Upcoming Events and Important Notices
The Higher Learning Commission will be on campus March 30-31. Below are the HLC Forum Dates and Times. Please plan to attend one or more of these sessions. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
Open forum focusing on HLC Criterion Three (Teaching and Learning for Student Success)
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- When: 9:50–10:50 a.m. on Monday, March 30
- Where: Plaster Student Union Theater
Open forum focusing on HLC Criterion Four (Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning)
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- When: 1:30–2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30
- Where: Plaster Student Union Theater
Open forum focusing on HLC Criteria One (Mission) and Two (Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct)
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- When: 3:30–4:45 p.m. on Monday, March 30
- Where: Plaster Student Union Theater
More information – Higher Learning Commission – Missouri State
CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards nominations are due to the Dean’s office by 5:00 PM, Friday, April 3rd. You can view the CNAS Awards Policy here. The Awards ceremony will take place April 21st in the Union Club at 3:30 PM.
CNAS Undergrad Research Symposium is April 16, 2026. Students can begin submitting their abstracts to CNAS@MissouriState.edu on April 1st. All submissions are due by 5:00PM on April 7th. See attached flyer!
Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum is April 17, 2026. Abstract submissions are due March 25th, 5:00PM (See attached flyer)
- Sign up here to be a judge: https://graduate.missouristate.edu/CurrentStudents/EIDF-Judge.htm
- Complete information here: https://graduate.missouristate.edu/CurrentStudents/EIDF.htm
Missouri Junior Academy of Science is looking for more judges (9:30 AM-1:00 PM, Friday, April 10th). If you are interested, contact Damon Bassett (DBassett@MissouriState.edu).
The Bear Pantry needs toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. The Dean’s Office (Blunt Hall 110) has a donation bin or you can deliver directly to the Bear Pantry in the PSU. You can donate money to the Bear Pantry through the Foundation here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1691/foundation/interior.aspx?sid=1691&gid=2&pgid=1909
CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!
March 30, SEES Seminar: Dr. Lauren Nolan “Golden Opportunity or Golden Handcuffs? Economic Development Incentives for Warehouse Development,” Roy Blunt Hall 121, 2:30-3:30 PM.
March 30, SEES Seminar: Dr. Toby Dogwiler “The Geography and Geology of Beer“, Springfield Brewing Co., 6:00-7:00 PM.
April 2, PAMS Seminar: Dr. Parameswar Hari, Kemper 204, 4:00-5:00 PM.
April 9, PAMS Seminar: Dr. Jacob Simon, Kemper 204, 4:00-5:00 PM.
April 10, BIO Seminar: Dr. Kelley Fritz, Roy Blunt Hall 103, 4:00-5:00 PM.
April 13, SEES Seminar: Dr. Bernard Kitheka “Lessons along the planetary trail: some path to global citizenship”, Roy Blunt Hall 121, 2:30-3:30 PM.
April 16, PAMS Seminar: Dr. Charles Steinhardt, Kemper Hall 204, 4:00-5:00 PM.
April 17, BIO Seminar: Dr. Claire Hemmingway, Roy Blunt Hall 103, 4:00-5:00 PM.
April 23, PAMS Seminar: Dr. Julius de Rojas, Kemper 204, 4:00-5:00 PM.
CNAS NEWS
Missouri State contributes to Advancing American Elderberry research
The CNAS Strategic Plan is attached and posted.
The Computer Science department is offering an “AI for All” (General Education Public Affairs) course in the Fall for any major. See attached flyer for more information.
The Academic Advisor Forum Schedule is available in the attached files. The next event is March 23rd. Academic Advisor Forums – Academic Advising and Transfer Center – Missouri State
Roy Blunt Hall Construction Update:
Renovation continues. Updates are being sent to unit leaders weekly. Let me know if you are not receiving them.
Cheek Hall Construction Update:
Current Construction Schedule.
- Phase 1 Completion: 03/20/2026
- Phase 2 Start: early April
Calendar
| March 24 | MSU Birthday Party, 2:00-4:00 PM |
| March 30-31 | HLC Comprehensive Visit to campus |
| April 3-5 | Spring Holiday, Offices Closed/No Classes |
| April 10-11 | Missouri Academy of Science – We are hosting! |
| April 15 | Pummill Relays |
| April 13-17 | Research Week @ MSU |
| April 16 | CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium
Presentations: 9AM-12PM @ PSU Ballroom Awards: 3PM @ Blunt Hall 101 |
| April 17 | Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum |
| April 21 | CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards @ Union Club in PSU, 3:30 PM |
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April 23 |
Fountain Day 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| May 2-7 | Final Exams |
| May 8 | Spring Commencement |
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