Committee to review policy on grad student support
Missouri S&T’s policy II-26, “Externally Funded Graduate Assistantships” has been temporarily suspended until Monday, Dec. 31. In the meantime, a committee will evaluate the policy on graduate student tuition waivers. The committee includes representation from graduate students, administrative leaders and faculty. The committee members are:
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Diwali celebration to feature fireworks, parking lot to temporarily close
The India Association at Missouri S&T will host the 2018 Diwali Festival of Lights event Sunday, Oct. 28. The celebration will begin with a cultural show featuring dance and musical performances by S&T students at 4 p.m. in Leach Theatre. Following the performances, a fireworks display and Indian dinner will take place at the Havener Center at 6:15 p.m. To allow for the fireworks, parking lot M-36, located near McNutt Hall, will be closed Sunday, Oct. 28.
Read More »CEC to honor outstanding faculty, staff today
The College of Engineering and Computing invites all CEC faculty and staff to its college-wide meeting 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 in St. Pat’s Ballroom A and B of the Havener Center. The annual event will recognize this year’s CEC Dean’s Scholars and Dean’s Educators, reveal winners of staff achievement awards and welcome new faculty. A reception with snacks and beverages will follow.
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Learn about new minor in linguistics
Dr. Sarah Hercula, Dr. Eric Bryan and student Austin Holmes describe the new linguistics minor program at S&T in a video. Beginning this semester, the linguistics minor is available for students in any degree program.
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Seminar planned on social implications of unmanned aircraft
Dr. Adam Watts, associate research professor at the Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nevada, will give a public seminar titled “Implications of Unmanned Aircraft for Society: Case Studies from the Environmental Sciences” noon-12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center.
Read More »Testing Center seeks volunteers to proctor exams
The Testing Center is seeking volunteers to help proctor exams 8 a.m.-noon or noon-6 p.m. in the Testing Center during S&T’s final exams week, Monday Dec. 10, through Friday, Dec. 14. Volunteers will check student IDs or driver licenses, occasionally and quietly walk through the testing room and enforce the center’s policies. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Testing Center at 341-4222 or email Mark Davis, director of testing and student disability services, at markdavis@mst.edu.
Read More »ID office to close temporarily Oct. 29-Nov. 1
The Miner Card ID office will be closed intermittently Monday, Oct. 29, through Thursday, Nov. 1 for office renovations. The staff apologizes for any inconvenience. To check and see if the office will be open before you drop by, call 341-4051.
Read More »Upgrade your computer to Windows 10
The IT staff encourages you to upgrade your computer from the Windows 7 operating system to the Windows 10 operating system. To request an upgrade, please contact the IT Help Desk at 341-4357.
Read More »Bookstore to host Joe Friday sale, costume contest, Apple sale
The S&T Store will offer the following:
- The S&T Store will host a “Joe Friday” sale Friday, Oct. 25. Save 25 percent on Miner clothing, gifts and gear from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the store and from midnight to midnight online.
- Stop by the S&T Store 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Halloween (Wednesday, Oct. 31) to enter the store’s annual costume contest. Prizes will be awarded.
- The S&T Store will hold a one-day sale on Apple products Wednesday, Nov. 14. Customers can pre-order at thesandtstore.com for an additional discount on the discounted education prices.
Bring your kids to chemistry celebration
The South Central Missouri local section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will host an event at S&T to celebrate National Chemistry Week. The public is invited to the event 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in Schrenk Hall. Attendees can participate in hands-on experiments from 1 to 3 p.m., which are designed for students in grades 4-8.
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