August 23, 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.
From Tamela Darnell:
HEADSHOTS
If missed getting your headshot taken at First Friday and are in need of one, please send me an email to set up a date and time to get yours made.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS YEAR WE WILL BE HAVING 3-PERSON FACULTY/STAFF RELAY RACES FOR THE INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE. START THINKING ABOUT YOUR TEAMS AND SHOW UP AT THE OBSTACLE COURSE BOOTH THE DAY OF THE PICNIC TO EARN AWESOME PRIZES!
AUGUST FIRST FRIDAY
CRUISE PHOTOS
COEHS PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Here's a photo of several members of COEHS on the first day of classes!
The TQI staff spent time greeting students at Great Beginnings during the first few days on campus. Go Racers!
SHOUT-OUTS
SHELLY ANDERSON
Shelly received a shout-out from Dr. Mahoney:
"Shelly's Organization skills are Amazing! Shelly is the glue that keeps ACS cemented together!"
KEMALY PARR
Dr. Parr received a shout-out from Dr. Mahoney:
"Kemaly tells the ACS department she appreciates us on a regular basis! Being appreciated is an important part of feeling valued!"
TINA GRANT
Dr. Grant along with Ms. Bloodworth received a shout-out from Dr. Sullivan:
"Awesome job of hosting another successful KRP program this summer!"
HOLLY BLOODWORTH
Ms. Bloodworth along with Dr. Grant received a shout-out from Dr. Sullivan:
"Awesome job of hosting another successful KRP program this summer!"
CHANEL SCHWENCK
Dr. Sullivan sent a shout-out to Dr. Schwenck:
"Thanks to Dr. Chanel Schwenck and all the others who assisted 85 elementary candidates at the RNO sessions this summer! "
ANDREA WILLSON
Dr. Willson along with Ms. Bloodworth, Dr. Park, and Dr. Schwenck received a shout-out from Dr. Sullivan:
"These ladies went above and beyond to participate in the KAGAN professional development sessions this summer as they learned student engagement strategies and developed relationships with area educators."
CHANEL SCHWENCK
Dr. Schwenck along with Ms. Bloodworth, Dr. Park, and Dr. Willson received a shout-out from Dr. Sullivan:
"These ladies went above and beyond to participate in the KAGAN professional development sessions this summer as they learned student engagement strategies and developed relationships with area educators."
MI-HWA PARK
Dr. Park along with Ms. Bloodworth, Dr. Schwenck, and Dr. Willson received a shout-out from Dr. Sullivan:
"These ladies went above and beyond to participate in the KAGAN professional development sessions this summer as they learned student engagement strategies and developed relationships with area educators."
HOLLY BLOODWORTH
Ms. Bloodworth along with Dr. Park, Dr. Schwenck, and Dr. Willson received a shout-out from Dr. Sullivan:
"These ladies went above and beyond to participate in the KAGAN professional development sessions this summer as they learned student engagement strategies and developed relationships with area educators."
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 - 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 16th - Racer Day
September 19th - Scholarship Banquet
September 19th - Regional Career Fair at CFSB
September 20th - SPARK Career Fair at CFSB
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 14th - COEHS Blood Drive (10am-4pm) - Alexander Hall Atrium
November 15th - COEHS Blood Drive (8:30am-11:30am) - Alexander Hall Atrium
November 18th - Racer Day
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:
Susan Krieb (Staff) and Dr. Randal Wilson (Faculty)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Within the realm of higher education, each lesson given is a seed of transformation, nurturing minds to flourish and shape a world of endless horizons."
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