August 30, 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?
ELC
From Teresa Clark:
Cultural Leadership Academy 8th Annual Certificate Ceremony
Dr. Landon Clark and Dr. Teresa Clark will lead the fall modules of this year's Cultural Leadership Academy at the Paducah Regional Campus Tuesday, September 5-Friday, September 8, culminating in a Certificate Presentation to eight members of the Paducah Police Department. These law enforcement professionals, who completed their spring modules in May, will be the eighth PPD cohort to finish the CLA program and receive their certificates.
From Samir Patel:
Ed. D Alum Wins Prestigious Awards
Ed.D alum and current adjunct for our Human Services program, Dr. Oren Barnes, was awarded the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Educators Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year Award AND the Missouri Trade and Technical Association's Lifetime Achievement Award!
UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPENING TOMORROW!!
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!
COEHS PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Racers Empower & Pet Therapy
On Monday, students got to stop by the atrium to visit with the pet therapy animals and get resources from the Office of Student Engagement and Success.
SHOUT-OUTS
MISSY TISH
Missy received a shout-out from Tamela:
"I appreciate all the support Missy has provided me over the summer. She is truly the epitome of a team player. Thank you for all have done for me and CoEHS. This fall semester would not have started out successfully without you!"
TAMELA DARNELL
Tamela received an anonymous shout-out:
"Tamela has taken quite a few extra responsibilities with the new vacancies in the Dean's Office this summer, and I just want to give her a shout out for staying so cool under pressure! I know the other admin assistants specifically appreciate your hard work and the help that you provide us, but your ability to tackle these extra responsibilities without even seeming to miss a beat is truly impressive. We appreciate you! "
AMY SEAVERS
Amy received a shout-out from Tamela:
"Amy has been a rock star since day 1 stepping into her new position. I just want her to know how thankful we are to have her join the CoEHS family! "
TAMELA DARNELL
Tamela, along with Shelly, received a shout-out from Dr. Patel!
"Huge shout out for all of your assistance these past few weeks, as I have had to adjust to LWOL (Life without Libby)!"
SHELLY ANDERSON
Shelly, along with Tamela, received a shout-out from Dr. Patel!
"Huge shout out for all of your assistance these past few weeks, as I have had to adjust to LWOL (Life without Libby)!"
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!"
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."
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! "
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 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:
Debbie Bushart (Staff) and Dr. Daniel Hepworth (Faculty)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Make each day your masterpiece."
-John Wooden
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