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State of the University
State of the University Address is today at 12:30 PM in the PSU theater.
MSU United Way Campaign
The MSU United Way Campaign starts today. I have donated and I hope that you will too. https://www.missouristate.edu/UnitedWayCampaign/default.htm
If you have never donated – please consider the “Cup of Coffee Challenge”. If you donated last year please consider the “Give a Dollar More Challenge”
Upcoming Seminars
Upcoming CNAS Seminars – Check out the CNAS Master Calendar for this week’s seminars – College of Natural and Applied Sciences – Missouri State University
- BIO – 4:00-5:00PM, Friday, October 21, in Temple 003. “Genomics of Plant Adaptation to New and Changing Environments”
University Events
It is time to work with your graduate students to prepare them for the 3 minute thesis (3MT) competition. Flyer is attached.
Celebrate Latino/a/x Heritage Month – there are a number of events throughout September and early October
Voter Awareness Week, October 3-6. There are several activities with the goals of education, outreach and voter support.
Inclusive Teaching for Student Success
- Check this out from our own mathematics department – A successful first run
- If you have read an article that has made a difference in your classroom, please send it to me and I will share it with your colleagues.
The fall 2022 advisor forum schedule is posted on the AATC website
The call for 2022-23 Curriculum Innovation Grant Proposals is now open! Curriculum Innovation awards provide funding of up to $4,000 per grant. Additional information about the Curriculum Innovation awards and the application form download can be found at Curriculum Innovation Funding. These are due October 31.
Carrie’s Cafe
Carrie’s Café – Carrie’s Café is open until November 17 on Tuesday and Thursday each week (with a few days being closed – check the calendar)
Upcoming Conference
Ozark Rivers Conference – October 14, 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Darr Agricultural Center – 2401 S. Kansas Expy. – General tickets to register are $75 and student tickets are $50, please note that tickets are only available online. An agenda has been attached.
Recent News from CNAS
Recent news from the college:
- Missouri sees growth in Amish communities
- If you would like to see past stories please visit CNAS NewsWatch!
Calendar
| September 29 | Majors Fair |
| October 3-6 | Voter Awareness Week |
| October 6 | Staff Senate – 11:00AM-1:00PM, Glass Hall 486 |
| October 13-14 | Fall Break – No Classes |
| October 24 | CNAS 3-minute thesis competition for graduate students |
| October 29 | Homecoming |
| November 1 | Southwest Missouri Regional Water Conference – Students can attend for free! The conference is $125 for others. |
| November 4 | MSU 3-minute thesis |
| November 9 | CNAS Career Expo |
| December 16 | Commencement Day |
| 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 |