Woman of the Year nominations due March 24
Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Woman of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes female, full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who serve as valuable role models for female students at Missouri S&T. Recipients contribute to the university through their research, scholarship, teaching and service. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit mst.edu/WOY. Nominations are due Friday, March 24.
Read More »Nominations for women’s advocate award due March 24
Do you know an employee who deserves recognition for fostering the inclusion, development and advancement of women on campus? The Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award has been created to honor an S&T employee, regardless of gender or job title, who demonstrates commitment to women on campus through mentorship and advocacy.
Nominations are due by Friday, March 24. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit mst.edu/WAA.
Read More »Renaissance Student Award applications due today
Do you know a graduating senior at Missouri S&T who excels in various areas, such as music, theater, sports, visual art, dance, writing, languages or philosophy? If so, encourage him or her to apply for the Renaissance Student Award by Monday, March 20. The winner will receive $1,000. Get more details online.
Read More »Observatory to host visitors’ night March 21
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, for viewing the Beehive Cluster, one of the brightest and nearest open star clusters in the sky. It is in the constellation Cancer, observed as early as the first century by Claudius Ptolemy.
Read More »Sign your child up on March 21 for swimming lessons
Children ages 4 and older can take swimming lessons from the Miner Swim Team April 3-13 at the S&T Pool in the Gale Bullman Building. Signups for the lessons will be held 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Missouri S&T Pool and will be limited to the first 90 applicants. Session preference is on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of the lessons is $85 per swimmer.
Read More »Wish Watsons well at farewell reception March 21
The campus community is invited to honor Jennifer Watson and Brett Watson at a farewell reception 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Jennifer has served as an office support assistant at the Havener Center and Brett has served as assistant director for student support services. If you would like to share fond memories of the Watsons, please contact John Gallagher, director of student support services, or Erika Garcille, manager of Havener Center operations.
Read More »Save the date for Dr. Larry Gragg’s retirement reception
Join the department of history and political science for a Vegas-style celebration of Larry Gragg’s 40 years on campus and upcoming retirement 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in St. Pat’s C. They wager that you will want to stop by to wish Larry well and enjoy some light refreshments. The odds are that a brief presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Robin Collier, business support specialist.
Read More »Keep your computer on for updates this weekend
Windows critical updates will occur 2-6 a.m. Saturday, March 18. 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.
Read More »Last call for grad program award nominations
The Graduate Faculty Council will award its third annual awards for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Studies and Graduate Staff Excellence Award at a banquet Friday, April 28. Nominations for the awards are due Friday, March 17, to Stacey Fuller. Please limit nomination justifications to one page. More information may be requested in case of ties. Descriptions of the awards are as follows:
Read More »Grad fair at S&T Store kicks off March 22
The S&T Store will hold a grad fair from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, and Thursday, March 23. Save 10 percent on caps and gowns, tassels and diploma frames. Meet with a Balfour ring and announcement representative. Visit with staff members from the registrar’s office and career opportunities and employer relations (COER). Enter to win a cap and gown set, diploma frame and other prizes.
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