Upcoming Events and Updates
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University invites you to an NSF Interactive Workshop about opportunities for federal grant funding.
The main presenter is Dr. Eleanor Sayre, Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Location: E-Factory, Cox Health Innovation Room. 405 N. Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897
Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 9am – 1pm (Lunch is included)
Please register for this event so we ensure we have the correct sized room and please let us know if you plan to stay for lunch –https://science.missouristate.edu/2024_nsf_workshop_registration.htm
CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards Policy has been updated – CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards policy, Fall 2024 (.pdf)
Human Resources Open enrollment: Now through December 1 https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/open-enrollment.htm
CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!
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.
Mattia Pistone PhD, University of Georgia – December 2, SEES Seminar: “Moho Mission to the Foundation of Continents: The ICDP DIVE Drilling Project” Blunt 345; seminar at 2:30-3:30.
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 –
What you should know about rental car insurance
Creating a plan that addresses community needs
Helping bats fight white-nose syndrome
BLUNT HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Phase One
11/18/24 thru 11/22/24
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition & auditoriums – All Levels.
- New Transformer scheduled to be installed 11/22/24. (Crane on Briggs Street & Addition Power Outage – will NOT affect existing building)
- Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 3 & 4. Painting on Level 1 & 4.
- Fire door installation at Level 1 & 2 adjacent to existing atrium.
- Dean’s Suite casework & backsplash installation.
- Curtain wall continues. GFRC installation continues. Metal wrap continues.
- Lab Casework Installation continues – Level 3.
- 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
11/18/24 thru 11/22/24
- Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3.
- Ductwork installation continues – South Side Level 2 & 3.
- Fire Suppression 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.
Be kind, positive, strong, safe and filled with hope for the future.
Calendar
- 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 6, 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
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- Tune in every Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. for 5-minute Astro Brief on KSMU.
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