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CNAS News – April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 by Holly R. Keehner

Upcoming Events and Important Notices

Thank you to everyone who helped with the 17th annual CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium. Please remind your students that won awards, they must fill out a gift reporting form to receive their awards. They will receive typed up feedback from the judges throughout this week.  Lists of winners and the program from this year’s event have been updated on the website.

CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 21st in the Union Club at 3:30 PM.  See you Tuesday!

CNAS Faculty – You are amazing mentors to our students.  I talked with students from every department at CNAS Undergraduate Research Day and Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum.  Our students could not do this work without you.  You are changing the lives and helping students on their life journey.  Thank you.  Tammy

Fountain Day is Thursday, April 23rd. Events will take place from 11:00-2:00 PM.

Water and Sustainability Panels will be taking place Monday, April 27th as part of Mo State Research Week. Lunch is included, if you plan to attend RSVP at the link below.

Mo State Research Week: Water & Sustainability Panels | efactory

The Bear Pantry needs toilet paper and spices. 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

Advancing Stem Education: Words of William’s April 14, 2026. 

CNAS Seminars – All are welcome!

April 23, PAMS Seminar: Dr. Julius de Rojas, Kemper 204, 4:00-5:00 PM.

April 27, SEES Seminar: Dr. Abigail Cochran: “Access is Not Accidental: Transportation and Substance Use Disorder Treatment” Roy Blunt Hall 121, 2:30-3:30 PM.

CNAS NEWS

Advancing environmental insight

A big opportunity on the horizon

Bringing chemistry to life

Pursuing engineering excellence

Mind’s Eye

The Academic Advisor next event is April 30th.  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 2 Start: NOW, Completion – December of 2026

Calendar

April 21 CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards @ Union Club in PSU, 3:30 PM
April 23 Fountain Day 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
May 2-7 Final Exams
May 8 Spring Commencement, CNAS students march at 1:00 PM

June 1

Summer SOAR sessions begin

Summer courses begin

June 19

Juneteenth Holiday, no classes/offices closed

July 3

Independence Day Observed, no classes/offices closed

July 23-24

Summer Finals

August 1

New Faculty reports to work

August 17

Fall Classes begin

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