Get a free studio portrait on Feb. 28
Faculty and staff members can have professional portraits taken for use in websites or for university or professional publications. There is no charge for professional portrait services taken during open studio sessions.
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Celebrate Black History Month this weekend
The campus community is invited to celebrate Black History Month at the following events:
- Black History Month Celebration: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. “Harlem Nights Casino” is the theme. Join students for a comedy set performed by Nick Nichols, a comedian and S&T alumnus, plus games, food, music and raffles.
- Dinner to Jazz: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Hasselmann Alumni House. This year’s theme is “Gatsby Noire” and will include dinner, dancing, poetry and singing performances. Tickets cost $30 for S&T students and $35 for non-S&T students. Formal attire is suggested. Please email abs@mst.edu for ticket information.
How do students learn?
The next early career faculty forum, open to all pre-tenure and pre-promotion faculty, will be a discussion on the topic, “How Do Students Learn?” 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in Room 203 of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Dr. Merilee Krueger, associate teaching professor of psychological science, will lead the forum.
Read More »Join a conversation about God, meaning and evil
The campus community is invited to a panel discussion titled “Beliefs Matter: Atheists and Christians in Conversation About God, Meaning and Evil,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Room 199 Toomey Hall. Dr. Paul Hamilton, S&T lecturer in philosophy, will present the atheist viewpoint. Dr. Chris Gadsden, adjunct professor in philosophy, religion and ethics at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will present the Christian viewpoint.
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Renaissance Student Award applications open
Do you know a graduating senior at Missouri S&T who excels in various areas, such as music, theater, sports, visual art, dance, writing, languages or philosophy? If so, encourage him or her to apply for the Renaissance Student Award by Friday, March 15.
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Step challenge continues through March 5
Leach Theatre is open 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. most Tuesdays and Thursdays for a step challenge. Due to an event, the theater will not be open for walkers Tuesday, Feb. 26. The step challenge, which began Jan. 22, will continue through Tuesday, March 5.
Read More »Letters of intent for educational research mini grants due March 1
Do you have a question about teaching and student learning that you want to explore? Full-time faculty and staff instructors can apply for an educational research mini-grant, which provides funding for scholarly inquiry into a research question about teaching and student learning.
Read More »Proposals for NSF program due May 8
The National Science Foundation seeks proposals for its Growing Convergence Research (GCR) program, NSF 19-551 by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Selected projects will be multidisciplinary team research that crosses directorate or division boundaries and is currently not supported by NSF programs, initiatives and research-focused Big Ideas.
Read More »Open forum planned for CEC students
Daniel Yoon, Student Council’s College of Engineering and Computing committee chair, will host the spring CEC open forum 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Room 204 McNutt Hall. The forum is for undergraduate and graduate students to speak with Dr. Richard Wlezien, vice provost and dean of the college.
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Remember to record your wellness incentive points
The University of Missouri System wellness incentive promotes employee wellness by offering incentive money to eligible employees who take steps to live a healthier lifestyle. Eligible employees who finish Cycle 1 of the incentive by Tuesday, April 30, will earn $225 in their final May paycheck.
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