Upcoming dates and other important notices:

Now is a good time to let someone know that you appreciate their kindness, their work ethic, their ability to go above and beyond to solve a problem or even their smile.  CNAS has “thank you cards” that have been distributed to each department office within CNAS.  Please encourage students, faculty and staff to write a thank you note to another person within CNAS or within MSU.  There will be boxes for them to deposit the thank you card in each office and the dean’s office.  Cards will be picked up on Monday, April 7.  All cards will be sorted and delivered to appropriate personnel April 7-April 11.  

Dr. Muhammad Sharif Uddin, Purdue University – March 27, PAMS Seminar “Two-dimensional Metal Carbides and Nitrides (MXenes)” via zoom, 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.

Dr. Xianglin Li, Washington University – April 10, PAMS Seminar “Machine Learning-Enhanced Analysis of Multi-Phase Flow in Porous Media” Kemper 204, seminar at 4:00-5:00 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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