Former engineering management chair Henry Sineath dies
Dr. Henry “Dr. Si” Sineath, a retired S&T faculty member and longtime Rolla resident, died Oct. 8, in Anderson, South Carolina. He was 95. After 25 years in industry, Sineath joined Missouri S&T in 1976 as a visiting professor of engineering management. During his tenure at S&T, he established the university’s packaging program, served as its director and endowed a fund to provide continued support for the program. In 1981, Sineath became the second chair of engineering management, following founding department chair Dr. Bernard Sarchet. He retired as professor emeritus in 1986.
Read More »Physical defense for women classes start Oct. 21
University Police is offering rape, aggression, defense (R.A.D.) training for women. The classes are free for Missouri S&T students, employees and dependents of employees. Classes will be held 8-11 a.m. Sundays, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, in the Student Recreation Center in the Gale Bullman Building. Participants must attend each of the four sessions in the 12-hour course. Class size is limited to 15.
Read More »Annual enrollment planned Oct. 16-27
Annual Enrollment is your yearly opportunity to decide which insurance works best for you. It will open Monday, Oct. 16. All benefit-eligible employees must enroll or waive coverage by Friday, Oct. 27. If you fail to take action, you will default to the Healthy Savings Plan at the non-discounted rate, and pay taxes on your monthly premiums.
Read More »Learn about annual enrollment at upcoming meetings
Learn about your benefit options and changes coming in 2018 at one of the following presentations about annual enrollment:
- 1-3 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 12), in St. Pat’s C of the Havener Center
- 9-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center
You can also contact Marcia Lane, human resources generalist, at lanema@mst.edu, to:
- host a department presentation
- schedule a one-on-one session
- ask your individual questions about insurance options and the annual enrollment process
For more information, please visit University of Missouri System’s Total Rewards site.
Read More »CLC software request process now open
Educational technology has opened the Computer Learning Centers (CLC) software request process for instructors who need specific software packages installed in CLCs around campus. Visit the EdTech website for more details. Requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.
Read More »Faculty, staff needed to mentor first-generation students
Student diversity initiatives seeks faculty and staff mentors for the Trailblazers program for first-generation students. Mentors should be passionate about supporting undergraduate first-generation students and willing to devote time to meet with mentees monthly to form a mentoring relationship.
Read More »Dining services survey underway
Take a short dining survey to have your voice heard. Text “VFLY” to 99299 or visit dineoncampus.com/mst/fall-survey. Survey takers who enter their email addresses will get a free beverage and will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Read More »Leave your computer on this weekend for updates
Windows critical updates will occur 1-6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Please leave your computer powered on during the weekend and connected to the S&T network. Save your files and close applications because your computer will reboot during the update. For questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at 341-4357 (HELP), visit the help desk on the first floor of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library or submit an online ticket to help.mst.edu.
Read More »Library hosting digital commons conference
Curtis Laws Wilson Library is hosting the Digital Commons — Heartland Users Group conference today (Thursday, Oct. 12) and tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 13, at the Havener Center. This conference is dedicated to sharing ideas, innovations and best practices for institutional repositories. Attendees include representatives from academic institutions in Missouri and surrounding states.
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