Upcoming dates and other important notices:

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

Dr. Samantha Kendrick, University of Arkansas – April 25, BIO Seminar “Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting of Cancer” Meyer 101, 4:00-5:00 PM.

CNAS NEWS –

Missouri State professor Dr. Bernard Kitheka named Carnegie Fellow

Guiding Pea Ridge’s growth and development

MSU microbiologist hosts Health Sciences Academy students

SEES names new director

Graduate Students share their chemistry findings

Mind’s Eye

Blunt Hall Construction Update:

Phase 1:

4/21/25 thru 4/25/25

• West Mall restoration scheduled to commence.
• Auditorium: Epoxy Flooring, Carpet
• CRPM: Final paint
• Link: Office Glass
• First Floor Restroom: Ceiling, Tile
• All Trades: Interior Punch List items work.
• Testing and Balance of mechanical systems continues.
• MSU new equipment training continues.

4/28/25 thru 5/2/25

• West Mall restoration continues. Scheduled to be completed before graduation.
• Auditorium: Carpet, Wall Fabric
• Link: Wood Slats, Handrail
• Commissioning of systems continues.
• MSU new equipment training continues.

4/21/25 thru 4/25/25

• Mechanical & Electrical work continues South Side Level 1, 2 & 3.
• Pipe insulation continues.
• Painting – South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Ceiling in corridors – South Side Level 2 & 3.

4/28/25 thru 5/2/25

• Mechanical & Electrical work continues South Side Level 1, 2 & 3.
• Pipe insulation continues.
• Painting – South Side Level 2 & 3.
• Ceiling in corridors – South Side Level 2 & 3.

Calendar

• April 24       Undergraduate Research Symposium
• April 25       Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum
• April 29       CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards
• May 1         Full Semester and Second Block Classes End
• May 3-8       Final Exam Period
• May 9         Spring Commencement
• May 12       Intersession Classes Begin
• May 26        Memorial Day Holiday – No Classes, Offices Closed
• May 30       Intersession Classes End
• May 30        SOAR 1-Day Session
• June 2-July 24    SOAR 2-Day Sessions
• June 2        Summer Sessions 1, 2, and 3 begin
• June 19        Juneteenth National Independence Day – No classes, Offices Closed
• June 26        Summer Session 3 Ends
• June 30        Summer Session 4 begins
• July 3         Summer Session 2 Ends
• July 4         Independence Day Holiday – No Classes, Offices Closed
• July 23        Summer Session 1 and 4 End

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