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
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
Media
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- Find Dean Jahnke’s past eblasts and subscribe to CNAS Blog.
- Tune in every Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. for 5-minute Astro Brief on KSMU.
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