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CNAS News – September 2, 2024

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Upcoming Due Dates for Research Grants or Fellowship Proposals

Sept 10 – Workshop for Faculty interested in submitting a faculty research grant or summer fellowship proposal.  See attached flyer.

Faculty Research Grants are due October 1.

Summer Fellowship Proposals are due October 30.

Sabbatical applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due October 28

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

David Beckwitt University of Missouri ­­– September 12

PAMS Seminar: “X-Ray Diffraction Investigation into CVD-Grown van der Waals Films: Disorder and Structure” Kemper 204; refreshments at 3:45; presentation 4-5 PM

Jorda Heiman University of Mississippi – September 13

Biology Seminar: “Spatial Variation of Microbial Communities in Aquatic Ecosystems” Meyer 101; refreshments at 3:30; seminar at 4-5 PM

Dr. Natasha Devore Missouri State University – September 20

Biology Seminar: “The Protein Engineering and  Crystal Structures of Cyan Versions of the Green Thermal Protein (TGP)” Meyer 101; refreshments at 3:00; seminar at 4-5 PM

Shelly Colatskie Missouri Department of Conservation – September 27

Biology Seminar: “The Secret Life of Missouri’s Bats and Caves” Meyer 101; refreshments at 3:30; seminar at 4-5 PM

 

ACADEMIC ADVISOR FORUM SERIES

Office of Admissions: From College Fairs to Commencement- Thursday, September 12, 12-1 PM Zoom. Registration is encouraged.

Advising Reports: How to Use BCSSE Survey Data to Help First-Year Students- Thursday, September 26, 12-1 PM, Zoom. Registration is encouraged.

CNAS NEWS –

CNAS News Watch

The Right Balance – Academic Expressions 

Harnessing AI for Climate Resilience

Welcoming refugees amid worry from locals – Human geography expert Dr. Emily Frazier speaks on refugee resettlement.

Other important notices

8/26-10/4 United Way Campaign

Preparing for Emergencies course available for all employees, Deadline to complete September 30th.

10/12/24           Power Outage – Blunt Hall and Kemper Halls will have no power during this work.

Cheek Hall Renovation – Design work is being done this fall.  Construction will begin immediately after commencement in May of 2025.

Blunt (Temple Hall) Construction Details.  If you have questions, please email directly BluntHallConstruction.edu

 9/9/24 – 9/20/24: Exterior scaffold at main south entrance – entrance will be closed.

BLUNT HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Phase One Three Week Lookahead (Week 67)

9/9/24 thru 9/13/24

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition – Levels 4 & 5. Chilled Water System goes live.
  • Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 2 & 3. Painting on Level 2.
  • Curtain wall continues. Exterior glazing installation near completion. GFRC installation commences.
  • Penthouse & screen wall panel installation continues – scheduled to be complete early September.
  • Roof installation Level 5 continues. Roof hatch installation. Roof installation at Auditorium continues. (Dumpster adjacent to southeast sidewalk)
  • Lab Casework Installation commences – Level 1.
  • Elevator installation continues (duration-week 4/6).
  • Porch Pergola installation commences.

 9/16/24 thru 9/20/24

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition – Levels 4 & 5.
  • Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 3. Painting on Level 2.
  • Curtain wall continues. Exterior glazing installation near completion. GFRC installation continues.
  • Penthouse & screen wall panel installation continues – scheduled to be complete early September.
  • Roof installation Level 5 continues. Roof installation at Auditorium continues. (Dumpster adjacent to southeast sidewalk)
  • Lab Casework Installation continues – Level 1.
  • Elevator installation continues (duration-week 5/6).
  • Auditorium scaffolding scheduled to commence.

UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS

9/23/24 – 9/27/24: Buck Hoist removed from site – Trucks on JQH Parkway

Phase Two Three Week Lookahead (Week 12)

9/9/24 thru 9/13/24

  • General Demolition in rooms and hallways in Phase 2A areas on second & third floors.
  • Demolition: Ductwork removal.
  • Hydronic main start in basement and mechanical rooms.
  • Exterior scaffold at main south entrance – entrance will be closed.

9/16/24 thru 9/20/24

  • General Demolition in rooms and hallways in Phase 2A areas on second & third floors.
  • Demolition: Ductwork removal.
  • Hydronic main start in basement and mechanical rooms.
  • Exterior scaffold at main south entrance – entrance will be closed.

Calendar

·     Sept 11                            CNAS Student Expo

·     Sept 15-17                      ABET Accreditation visit to CSC – MSU

·     Sept 17                            CNAS Ice Cream Social, 3:00-4:30

·     Sept 18                            Academic Connection Fair (Majors Fair)

·     Sept 24-26                      Public Affairs Conference 

·     Sept 27-29                      MSU Family Weekend

·     Oct 1                                College Council meets

·     Oct 1                                Tri-State Water Conference at Darr Ag Center, 8 AM-5 PM Students attend for free.  Faculty and staff – $145 each.

·     Oct 10-11                        Fall Break, no classes, offices open

·     Oct 17                              Emeritus Luncheon at the Crystal Room – Kentwood Hall, 11 AM-1 PM

·     Oct 17                              Presidential Inauguration at 4:00 PM

·     Oct 17-19                        Homecoming Weekend

·     Oct 21                              CNAS 3MT, Meyer Libr 101, 3:00-5:00

·     Oct 26                              Elementary Science Olympiad

·     Nov 2                               Fall showcase, Rec Center

·     Nov 5                               College Council meets

·     Nov 5                               CNAS Bingo Night, 3:30-5:00, GLAS 102

·     Nov 13                             CNAS Career Expo, PSU Ballroom

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