TONIGHT!!!                  CNAS Public Lecture at 7:30 PM – Peter Plavchan (Temple Hall 002)

 

• Wednesday, October 14  HRA Recruiters Fair and Rounding meeting in Pummill Hall
• Wednesday, October 14  HRA Board of Advisors Meeting at 3:45 PM
• Thursday, October 15      CNAS Scholarship Reception at 3:30 PM, The Old Glass Factory – everyone is welcome
• Thursday, October 15      CNAS Emeritus Faculty Dinner at 5:30 PM, The Old Glass Factory – invitation required
• Friday, October 16    Advisory Boards meet – PAMS, CHM, GGP (BIO meets October 9, HRA meets October 14)
• Friday, October 16    BOG meeting highlighting undergraduate research
• Friday, October 16    HRA Open House – Pummill Hall 3-5 PM
• Friday, October 16    CNAS Homecoming Mixer – Mother’s Brewing at 5:00 PM – everyone is welcome
• Friday, October 16    Concert – Earth, Wind and Fire – JQH Arena
• Saturday, October 17   Parade, Tailgating and Game!

 

Public Affairs Convocation – Tuesday, October 20

“The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. And the tragedy is that my story could have been his, ” says Wes Moore.  His best-selling book, “The Other Wes Moore,” reflects on his youth and that of another man who shares his name. While they grew up in similar circumstances, their adult lives are remarkably different. Moore’s book chronicles their journeys and choices; it’s intended to spark discussion about the influences and expectations that shape young people.  In addition to being a best-selling author, Moore is a youth advocate, veteran and founder of BridgeEdU, which provides support to students as they begin their college careers. He will share his journey during this semester’s Public Affairs Convocation.

When: 7 p.m., Oct. 20, 2015

• Where: John Q. Hammons Arena
• Who: Wes Moore
• Tickets: Free and open to the public
• Sponsor: Public Affairs

 

I just wanted to send a quick reminder to everyone to please RSVP by OCT 20th for the MSU Way and United Way Celebration Luncheon in the PSU ballroom at noon on October 26!  It is a free lunch and we will be giving away some fabulous prizes to participants and ATTENDEES.  Yes, that’s right – there are some great prizes that you must be present to win!  We are wanting to have a larger turnout, so please check your schedule, put it on your calendar and I will even personally offer to reserve some tables if you would like to sit together. Please just include a note with the department to reserve the table and your RSVP today to debragoodwin@missouristate.edu.

 

Prizes include:

     iPad mini

     Branson getaway weekend

     Restaurant and movie gift certificates

     Rounds of golf

     Rec center passes and certificates

     Arts and athletics tickets and more!!!

These two campaigns are so important and we want to have a fun celebration!  I hope to see you there!

Melanie

Melanie Earl-Replogle Director of Annual Funds Missouri State University Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center 300 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100 Springfield, MO 65806 phone 417-836-4143 | fax 417-836-6886 melanieearl@missouristate.edu | www.missouristatefoundation.org 

 

Due Dates

• Department Promotion/Tenure Committee evaluations/recommendations due to heads by 10/19/15

• Summer Faculty Fellowships – http://graduate.missouristate.edu/facultystaff/SummerFellowships.htm  Applications due October 30, 2015

• Sabbatical Applications – http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/FacultyDevelopment/sabbaticals.htm Sabbatical applications are due in the dean’s office on November 1, 2015.  Faculty are notified of final decisions by February 1, 2016.

• PSIP applications are due in the dean’s office by December 11, 2015.  http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/psip.htm

Timeline – http://www.missouristate.edu/assets/Provost/PSIP_Evaluation_Timeline_2016.pdf

• Curriculum Innovation Projects 2015-2016 Call for Proposals – The FCTL Advisory Council invites project proposals for the 2015-2016 Curriculum Innovation funding.  This funding opportunity is to provide support for innovative teaching strategies that focus on student engagement, active learning, and student success.  While the FCTL Advisory Council welcomes all proposals, we encourage those that intend to demonstrate deeper learning outcomes and have the potential to be applied to other disciplines. Projects will be funded up to $5,000 and proposals should include a statement of the problem or a goal statement, projected itemization of expenses, approach and planned methodology for the project and any findings, and dissemination of these results to peers both within the university and beyond in terms of publications or professional presentations.  Proposals must detail how active teaching and learning strategies will be implemented and evaluated. Faculty interested in submitting a proposal are required to schedule a pre-grant meeting with the FCTL to review the application process and review measurable outcomes.  To schedule meeting contact fctl@missouristate.edu. Proposals should be submitted electronically to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning fctl@missouristate.edu no later than October 31, 2015.

News –  http://news.missouristate.edu/tag/cnas/

Mind’s Eye – https://blogs.missouristate.edu/mindseye/

 

Tammy