For art’s sake
In an ocean of engineers and technological minds, Southwinds, UMR’s literary magazine, is a ship of artistic endeavors, containing stories, poetry, photography and artwork. At the helm is Max Tohline. As editor-in-chief of Southwinds, Tohline is not only passionate about art, creating, and writing; he is passionate about the process, and about encouraging others to […]
Read More »NSF grant helps UMR researcher with post-Katrina study
Sixteen months after flooding and power loss – brought on by Hurricane Katrina – knocked out key telecommunications hubs along the Gulf Coast, a University of Missouri-Rolla researcher has developed a truly mobile solution to the communication problem.
Read More »Get tips for trade shows at UMR workshop
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach at the University of Missouri-Rolla, in conjunction with University of Missouri Extension, will conduct a “Tips for Trade Shows” workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 206 of the University Center at UMR.
Read More »UMR dean of arts and sciences Paula Lutz to head Montana program
Dr. Paula Lutz, dean of the University of Missouri-Rolla College of Arts and Sciences since 2002, has announced plans to leave UMR in June to direct the College of Letters and Science at Montana State University in Bozeman.
Read More »Chancellor urges legislative support of Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative
University of Missouri-Rolla Chancellor John F. Carney III praises Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt’s commitment to the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative, as expressed in the governor’s Jan. 24, 2007, State of the State address.
Read More »UMR shines in annual CASE competition
The University of Missouri-Rolla received seven awards for alumni relations, media relations, publications, radio production, and video and DVD production from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) during the CASE District VI conference held Jan. 21-23 in Kansas City, Mo.
Read More »Rectors pledge $1 million for scholarships at UMR
Stephen W. Rector, president, CEO and co-founder of RIM Operating Inc. located in Englewood, Colo., and his wife, Susan, have pledged $1 million to the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »MBA students to test business skills during live simulation game at UMR
Students in the master’s of business administration degree program at the University of Missouri-Rolla will test their management skills during a real-time simulation game Thursday, Jan. 18, in the lobby of the Havener Center. The event, which will take place all morning on Thursday, is open to the general public.
Read More »After ice storm, exercise caution
The ice storm that occurred from Friday, Jan. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 14, caused severe damage to many trees around campus. The landscape services staff has been busy identifying trees with low-hanging limbs and cordoning off those areas. For safety, please avoid those cordoned off areas and exercise caution when walking around campus. Landscape services […]
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