will be answered.
Read More »Test anxiety workshop
Do you know students who struggle with test anxiety? Let them know that counseling, disability support and student wellness will present a three-session workshop to help manage anxiety and perform better academically. The series will be held 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, and Sept. 24. For the location and to reserve a space, students are asked to contact counsel@mst.edu or call 341-4211. Space is limited and participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read More »Help students survive and thrive
Students often feel anxious or stressed about starting the school year with new classmates and unfamiliar professors, and they are not alone. Counseling, disability support and student wellness offers tips on its website. If you hear students report feeling overwhelmed, suggest that they talk to a professional. The department’s services are free and confidential. Students can visit Room 204 Norwood Hall, call 341-4211 or visit counsel.mst.edu for more information. See the department’s booth at MinerRama for more details.
Read More »Undergraduate advising open house
Undergraduate advising invites all faculty and administrators to an open house 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Room 106 Campus Support Facility. Meet the staff and student mentors, get an insight about our services such as the On-Track program, Mid-term Recovery Workshop and more. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Beth Welter at 341-4424.
Read More »Faculty, staff and friends golf league
The Missouri S&T faculty, staff and friends golf league will begin play at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Miners’ Golf Course. The league welcomes players of all abilities from beginners to experienced. The tournament is a scramble format, which makes it easier for beginning golfers and players with limited skills to enjoy the game. The league will play every Tuesday for eight weeks, with makeup games for rainouts held the following Thursday. There will be a couple of changes for the fall 2014 league:
Read More »COER career fair boot camp
Improve your resume, elevator speech, appropriate dress, interviewing, dinner etiquette and other fundamental aspects of the business world through fun activities. Students planning to attend the career opportunities and employer relations boot camp must sign up to attend by going to your local complex front desk and ask for a sign-up sheet. Beat out the competition at the next career fair. Training starts 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the Thomas Jefferson Residence Hall south lounge.
Read More »Alcohol screening offered
A free and confidential alcohol screening will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the Havener Center atrium. Sixty-eight percent of S&T students have between zero and four drinks when they party with friends. The event is sponsored by counseling, disability support and student wellness.
Read More »New employees
Rebecca Boggs, educational program coordinator III, Regional Professional Development Center Jeanie Carey, educational program coordinator III, Regional Professional Development Center Harjanto Djunaidi, senior business operations associate, institutional research Thomas Donnell, expert business technology analyst, enterprise systems and applications Jonathan Goad, media producer I, Video Communication Center Bethany Hopp, office support assistant IV, development Alfaye Jackson, […]
Read More »RMU asks to reduce electrical usage
Rolla Municipal Utilities has asked the campus to try to reduce electrical usage 2-6 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 25). Utilities officials expect these to be peak electrical usage periods. They don’t want any reduction to be disruptive to the normal course of business, but appreciate efforts to eliminate unneeded loads.
Read More »Writing Center presentations available
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, Writing Center tutors will be available to help undergraduate students with all types of writing. Encourage students to take advantage of this resource by inviting Writing Center staff to make 10-minute class presentations explaining how the tutors can help.
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