August 16, 2023
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter of the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
What's new in COEHS?
DEAN'S OFFICE
From Tamela Darnell:
What Makes Your Day? CoEHS Favorites
At Conclave, the Climate Committee introduced the “What Makes Your Day” survey, a new initiative designed to foster a more interconnected community within COEHS. If you haven’t had a chance to fill out the survey yet, we would love to hear from you!
This survey is all about getting to know each other better. By sharing your unique interests and preferences, you are giving the Climate Committee, and anyone else in the college, a guide to adding a little sunshine to your day.
Participation in this survey is voluntary. And remember, these responses aren’t just for the Climate Committee - they’re for everyone! If you’re ever looking for a way to brighten a colleague’s day, feel free to use these responses as a guide.
Please click on this link to fill out the “What Makes Your Day?” survey. We appreciate your time!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
KATE
From Rebecca Simons
First Friday: EdTech Cruise Edition
Mark your calendars if you haven’t already! The event on THIS FRIDAY, August 18, will be a come-and-go from 9-12, but plan on dropping by for approximately an hour. DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT AND YOUR COMPUTER.
See the full itinerary at bit.ly/firstfridayPD.
COEHS CONCLAVE PHOTOS
SEND SOME SHOUT-OUTS!
Let's get this semester started with some awesome shout-outs! Click on the button below to fill out the form. It's a great way to show your 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 - 2023
August 3rd - Racer Nation Orientation
August 7th-9th - Student Teaching Seminars
August 14th - COEHS Faculty and Staff Fall Conclave
August 15th - First day of classes
August 28th - Racers Empower Pet Therapy
August 31st - COEHS Student Picnic (11am-1pm)
September 4th - Labor Day - no classes; University closed
September 19th - Scholarship Banquet
September 22nd - Student Teaching Seminar
September 25th - Racers Empower Pet Therapy
September 30th - COEHS honored as “College of the Game” at Murray State University home football game
September 30th-August 1st - Murray State University Family Weekend
October 4th - First half of the semester ends
October 5th-6th - Fall Break - no classes; University closed
October 9th - Second half of the semester begins
October 12th-15th - Murray State University Homecoming
October 14th - COEHS Homecoming Breakfast at Murray Middle School
October 27th - Fall Teacher Career Fair
November 7th - COEHS Blood Drive (10am-4pm) - Alexander Hall Atrium
November 8th - COEHS Blood Drive (8:30am-11:30am) - Alexander Hall Atrium
November 22nd-24th - Thanksgiving - no classes; University closed
November 27th - Racers Empower Pet Therapy
December 1st - Last day of classes
December 7th - COEHS Faculty and Staff Holiday Celebration Luncheon
December 8th - Student Teaching Seminar; Honors Luncheon for Graduating Student Teachers; Educational Studies, Leadership, and Counseling Hooding Ceremony
December 9th - Commencement
CELEBRITIES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the COEHS celebrities of the week:
Missy Tish (Staff) and Dr. Abbigail Morris (Faculty)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"The goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge, but to create the possibilities for a child to invent and discover. "
-Jean Piaget
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.