Dine, donate at Buffalo Wild Wings April 12

Posted by on April 6, 2017

Support philanthropy on the Missouri S&T campus at Buffalo Wild Wings 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. A portion of food and beverage sales during this time will support Spirit of Change — Random Acts of Kindness. The student-run fund by Blue Key Honor Society that goes back to current students.

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Tier 1 of the wellness incentive ends April 30

Posted by on April 6, 2017

If you’re an active, benefit-eligible faculty or staff member who is the primary subscriber on a University of Missouri-sponsored medical plan, complete Tier 1 of the 2017 Wellness Incentive by Sunday, April 30, to earn $50 in your final May paycheck. There are only two steps for you to complete in Tier 1:

  1. Complete your personal health assessment in the Wellness Portal. This online questionnaire is designed to help you identify potential health risks.
  1. Watch the Healthy for Life video in myLearn. You’ll learn about wellness offerings so you can find an approach to wellness that’s meaningful to you.
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Faculty workshop planned on promotion, tenure

Posted by on April 6, 2017

Faculty who are going up for promotion and tenure in Fall 2017 are invited to a hands-on workshop 3-5 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in Room 204 of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Dr. Melanie Mormile, professor of biological sciences and associate provost for faculty affairs, and Dr. Daniel Forciniti, professor of chemical and biochemical engineering and faculty fellow in the provost’s office, will share information. The workshop is sponsored by the provost’s office. Space is limited; RSVP to Diane Hagni, program support specialist, at hagnid@mst.edu.

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UM System president seeks input on budget

Posted by on April 6, 2017

University of Missouri System President Mun Y. Choi and Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader emailed messages to Missouri S&T faculty, staff and students on April 3 regarding statewide budget challenges. In their messages, President Choi and Chancellor Schrader encourage you to share your ideas to strengthen Missouri S&T at yourinput@umsystem.edu. Updates from the UM System will be posted online at umsystem.edu/president/budget_planning.

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Enroll for Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Posted by on April 6, 2017

A strength-training program offered by the University of Missouri Extension, “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,” can get your fitness journey started or restarted right here on campus. The class is held noon-1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Friday, May 26, in the basement of Residential Commons 2.

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Check out corporate relations newsletter

Posted by on April 6, 2017

The latest issue of the corporate relations newsletter features a recap of the Spring Career Fair, news about a business startup by students and the Microgrid Industrial Consortium. You can also sign up to receive the newsletter.

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Researchers invited to Fort Leonard Wood brain injury conclave

Posted by on April 6, 2017

Missouri S&T researchers are invited to learn about opportunities for traumatic brain injury research Wednesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 13, at Fort Leonard Wood. Missouri S&T researchers are invited to learn about opportunities for traumatic brain injury research Wednesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 13, at Fort Leonard Wood.

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Sign up by April 13 to tour Fort Leonard Wood

Posted by on April 6, 2017

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and Phelps for the Fort will host a tour of Fort Leonard Wood 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Lunch will be provided. The tour gives community members the opportunity to see transformations at the fort that have positively impacted our community.

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Fiscal training planned April 17

Posted by on April 6, 2017

University of Missouri System’s accounts payable shared services team will present “Tips for Using the Supplier Module/Creating Payment Requests” at two sessions Monday, April 17, in Room 235 Engineering Management Building. The training is designed for employees who work directly with these transactions, approve them or supervise employees who do. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Choose to attend training at 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Register on the accounts payable shared services site.

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Make IT safe: Get tips for avoiding tax scams

Posted by on April 6, 2017

Beware of email schemes fraudulently using the name and logo of the IRS or tax software companies. These emails are designed to deceive you into disclosing your W-2 information. The IRS reported an approximate 400 percent surge in phishing and malware incidents during the 2016 tax season. Don’t take the bait. The University of Missouri System Division of IT’s Information Security and Access Management (ISAM) team offers tips to help you  minimize your risk of being poached. Visit makeitsafe.missouri.edu for more tips, security news and the latest alerts.

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