May 8th, 2024
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
Upcoming Events
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Hanna Scott and Brooklyn Major went to Murray High to provide classroom materials to Emily Gooch as part of the Student CEC teacher/classroom adoption.
CEC is Council for Exceptional Children.
The Criminal Justice Employer-Student Mixer saw 17 students attend, about 21% of current enrollment.
Representatives included state troopers, city police, campus police, a jailer, probation and parole officers, a county attorney, and a county HR rep (with jail experience). Discussions covered internship opportunities, resumes, interviews, and advice. In feedback, students preferred informal, intimate networking events over larger career fairs which they felt were not tailored to their majors.
Pictures from the Hickman County Signing Day. Hailey Jackson with parents Jenny and Donnie Jackson, and Jonathan Phillips with Linoln Crider, HCHS History Teacher.
Last Wednesday, Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honors Society (AUA- Reading Club) partnered with A Place To Be- Farm Sanctuary! AUA gave out lots of books and there were lots of readers and lots of smiles 💛
Join us this fall! AUA plans to do this again; it was a blast!
Kentucky Reading Project mini-reading conference was Saturday, May 4 from 9:30-11:30am at MSU main campus. Tina Grant and Holly Bloodworth led the literacy conference.
Current Kentucky Reading Project graduate students presented; 13 visitors came to campus to join the sessions including undergraduate educators, graduate students in education, and veteran teachers teaching grades K -10th grade.
TQI and COEHS celebrated these future educators at a signing day event held at Graves County High School on May 7th, 2024.
SHOUT-OUTS
Shout-out to Adam Blair from Dr. Chanel Schwenck:
"I'd like to give a shout-out to Adam Blair, who is always so helpful with any question I have. He responds to emails and phone calls at the speed of light. I know nothing will ever be left hanging with him. It's a true honor to work with someone so knowledgeable and willing to help!"
Shout - Out to Dr. Brian Bourke from Dr. Ben Littlepage:
"Dr. Bourke has demonstrated leadership through his coordination of the HESA program. He initiated several changes to the program that will benefit its continued viability."
Shout- Out to Kea Miles from Terri Grief:
"Shout- Out to Kea Miles for helping solve problems that I created with patience and kindness! Thanks so much."
Shout-Out to Brenda Owen from Michelle Ndungu:
"Thank you Brenda for always being a source of joy and guidance to me and our entire office! You are awesome!"
Shout-Out to Dr. Alesa Walker from Dr. Chanel Schwenck:
"I want to give a shout out to Lesa Walker for her willingness to help with whatever random issues I encounter with students (admission to Teacher Education, post-bacc, alt cert, the list goes on...). She puts out fires all day long and is still always willing and able to put out mine. Thanks, Lesa!"
Shout-Out to Grace Trowbridge from Angie Young:
"We are so appreciative of Grace and all she does for our office. She gives her all every minute she is with us and never stops! Keep showing up, giving it your all, and never underestimate the impact of your contributions! Your commitment to your education and your work sets a shining example for everyone. Thank you, Grace!"
Shout- Out to Angie Young from Michelle Ndungu:
"Hi Angie! Happy Birthday Month! You are the best!"
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
Spring Semester - 2024
FINALS - May 4 - 10
CoEHS End of Year Celebration - May 9
Student Honors Luncheon - May 10
COMMENCEMENT - May 11
Memorial Day Observance - May 27
The Summit - June 11 - 12
Juneteenth Observance - June 19
CELEBRITIES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the COEHS celebrities of the week:
Dr. Stephanie Schaaf (Faculty) and Amy Seavers (Staff)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.
- James Thurber
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.