October 4th, 2023
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
What's new in COEHS?
Upcoming Events
CDI Event
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association is hosting the annual Campus Plunge to benefit Special Olympics on November 2nd.
If you or your student organization is interested in participating or donating, please reach out to Kelly Vaughan (kvaughan1@murraystate.edu). Thank you!
News
Dr. Chhanda Islam has been invited by the President of the Organization of Teacher Educators in Literacy (OTEL) to serve on its Research Committee. The OTEL is a Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association that brings together professionals who educate future teachers including university faculty and classroom teachers. As part of its evaluation process, the OTEL’s Research Committee evaluates research proposals for compliance with the organization's mission and effectiveness.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
CRJ professor Alaina Steele and SWK instructor Jeff Wylie had a panel presentation in their joint criminal justice/social work freshmen learning community class on September 27 in Carr Hall. Panelists included [left to right in picture] SWK alum Michelle Hansen (CUBS Coordinator and FRYSC Director for North Elementary), CRJ alum Sam Bierds (Murray Police Chief), Todd Clere (Calloway County Sheriff Deputy), CRJ alum Thomas Reynolds (Murray State Police Detective), and Michael D'elia (Murray State Police Officer). Topics covered included what was good about working in Murray and what were the current public safety and public health issues facing the community. Discussion centered around mental health and substance abuse. Students stayed after to ask questions.
Our school psychology program was WELL represented at this year's Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools (KAPS) conference! Jessica Whitsell, school psychology intern with Hopkins County, led a session presentation on differentiated reading groups using a balanced literacy approach. Aspen Vititoe, school psychology intern with Hardin County, and Kiah Goettlich, second year student, each presented their research projects. Kiah was also awarded the Jeanie K. Ewald Scholarship award given to the KY School Psychology Student of the Year (this is our program's FOURTH awardee in a row!). Stephanie Cash, school psychologist in Graves County and MSU alumni, was awarded the WKEC School Psychologist of the Year as well. Drs. Dunham and Simons are incredibly proud of their students' dedication and recognition at this year's conference.
Moments at the Family Weekend Football Game :)
Highlights from Family Weekend!
SHOUT-OUTS
ERIC UMSTEAD
Dr. Umstead received a shout-out from Dr. Mahoney
"Thank you for all the hard work on the SED curriculum guides. The extensive research put into the courses and alignment is much appreciated!! "
SELISE RIDOLFI
Selise received a shout-out from Dr. Mahoney:
"Your expertise on the SED curriculum guides is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your thorough research and input for the courses and alignment! "
REBECCA SIMONS
Rebecca received a shout-out from Terri Grief:
"Rebecca was SOOO patient with me as I navigated the digital flip book. THANKS for making my product awesome! "
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 shout-out from Dr. Jessica Pryor:
"Thanks for helping ECE make SPARK! a success with your special delivery."
AMY SEAVERS
Amy received shout-out from Dr. Jessica Pryor:
"Amy assisted ECE in making SPARK! a success thanks to her diligence and dedication. "
Claire received a shout-out from Tamela:
"Claire has revived our college social media accounts and I am so grateful for her efforts and social media expertise! Keep doing great work! "
AMY SEAVERS
Amy received a shout-out from Katherine Farmer:
"Thank you for assistance managing the Curriculum Materials Center when I had to be out."
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
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
October 27th - CoEHS Movie Night (6:00-8:00 pm)
November 2nd - Campus Plunge
November 14th - COEHS Blood Drive (10 am-4 pm) - Alexander Hall Atrium
November 15th - COEHS Blood Drive (8:30 -11:30 am) - 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:
Dr. Jessica Evans (Staff) and Holly Bloodworth (Faculty)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That’s the only thing you should be trying to control."
-Elizabeth Gilbert
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