Semester begins Tuesday
Missouri S&T plans to hold classes and be open for regular operations on Tuesday, which is the opening day of the semester. Officials are monitoring weather conditions and if conditions warrant a campus closure, all students and employees will be notified via text and email alerts, and information will be posted on the S&T Alert […]
Read More »Jan. 15 observatory event cancelled due to weather
The Monday, Jan. 15, scheduled viewing of the Orion Nebula at the S&T Observatory has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Future S&T Observatory events are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19; Thursday, March 22; Monday, April 9, Monday, April 23; and Wednesday, May 9. Read more.
Read More »Missouri S&T closes early; staff can leave work for the day
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Missouri S&T is closing early today (Thursday, Jan. 11). Employees may leave at 4 p.m. unless asked to stay by their supervisor. University Police will remain open 24/7. Some facility crew members will remain on campus to treat parking lots, driveways and sidewalks. Tonight’s basketball games against Truman State University at Gale Bullman are not cancelled.
The leadership team will monitor weather conditions overnight and make a determination by 7 a.m. on whether the campus will be closed tomorrow Friday, Jan. 12. If the campus will be closed, you will receive a text or phone call from Missouri S&T’s mass notification system.
Read More »Writing Center presentations available
Would your students benefit from feedback, guidance and encouragement on written assignments? The Writing Center’s trained and certified undergraduate writing consultants will be available beginning Monday, January 22, to assist other undergraduate students, one-on-one, with any type of document.
Read More »Tech transfer to be topic of faculty forum
Join the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) for an early career faculty forum, “Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Room 204 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. The event is designed for un-tenured, tenure-track faculty, assistant teaching professors and research professors.
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CASB dean helps kick off ‘Year of the Bird’
Dr. Stephen Roberts, vice provost and dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business, will help the Ozark River Audubon Chapter kick off the 2018 Year of the Bird — a joint, yearlong effort from the National Audubon Society, National Geographic, BirdLife International and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In a talk for a general audience, Roberts will discuss birding and wildlife encounters from the deserts, jungles and polar regions. All are invited to the event at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Eugene E. Northern Community Hall, located at 400 W. 4th St. in Rolla.
Read More »Havener Center gets new carpet
Havener Center’s carpeting is being replaced. While much of the work was completed during winter break, the project will extend into the first week of classes, Jan. 16-19. During this time, access to the building’s second-floor atrium, Silver and Gold Room, quiet lounge, and the front entrance of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center may be temporarily limited. Signs will be displayed to direct visitors. If the grand staircase is blocked, individuals may access Havener Center’s second floor via elevators and alternate stairwells.
Read More »Tips for requesting meeting, event space
The beginning of each semester creates a rush of requests for meeting and event space on campus. Requests for non-academic meetings, events and banquets are handled by the Havener Center’s event services staff on a first-come, first-served basis. At the beginning of the semester, responses may be delayed as a result of the high demand.
Read More »PRO Days coming up
The new student programs staff is gearing up to welcome the next class of Miners. Ten Preview, Registration and Orientation (PRO) Days are scheduled on Saturdays in 2018:
- Feb. 24
- March 10
- April 7 and 21
- May 5
- June 1, 8, 15 and 22
- August 11
Opening Week will be held from Sunday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 17.
Read More »Set your sights on Orion at observatory
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, for viewing the Great Orion Nebula. The viewing is free and no reservations are required.
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