Tag: University of Missouri-Rolla

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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Patricia Robertson: mucking champion

Posted by on November 30, 2005

Patricia Robertson is not afraid to get dirty. In fact, she welcomes it.

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Honorary professional degrees to be awarded at UMR Commencement

Posted by on November 30, 2005

The University of Missouri-Rolla will award 12 honorary professional degrees during its winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 17.         

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UMR observatory to host Visitors’ Night

Posted by on November 29, 2005

The University of Missouri-Rolla physics department will host a Visitors’ Night at UMR’s astronomical observatory at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. The public is invited to view the moon and Mars through the observatory’s 16-inch telescope.

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