Tag: spring break

Underpass construction to temporarily close portion of Hwy 63 in March

Posted by on December 1, 2023

Construction is underway on a new pedestrian underpass at Missouri University of Science and Technology to help students and visitors safely cross Route 63 to reach classrooms and residential halls. This new underpass will replace the existing tunnel that is used to cross Highway 63.

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S&T students to serve at five locations during spring break

Posted by on March 20, 2019

For many college students, spring break is a week to take it easy. But approximately 40 students from Missouri S&T will instead spend an eye-opening week learning how others struggle and discovering ways they can help.

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S&T students to serve at four locations during spring break

Posted by on March 23, 2017

For many college students, spring break is a week to take it easy. But 47 students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will instead spend an eye-opening week learning how others struggle and discovering ways they can help.

The students are involved in Missouri S&T’s Miner Challenge, a week-long alternative break program that gives them a chance to help individuals and communities affected by issues like poverty, homelessness, a lack of access to education and natural disasters, while developing their own leadership skills. This is the 10th year of the program.

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Students to serve at five locations during spring break

Posted by on March 20, 2015

For many college students, spring break is a week to take it easy. But 69 students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will instead spend an eye-opening week learning how others struggle and discovering ways they can help.

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Students to serve at four locations during spring break

Posted by on February 7, 2014

For many students, spring break is a week to take it easy. But 60 students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will instead spend an eye-opening week learning how others struggle and discovering ways they can help.

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Test your skills at Miner Mudder competition

Posted by on January 29, 2014

Individuals and teams are invited to enter the Miner Mudder, a 5K obstacle-filled backcountry race that will be held March 8 to benefit Missouri University of Science and Technology’s alternative spring break program, Miner Challenge.

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UMR students to spend spring break disinfecting water supplies in Guatemala

Posted by on February 14, 2006

This spring break, students from two University of Missouri-Rolla classes will travel south with water on their minds. Not the kind of water with waves and sunny beaches – these students are using the break to help people in Guatemala improve the quality of water coming out of their taps.         

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