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- Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, wrote an article, “What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Science Festival,” posted May 16 on the American Society for Microbiology’s website, asm.org.
- Dr. Frank Liou, the Michael and Joyce Bytnar Product Innovation and Creativity Professor, was interviewed for an article, “Bridging the Skills Gap in the Manufacturing Industry,” by Meghan Brown of engineering.com. The article was posted on the engineering.com website on May 15. Read More »
Former S&T college dean Russell Buhite dies
Dr. Russell D. Buhite, a professor emeritus of history and political science and a former dean at S&T, died May 27. He was 79. Per his wishes, no memorial service is planned. Before he became an author and a history professor, Buhite was a minor league first baseman and outfielder for the New York Giants, the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Senators. His experiences informed his book, The Continental League.
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Celebrate at today’s Staff Appreciation Day
“Fiesta at High Noon” is the theme of Staff Council’s Staff Appreciation Day. The schedule includes these activities, all in the Havener Center today (Wednesday, May 30):
- 9-10:30 a.m.: Opening ceremony in St. Pat’s Ballroom
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Paint and sip in the Carver-Turner Room (sign up)
- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Chair massage in Shamrock Room
- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Bingo in Einstein’s area
- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Door prize pickup in the Burgess Room
- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Poker and other games in the Meramec-Gasconade Room
- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Team building with career opportunities and employer relations (COER) in the Missouri-Ozark Room
- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Raffle, popcorn, wellness table, Staff Council table and a jam session with Nellie Wilson, all in the Havener Atrium
- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lunch (taco bar) in the dining area
- 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Paint and sip in the Carver-Turner Room (sign up)
- 2-3 p.m.: Food auction in the dining area
Generation Z book study starts May 31
Join the new student programs staff in a book study of Generation Z Goes to College by Dr. Corey Seemiller and Meghan Grace. Buy or borrow a copy of the book and read the first two chapters by Thursday, May 31. Come to conference room 203 in the Curtis Laws Wilson Library 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, to share your thoughts and hear others’ thoughts. RSVP to Mike Pleimann, student service coordinator, at pleimann@mst.edu. The group will meet 2:30-4 p.m. in Room 203 Curtis Laws Wilson Library on the following Thursdays:
Read More »Policy updates posted online
Two policies were recently updated and are available online. They are memorandum I-10: Policy Development and III-50: Use of Facilities and Grounds.
Read More »Remove bikes from campus racks by June 2
University Police would like to clear all campus bike racks before the start of the summer session of classes on Monday, June 4. Please remove all bikes from campus racks by 6 a.m. Saturday, June 2. University Police will remove any remaining bikes later that day. Abandoned bikes will be held at the University Police office in the Campus Support Facility for six months.
Read More »Share your good news with colleagues
Have you recently received an award from a professional organization or civic group? Presented at a conference? Received some other form of recognition? Tell us about it through the eConnection accomplishments form.
Read More »Water outage planned today at Computer Science Building
Water line repairs continue at S&T’s Computer Science Building. The building will experience a temporary water outage 10 a.m.-noon today (Tuesday, May 29). The outage will affect the entire building, including drinking water and restrooms. For more information, please contact Kenny Grimm, maintenance supervisor, at 467-0262.
Read More »Flags to fly at half-staff on Memorial Day
By order of U.S. President Donald Trump, in accordance with Section 6 of the U.S. Flag Code, all flags at state facilities will be flown at half-staff until noon Monday, May 28, in recognition of Memorial Day.
Read More »Parking lot near Gale Bullman to temporarily close
The parking lot near Gale Bullman Building, Lot X, will close at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25, in preparation for Rolla High School’s graduation ceremony. If you park in the lot, please move your vehicle by 2 p.m. For more information, please contact parking operations at 341-4303.
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