University of Missouri System
Research summit to focus on engineering and health
Explore the topic of engineering and health during the UM System Research Summit 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. The summit will showcase interdisciplinary work from all four UM System universities and provide a forum to stimulate collaboration and innovation around this research topic.
Read More »Attend financial planning web workshops, earn wellness points
The University of Missouri System’s human resources department offers several in-person and online resources to help you feel more in control of your overall financial picture. Resources include:
Read More »Legislators form UM System Caucus to support higher education
During Legislative Day on Feb. 21 at the capitol in Jefferson City, Rep. Greg Razer and Sen. Caleb Rowden announced the creation of a UM System Caucus. The bipartisan caucus is a group of legislators who have a strong tie to one or more of the UM System campuses and who want to work together to support our university system.
Read More »Register for retirement planning seminars
Get more information about retirement planning with University of Missouri System Retirement Plan seminars in March. Seminars will be held:
Read More »Voluntary Separation Program packets mailed to eligible faculty
Faculty members who are eligible for the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) received an email and notification packet by postal mail last week. To learn more about the program, please visit the VSP resources webpage. For questions, please contact the HR Service Center at 573-882-2146, toll free at 800-488-5288, or via email at umhrVSP@umsystem.edu.
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Ahmad talks animals
Dr. Diana Ahmad discussed animals on the overland trails at Visitation Catholic School in Vienna, Missouri, on Jan. 29.
Read More »Forum planned on changes to S&T’s research proposal, award process
To ensure compliance with federal Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) regulations and University of Missouri System institutional policies, changes are planned to S&T’s proposal submissions and award process. Dr. Costas Tsatsoulis, vice chancellor of research and dean of graduate studies, will host a forum at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in Leach Theatre to address the regulations, the impact on processes, and to address any questions or concerns.
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Research faculty — federal shutdown includes research agencies
Parts of the United States government shut down Saturday, Dec. 22. During the government shutdown, normal activities related to grant and contract administration have been interrupted.
Read More »NIH reminds investigators to disclose all financial interests
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently published a notice reminding investigators that they “must disclose all financial interests received from a foreign institution of higher education or the government of another country.” As a reminder, all sources of research support must be disclosed to the NIH. Where disclosures should be made:
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Reduced operations planned for winter break
This year all of the universities in the University of Missouri System are taking a consistent approach to winter break, which is Wednesday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Dec. 31, and pre-holiday workdays.
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