Be kind. Be positive. Be strong. Be safe.
Tammy’s Summer Reading and book recommendations –
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
All about climate change. Fiction but could be our future.
Whistling Vivaldi by Claude M. Steele
How stereotypes affect us and what we can do.
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
Historical fiction – great lessons.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Biography
Caste by Isabel Wilderson
Opened my eyes and heart to new ways to think about race and class.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kammerer
A little biology and a little native American culture. A great read.
What are you reading and what would you recommend?
Upcoming Events
Wes Pratt’s retirement reception – Monday July 18, 3:00-5:00PM – efactory Jay Wasson Idea Loft
Summer Visit Day – Friday July 22, 9:00AM-2:30PM – PSU
Recent News from CNAS
Recent news from the college:
- If you would like to see past stories please visit CNAS NewsWatch!
Calendar
July 15 | International Travel Grants are due for Spring and Summer |
July 15 | BearPAFs for Fall 2022 New GA appointments due |
July 22 | Summer Visit Day |
August 3 | Last day of summer classes |
August 4-5 | Final exam period for summer session |
August 15 | All faculty and graduate students report back for fall semester |
August 17 | FCTL Showcase on Teaching and Learning |
August 18 | All Faculty Luncheon |
August 22 | Fall 2022 classes begin today |
September 8 | There is a home football game on Thursday, Sept 8 starting at 7PM |
September 14 | CNAS Student Organization Expo |
September 20-22 | Public Affairs Conference |
September 29 | Majors Fair |
October 13-14 | Fall Break – No Classes |
October 24 | CNAS 3-minute thesis competition for graduate students |
October 29 | Homecoming |
November 9 | CNAS Career Expo |
April 8, 2024 | Next Solar Eclipse in Missouri – The path of totality through North America – the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org |
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.