July 2009
I realized over the weekend that I had not updated the CNAS blog since April so I will try to catch you up on the events of CNAS and prepare you for the end of summer and beginning of the … Continue reading

I realized over the weekend that I had not updated the CNAS blog since April so I will try to catch you up on the events of CNAS and prepare you for the end of summer and beginning of the … Continue reading
There are so many events in April – Public Affairs Conference, FFA Contests, Graduate College Interdisciplinary Forum, Pummill Relays, Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meeting, and scholarship banquets for chemistry, computer science, math and premedical students. And then the Ozarks … Continue reading
It is good to have breaks. We all need them. I will be taking a break this week as well. I hope to read a few books and take some long runs. I have posted some of the events that … Continue reading
CNAS Faculty and Staff: President Nietzel and Provost McCarthy have requested the opportunity to meet with us on Tuesday, April 7 at noon in the Meyer Library Auditorium. They are in fact meeting with each of the colleges regarding the topics … Continue reading
Rather than post announcements this week I will reflect on the economy and challenges we face. With state funding at best held at current levels for the future it is imperative that we all pay attention to retention and recruitment … Continue reading
The budget issues continue to remain on the front pages. We are facing many unknowns over the next few weeks and years. There remains a chance that we could have a holdback of state money for this current fiscal year. … Continue reading
As the budget scenarios continue to develop and become clearer, I want to keep you informed. I see this evolving over time so please continue to check the blog for new postings. President Nietzel will be responding to Missouri Department of Higher … Continue reading
Another semester is almost over. I listened to my students’ final presentations this week, I just wrote their final exam and then it’s grading time. So much has happened since I last wrote to you so I will try to … Continue reading
I thought that this might be a good time to give you an update on computer labs in CNAS. We now have an inventory of all CNAS computer labs, the software installed in each lab, and whether the lab is … Continue reading
It feels like fall!!! Many alumni returned for homecoming. CNAS hosted a dinner for all emeritus faculty in the college on Thursday evening of homecoming week. Several program advisory boards meet on Friday and we also invite the advisory board … Continue reading