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Riding the radio waves
It’s called the Big Sex Show, but UMR student Adam “Brooklyn” Blinzler will be the first to tell you that names can be deceiving and size doesn’t really matter. Blinzler, chief engineer for student radio station KMNR, not only handles technical matters for KMNR but hosts the aforementioned show every Thursday morning on 89.7 FM.
Read More »SoMEER faculty members receive teaching awards
Twenty faculty members from the University of Missouri-Rolla School of Materials, Energy and Earth Resources (SoMEER) received teaching awards during a ceremony on campus May 4.
Read More »UMR to award Chancellor Medal to commencement speaker
The University of Missouri-Rolla will award the UMR Chancellor Medal to its commencement speaker, Dr. Calvin Cobb, during graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 12, at UMR’s Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.
Read More »UMR to award honorary professional degrees
The University of Missouri-Rolla will award nine honorary professional degrees during its spring commencement Saturday, May 12.
Read More »Better World Project recognizes chancellor’s crash-safety research
A reusable crash cylinder created by UMR Chancellor John F. Carney III is one of 100 university research projects cited in a new publication that showcases academic research that is contributing to a better world.
Read More »Six inducted into UMR Academy of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Six electrical and computer engineers were inducted into the Academy of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla during the academy’s annual meeting Thursday, April 19.
Read More »UMR students win collegiate mathematics competition
Three mathematics students from the University of Missouri-Rolla recently won the Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition in Point Lookout, Mo. A team event, the Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition is open to students from any college or university in Missouri. This year, 33 teams and 91 students participated in the contest.
Read More »Outstanding advisors recognized at UMR
Winners of the 2006-2007 Outstanding Academic Advising Awards at the University of Missouri-Rolla were recognized during a ceremony on campus April 25.
Read More »Distance educators recognized for outstanding teaching
Dr. Henry Wiebe, dean of the School of Extended Learning at the University of Missouri-Rolla, presented outstanding teaching awards in two categories to UMR faculty members engaged in distance education during a campus ceremony on April 23. Those chosen for the awards in both categories received high ratings from students.
Read More »Award established in honor of Majdi Najm
The SAP University Alliance Program has established the Majdi Najm Outstanding Service Award to recognize selected individuals who have a history of using SAP in North American classrooms and mentoring others within the University Alliance Program.
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