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UMR to purchase larger air whistle
The sound volume of the July 10 air whistle test on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus remained inadequate following efforts to increase the volume. Faculty and staff at several locations on campus reported being unable to hear the whistle or hearing a whistle that was not loud enough to penetrate to the interiors of many campus […]
Read More »UMR air whistle test update
Due to a lack of air volume, UMR’s campus air whistle failed to produce enough sound to be heard across campus during its Friday, July 6, test. There was enough air pressure, but not enough air volume reaching the whistle to allow it to reach its full sound potential, physical facilities officials say.
Read More »KUMR to become KMST
Public radio station KUMR will change its name to KMST on Monday, July 16. The change takes effect at 12:01 a.m.
Read More »UMR to test air whistle alert system
The University of Missouri-Rolla will test a new air whistle alarm system at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6. The test will last approximately two minutes.
Read More »Weise to speak at UMR convocation
Theodore “Ted” Weise, former president and chief executive officer of Federal Express Corp., will give the keynote address at the 2007 New Student Convocation at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »Restructuring plan to take effect July 1
The University of Missouri-Rolla is moving forward with an administrative restructuring plan that will enhance direct interaction between departments and the provost’s office.
Read More »Researchers to discuss near-field methods at St. Louis conference
Advances in near-field methods, used in applications ranging from high-resolution imaging to electromagnetic compatibility, will be the focus of ICONIC 2007, the third annual International Conference on Electromagnetic Near-Field Characterization and Imaging.
Read More »Marianne Ward named alumni director at UMR
Marianne Ward, former assistant director of alumni and constituent relations at the University of Missouri-Rolla, has been named director of the department. Ward takes over for Lindsay Bagnall, who left the position on May 29. Ward’s appointment took effect June 1.
Read More »UMR chemist is one of 15 to receive international Nano 50 award
Dr. Nicholas Leventis, professor of chemistry at the University of Missouri-Rolla, is one of 15 innovators included in the 2007 Nano 50 Awards presented by Nanotech Briefs magazine, the publication announced Thursday, June 14. Leventis is being recognized for his groundbreaking research in the development of polymer cross-linked aerogels.
Read More »Prospective transfer students visit UMR
Transfer Day at UMR is Friday, June 8, and approximately 25 future UMR transfer students and their guests will visit the UMR campus.
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