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Alexandra Gast - new communications and promotions manager for Student Success to begin Jan. 6
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Hello all! My name is Alexandra Gast, and I am thrilled to be joining the team
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at Missouri S&T. My passion for building community through communications and marketing stems from my rural upbringing on a diversified livestock operation in Southwest Missouri. Growing up, I fell in love with learning about others' stories and shining a spotlight on the agriculture industry. I attended the University of Missouri – Columbia, where I earned my undergraduate degree in agricultural education and leadership. I am currently completing
my graduate studies in plant sciences, with an emphasis on marketing and communications.
Previously, I worked as the communications and outreach specialist for Missouri Farmers Care, where I led marketing campaigns and developed educational resources for initiatives such as Missouri Hogs for Hunger and the St. Louis Cardinals' Race to the Plate. While the
agriculture industry may not have an obvious connection to STEM education and degree programs, I am confident that my experience will enable me to support the Division of Student Success in meaningful ways. My efforts will focus on fostering student
achievement, advancing organizational goals, and building vibrant, engaged communities among faculty, staff and students.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time on hobbies that keep me grounded and inspired — golfing, reading and baking. I am excited to meet everyone in the coming months, share experiences, and build strong working relationships with each of you. In the meantime,
happy holidays, and go Miners!
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Image submitted by Derek Zboran, well-being coordinator.
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Register for RESPOND training
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Student well-being will present a University of Missouri System-licensed program, RESPOND, to train faculty, staff and students to recognize and provide initial assistance to people with mental health concerns.
The training is offered twice in December - 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 16, and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Room 121 of Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall.
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Photos submitted by Chyna Howell and Pamela Williams.
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Division staff enjoy holiday luncheon
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On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Division of Student Success staff were invited to a holiday luncheon at the Innovation Lab Forum. After playing a guessing game of holiday characters, songs, objects and traditions, vice chancellor Dr. Robin Gore addressed everyone to express her appreciation for the hard work and dedication to the division's goals by all employees. Decorations and games were provided by Chyna Howell, Dorie Paine and Pam Williams.
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Originally from Seol, South Korea, Kayla now resides in Rolla and helps students succeed in her role as a student support specialist for the dean of students office. Kayla has a bachelor's degree in German literature and a master's in education from Sang Myung University, and is currently working towards an MBA at Missouri S&T.
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Jokes, memes or trivia to brighten your day!
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Meme credit: Sue Dewar, Post Media Network
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- Dec. 13 – “Who Brought the Humbug?”, 7:30 p.m. @ Leach Theatre
- Dec. 16 – Men's Basketball vs. Calvary Bible, 7 p.m. @ Billy Key Court
- Dec. 16, 17 – RESPOND Training to Support Campus Mental Health
- Dec. 18 – Free yoga for S&T employees, 4:45 p.m. @ Gale Bullman, Aerobics Room
- Dec. 19 – Women's Basketball vs. Harris-Stowe, 11 a.m. @ Billy Key Court
- Dec. 21 – Women's Basketball vs. Eureka, 1:30 p.m. @ Billy Key Court
- Dec. 31 – Men's Basketball vs. Principia, 3 p.m. @ Billy Key Court
- Oct. 4, 2025 - Homecoming
- Oct. 19-21, 2025 - Family & Friends Weekend
- Oct. 20, 2025 - Celebration of Nations
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“Some people dream of success while others wake up and work.”
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~ Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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