Upcoming dates and other important notices:

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

Dr. Quinton Phelps – March 11, BIO Seminar “An Applied Framework for Mitigating Disturbances: Incorporating Traditional Fisheries Management and Innovation Approaches” Glass 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.

Dana Green, University of Illinois – March 28, BIO Seminar “Community Ecology of Migratory Bats in a Northern  Sky Island” Meyer 101, seminar at 4:00-5:00 PM.

Dr. Melisa Scruggs, Wichita State University – March 31, SEES Seminar “What’s inside of Earth’s larges volcano?” Blunt 345, seminar at 2:30-3:30 PM.

CNAS NEWS –

SEES names new director

Graduate Students share their chemistry findings

Exploring new pathways in mathematics

What are the best Delta credit cards?

Nasa-funded student revolutionizes galaxy detection

Mind’s Eye

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]

3/10/25 thru 3/14/25

• Design Team Punch List Review (3/10/25 thru 3/13/25).

[1. All Lab Spaces, 2. Department Suites, 3. Grad Student Office Suites]

• Elevator Final Inspection.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in auditoriums & CRPM space.
• MSU new equipment training continues.
• Testing and Balance of mechanical systems continues.
• Interior GFRC installation complete.
• Interior glazing installation – Level 4.
• Wood slatting installation continues at auditorium & first level Link.
• Gypsum board finishing, painting, and ceiling grid for new first floor restrooms and CRPM offices.
• Exterior sidewalk/bike path, retaining wall installation.

3/17/25 thru 3/21/25

• Lab Consultant Team Punch List Review (date pending).
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work in auditoriums & CRPM space.
• MSU new equipment training continues.
• Testing and Balance of mechanical systems continues.
• Interior glazing installation – Level 4.
• Ceiling installation in Link – Level 2.
• Gypsum board finishing, painting, and ceiling grid for new first floor restrooms and CRPM offices.
• Exterior hardscaping scheduled to be complete. (weather permitting)

Phase Two:

3/10/25 thru 3/14/25

• Mechanical & Electrical work continues South Side Level 2 & 3/North Side Level 1.
• Gypsum board & Plaster Patching and ceiling grid – South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Painting continues – South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Exterior louver removal, refinish & replacement continues.

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