CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

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.

February 27, PAMS Seminar “Quantum Transport in Two-dimensional Materials” Kemper 204, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Woldgang Alders, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World – March 3, SEES Seminar “Settlement Dynamics in a Rapidly Urbanizing Modern Landscape: Insights on Swahili Urbanism from Satellite Remote Sensing and Field Survey in Zanzibar, Tanzania” Blunt 345, seminar at 2:30-3:30 PM.

Dr. Gary Stacey, University of Missouri – March 7, BIO Seminar “Perinergic Signaling in Plants: More Important Than Generally Realized” Meyer 101, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Richard Chi, University of North Carolina – March 14, BIO Seminar “SNARE Protein Evolution and Expansion Drives Endosome Complexity” Meyer 101, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

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Blunt Hall Construction Update:

Phase One:

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:

BUILDING OUTAGE: Saturday-March 8, 2025 [2 HOUR MAXIMUM DURATION]

2/24/25 thru 2/28/25

• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in auditoriums & CRPM space.
• MSU new equipment training continues.
• Testing and Balance of mechanical systems continues.
• Final Gypsum board Finish – all levels. Final painting – Level 2 & 3.
• Lab Casework installation completion – all levels.
• Auditorium ceiling and lighting installation.
• Interior GFRC installation.
• Grad Lounge wall tile & flooring installation – Level 4.
• Interior glazing installation – all Levels.
• Casework and display case installation – Levels 2, 3, & 4.
• Tackboard installation continues – Level 2, 3 & 4.
• Markerboard installation – all Levels.
• Exterior sidewalk/bike path, retaining wall installation. (weather permitting)

3/3/25 thru 3/7/25

• Final cleaning commences – Level 0.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in auditoriums & CRPM space.
• MSU new equipment training continues.
• Testing and Balance of mechanical systems continues.
• Final painting – all Levels.
• Interior GFRC installation completed.
• Grad Lounge ceiling installation – all Levels.
• Kitchenette flooring installation – all Levels.
• Interior glazing installation – all Levels.
• Wood slatting mock-up installation.
• Gypsum board for new first floor restrooms and CRPM offices.
• Exterior sidewalk/bike path, retaining wall installation. (weather permitting)

Phase Two:

2/24/25 thru 2/28/25

• Reinforcing steel installation in mechanical rooms – South Side Level 1 & 2.
• Mechanical & Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1 & 2.
• Hydronic piping installation continues – Basement, South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Gypsum board & Plaster Patching and ceiling grid – South Side Level 2 & 3.

3/3/25 thru 3/7/25

• Mechanical & Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1 & 2.
• Hydronic piping installation continues – Basement, South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Gypsum board & Plaster Patching and ceiling grid – South Side Level 2 & 3.

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