Thanks to Bob Phelan for the outstanding photo coverage of Staff Day 2008. Click here to see his work.

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The Materials Research Center won this year's Staff Day departmental contest by decorating their Frisbee with Joe MIner

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Did you miss Wednesday's awards ceremony? Don't worry, thanks to the VCC you can see it now:
http://vcc.mst.edu/classarchives/programs/Programs_Staff_Day_2008.html.

Here are the winners of Staff Council's raffle ticket drawings:

• James Tharp: Venturer 26 in. LCD HDTV/DVD Combo with 2.1-Channel Home Theater System $650 value
• Emily Petersen: Craftsman 6-Drawer Homeowner Tool Center, 26-1/2 in. Wide with Door $160 value
• Melody Mueller: Kenmore 713 sq. in. Total Cook Area Gas Grill $250 Value
• Rick Johns: Sony Cybershot 7.2MP Digital Camera $150 value
• Melanie Sandstrom: Nintendo wii value $250
• Mindy Limback: Craftsman 6.25 Torque 22 in. Deck Mulch-Bag-Discharge Rear Bag Front Propelled Lawn Mower value $310
• Barbara Schubring: 4 Cardinal Tickets
• Katherine Szatkowski: Patio set

The winners of the T-shirt drawings are as follows:

• June Snell: one year parking pass


• Tonya Husky: iPod


• Chris Combs: Austin Powers costume

And last, but not least, Ron Kosher of materials science and engineering won the car show contest and received a $50 gas card from Mobile On the Run.

Congratulations to all of today's winners!

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the 1st Annual "Dunk your boss" day. The event was a great success, with over 150 people in attendance during the two hour time block.

An informal tally ranks Dan Uetrecht of IT as the most "loved" boss at Missouri S&T. Dan was dunked over 45 times in his ten minute stay in the tank. Three cheers for Dan.

Here is a little pictorial and video proof that some people on this campus are truly "all wet"...thanks again to everyone for being such good sports.

If anyone has pictures they would like to share, please email dewc@mst.edu.

Sue Turner

Debby says, "Ha, take that Sue..."

Richard Altheide

Dan Uetrecht

Paula Delong

Margaret Cline

Randy Davis

Chris Dew

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Check out http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahewelch/StaffWeekDunkTank for lots more photos.

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Want to know what's going on that day? Here's the schedule:

9-10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony – St. Pat’s Ballroom, Havener Center

9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Car Show - outside Havener Center

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Music - outside Havener Center

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Staff Day Games - outside Havener Center
Popcorn & Shaved Ice - outside Havener Center

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Chair massages -- Havener atrium

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch – served in cafeteria at Havener Center,
Menu : Cheese Fondue with vegetables and breads, meat loaf, fried chicken, vegetarian pot pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, apple crisp, dinner rolls, coffee, tea and soda.
Lunch is free for Missouri S&T staff members; $6 per person if not.

1:15 p.m.
Costume & Dept. Frisbee Decorating Contest – food court in Havener Center

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Food Auction – food court in Havener Center

Prize & Raffle Drawings – during food auction
Raffle items: 26” LCD HDTV/DVD Combo Home Theater System TV, Craftsman 6 Drawer Tool Center, Patio Set, Kenmore Gas Grill, Nintendo Wii, Sony 7.2 MP Digital Camera, Craftsman Propelled Lawn Mower, 4 Cardinal Tickets

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The weather forecast calls for sunny skies and soaking bosses on Tuesday, June 3, at the Puck. Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as some of the best sports on campus step up to go down -- all for you, the staff of Missouri S&T. Here's who you can dunk (revised May 30):

11:30-11:40 a.m. Chris Dew
11:40-11:50 a.m. Randy Davis
11:50 a.m.-Noon Margaret Cline
Noon-12:10 p.m. Mark Potrafka
12:10-12:20 p.m. Ross Haselhorst
12:20-12:30 p.m. Paula DeLong
12:30-12:40 p.m. Lynn Stichnote
12:40-12:50 p.m. Sue Turner
12:50-1 p.m. Judy Cavender
1-1:10 p.m. Andrew Careaga
1:10-1:20 p.m. Dan Uetrecht
1:20-1:30 p.m. Richard Altheide

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We are seeking donations for this years Staff Day Food Auction. It will be held Wednesday, June 4th from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the Havener Food Court. This year we are looking for dinner items as well as baked goods. We already have donations for smoked ribs and twiced baked pototoes, gooey butter cookies, strawberry cheesecake. Please contact Mendy Kell at mkell@mst.edu or extension 7140 to let her know if you would be willing to donate something. Donations will need to be dropped off the morning of Staff Day between 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the loading dock at the Havener Center.

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Yes, you read that right. We're seeking nominations on who you'd like to put into a dunking booth on Tuesday, June 3, as part of Staff Week 2008. We're starting the line up with some very good sports, including Andy Careaga, Judy Cavendar, Chris Dew, Mark Potrafka and Lynn Stichnote. Tell us who else you want to see dunked.

Update: Here's the current list. We're missing just one more boss!

