Students invited to ‘Cocoa with the Popo’
Enjoy some hot chocolate with University Police 11 a.m.-1 p.m. during “Cocoa with the Popo” Friday, Dec. 2, in the Havener Center atrium. Along with cocoa, officers will share tips on how to have a safe winter break and hand out “drive safe, drive smart” tools.
Read More »No eConnection on Nov. 24
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, eConnection will not be published Thursday, Nov. 24. It will resume its normal schedule Monday, Nov. 28.
Read More »Fundraising gets hairy for ‘Shop with a Cop’
You may have noticed that Chief Doug Roberts looks unshaven lately, or you may have seen other officers sporting beards and wearing jeans. No, it is not a new dress code for the Missouri S&T Police Department, but rather part of a fundraiser for the “Shop with a Cop” program. The police department is raising funds by participating in “no-shave November” and “Jean-vember” events. The Gamma Gamma Gamma chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and the S&T Optimists will help by holding a “Beard Off” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. Beards will be judged and prizes will be awarded.
Read More »Grants available for faculty-led study abroad program development
Missouri S&T has joined the Institute for International Education’s Generation Study Abroad Initiative, and committed to doubling the number of S&T students who receive academic credit as part of a study abroad program. To help reach this goal, faculty are invited to submit a proposal for funding to assist in the design of a new study abroad course OR program for S&T students. Grants of $5,000 each are available to help defray costs associated with the development of such a program. The grants will be made available to faculty as a one-time transfer of funds. Get more details and forms for submitting a proposal.
Read More »Engineering professor to speak about recognition technology
Dr. James Keller will present “Recognition Technology: Lotfi’s Look to the Future from the Late 1990s,” 3-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in Room 103 Engineering Management. A reception will follow. Keller is a Curators’ Distinguished Professor in electrical and computer engineering and computer science and the R.L. Tatum Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The presentation is part of the Bernard Sarchet Graduate Seminar Series.
Read More »Holiday open house planned for computer science
The campus community is invited to a holiday open house 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Room 327 Computer Science Building. Please join the staff for a celebration. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Read More »Save your space in RESPOND program on Dec. 13
Counseling, disability support, and student wellness will present a University of Missouri System-licensed program, RESPOND, to train students, faculty and staff on how to recognize and provide initial assistance to people with mental health concerns. The free training will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Missouri-Ozark Room of the Havener Center. Participants will learn how to approach someone in distress and where to refer them for help. A light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Read More »Student success coaches sought
The Burns & McDonnell Student Success Center is hiring student success coaches. The staff is looking for responsible team players who enjoy planning and executing programs, are knowledgeable about campus resources and are passionate about helping current students. If you know students who exhibit these qualities and skills, please contact Darian Johnson Potts, student support specialist.
Read More »Purchase laptop, get $150 gift card
Customers who purchase a Dell laptop for $700 or more at the S&T Store will receive a $150 Dell eGift card. The offer began Dec. 1 and will be effective through Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Read More »Be preventive about your preventive care
The Total Rewards staff reminds you that knowing what labs and exams are covered by insurance and considered “preventive” or “wellness” is key in preventing you from receiving unexpected charges for wellness visits.
The 2016 Summary Plan Description is a helpful reference of coverages that United Healthcare provides for your medical benefits.
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