The Chronicle of Higher Education has taken note of our low brow celebration here in Rolla. Here’s how the online Chronicle story, “A Century of Being Irish” by Hurley Goodall, starts: St. Patrick’s Day at the Missouri University of Science and Technology is more than just shamrocks and green beer. That will be especially true […]
Walk softly, carry a big stick
March 4, 2008 by
It’s that time of year when shillelaghs of all sizes are left outside campus buildings while their owners are inside taking their final tests before St. Pat’s or just trying to stay awake in class. Meanwhile, we can report that, between the presence of all these snake bashing instruments and a dusting of snow, most […]
Coloring books, fireworks, and 21 gun salutes
February 28, 2008 by
Elementary schools all over Phelps County are receiving St. Pat’s coloring books this week. Students in grades 1-4 may enter a coloring contest with cash prizes. In addition to St. Pat’s pictures, the coloring book contains the history of St. Pat’s in Rolla. Organizers hope to give the kids a sense of ownership and pride […]
Those who came before us were the Best Ever
February 27, 2008 by
Even in war time, engineers will find a way to celebrate St. Pat’s. For an article that appeared in a 1991 issue of our alumni magazine, staff writers interviewed Gene Boyt about his experiences meeting up with two other MSM grads as prisoners in the Philippines during World War II. MSM grad John McAnerney (for […]
More on Fitz and stuff
February 26, 2008 by
We now have bios of Fitz (the 2008 Honorary St. Patrick) and all of the Honorary Knights. (Hint: click on the word “bios” to read more.) Starting this week, a steady stream of news releases about plans for the 100th celebration will be leaking out from the Missouri S&T office of public relations. We’ll post […]
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