Dr. Barbara Hale retires
After 46 years of teaching and research in the physics department at Missouri S&T, Dr. Barbara N. Hale has retired. In 1973, Hale was one of the first two women to join the Missouri S&T physics faculty. The physics department honored Hale with a retirement celebration in early March. Read more.
Read More »Smart living candidate to present seminar today
Dr. Qingbo (Roger) Yang, a faculty candidate at Missouri S&T, will present “A Colorful Journey from Biology to Biology — An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Smart Living and Beyond” at 3 p.m. Monday, March 19, in Room 256 Toomey Hall.
Read More »Staff Council hosts first forum, more to come
Dr. Christopher G. Maples, interim chancellor, and Cuba Plain, interim vice chancellor for finance and operations, answered questions from employees at a staff forum hosted by Staff Council on March 16. John Cook, interim chair of Staff Council, says the council will host future forums for staff members. If there are questions or concerns you would like addressed at an upcoming forum, please email mststaffcouncil@mst.edu.
Read More »Candidate forums planned today, Wednesday
Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet the candidates for Missouri S&T’s vice chancellor for research and dean of graduate studies (VCRDGS) during open forums. The first candidate’s open forum was held March 13. The next forums will be held:
- Candidate 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center
- Candidate 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in St. Pat’s B of the Havener Center
Prior to each candidate’s visit, the candidate’s bio and curriculum vitae will be posted at provost.mst.edu/vcrdgs-search. Attendees may also provide feedback at provost.mst.edu/vcrdgs-search following each forum.
Read More »Grad fair at bookstore kicks off March 21
The S&T Store will hold a grad fair 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday, March 22. Save 10 percent on caps and gowns and diploma frames. On both days, students can pick up personalized graduation announcements 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and get senior portraits taken for the yearbook 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enter to win prizes, including a regalia set (cap, gown and tassel) or a diploma frame. Visit with staff from the registrar’s office and career opportunities and employer relations (COER).
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UM System, McGraw-Hill Education expand access to affordable course materials
The University of Missouri System and learning science company McGraw-Hill Education announced on March 7 an agreement that will increase student access to affordable course materials. The cost of all McGraw-Hill Education electronic textbooks will be lowered by an additional 38 percent to meet the university system’s definition of low cost.
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Look up to the sky, see Messier 3 tonight
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 10:30 p.m. for viewing star cluster Messier 3 through the observatory’s 16-inch diameter telescope on Thursday, March 22. The sky must be clear for observing, and the session length will vary.
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Sign your child up tomorrow for swim lessons
Children ages 4 and older can take swimming lessons from the Miner Swim Team April 2-12 at the S&T pool in Gale Bullman Building. To sign up your child, visit the pool at Gale Bullman 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. Get more information and a sign-up form.
Read More »Renaissance Student Award deadline extended
The application deadline for S&T’s Renaissance Student Awards has been extended to Friday, March 23. If you know a graduating senior at Missouri S&T who excels in various areas, please encourage him or her to apply for the Renaissance Student Award. The winner will receive $1,000. Get more details online.
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Lab expansion receives $300,000 gift from ARCO Construction Co.
A major lab expansion at Missouri S&T has received $300,000 in funding from ARCO Construction Co. Inc., a St. Louis-based general contracting firm. The contribution will support one of the university’s top priorities, the Advanced Construction and Materials Laboratory (ACML). Get more details.
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