Archives for August 2015

Our Computer Science Golden Jubilee celebration kicks off at the MinerFest Homecoming, Oct 22-24, 2015 in Rolla, Missouri.  A complete list of homecoming activities for all organizations can be found at:  mineralumni.com/homecoming .  A link to registration can also be found at the same page.  Some Homecoming events require reservations.  Others do not.

Two Golden Jubilee events require advance reservations.  Please use the registration link on the mineralumni.com/homecoming page to sign up for these events.

Arlan DeKock Recognition Dinner
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Comfort Suites Inn Banquet Room
Reception at 5:00 pm.  Dinner at 6:00 pm.
Cost: $30 plus no-host bar

Golden Jubilee Speaker Series Launch
with Entrepreneur, Tan Le, CEO & Founder of Emotive Lifesciences
Friday, October 23, 2015
Leach Theatre, Castleman Hall
Doors open at 2:30 pm.  Presentation begins at 3:00 pm.
Video of Hackathon for Humanity projects immediately follows the Tan Le presentation/Q&A (~4:15 pm)
Cost:  Free, but reservations for tickets are required.
Pick up your tickets at the Leach Theatre Box Office, M-F, Oct 14-23.

See cst.mst.edu/50years/homecoming for additional Golden Jubilee events that do not require reservations.

Dr. Arlan DeKock

Tributes Due by September 22, 2015

Our first event in the Homecoming Kickoff to the Computer Science Golden Jubilee will be a recognition dinner for Dr. Arlan DeKock.   Dr. DeKock worked at the University from 1968-2006, first as a professor of Computer Science, later as the chair of the Department of Computer Science, and eventually as founding dean of the School of Management and Information Systems.  A dinner in Dr. DeKock’s honor will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Comfort Suites Inn.  Registration for the dinner and other Homecoming events is now open.

In preparation for the recognition dinner, we are collecting stories, tributes and photos related to Dr. DeKock which we will compile in a keepsake book for him.  These can be humorous or serious, long or short.  You might highlight some aspect of his character illustrated by a personal observation or recall some practical insights you gained from him.  In order to be included in the keepsake book for Dr. DeKock, we need to receive your tributes by September 22.  We will also share these via this blog throughout the Golden Jubilee Celebration year.  Please send to:  csdept@mst.edu .  Be sure to include your full name, your relationship to Missouri University of Science and Technology (e.g. alum, faculty, staff), your major and year of graduation if you are an alum, and your email so we can contact you if we have any questions.

Related Article:  Registration for Homecoming, Oct 22-24, 2015 is Now Open!