The unusual rules at free film festival, Tuesday evenings at S&T
Local movie buffs again have a chance to see highly acclaimed movies on the big screen at the 2011 Free Fall Film Festival at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The films are free and open to the public.
Read More »Off-campus programs help keep S&T’s enrollment at record levels
The first day of classes at Missouri University of Science and Technology began on Monday, Aug. 22, with 7,271 students, an increase of 319 students. Nearly half of the new students are enrolled in the university’s distance education programs, a growth of 27.4 percent over last year’s numbers. On-campus enrollment has increased 2.6 percent.
Read More »High energy, visually-stunning shows begin family series at S&T
The Leach Theatre Family Series at Missouri University of Science and Technology gets a wild start this fall with lasers juggled at impossible speeds, followed by an acrobatic adventure to 1865 and a beloved book-turned-musical featuring everyone’s favorite candy maker. All performances will be held in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla, Mo.
Read More »Showcase your heritage, talents and wares at international ‘Celebration’ Sept. 24
Community members and local organizations interested in participating in this year’s Celebration of Nations on Saturday, Sept. 24, are encouraged to visit the event’s website for downloadable registration forms. This free event is sponsored by Missouri University of Science and Technology, the city of Rolla and area businesses.
Read More »Special events at Leach Theatre have nostalgic feel this season
Those longing for a simpler time have three great reasons to attend Leach Special Events this season at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Performances include an acclaimed portrayal of a legendary comedian, a musical visit to the 1950s with some witty church ladies, and twin son’s tribute to their late singer-songwriter and actor father.
Read More »Ameren establishes S&T scholarship to raise diversity in engineering
A gift to Missouri University of Science and Technology from Ameren Corp. will provide $50,000 a year for 16 scholarships to build diversity in engineering and science. The gift ranks as the third largest annual scholarship program ever created at Missouri S&T.
Read More »Annual shrimp feed scheduled for Aug. 27
The Central Ozarks Section of the Miner Alumni Association at Missouri University of Science and Technology and the Rolla Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) will hold their annual shrimp feed on Saturday, Aug. 27, at pavilion 5 of Lions Club Park on U.S. Highway 63 in Rolla. Pavilion 5 is located at the front of the park. The event begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Read More »New biography addresses JFK’s doubts, tactics, legacy
As president in the early 1960s, John F. Kennedy’s challenges ranged from racial segregation and civil rights, to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the “space race.” In a new book titled simply, John F. Kennedy, A Biography, Dr. Michael E. Meagher and Dr. Larry D. Gragg investigate choices made by the all-too-human Kennedy during his brief tenure as president.
Read More »Online graduate programs receive funding at S&T
Three technical communication graduate programs will now be available online at Missouri University of Science and Technology, thanks to $58,000 in funding from the University of Missouri System eLearning initiative. The initiative was created to increase access to full degree and degree completion programs at the UM System’s four campuses.
Read More »Experimental Mine again tops Popular Science’s ‘awesome labs’ rankings
For the second year in a row, the Experimental Mine at Missouri University of Science and Technology – home to a popular summer Explosives Camp for high school juniors and seniors – tops a list of “Awesome College Labs” as determined by Popular Science magazine. The rankings appear in the magazine’s September issue.
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