You are invited…

Attend the CNAS 3-minute Thesis Competition today at 4:00 p.m. in Meyer Library 101. Come show your support for our amazing and talented students!  There will be cookies!!!!!
The winners of this competition will present their 3-minute thesis at the Graduate College Competition on October 20^.
Presentation Schedule:

Click CNAS goals for the 2017-18 academic year.

REMINDER: Fall Break is October 12-13.  There are no classes on Thursday and Friday, but the university is open.

ONGOING ITEMS

• Search for new Department Head of Computer Science is posted: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/36055
• CNAS Faculty Searches are also posted: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/
• In partnership with Convoy of Hope, Missouri State students and the Center for Community Engagementwill be hosting a campus-wide donation drive for victims directly affected by both hurricanes and possibly the newer hurricanes forming in the Atlantic.  Items may be dropped off in Temple Hall 142.

FUTURE EVENTS

• Communicating the Value of Water conference occurs on Thursday, October 19. (FREE for students, but they must register!)
• CNAS STEM Career Exploration Expo is Monday, November 6, 4:00-6:00 PM, in PSU Ballroom. All CNAS students and faculty are encouraged to attend!
• Expanding Your Horizons 2017 will be held on November 18.  This is an event for middle school girls.  The morning will be filled with hands-on science and information about careers in STEM.

ICYMI…

• Kevin Evans investigates shorelines and mountains in effort to document climate change.
• Chris Barnhart and friends monitor monarch migration from Springfield to Mexico.
• Jason Smith, alumnus of GGP, uses skills learned in CNAS.
• Several students went to Chile on a study away trip with Gary Michelfelder.
• Flu shots are available at Taylor Health!

SUSTAINABILITY CORNER
Let’s not protect the environment, let’s create a world where the environment doesn’t need protecting.

The latest CNAS NEWS is published here – CNAS NewsWatch

OCTOBER DUE DATES

• Oct 15 – International Travel Grants (due dates are Jan 15, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 15)
• Oct 18 – By 2:00 PM, submit mid-semester grades: calendar.missouristate.edu/event/93911/172661
• Oct 20 – Dept Committees recommendations of Ranked Faculty and Instructors to DHs; Faculty Applicants receive Committee’s report for 3 business day to review, respond, sign and return to Dept (Oct 23-25, 2017)
• Oct 20 – nominations due for Awards for Excellence in Study Away Programming
• Oct 20 – Assessment Grants for Assessment of Student Learning
• Oct 27 – By 5:00 PM, curricular proposals must be submitted through Curricular Action Workflow System to allow the dean and admin assistant time to review proposals and prepare agenda
• Oct 30 – Summer Fellowship applications: 9:00 AM to Dean’s Office (Gale) for dean’s signature. Applicants submit completed applications electronically to GraduateCollege@missouristate.edu
• Oct 31 – Proposals for Curriculum Innovation Awards

CNAS CALENDAR – 2017

Oct 12-13  Fall Break – no classes
Oct 20        3-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) at 5:00 PM in Library 101 (This is the university-wide competition and CNAS students must participate today in order to be eligible for this competition.)
Oct 24        Armchair University Science Series: La Toya Kissoon-Charles – Wetland plants: what are they good for?, 7 PM, Library Center
Oct 25        Hospitality Career Fair, 9:00-3:30,
Oct 26        Scholarship Reception – Crystal Ballroom in Kentwood Hall, 3:30-4:30
Oct 27        Wall of Fame Presentation at 4:00 PM – John Catau will join the wall this year!
Oct 27-28  Homecoming!

Nov 6         STEM Career Exploration Expo, 4:00-6:30, PSU Ballroom (see attachment)
Nov 9         USA Day
Nov 18       Expand Your Horizons, 7:30-1:00, Kemper Hall (see attachment)
Nov 28       Dr. Debra Finn, “Beneath the surface: fabulous biodiversity in flowing waters” 7:00, Library Center
Dec 15       CNAS Graduation Reception 8-9 AM
Dec 15       Commencement – CNAS marches at 10:00 AM

MEDIA           

• Tune in every Thursday morning at 9:45 AM for 5-minute STEM Spots on KSMU hosted by Dr. David Cornelison.
• Check out CNAS blog and CNAS NewsWatch for more information.
• CNAS NEWS posted by University Communications – news.missouristate.edu/tag/college-of-natural-and-applied-sciences
• Follow CNAS on Twitter: @CNASatMSU
• Like CNAS on Facebook: CNAS at MSU