Tank 1
Mark Potrafka
Ross Haselhorst
Richard Altheide
Andy Careaga
Sue Turner
Judy Cavendar

Tank 2
Chris Dew
Randy Davis
Margaret Cline
Lynn Stichnote
Paula DeLong

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• Venturer 26 in. LCD HDTV/DVD Combo with 2.1-Channel Home Theater System $650 value
• Craftsman 6-Drawer Homeowner Tool Center, 26-1/2 in. Wide with Door $160 value
• Kenmore 713 sq. in. Total Cook Area Gas Grill $250 Value
• Sony Cybershot 7.2MP Digital Camera $150 value
• Patio Set $275 value
• Nintendo wii value $250
• Craftsman 6.25 Torque 22 in. Deck Mulch-Bag-Discharge Rear Bag Front Propelled Lawn Mower value $310
• 4 Cardinal Tickets

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Staff Day 2008 T-shirts are on sale. The shirts are $7 for sizes small to XL. The shirts are $9 for sizes 2XL and 3XL.
Those who purchase a Staff Day shirt will be entered into a special drawing for a one-year-free parking pass on campus and an 80GB video iPod.

Contact your building coordinator to purchase a shirt or Melissa Folsom at 341-7276 or email mfolsom@mst.edu.

Remember to mark June 4 on your calendars and plan to attend Staff Day 2008.

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Do you know a Missouri S&T staff member who goes above and beyond? This is your chance to recognize these people.

Nomination forms for 2008 Staff Excellence Awards at Missouri S&T are now available. Nine outstanding Missouri S&T staff members will receive Staff Excellence Awards this year. The awards are intended to show appreciation for and recognition of staff contributions to the university. The awards will be given to staff members who have made significant contributions to the university through a combination of job performance, relationship with their associates, and dedication to Missouri S&T.

Students, faculty and staff can nominate an outstanding staff member. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 21. Nominations are welcomed and encouraged from everyone.

Download nomination form
Download criteria

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Ahoy mateys! Thanks to Captain Bob, we've got plenty of pictures of yesterday's UMRrrr Staff Day. We've uploaded them to Walmart's Photo Center, so you can easily order yourself a print or too.

Also, we'd like to congratulate everyone who participated in this year's eyepatch and costume contests. The chemical and biological engineering department won the eyepatch contest and Lesley Cotita won the costume contest. We'll see if we can scrounge up some pictures of those too.

Oh, and in case you didn't hear at the pie auction, here are the list of raffle winners:

Tina Burton from physical facilities won the camping gear. Christine Combs from the RPDC won the BBQ. Debra Wielms from engineering management won the tools. Rick Arthur from physical facilities won the patio set. Rachel Malva from financial aid won the Cardinals tickets. Russell Summers from physics won the TV and home theater system. Billy Earney from institutional research and assessment won the digital camera.

In the T-shirt raffle drawing, Lahne Black from engineering management won free parking for a year and Todd Kreuger from information technology won the portable DVD player.

What else? Tell us what you thought about this year's events. How were the games, the free food, the ceremony, the fun?

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Eight full-time University of Missouri-Rolla employees and one part-time employee were honored Wednesday, May 30, for their contributions to the campus during UMR Staff Recognition Day ceremonies on campus. [more]

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If you missed this morning's awards ceremony or just want to relive it, don't fret. The Video Communication Center recorded it all. Watch it on your Windows Media Player here.

Video from today's "funtivities" is available here.

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Coming to your office -- Staff Day goodies! Don't be a scallywag. Share with your department!

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Avast me hearties, May 30 is Staff Day at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

This year’s pirate-themed event is designed to recognize the hundreds of support personnel who keep the university running. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with an awards ceremony in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center on campus. Nine UMR employees, in five categories, will be honored for their contributions to the campus and will receive a certificate and a $600 check from Chancellor John Carney.

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Each year, Staff Day provides an opportunity for UMR staff to celebrate their accomplishments and for administrators to recognize staff’s contributions to campus. As a staff supporter, you can participate in this day by making a donation to Staff Council. This year, UMR Chancellor John F. Carney III has stepped forward to pick up the lunch tab for all current staff members. Your department can also show its support by either underwriting this important event with a donation of at least $100 or by making a donation for the raffle items. Staff day is May 30, so please don’t delay, contact Melissa Folsom at 341-4954 or mfolsom@umr.edu to make arrangements for your contribution.

Thanks in advance for your support!

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9-10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony @ St. Pat's Ballroom, Havener Center
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Staff Day games, popcorn, shaved ice, fortune teller and tattoo shop @ Havener Center
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Music/Karaoke @ outside Havener Center
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch at the Cafeteria

Menu: Chicken breast, pulled pork sandwhiches, veggie-burgers, fresh fruit tray, baked beans, hashbrown casserole, veggie tray, cookie variety, tea and soda.
Lunch is free for UMR Staff; $6 per person if not.

Staff Council members are selling advance tickets or you can purchase them the day of Staff Day. Tickets are $.50 each or 12 for $5.

27-inch TV & Home Theater System

Kodak Digital Camera 6.1 mp

7 Piece Patio Set

Kenmore 3-burner Gas Grill with Side Burner

14 Volt Drill & Reciprocating Saw

4 Person Tent (Swiss Gear) & Two Coleman Sleeping Bags

4 Cardinal Tickets

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Don your best pirate attire on May 30 and compete in UMR Staff Council’s costume contest to win an iPod and a treasure basket.

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May 14 is the deadline to order your shirt/hat.

$7 Sizes Small - xlarge; $9 Sizes 2x - 3x

Don't know who to contact to purchase a Shirt/Hat? Download our Building Contact Listing.

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UMRrrrr Staff Day is Wednesday, May 30. Show your pirattitude – and get an extra chance to win swag – by buying a shirt. T-shirts are selling for $7-9. Those who purchase a Staff Day shirt will be entered into a special drawing for a one-year-free parking pass on campus and a portable DVD player. UMR Chancellor John Carney is picking up the lunch tab for all current staff members, so you’ll just need to bring your staff ID that day to get your free lunch ticket. If you are not a UMR staff member, you may purchase lunch tickets for $6 at the door on May 30

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