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CNAS News – October 14, 2019

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CNAS Graduate Student 3-Minute Thesis Competition is today!!!

The CNAS competition will take place on Monday, October 14, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Winners will go on to the University competition which will take place on Friday, November 1. All faculty are invited to the competition.

Diversity Donut Event

The Diversity Donuts: CNAS Student Diversity Mixer is scheduled for Thursday, October 17. It will be held in Meyer Library Room 107 from 9:00-11:30 am. There will be FREE donuts, coffee, and juice! Please post and share with your students. See flyer for more details.

CNAS Seminars – all are welcome!

PAMS and CHM – 3:30-4:30 PM, Wednesday, October 16, in Library 101. Dr. Lloyd Lumata of University of Texas Dallas

GGP – 2:30 PM, Thursday, October 17, in Temple 345. “Geological Reporting and Public Investment: How Bre-X Changed the Mining Industry.” Dr. Aaron Johnson

BIO – 4:00 PM, Friday, October 18, in Temple 003. “Acquisition and attenuation of predation fear in fishes.” Adam Crane, University of Saskatchewan

PAMS – 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 24 in Kemper 206, Dr. Marco Cavaglia of Missouri University of Science and Technology

BIO – 4:00 PM, Friday, October 25 in Temple Hall 003, “Biogeochemical cycling in streams: role of surface/subsurface exchange” Alba Argerich, University of Missouri

Carrie’s Cafe

Carrie’s Cafe is now open! Make your reservations today!

Student Essay Contest

Fall 2019 Dr. Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Contest. Complete details about the Contest are available at this link. This contest is coordinated and primarily funded by Sigma Pi alumni’s non-profit organization, IDEAL (Institute for the Development of Ethics and Leadership). It is promoted by the undergraduate members of Sigma Pi (who are not eligible to compete) and administered by MSU’s Office of Public Affairs Support. Submissions are due by Midnight, October 20, 2019. See flyer for details. Please announce to your classes. There is a cash prize!

CNAS News

It’s all posted here – https://blogs.missouristate.edu/cnas-newswatch/

Upcoming Due Dates for Faculty

Oct 30 – Summer Fellowship applications: allow time to obtain dean’s signature. Applicants submit completed applications electronically to GraduateCollege@missouristate.edu

Nov 1 – Sabbatical Leave applications (original and copies) to Dean’s Office (Gale); Personnel Committee begins review

Food Drive

Food drive to benefit MSU’s Bear Pantry and Crosslines Food Pantry. Please bring items by October 25. See flyer for more details.

Missouri Academy of Science 2020 Annual meeting

MAS annual meeting is April 24-25, 2020 at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin MO. See the flyer for more information. Senior Division is Saturday, April 25. Poster session will be from 9:30-11:00 AM; lunch, meetings and breakout sessions from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Oral presentations 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Calendar

Oct 14 CNAS 3-minute thesis competition
Oct 25-26 Homecoming
Oct 26 It’s On! – 5:30 PM
Nov 1 University 3-minute thesis competition
Nov 2 Fall Showcase
Nov 3-5 CAEP Accreditation Visit (Education)
Nov 4 PSM Advisory Board Meets
Nov 4 STEM Career Expo 2019
Nov 9 MAKO Math conference
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, OFFICES CLOSED
Dec 5 Last day of classes for semester
Dec 7-12 Final Exams
Dec 13 Commencement – 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM (CNAS students march at 1:30 PM)

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