Town And Campus News

LIFE Program Open House

Occurs Jan. 29, 2026

Location Innovation Lab Forum

Contact Jezri Robertson (Jirqnp@umsystem.edu)

Organization Leadership and Innovation for Futures in Engineering (or LIFE)

Website https://cec.mst.edu/life/

Want to shape the future? Join the Leadership and Innovation for Futures in Engineering (or LIFE) program for a comprehensive leadership training experience. LIFE members gain experience and knowledge through curated seminars and individual meetings with senior industry leaders, two unique mentorship programs, and personalized experiential learning opportunities.

A student must be in the engineering, computer science, geology, or geophysics majors with at least two academic years remaining after acceptance into the program. This program is run through the dean of the College of Engineering and Computing.

If you are interested in hearing more about the program, we are hosting an Open House on January 29th from 5-6pm in the Innovation Lab Forum. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Scout Merit Badge Univeristy

Occurs Feb. 6, 2026

Location S&T campus

Contact Michael Lowes (mplcyd@umsystem.edu)

Organization Scouting of America

Website https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscoutingevent.com%2F306-MSTMBU%23&data=05%7C02%7Cmplcyd%40mst.edu%7C55a77eb0cf44447218d808de4c7a919d%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a8

S&T will be hosting a merit badge university Saturday February 7th. If your a scout, come with your troop to check off some needed badges. Or if your a Eagle Scout or wish to help out join ETPI (Epsilon Tau PI) in making this even possible.

Missouri USofA Royal Revue

Occurs Feb. 26, 2026

Location VFW 2025 Rolla, MO

Contact 573-544-4539 (brandon.asher@lgbtqrolla.org)

Organization LGBTQ+ Rolla

Website http://www.lgbtqrolla.org/

Get ready for a night of glamour, talent, and royalty as the Missouri USofA Royal Revue comes to Rolla! Join us for an unforgettable drag show featuring stunning performances, show-stopping looks, and powerhouse entertainers from across the region.

Featuring:
Veronika Versace
Trashanae Demornay Davenport
Miles High
L’Oreal
Roxanna Rexia

February 27
7:30–9:00 PM
VFW Post 2025
15035 US-63, Rolla, MO

Tickets: $10
18+ only — Valid ID required

Come celebrate drag excellence, community, and queer joy with us for one fabulous night you won’t want to miss!

Rolla Pride Celebration

Occurs June 13, 2026

Location Downtown Rolla Bandshell

Contact Brandon Asher (brandon.asher@lgbtqrolla.org)

Organization LGBTQ+ Rolla

Website http://www.lgbtqrolla.org/

Save the Date: June 13, 2026
5–9pm
Rolla Pride Celebration
Downtown Band Shell | 1501 E. 9th St., Rolla

Join LGBTQ+ Rolla for an all-ages evening of Pride featuring community & vendor booths, food trucks, and live entertainment. Come celebrate, connect, and show up for community — more details coming soon! ✨