Oerther named CIEH accredited associate, RSA fellow
Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, recently received two honors.
Read More »In the news: 500-year storm, Guam, HKN, probiotics helping trees, startups
- Robert Holmes, adjunct professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering and national flood hazard coordinator for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), discusses the data behind Hurricane Harvey with the Houston Chronicle. The article, “Havey has been called a 500-year storm. Here’s what that means,” was published Aug. 30. Read More »
Funeral arrangements announced for Nicholai Buechter
Nicholai Buechter, a sophomore in biological sciences, died Aug. 29. Visitation will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Miller Funeral Home in Washington, Missouri. The funeral home is located at 1206 Jefferson Street in Washington. Interment will be private. Memorial donations are appreciated to Gateway Off-Road Cyclists, 5673 Wrenwyck Place, Weldon Spring, MO 63304.
Read More »Yinfa Ma to lead S&T’s Center for Biomedical Research
Dr. Yinfa Ma, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of chemistry and associate dean for research and external relations in the College of Arts, Sciences and Business, became director of the newly renamed Center for Biomedical Research at Missouri S&T today (Friday, Sept. 1).
Read More »Time change announced for non-tenure track faculty event Sept. 12
The time has been changed for the event, “Career Paths for Non-Tenure Track Faculty: Is There a Future for an NTT?” on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. It will now be held 3:30-5 p.m. instead of 3-4:30 p.m. as previously scheduled. Reserve your spot.
Read More »Roberts, Wlezien to co-chair search for vice chancellor for research, dean of graduate studies
Missouri S&T will soon begin a national search for the position of vice chancellor for research and dean of graduate studies. This position results from faculty suggestions to improve the integration of research and scholarship with graduate education. Combining the two offices and creating a vice chancellor-level position to oversee the efforts demonstrates the importance of both research and graduate studies at the senior leadership level.
Read More »Cannon training planned this afternoon
Army ROTC will conduct cannon training noon-2 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 31) outside Harris Hall. Blanks will be used to conduct training. No live ammunition will be fired. Do not be alarmed if you hear loud reports and see white smoke in front of Harris Hall. A University Police officer will be on site during the training.
Read More »Reminder: Reception planned today for Walt Branson
The campus community is invited to a reception for Walt Branson, vice chancellor for finance and operations, at 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, in St. Pat’s C of the Havener Center. Branson joined S&T in 2013. Stop by to thank him for his service and wish him well in his new role as vice president for finance and operations and chief business officer at Wright State University.
Read More »Today is application deadline for Miner Challenge advisors
The student life department seeks four passionate Missouri S&T employees to advise an Alternative Spring Break experience. Faculty and staff advisors will work alongside a student trip leader to create a unique service experience for a diverse group of S&T students. Applications are due via OrgSync by Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Audition on Sept. 13 for Celebrate Talent
Have a talent you’d love to share? You’re invited to audition for the Celebrate Talent competition, which will be held during Celebration of Nations Saturday, Sept. 30, in downtown Rolla. Auditions will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Southwestern Bell Cultural Center. The cultural center is located at 1207 N. Elm Street in Rolla. For more information, please contact Barbi Spencer, compliance specialist, at spencerbar@mst.edu or 341-7078.
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