Tag: UMR

‘TubaChristmas’ to be held Dec. 10 at UMR

Posted by on December 7, 2005

“TubaChristmas,” a free concert of popular Christmas carols performed by Rolla-area tuba and euphonium players, will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 10, in the atrium of the Havener Center on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus. Rolla is one of 180 cities that will host a hometown TubaChristmas performance this winter.

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Two UMR fraternities to help New Orleans families

Posted by on December 7, 2005

The Iota Omega chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and the Epsilon Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Missouri-Rolla are collecting toys, clothing, hair care products and more for New Orleans families.

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Zeb Nash to speak at UMR Commencement

Posted by on December 6, 2005

University of Missouri-Rolla graduate Zebulun (Zeb) Nash, manager of ExxonMobil Chemical’s plant in Baytown, Texas, will deliver UMR’s winter commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate during ceremonies at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, 10th Street and Bishop Avenue.        

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Caterpillar Foundation donates $850,000 to UMR

Posted by on December 6, 2005

The Caterpillar Foundation, based in Peoria, Ill., has pledged $850,000 over five years to support several engineering education programs and initiatives, the university announced today.

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UMR recognizes five faculty for teaching excellence

Posted by on December 5, 2005

The University of Missouri-Rolla recently recognized five faculty for their consistent demonstration of quality instruction in the classroom.

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State recertifies UMR’s teacher education program

Posted by on December 2, 2005

The University of Missouri-Rolla’s Teacher Education Program will continue to prepare students to become professional educators, thanks to a recent decision by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

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UMR jazz students celebrate end of semester with concert

Posted by on December 2, 2005

The University of Missouri-Rolla Jazz Bands will perform in concert Friday, Dec. 9, to mark the end of the current semester. The performance, which is free and open to the public, begins at 8 p.m. in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets, Rolla.

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UMR group to sponsor "Reindeer Romp" 5K

Posted by on December 1, 2005

The University of Missouri-Rolla Residence Hall Association hopes to spread Christmas cheer a few weeks early with the 10th annual “Reindeer Romp,” a five-kilometer race held on the UMR campus.

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Bogan’s "Brazilogy" series to premiere at UMR

Posted by on December 1, 2005

“Brazilogy,” a trio of films including “T-Shirt Cantata,” “The Adventures of the Amazon Queen” and “The Hammock Variations,” will premiere as part of the University of Missouri-Rolla Free Film Festival 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall on the UMR campus. Produced and directed by Dr. James Bogan, Curator’s Teaching Professor […]

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UMR Commencement to be held Saturday, Dec. 17

Posted by on November 30, 2005

Winter commencement at the University of Missouri-Rolla will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in UMR’s Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, 10th Street and Bishop Avenue.         

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