Withdrawal deadlines, logo contest and more campus news
Withdrawal Deadlines
The withdrawal deadline for a full-semester class for Fall 2014, is Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Students are responsible for withdrawing from their class until the end of the 12th week for regular semester class. Withdrawal deadlines for shorter duration classes are:
Sept. 26 – First 8 week class deadline (Classes meet 8/18/14 – 10/12/14 – Part of term 2)
Nov. 14 – 12 week class deadline (Classes meet 9/8/14 – 12/14/14 – Part of term 4)
Nov. 21 – Second 8 week class deadline (Classes meet 10/13/14 – 12/14/14 – Part of term 3)
Student Logo Contest
The Missouri Developmental Education Consortium is sponsoring a logo contest for interested students. The prize is $150. For information on how to enter and requirements for submission, visit the MoDec website. Deadline to enter is Oct. 1.
In Memoriam
Nursing faculty member Mary Herzog passed away on Sept. 4. There was a visitation on Sept. 7 at Baue Funeral Home. The funeral mass was held on Sept. 8 at All Saints Catholic Church. Friends and family held a vigil at STLCC-Meramec on Sept. 8. There will be a scholarship in her name.
Employment Services to Host Media Boot Camp
A social media boot camp will be held on Sept. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. in BA 105. Kathy Benard will be presenting. Students will learn how to market themselves and get better at networking. Learn what social media outlets are most resourceful, tips to having a professional online appearance and how to attract potential employers.
A networking boot camp will be held Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. Angela LaRocca from Unidev/The Net Impact will be presenting. This workshop will teach students the best ways to connect with others and reach their networking goals.
National Depression Screening Day on Oct. 9
Meramec’s counseling department will hold a free depression screening for students in BA 105 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Jason Duchinsky at 314-984-7565 or the Counseling Department at 314-984-7575.
