CNAS News - October 28, 2024

Upcoming Events

Summer Fellowship Proposals are due October 30.

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

Counted Out Film -Sunday, November 3. “Counted Out” Film Features IMD Co-founder (mathematics-democracy-institute.org)

Counted Out (2024) — The Movie Database (TMDB) (themoviedb.org) I hope to see you there!

The Great Southern Bank Arena will be the central polling location for this election for anyone registered to vote in Greene County. The polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm. Early voting (“no excuse in-person absentee”) is happening from now until Nov. 4 at the Election Center (1125 N. Boonville) and The Library Center (4653 S. Campbell).

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

Dr. Wan Shou, University of Arkansas – October 31, PAMS Seminar: “Advancing Manufacturing from Materials, and Processes to Functional Applications” via Teams, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Delower Hossain, University of Tennessee Space Institute – November 7, PAMS Seminar: “Design, Selection, Synthesis, and Structure-Property Relationship of Refractory High-Entropy Ceramics for Extreme Engineering Applications” via Teams; 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

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 –

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

Celebrating Interdisciplinary excellence

Mind’s Eye

A New Era for OEWRI

BLUNT HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Phase One Lookahead

10/28/24 thru 11/1/24

- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition – Levels 0, 4 & 5.
- Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 4. Painting on Level 1.
- Curtain wall continues. GFRC installation continues. Metal wrap continues.
- Roof installation on Level 4 (porch) & Level 5 continues. Scheduled to be complete the end of October.
- Lab Casework Installation continues – Level 2.

Hardscape on north side continues.

Phase Two Lookahead

10/28/24 thru 11/1/24

Hydronic main continues in basement and mechanical rooms. (This work may affect the temperatures in the Pit.)
Ductwork installation commences – South Side Level 2 & 3

Calendar

Nov 2 Fall showcase, Rec Center
Nov 3 Movie – See above
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

CNAS News – October 28, 2024