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Internet addiction subject of new book by UMR’s Andrew Careaga
Andrew Careaga, UMR manager of public relations and adjunct instructor of English, recently released his third book examining the spiritual side of Internet culture: Hooked on the Net: How to Say "Goodnight" When the Party Never Ends.
Read More »UMR historian’s book examines declarations of war, military interventions
With the threat of war in Iraq looming on the horizon, and a presidential declaration of war a distinct possibility, a historian and foreign policy expert at the University of Missouri-Rolla examines such calls to action throughout history in his latest book.
Read More »UMR’s economic impact: nearly $5 for every $1 of state investment
The University of Missouri-Rolla is a strong economic asset to the Missouri economy, generating nearly $5 into the state economy for every dollar of state funds invested, according to a recent analysis conducted by UMR.
Read More »St. Pat’s 2003: 95th annual "best ever"
Grab a shillelagh! It’s time for UMR’s 95th Annual St. Pat’s Celebration! The big event, an annual tradition since 1908, will be held March 10-15 on campus and in Rolla.
Read More »Helping teachers make sense of data
A hands-on summer workshop held at the University of Missouri-Rolla to help Missouri mathematics teachers learn better ways to teach statistics has been awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education (DHE).
Read More »Henry Wiebe named vice provost for UMR Global
Dr. Henry Wiebe, professor and chair of engineering management at the University of Missouri-Rolla, has been appointed vice provost for UMR Global effective Feb. 1, 2003.
Read More »Alumna Cheryl Walker named to UM Board of Curators
UMR graduate Cheryl Walker, counsel with the firm of Bryan Cave LLP in St. Louis, has been named to the UM System Board of Curators. Missouri Gov. Bob Holden announced Walker’s appointment today.
Read More »Debra Robinson named vice chancellor for student affairs
Dr. Debra A.G. Robinson, the former associate vice chancellor for student and international affairs at UMR, became the campus’s vice chancellor for student affairs on Jan. 1. She succeeded Dr. Wendell R. Ogrosky, UMR’s first vice chancellor for student affairs, who joined UMR in August 1987 and who retired on Dec. 31.
Read More »Bioethics: a conversation with Dr. Carol Ann Smith
A discussion about biotechnology wouldn’t be complete without a discussion of the ethics involved. Proponents of biotechnology argue that such research improves our quality of life in a variety of ways, such as treating or potentially eliminating diseases or increasing food supplies. UMR’s ethics expert Dr. Carol Ann Smith, associate professor of philosophy, sat down […]
Read More »Commencement to be broadcast online
UMR’s Winter Commencement ceremonies will be broadcast over the Internet beginning at approxminately 5 p.m. CST Saturday, Dec. 21.
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