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UMR, MoDOT complete Blanchette Bridge study

Posted by on December 7, 2006

A smorgasbord of factors, including welding problems and construction misfits, contributed to the cracking of “stringers” on the Blanchette Bridge in St. Louis in July 2005, according to a recent report issued by University of Missouri-Rolla researchers.

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"TubaChristmas" to be held Dec. 9 at UMR

Posted by on December 7, 2006

“TubaChristmas,” a free concert of popular Christmas carols performed by Rolla-area tuba and euphonium players, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the atrium of the Havener Center on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus. Rolla is one of more than 100 cities that will host a hometown TubaChristmas performance this winter.

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UMR researcher publishes book on aluminum recycling

Posted by on December 7, 2006

Dr. Mark Schlesinger, professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, has authored a new book called “Aluminum Recycling.”

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St. Louis IEEE Section honors UMR researcher

Posted by on December 6, 2006

Dr. Ganesh Kumar Venayagamoorthy, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Real-Time Power and Intelligent Systems Laboratory at the University of Missouri-Rolla, recently received the Outstanding Section Member Award for his service to the St. Louis Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

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"Tap Kids" to perform in UMR campus arts series

Posted by on December 5, 2006

Tickets are now on sale for “Tap Kids,” the latest installment of the 2006-2007 season of the University of Missouri-Rolla Campus Performing Arts Series.

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David Wisherd to deliver UMR Commencement address

Posted by on December 5, 2006

Winter commencement at the University of Missouri Rolla will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in UMR’s Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, 10th Street and Bishop Avenue in Rolla. UMR graduate David Wisherd will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate.

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UMR cancels music concerts

Posted by on November 30, 2006

Two music concerts scheduled for Thursday and Friday night at the University of Missouri-Rolla have been canceled due to inclement weather.

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Wine tasting event set for Saturday, Dec. 2

Posted by on November 29, 2006

The Missouri Holiday Wine Tasting Festival will be held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

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UMR to offer workshop on business plan basics Dec. 8

Posted by on November 29, 2006

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach at the University of Missouri-Rolla will teach small business owners and future business owners the basics of writing a business plan in a three-hour class on Friday, Dec. 8.         

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Honorary professional degrees to be awarded at UMR Commencement

Posted by on November 28, 2006

The University of Missouri-Rolla will award 10 honorary professional degrees during its commencement Saturday, Dec. 16.

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