UMR to host Region 8 History Day contest

Posted by on February 23, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla will host the Missouri Region 8 History Day contest Friday, March 2, at the Havener Center. More than 250 students from seven schools in a four-county area of the state will participate. This year’s theme is “Triumph and Tragedy in History.”  

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Community members wanted: Help make this the best St. Pat’s ever

Posted by on February 23, 2007

The general public is invited to participate in a number of contests associated with the traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Rolla.

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UMR Observatory to host three Visitors’ Nights this spring

Posted by on February 22, 2007

The moon and Saturn will be visible after sunset on Friday, Feb. 23, 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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UMR to host regional Science Olympiad

Posted by on February 22, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla will host one of Missouri’s Regional Science Olympiad competitions this weekend, with events beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 on the UMR campus. Middle and high school students from approximately 20 schools will compete using their knowledge of science and technology.

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UMR Miner swimmers to offer swimming lessons to area kids

Posted by on February 22, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla Miner swimming team will offer swimming lessons for area children this spring.

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Weblog shares info about potential name change

Posted by on February 21, 2007

The University of Missouri-Rolla recently launched a new weblog to provide more information about a proposed name change for the university and to provide students, alumni and others an opportunity to discuss the proposal.

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UMR team finalizes plans for 2007 solar house

Posted by on February 21, 2007

The Solar House Team at the University of Missouri-Rolla has finalized plans for a new house that will be built on campus property starting Monday, Feb. 26.         

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Community invited to St. Pat’s Grand Ball

Posted by on February 20, 2007

Members of the campus and Rolla communities are invited to attend the St. Patrick’s Grand Ball, an event to raise funds for female students at UMR, on St. Patrick’s Day (Saturday, March 17) in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus.

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International Students Day to be held at UMR March 11

Posted by on February 20, 2007

Sample international delicacies and be entertained by cultural performances from countries around the world as part of International Students Day Sunday, March 11, at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

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Boeing donation boosts Project Lead the Way at UMR

Posted by on February 16, 2007

The Boeing Co. has donated $150,000 to the University of Missouri-Rolla to support the university’s work to introduce engineering to Missouri’s middle and high schools.

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