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CNAS NEWS – June 12, 2023

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Upcoming Events

Interested in student success and maybe even decreasing DFW’s in your course?  Please sign up for one of the following book discussions through FCTL.

Inclusive Teaching in STEM – facilitated by Helena Metzker, Senior Instructor in Chemistry & Biochemistry. Registration is through My Learning Connection located in the Learning and Development card on your MSU profile.

Offered this summer – July 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25 from 9-11 AM

Offered this fall – Thursdays at noon starting August 24 and ending October 26.  (registration will be open soon)

This is open to department heads and all CNAS faculty this year.  Next year we will be opening this up to our graduate students.

 

Staff Appreciation Week (June 12 – 16) –  There are events on Monday June 12 from 5 to 8PM at Mother’s Brewing Company, Tuesday June 13 at 4:30PM the all staff photo is taking place at the John Goodman Amphitheatre and Friday June 16 there will be snacks available in the Glass Hall atrium and on the porch apron – with campus closing at 3PM June 16.

Young Mathematics Teacher Academy – June 26 to June 30

Upcoming Holidays & Related Events

Juneteenth events – there are several events happening the weekend of Juneteenth

Juneteenth (June 19) – Offices closed

Independence Day – July 3 and 4 offices will be closed

Recent news from the college:

 

Blunt (Temple Hall) Construction Details through mid-June. 

If you have questions, please contact the Dean’s Office and we will find the answer to your question.

6/12/23 thru 6/16/23

  • Plaza sculpture removed.
  • Continue work for new power for fountain including core cutting. Possible fountain shutdown 6/12/23 or 6/13/23, weather dependent. (Does not include any power outage in the building.)
  • Building demolition mobilization and related roofing: Large equipment on site and saw cutting commences at auditorium & east entrance wall (all levels) Monday thru Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Week 1/5).
  • Soil and demolition debris removed from project site. Dump Trucks on JQH Parkway (Spotters will be utilized)
  • Continue work on sanitary sewer. (Restrooms will NOT be impacted)
  • Electricians working in areas affected by upcoming demolition to remove fixtures.
  • Electricians in tunnel installing conduit for main power shutdown.
  • Continue new walls at temporary exit in OEWRI/old restroom.
  • Paint temporary walls at east entrance wall (all floors).
  • Testing & Balancing of existing mechanical system. Contractors in various rooms in the building.

 

6/19/23 thru 6/23/23

  • Electrical and plumbing work in south side fenced area continues.
  • Electrical work in tunnel continues.
  • Continue new walls at temporary exit in OEWRI/old restroom.
  • Building demolition: Even larger equipment on site to break out concrete at auditorium & east entrance wall (all levels) Monday thru Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Week 2/5).
  • Demolition materials removed from project site. Dump Trucks on JQH Parkway.
  • Concrete crushing within construction fence at Lot 18a for repurposing.
  • Testing & Balancing of existing mechanical system completed. Contractors in various rooms in the building.

 

Calendar

Start of the summer session –

  • June 12 – (Summer 2023) – 1st, 2nd, 3rd sessions begin
  • June 12 – SOAR sessions begin
  • June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed (No classes/offices closed)
  • June 23 – Summer Showcase #1
  • July 3-4 – (Summer 2023) –Holiday (offices closed/no classes)
  • July 21 – Summer Showcase #2
  • Aug 3-4 – Final exam period for summer classes
  • Aug 7 – Grades must be submitted by 2 PM

 

Start of the fall semester –

  • August 14-15 – Fall 2023 TA Training
  • August 14-15   new faculty orientation
  • August 16 – showcase on teaching and learning
  • August 17 – all faculty luncheon
  • August 18 – event with STEM LLC students
  • August 21 – (Fall 2023) – Start of the fall semester
  • August 22 – All College Meeting, 3:30-5:00 PM in Carrington 208 (there will be food!)

 

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