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Forums planned Oct. 2 on UM System investments
Faculty, staff and students are invited to an open forum to explore ideas for S&T to respond to the announcement from the UM System regarding $260 million in matching funds for strategic compacts. Two sessions are scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Leach Theatre: 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
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Students with business ideas can compete for prize money
Missouri S&T students with entrepreneurial visions can advance their ideas and win prize money by participating in the Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) Student Accelerator, a new University of Missouri System program. The program offers award money from $5,000 to $30,000 based on how far students go in the competition. Students can learn more during a workshop titled “Business Model Canvas” 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in Room G-2 of the Interdisciplinary Engineering (IDE) Building.
Read More »Curators approve strategic plan
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved Missouri S&T’s strategic plan during the board’s meeting last Thursday (Sept. 20) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The approved plan is now available to the S&T community in PDF format.
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President’s presentation, videos shared online
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi delivered a public address, titled “Excellence through Innovation: A New University of Missouri System,” on Sept. 14 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. The event was also livestreamed. If you were unable to catch the presentation or would like to learn more, please visit the UM System site for a recording of the livestream and videos shown throughout Choi’s presentation.
Read More »Faculty forum to focus on undergraduate advising
All early career faculty are invited to the forum titled “Undergraduate Advising 101” 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the computer lab on the first floor of Curtis Laws Wilson Library, 103 CLC.
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Choi to announce initiatives for UM System, state
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi will share his vision for the four universities in a public address, “Excellence Through Innovation: A New University of Missouri System.” He will speak at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Click here to RSVP. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will be available on the UM System website immediately before the event.
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Learn about resources available for university-related international travel
You are invited to a workshop about international travel and resources 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 13, in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center. Information will be shared regarding 24-hour emergency travel assistance services (available at no cost to the traveler) and optional medical insurance coverage.
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Remember to record your wellness incentive points
Continue your journey to health and wellness by completing Tier 2 of the 2018 Wellness Incentive by Sunday, Sept. 30. Doing so could earn you $400 in your final October paycheck; however, you must have completed Tier 1 in order to participate in Tier 2.
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President to deliver address Sept. 14
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi will present “Excellence through Innovation: A New University of Missouri System” at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. A reception will follow. Click here to RSVP.
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Tapestry highlights UM System campuses
The Summer 2018 edition of Tapestry is out, highlighting creative and innovative initiatives that affect diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the living, working and learning environments throughout the University of Missouri System.
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