Tag: English and technical communication

New book by S&T author explores American novelist Richard Russo

Posted by on July 28, 2014

Novelist Richard Russo is known for chronicling American small towns, particularly those in the hard-hit rural manufacturing towns of the Northeast. A new book by Dr. Kathleen Drowne explores the techniques Russo uses, as well as the significant themes that run throughout his works.

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Free poetry reading at S&T to feature acclaimed poets

Posted by on April 9, 2014

Acclaimed poets Katy Didden and Terry Kennedy will read from their works at a poetry reading to be held on the Missouri S&T campus this month. Welcoming remarks will be given by Maxwell C. Weiner Professor, Charlotte Matthews.

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English honor society inducts new members

Posted by on May 20, 2008

Missouri University of Science and Technology’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, inducted 10 new members at the annual English and Technical Communication departmental picnic.

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Missouri S&T to introduce ‘One Book’ program this fall

Posted by on April 23, 2008

Incoming first-year students at Missouri University of Science and Technology will have some required reading this summer as part of the university’s new “One Book” program. The program aims to improve freshman students’ experience during their first year at Missouri S&T by giving them something in common to talk about.

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UMR Writing Center to host art show Oct. 18 through Nov. 16

Posted by on October 9, 2007

Writing is the theme of an art show to be hosted by the University of Missouri-Rolla Writing Center this fall. All Missouri artists, as well as UMR faculty, staff, and students, are invited to submit their work.

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For art’s sake

Posted by on January 31, 2007

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 […]

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