Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society is holding their Chili Cook off Thursday, November 14th in Blunt 145.

Open enrollment and Virtual Benefits Fair happening now.

Public Affairs – The Office of Public Affairs Support is seeking nominations for the Public Affairs Fellow and theme suggestions for academic year 2026-2027. The 2025-2026 Public Affairs Fellow is Dr. Tina Liang, and the theme is Resilient People, Resilient Plant: A future worth choosing. Theme ideas and PA Fellow nominations for 2026-2027 can be submitted separately.  If a faculty member has a great theme idea but does not want to be the PA Fellow, we welcome the idea.  Nominees who want to be the PA Fellow but lack a theme suggestion will join a brainstorming group to develop a campus-wide theme if selected.   Individuals wishing to be considered for PA Fellow should submit a CV and letter of interest outlining their interest, experience, skills and ideas to Mary Ann Wood, Director of Public Affairs Support no later than November 22, 2024. Questions may be directed to Mary Ann Wood, maryannwood@missouristate.edu or 417-836-5073.

Theme Proposals should include a brief (1 page) description of the theme and how it would fulfill the above criteria (including specific examples of curricular and co-curricular activities that could take place).  Submissions should be submitted to Mary Ann Wood, Director of Public Affairs Support no later than November 22, 2024.  Questions may be directed to Mary Ann Wood, maryannwood@missouristate.edu or 417-836-5073.

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

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.

Dr. Andrzej Baran, Missouri State University – November 14, PAMS Seminar: “Baker Observatory – Current Status and Future Plans” Kemper 204; seminar at 4:00-5:00 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.

Yadira Gaibor, Massachusetts Insititute of Technology – November 21, PAMS Seminar: “Pathways of Survival: Formation and Migration Histories of Giant Exoplanets in Extreme Systems” via Zoom; 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 –

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BLUNT HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Phase One

11/11/24 thru 11/22/24

• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition & auditoriums – Levels 0, 4 & 5.
• Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 2 & 4. Painting on Level 4.
• Floor Polishing on Level 0 & 3.
• Curtain wall continues. GFRC installation continues. Metal wrap continues.
• Lab Casework Installation continues – Level 0, 1, 2 & 3. Lab Consultant on site for review.
• Hardscape on north side installation of storm drain continues.

Projected completion data April 1.  We will be working with each lab to determine move-in dates between April 1 and June 30, 2025.

Phase Two

11/11/24 thru 11/22/24

• Removal of soffit material at atrium and corridors
• Gypsum board repairs continue South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Hydronic main continues in basement, mechanical rooms, and South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Ductwork installation continues – South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3.

Projected completion date August 1, 2026.  We are still working on the phasing of the project.  L2 and 3 – Southside completion date is projected to be May 1, 2025.

              L1 – Northside construction starts January 1, 2025.

              Next steps will be determined in the next two weeks.

Calendar

• 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
• Jan 13                            First day of spring semester classes
• Jan 20                            Holiday – no classes
• February 17                  Holiday – no classes, offices closed

Other NEWS –

• 1. Athletics
     • Men’s Basketball vs. MSSU – 11/11/24
     • Men’s Basketball vs. University of Tulsa – 11/16/24
     • Men’s Basketball vs. UTA – 11/19/2024
     • Football vs. South Dakota State – 11/23/2024
  2. Career Center
     • The Professional Headshot Booth, sponsored by Enterprise Mobility, is open in the Bookstore, free to the MSU community during operating hours.
     • The First Destination (Outcomes) Survey will open on November 10th through Handshake. This is for all graduating students to tell us their post-graduation plans.

      C. Human Resources Open enrollment: Now through December 1 https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/open-enrollment.htm

      D. Information Services

• Windows 10 end of life is October 2025. Departments need to be working now with their IT support team to create a plan for replacement or surplus of any computers that will not support Windows 11. As of October 1, 2025, only PCs running Windows 11 will be User Support services move to Meyer Library Spring 2025.
• Scantron Services no longer supported by Information Services after May 2025. It is being replaced with a better system, called Akindi, which you can read about in this Information Services blog.
• Cheek Hall Open Access Computer Lab closes December 12, 2024, to prepare for the Cheek Hall renovation to begin May 2025.

      E. Library

• “What’s Brewing at Your Library” will be held in the Duane G. Meyer Library on Thursday, December 12 from 5-7pm

• 1. 6. Provost Office

• Provost Fellows for MSU ADVANCE: Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins and Dr. Randi Ulbricht have been selected
• University College: Planning for launch continues; projected: early January Kathy Nordyke (Citizenship and Service Learning or CASL) and John Chuchiak (Honors College) are now reporting to Kelly Wood and this is a precursor to launching the University College in January
• Katrina Chavez, Registar’s office – Joining the Provost’s Office Nov. 2024 (Faculty Senate secretary and part-time worker will report to Katrina)
• eJournal of Public Affairs – Has been relaunched – first edition published Sept. 2024

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.