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

CNAS 3MT is coming up on Monday, October 21.

Come to the inauguration of Missouri State University’s 12^th President, October 17^th at 4 pm

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony on campus – October 16^th

Public Affairs Talks: Election 101 – October 23rd

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

Dr. Hanna Terletska, Middle Tennessee State University – October 17 PAMS Seminar – 4-5 PM

Dr. Samniqueka Halsey University of Missouri – October 18; Biology Seminar: “Reconstructing Prairies and Emerging Pathogens: Analyzing Hot-Tick-Pathogen Interactions” Meyer 101; seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Michele LeRoux, PhD, Washington University Medical School STL– October 25; Biology Seminar: “Targeting Specificity of a Bacterial Anti-Phage Toxin-Antitoxin Systems” Meyer 101; seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Katie R. Ryan, PhD, University of Arkansas Medical School – November 8, Biology Seminar: “Lung Cancer Metastasis” Meyer 101, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Chris Merrett, Western Illinois University – November 11, SEES Seminar: “The Impacts of Dollar General Stores on Rural Illinois Communities” Blunt 345, seminar at 2:30-3:30 PM.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR FORUM SERIES

Transfer Advising Essentials: What’s New? October 21, 12:00-1:00 PM

Managing Concerning Student Behavior – October 22, 12:00-1:00 PM

Fast-Track Futures: Advising for Accelerated Graduate Programs – December 2, 12:00-1:00 PM

Mindful of Neurodiversity – December 5, 12:00-1:00 PM

CNAS NEWS –

Fighting back against a fungus killing bats

Meet a rare two-headed snake in Kansas City

MSU Biology Alumna receives Delta Zeta’s 35 Under 35 Award

Mind’s Eye

SEES Planning Students recognized for Outstanding Achievement at Conference

A New Era for OEWRI

BLUNT HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Phase One Three Week Lookahead

 10/14/24 thru 10/25/24

• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition – Levels 0, 4 & 5.
• Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 4. Painting on Level 3.
• Curtain wall continues. GFRC installation continues. Metal wrap continues.
• Roof installation Auditorium & Level 5 continues. Scheduled to be complete end of October.
• Lab Casework Installation continues – Level 3.
• Auditorium demolition continues.
• Hardscape on north side commences.

 10/14/24 thru 10/25/24

• Selective demolition (interior wood framing) – South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Hydronic main continues in basement and mechanical rooms. (This work will affect the temperatures in the Pit.)

 Calendar

• 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 25                            Student Affiliates of ACS Demos in the Dark
• 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
• Nov 25-26                     No classes, offices open
• Nov 27-Dec1                Thanksgiving, no classes, offices closed
• Dec 6                             Study Day
• Dec 7-12                       Final Exams
• Dec 13                           Commencement (10 AM and 1:30 PM – CNAS is part of 1:30 PM ceremony)
• Dec 23-Jan 3                University Closed

2025

• Jan 4, 2025                   All offices open
• Jan 13                            First day of spring semester classes
• Jan 20                            Holiday – no classes

 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 Astro Brief on KSMU.