I am looking forward to visiting your departmental meetings this week. There will be no all-college meeting this fall but all announcements will be made within each department meeting.
Engineering – Tuesday, August 11
Hospitality Leadership – Wednesday, August 12
Chemistry – Thursday, August 13
Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science – Thursday, August 13
Biology – Thursday, August 13
Geography, Geology and Planning – Friday, August 14
Computer Science – Friday, August 14
Mathematics – Friday, August 14
Campus Updates and Events
Attached – CNAS Classroom Mask Policy and latest email from Provost’s Office regarding required syllabi statements.
Other important events this week –
- New Faculty Orientation – August 10-11
- TA/GA Training – August 10-11
- Virtual Showcase on Teaching and Learning – register online here – August 12
- President Smart and Provost Einhellig invite all faculty to attend a Welcome Back webinar https://calendar.missouristate.edu/event/108691/207689
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Thursday, August 13
Monday, August 17 – Fall 2020 Semester Classes Begin
CNAS Updates
Recent news from the college:
- Bias as behavior: Understanding cultural competency
- If you would like to see past stories please visit CNAS NewsWatch!
All University buildings are open.
- All departmental offices will be open on at least a part time basis. The schedule must be posted on the office door (note these are subject to change). Staff will be available during normal working hours via email or phone (contact information will be posted on office doors).
- Faculty office hours (virtual or face-to-face) should also be posted on individual faculty office doors along with preferred contact information started August 17.
“Lay hold of something that will help you, and then use it to help somebody else.”
Booker T. Washington
Calendar
| Aug 10 | All faculty and graduate students report to work for the fall semester |
| Aug 12 | Virtual Showcase on Teaching and Learning – register through “My Learning Connection” or online here |
| Aug 17 | Fall 2020 Semester Classes Begin Today |
| Sept 2 | CNAS Student Expo – Recruiting students for membership in student organizations |
| Sept 29 – Oct 1 | Public Affairs Conference – All sessions virtual |
| Oct 17 | MSU Homecoming |
| Oct 18 | Spring/Summer Commencement |
| Nov 9-10 | CNAS Career Expo – Virtual |
| Nov 12-16 | CNAS Undergraduate Research Day |
| Dec 3 | Last day of classes for fall semester |
| Dec 5-10 | Final Exam Period |
| Dec 11 | Fall Commencement |
Media
- Subscribe to follow CNAS NewsWatch (also available on CNAS homepage)
- Find Dean Jahnke’s past eblasts and subscribe to CNAS Blog.
- Tune in every Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. for 5-minute STEM Spots on KSMU.