Events

UMR Observatory to host three Visitors’ Nights this fall

Posted by on August 25, 2006

The moon and Jupiter will be visible after sunset on Friday, Sept. 1, and amateur astronomers and curious skywatchers will be able to view them through the University of Missouri-Rolla Observatory’s 16-inch telescope.

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Fall Film Festival features acclaimed movies

Posted by on August 24, 2006

Beginning with Match Point on Tuesday, Aug. 29, this season’s University of Missouri-Rolla Free Film Festival will showcase 13 critically acclaimed feature films and documentaries.

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UMR group to sponsor 5K race for breast cancer awareness

Posted by on August 22, 2006

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Student Wellness Program at the University of Missouri-Rolla is co-sponsoring a 5-kilometer race to increase awareness of the disease.

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UMR freshmen to ‘Discover Rolla’

Posted by on August 11, 2006

The University of Missouri-Rolla admissions office has teamed with the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce and nearly 30 local businesses to present “Discover Rolla,” an opportunity for incoming UMR freshmen to get acquainted with their home away from home. The program is part of UMR’s Orientation Week activities, held Aug. 14-19.

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Workshop designed to help those interested in starting a business

Posted by on August 10, 2006

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach at the University of Missouri-Rolla is planning a three-hour workshop designed to help people who are thinking about a new business venture. The workshop will take place from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, 1301 Kingshighway.

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UMR to offer Private Pilot Ground School this fall

Posted by on August 7, 2006

The University of Missouri-Rolla department of mechanical and aerospace engineering is sponsoring a Private Pilot Ground School this fall through UMR’s distance and continuing education program.

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Free seminar focuses on funds for research and development

Posted by on August 3, 2006

Learn how to obtain federal research and development funding by attending a free seminar, “Funding Technology Development,” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James, Mo.

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Annual shrimp feed scheduled

Posted by on July 31, 2006

The annual shrimp feed organized by the University of Missouri-Rolla will be held at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Lions’ Club Park on U.S. Highway 63 in Rolla. A social hour will begin at 5:45 p.m.

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UMR performing arts series to feature eight shows during the upcoming season

Posted by on July 21, 2006

The 2006-2007 season of the University of Missouri-Rolla Campus Performing Arts Series will feature eight professional productions. All performances in the series will be held at Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall on the UMR campus, 10th and Main streets in Rolla.

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Rolla Town Band plans July performances

Posted by on June 28, 2006

The Rolla Town Band, directed by Dr. Donald Miller, assistant professor of music at the University of Missouri-Rolla, will hold several free concerts this July.

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