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Weblog shares info about potential name change

Posted by on February 21, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla recently launched a new weblog to provide more information about a proposed name change for the university and to provide students, alumni and others an opportunity to discuss the proposal.

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UMR team finalizes plans for 2007 solar house

Posted by on February 21, 2007

The Solar House Team at the University of Missouri-Rolla has finalized plans for a new house that will be built on campus property starting Monday, Feb. 26.         

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Community invited to St. Pat’s Grand Ball

Posted by on February 20, 2007

Members of the campus and Rolla communities are invited to attend the St. Patrick’s Grand Ball, an event to raise funds for female students at UMR, on St. Patrick’s Day (Saturday, March 17) in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus.

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International Students Day to be held at UMR March 11

Posted by on February 20, 2007

Sample international delicacies and be entertained by cultural performances from countries around the world as part of International Students Day Sunday, March 11, at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

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Boeing donation boosts Project Lead the Way at UMR

Posted by on February 16, 2007

The Boeing Co. has donated $150,000 to the University of Missouri-Rolla to support the university’s work to introduce engineering to Missouri’s middle and high schools.

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UMR, Arts Rolla to co-sponsor concert by Jacques Thibaud Trio

Posted by on February 16, 2007

The Jacques Thibaud Trio will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Christ Episcopal Church, 10th and Main streets in Rolla. The performance is co-sponsored by the arts, languages, and philosophy department at the University of Missouri-Rolla, the UMR Free Film Series and Arts Rolla!

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Comedian Pablo Francisco comes to UMR March 6

Posted by on February 16, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla Student Union Board (SUB) will present the SUB Big Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in St. Pat’s Ballroom at the Havener Center on the UMR campus in Rolla. Advance tickets are $3 for students and $8 for the general public, and can be purchased at El Maguey Mexican […]

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McManus tells untold story of battle against all odds

Posted by on February 16, 2007

In his latest book, “ Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible,” historian John McManus provides a fresh insight into the legendary defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

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UMR to host Spring Career Fair Feb. 20

Posted by on February 14, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla will host its largest Spring Career Fair in history from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Student Recreation Center, 10th Street and Bishop Avenue, Rolla.         

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This year’s St. Pat’s Parade promises to be super

Posted by on February 13, 2007

The Incredible Hulk should feel right at home this St. Patrick’s Day in Rolla, and not just because he’s green. The theme for the 2007 St. Pat’s Parade in downtown Rolla is “Super Heroes and Super Villains.”

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