November 20th, 2024
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Join Dr. Samir Patel and Jillian Smith as they interview faculty in the College of Education and Human Services to talk about research, their career and more!
This edition highlights Dr. Nikki Gaylord, center for communication disorders. The full length video and podcast will be released on Friday, November 22.
If you are interested in being interviewed please email Dr. Patel and Jillian (spatel4@murraystate.edu and jsmith194@murraystate.edu)
Ready to bring some holiday cheer to the halls of COEHS?!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest and show off your creativity! Departments, programs, classes, and student organization are all welcome to participate!
If you sign up for multiple doors, each will count as a separate contest entry.
Key Dates:
📅 Sign-Up by: Tuesday, Nov. 19
🎨 Decorating Window: Nov. 20 - 26
🗳️ Voting: Dec. 2 - 6
We’ll have two voting categories: in-person votes for Grand Champion and Most Creative, along with an online vote for Digital Darling on the COEHS Facebook page.
Winners will be announced at the year-end Faculty and Staff Luncheon.
Happy decorating!
Take part in this pop-up quest for the EdTech Explorer program! These two Try-A-Bytes take less than 10 minutes to try out and are worth 20 points until the end of November! Be fast to get those extra points!
Check out all new and old Bytes on the Edtech Explorer website to earn points. Email Shelby or Rebecca with a screenshot of your byte attempt and points will be awarded soon after.
See you there Explorer!
Support the Student Council for Exceptional Children organization!
Snag one of these shirts and support SCEC by clicking the link.
This fundraiser runs until Sunday, November 30.
Kindergarten students from Murray Elementary will carol in front of Alexander Hall on Thursday, December 5.
Please take a moment to fill out this form to assist us in accommodating everyone when selecting catering for the Faculty and Staff lunch.
Your input will help us ensure a great dining experience for all!
Using technology like AI or virtual reality in the classroom?
Is your class working on a super cool project?
Schedule a time for me to stop by and grab photos (or video) of your students using technology to enhance their learning.
You can also schedule a time for me to grab photos of group work, class projects, etc.
If you already have photos, feel free to submit them here using the photo folder link!
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association recently held their annual Campus Plunge event benefiting Special Olympics. With 25 teams participating, they were able to raise over their $13,000 goal. A special thank you to the CDI faculty for their support and participation as well as to our hard working students for making this such a successful event.
Family and Consumer Sciences students participated in a collaboration with Mrs. Stacy Jones' 2nd grade classroom at North Calloway Elementary School in a project called "Love Monsters". Students read the story aloud with the class, discussed the importance of accepting everyone regardless of their differences, and encouraged each child to draw their own love monster. The drawings were collected and MSU students secretly used them as patterns for hand sewing the monsters out of felt--utilizing three different stitches they learned in class and sewing on patches, buttons, mouths, and eyes. The FCS students returned to North and surprised students with a real-life version of their love monster drawing as a reminder of the importance of inclusion and belonging. This project was supported through the Faculty Innovation Grant from the MSU Department of Non-Profit Leadership Studies.
Holly Bloodworth and Tina Grant presented at the Ed Rising conference last Thursday. They met wonderful high school students from our region! Their presentation was titled: Reading with Kids!
STUDENT ORGANIZATION UPDATES
The CDI Diversity Council hosted a tabling event at the Curris Center on Thursday, November 14th. They provided samples of thickened beverages to raise awareness about swallowing disorders (dysphagia), and speech-language pathologists' roles in managing it. CDI Diversity Council members also focused on recruiting people to the careers of speech-language pathology and audiology. They enjoyed talking with MSU students and visiting high school students about our exciting professions!
STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION
Have students wanting to study abroad next year? Share these amazing opportunities with them!
These introduction videos to Discover Korea and Discover Hungary give students a sneak peek into the awesome things planned for these programs.
*Note: Discover Korea is only avaliable to graduate students and professionals*
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Ed Rising
Thursday, November 14
Over 300 talented high school students attended this year's Ed Rising for an inspiring day of learning, growth, and competition.
Diversity Action Committee Hot Chocolate Social
Tuesday, November 19
The DAC hosted a Hot Chocolate social for students to learn more about how ambassadors can help promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging this school year.
SHOUT-OUTS
Shout-Out to Rebecca Simons from Dr. Donna Crouch
Shout out to Rebecca Simons for her incredible help with my CTE project! Her knowledge and expertise are truly amazing, and her generosity in assisting is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making a difference, Rebecca! 🌟
To send your own shout-out, click on the button below to fill out the form. It's a great way to show colleagues how awesome they are!
It will appear in the Midweek Round-Up as well as on the Faculty and Staff Shout-Out Board by the Dean's Office! Be sure to check it out when you're walking by!
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2024
August 29 - COEHS Student Picnic
September 2 - Holiday
September 5 - KEAAE Meeting
September 13 - 15 - Family Weekend
October 1 - Scholarship Banquet
October 9 - 1 HALF ENDS
October 10 - 11 - Fall Break
October 14 - 2 HALF BEGINS
November 5 - Presidential Election
November 9- Racer Day
November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving
December 3 - Student Worker/ GA Lunch
December 6 - Classes End
December 7 - 13 - Finals
December 11 - Faculty/Staff Holiday Lunch
December 14- Commencement
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SCAVENGER HUNT
A new duck is hiding somewhere in Alexander Hall! Who will find it next?
Snap a photo and send to jsmith194@murraystate.edu then hide it somewhere new.
Good luck!
The mission of the College of Education and Human Services is to prepare future leaders, advocates, and practitioners through authentic, engaging, and student-centered academic programs for successful careers that positively impact communities.