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CNAS News – February 10, 2025

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Upcoming dates and other important notices:

Discover Engineering Day is Saturday, February 15th, 2025. For information see the flyer.
Science Olympiad is February 22nd, and we are in need of volunteers. A QR code to sign up is in the attached flyer. Please help spread the word!
UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU are gathering information about the attitudes of college students towards vaccination, help spread the word by sharing the attached flyer.
International Conversation Circles will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays this semester, see the attached flyer for more information.
SEES Geography Awareness Day is March 12! Click here or view the attached flyer for more info!
CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium is April 24, see attached.

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

Dr. Onema Christopher Adojoh, Norwest Missouri University – February 10, SEES Seminar “Acidification and deoxygenation of the Central basin of Lake Erie: Insights form the last ~ 5000 years fossil ostracods and total carbon records” Blunt 345, seminar at 2:30-3:30 PM.

Dr. Paula Furey, St. Catherine University – February 14, BIO Seminar “The Good, The Bad and the Unknown: The Role of Algae in Intermittent Rivers” Meyer 101, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Weigang Wang, University of Arizona – February 20, PAMS Seminar “Putting a Spin on Next Generation Transistors” via Zoom, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Johnson Thomas, Mercy Endocrinology – February 21, BIO Seminar “Research, Medicine and Collaboration in the Era of AI” Meyer 101, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Derek Spurgeon, MGS – February 24, SEES Seminar “Why we map: using LiDAR and modern geologic principles to create high detail geologic maps” Blunt 345, seminar at 2:30-3:30 PM.

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Blunt Hall Construction Update:

Phase One Addition

NOTE: Construction security will be provided every night from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am and during the daytime hours when there is no work activity.

UPCOMING POWER OUTAGES IN EXISTING BUILDING:

LIMITED ON February 17, 2025 – 2 HOUR DURATION

ENTIRE BUILDING FEBRUARY 22, 2025 – 10 HOUR DURATION

We will be working with Gale to identify power needs.

2/10/25 thru 2/14/25

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition, auditoriums & CRPM space.
  • Gypsum board installation & Finish Level 3. Painting all levels.
  • Lab Casework Installation continues – all levels.
  • Pre-function railing installation.
  • Interior GFRC installation.
  • Grad Lounge wall tile installation.
  • Decorative wood installation at auditoriums.
  • Level 1 & 4 floor polishing.
  • Exterior sidewalk/bike path, storm water system installation.
  • Porch trim continues.
  • MSU new equipment training continues.

2/17/25 thru 2/21/25

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in addition, auditoriums & CRPM space.
  • Gypsum board installation & Finish – all levels. Painting all levels.
  • Lab Casework Installation – all levels.
  • Pre-function ceiling panel installation.
  • Interior GFRC installation.
  • Grad Lounge wall tile & flooring installation.
  • Interior glazing installation at old office windows.
  • Exterior sidewalk/bike path, retaining wall installation.
  • Porch trim continues.
  • MSU new equipment training continues.

Phase Two Renovations

2/10/25 thru 2/14/25

  • Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1.
  • Ductwork installation continues – South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1.
  • Hydronic piping installation continues – Basement, South Side Level 2 & 3
  • Fire Suppression work continues North Side Level 1.
  • Wall framing & gypsum board – Level 2 & 3.

2/17/25 thru 2/21/25

  • Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1.
  • Ductwork installation continues – South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1.
  • Hydronic piping installation continues – Basement, South Side Level 2 & 3
  • Fire Suppression work continues North Side Level 1.
  • Wall framing & gypsum board – Level 2 & 3.

Calendar

  • February 17         Holiday – no classes, offices closed
  • February 19         Monday Evening classes meet (4:00 pm or later) Wednesday Evening classes do not meet
  • February 22        Regional Science Olympiad
  • March 6            First Block Classes End
  • March 10           Second Block Classes Begin
  • March 15-23         Spring Break – No classes, Offices Open
  • April 18-20         Spring Holiday – No Classes, Offices Closed
  • May 1             Full Semester and Second Block Classes End
  • May 2             Study Day – No Classes, Offices Open
  • May 3-8            Final Exam Period
  • May 9             Spring Commencement

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