If you have not had the opportunity to give to the United Way campaign and would like to do so the deadline has been extended to November 17.  https://www.missouristatefoundation.org/facultystaffcampaigns.html

EVENTS THIS WEEK

• National Geography Awareness Week runs Monday through Friday! All presentations occur 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Temple 345. See the attached flyer for details.
• Wed, Nov 15 – Chemistry Seminar: Peering into Neurons with Fluorescent Sensors for Neurotransmitters presented by Timothy Glass from the UM-Columbia.
• Thu, Nov 16 – PAMS Seminar: Conquering the Low-k Death Curve: Can Boron Overturn Silicon in the Quest for Interconnect Dielectric Materials? Presented by Dr. Michelle Paquette of UMKC.
• Fri, Nov 17 – Biology Seminar: Ratsnake Spatial Ecology and Bird Nest Predation presented by Andrew George from Pittsburgh State University.
• Fri, Nov 17 – Nominations due for Staff Excellence in University Service Award

The latest CNAS NEWS is published here – CNAS NewsWatch

FYI…

• The CNAS Awards Committee finalized the policy for 2018. 
• FERPA Training is still available.
• Blackboard training opportunities are available.
• Safety and Transportation released their third quarter newsletter.
• International Education Week events continue through the week.

ICYMI…

• Biology students Sarah Spangler (1st place) and John Short (3rd place) win big at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition on October 20. CNAS congratulations them on their great showings in the university-wide competition!
• Tom Tomasi took a group of students to study ecosystems in several national parks this past summer.
• Matt Siebert and Brian High identified a problem, implemented a solution, and now see progress in organic chemistry course.
• Laszlo Kovacs and team are on track with research to study grapes withstanding climate change.
• November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Kyoungtae Kim focusses study on dynamin protein.

SUSTAINABILITY CORNER

Online resources are available: https://guides.library.missouristate.edu/c.php?g=701803&p=4980009

DUE DATES

• Dec 15 – Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service: nominations/intent to apply due via online form
• Dec 15 – Assessment Grants for Assessment of Student Learning
• Dec 15 – Professor Salary Incentive Program (PSIP) application materials due to Dean’s Office
• Dec 18 – By 2:00 PM, submit final grade rosters: calendar.missouristate.edu/event/94939/176274

CNAS CALENDAR – 2017

Nov 18       Expanding Your Horizons, 7:30-1:00, Kemper Hall (and Temple Hall)
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, PSU 317
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
• Inside Missouri State newsletter.