Dr. Baird on History Channel

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Dr. Jason Baird, associate professor of mining and nuclear engineering, recently appeared in an episode of the History Channel’s new program “Sold!” He describes how an antique TNT plunger works in the first four minutes or so of the episode. Check it out.

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Gift baskets needed for Staff Day

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Staff Recognition Day will be held on Wednesday, May 23. Help make this a memorable event by getting together with a team of co-workers or your department to create a non-perishable gift basket to donate to the silent auction. All proceeds go toward future Staff Day events.

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Joe’s PEERS to host Denim Day on Wednesday

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Joe’s PEERS will host Denim Day on campus this Wednesday, April 25, to raise money for sexual violence prevention and education. Wear your jeans for $5. If you’d like to participate, email Darrell Williams so he can send one of Joe’s PEERS to deliver your pin or sticker to wear on April 25 to show […]

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Share-A-Meal with G.R.A.C.E.

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Chartwells Dining is now offering the Share-A-Meal program through May 5. At the end of each semester, students and staff can donate unused points or MinerBUCKS to help hungry families in the community. All donations will be used to purchase food that will be given to the Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise (G.R.A.C.E.). Pick up […]

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Congrats to Phi Alpha Theta inductees

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Congratulations to this year’s Phi Alpha Theta history honor society inductees Athena Carey, Rebecca Holmes, Emily Spooner, Jamie Watkins and Laura Welsh. They were initiated at a ceremony held on Wednesday, April 18.

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CTIS newsletter now online

Posted by on April 19, 2012

The Center for Transportation Infrastructure and Safety Spring 2012 newsletter is now available online. In this issue:

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S&T involved in community garden

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Missouri S&T, the University of Missouri Extension and other Rolla residents are working to establish the Rolla Community Garden at 2504 McCutchen Drive. Dr. Daniel B. Oerther is spearheading S&T’s involvement in the project, which has a goal of providing healthy, low-cost produce and hands-on learning opportunities for the Rolla community in an environmentally responsible […]

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Book reading group will begin in fall

Posted by on April 19, 2012

The Great Books reading group will be launched in September. This free group is open to all interested faculty, staff and students and will provide a chance to discuss great literature in a relaxed environment led by volunteer S&T faculty members. Check out the flyer for the schedule and more information.

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Next free film is Super 8

Posted by on April 19, 2012

The final offering in the Spring 2012 Free Film Festival will be Super 8, scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in Leach Theatre. The film is free and open to the public. In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small town witness a catastrophic train crash while […]

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Quadstock!

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Quadstock, a free live concert featuring local artists Proxy Moxy and Weston Miller and Kansas City rapper JGray, will be held beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, on the lawn of the Quad. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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