Upcoming
2024 Election Information – 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.
CNAS Career Expo is Wednesday, November 13. Faculty are welcome to attend – especially the first hour to learn more about each of the companies. The current list of companies attending is available. They are looking for spring/summer interns as well as full-time employees.
CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!
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.
Grover P Miller, PhD, University of Arkansas Medical School – November 15, Biology Seminar: “Mechanisms Underlying Health Risks from Combinations of Cannabinoids and Prescription Drugs” Meyer 101; seminar at 4:00-5:00 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
BLUNT HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Phase One
11/4/24 thru 11/15/24
11/9/24 New Transformer Installation – Power Outage at Addition only
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition & auditoriums – Levels 0, 4 & 5.
- Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 1 & 4. Painting on Level 1.
- Floor Polishing on Level 3 & 4.
- Restroom Completion Level 0 & 4.
- Curtain wall continues. GFRC installation continues. Metal wrap continues.
- Roof installation on Level 4 (porch), Level 5 continues, and Auditorium continues.
- Lab Casework Installation continues – Level 0, 1 & 2.
- Hardscape on north side installation of storm drain continues.
Phase Two
11/4/24 thru 11/15/24
- Hydronic main continues in basement and mechanical rooms. (This work may affect the temperatures in the Pit.)
- Ductwork installation continues – South Side Level 2 & 3.
- Plumbing work continues South Side Level 2 & 3.
- Hydronic main South Side Level 2 & 3
- Gypsum board repairs continue South Side Level 3.
Calendar
- 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 6 Winter Intersession Classes Begin
- Jan 10 Winter Intersession Classes end
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- Jan 13 First day of spring semester classes
- Jan 20 Holiday – no classes
- February 17 Holiday – no classes, offices closed
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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