2015

Furnished with gratitude

Posted by on July 29, 2015

From its groundbreaking on April 23, 2010, to the grand opening in March 2015, Hasselmann Alumni House was conceived and built thanks to the support from our alumni — some 57,000 strong — and from friends who know what an asset Missouri S&T is to our region, our nation, our world.

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A flight of generosity

Posted by on July 29, 2015

Located just past the Miner Alumni Association’s Berry Welcome Center, the Order of the Golden Shillelagh Grand Staircase has 19 steps — 20 if you count the landing halfway down. Its rich, dark finish and ornate newel posts make the staircase more than a functional element. It’s a showcase of the craftsmanship present throughout Hasselmann […]

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Vision makes a house come to life

Posted by on July 29, 2015

The central gathering place in Hasselmann Alumni House — the Kinyon-Koeppel Grand Hall — is named for two men with a vision for the future of the Miner Alumni Association.

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A look inside

Posted by on July 29, 2015

14,368 – miles volunteer project manager Matt Coco, CE’66, drove during the planning and construction process 194 – donors to Hasselmann Alumni House 660.48 – ounces of beer in the keg during the inaugural tapping 230 – guests can be seated in the Grand Hall 133,000 – nails used to construct the roof 12,500 square feet […]

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In gratitude

Posted by on July 29, 2015

The Miner Alumni Association gratefully recognizes the contributors whose generous support raised the roof on Hasselmann Alumni House.

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Aysen Malone: Guiding the next generation

Posted by on July 29, 2015

Incoming junior engineering student Aysen Malone knows that a strong mentor can leave a lasting impression on a person. Inspired by her own first mentor, she returns to the high school she graduated from twice a week to help support its robotics teams.

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Golden Alumni Reunion

Posted by on July 29, 2015

On May 19–20, 35 members of the class of 1965 and their guests returned to their alma mater 50 years after graduation for the 2015 Golden Alumni Reunion. Pictured at right, Bob, CE’65, and Carol Otto dance to classic Beatles tunes in the Kinyon-Koeppel Grand Hall. Entertainment was provided by Ticket to the Beatles, a […]

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Garmin co-founder receives honorary degree

Posted by on July 29, 2015

Min Kao, executive chair of Garmin Corp., was awarded the doctor of engineering, honoris causa, in absentia during commencement ceremonies at Missouri S&T in December.

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Fruit flies could unlock Alzheimer’s sleep secrets

Posted by on July 29, 2015

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, people with Alzheimer’s Disease often have sleep pattern changes, and sleep changes somehow result from the disease’s impact on the brain.

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From the editor

Posted by on July 29, 2015

Dear Alumni and Friends, It has been nearly 10 years since I attended the first committee meeting about building an alumni house on campus. Since that time, I have experienced a range of emotions — from terror to cautious optimism to euphoria — when thinking about the project. I must admit that when the Miner […]

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