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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Join us for the Scholarship Spooktacular in the Alexander Hall atrium on Halloween!
Show us you've completed your 2025-2026 scholarship application and be entered into a giveaway.
If you have scholarship questions, contact the Scholarship Office at msu.scholarships@murraystate.edu or 270-809-3225
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HPE 275 with Drs. Carla Jones, Kim Vigil, Mackenzie Jones, and Kelly Rogers.
Support the Student Council for Exceptional Children organization!
Snag one of these shirts and support SCEC by clicking the link.
This fundraiser runs until Sunday, November 17
Using technology like AI or virtual reality in the classroom?
Is your class working on a super cool project?
Schedule a time for me to stop by and grab photos (or video) of your students using technology to enhance their learning.
You can also schedule a time for me to grab photos of group work, class projects, etc.
If you already have photos, feel free to submit them here using the photo folder link!
Take part in this pop-up quest for the EdTech Explorer program! These two Try-A-Bytes take less than 10 minutes to try out and are worth 20 points until the end of October! Be fast to get those extra points!
Check out all new and old Bytes on the Edtech Explorer website to earn points. Email Shelby or Rebecca with a screen shot of your byte attempt and points will be awarded soon after.
See you there Explorer!
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Members of ECE traveled to the Henderson campus on Friday and spent the day touring the campus and enjoying lunch with Adam Blair. It was wonderful to see Adam in person instead of on Zoom! In the spring, they plan to travel to the Hopkinsville campus to spend the day with Kelley Groves.
Dr. Randal Wilson attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana to recruit with representatives from the Hutson School of Agriculture
Dr. Ben Littlepage participated as one of four panelists in the October rollout of the Kentucky Advising Academy. The goal of the Kentucky Advising Academy (KAA) is to support Kentucky educators in providing students equitable access to postsecondary advising for a successful transition from secondary education to their desired career pathway. Dr. Littlepage, and eight other education professionals from across the state, have assisted the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) with the Academy's framework, resource repository, strategic vision, and communication plan since February. The KAA is an action item for CPE's strategic initiative known as the Commonwealth Education Continuum. Attendees of the panel webinar included K-12 and higher education counselors and career coaches from across the state
The Council on Postsecondary Education selected a cohort of 20 mid-career, academic affairs leaders from across Kentucky to participate in a Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA). Dr. Ben Littlepage was selected to the 2024-2025 cohort. The FLA is designed to equip faculty to navigate the complexities of academia in Kentucky and enhance their leadership skills through networking, mentoring, and applied learning. Pictured here is Dr. Ben Littlepage and his FLA Faculty Circle at the October meeting
STUDENT ORGANIZATION UPDATES
On Monday, October 28th, the Murray State Health and Physical Education Club (HPE Club) gathered to play pickleball at the Bennie Purcell Tennis courts. Pictured are a few of the members playing an exciting game of pickleball!
October 18, 2024:
What a GREAT day at Kentucky Reading Association Annual Conference 2024!
Dr. Grant presented with four fantastic AUA members: Carly Ogilvie, Isabella Sabatino, Molly Logsdon, Matthew Callahan 💙💛
These Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honors Society members traveled to Lexington, not only to present, but to network and attend the KRA state conference!
STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION
Have students wanting to study abroad next year? Share these amazing opportunities with them!
These introduction videos to Discover Korea and Discover Hungary give students a sneak peek into the awesome things planned for these programs.
*Note: Discover Korea is only avaliable to graduate students and professionals*
CLASSROOM UPDATES
Dean, Dr. David Whaley and Adolescent, Career, and Special Education department chair, Dr. Kemaly Parr, joined Dr. Jamie Mahoney's SED425 class on Wednesday, October 23.
Dr. Whaley and Dr. Parr joined students in a story tool activity.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Racers Empower+ Pet Therapy
Monday, October 29
In collaboration with the COEHS, the Center for Student Engagement and Success hosted their final Racers Empower event of the semester.
Photos provided by Dean Whaley and Jennifer Smith
Teacher Career Fair
Monday, October 21
Teacher Education Services (TES) and Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) hosted a teacher career fair for students to connect with representatives from school districts from various states.
Homecoming Breakfast
Saturday, October 19
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended this year's Homecoming Breakfast! We had a GREAT turnout!
Shout-Out for Cooper Levering
Cooper has always been on top of technology in the college and never ceases to problem solve something within his realm of expertise. His knowledge is unmatched and his never give up attitude is what makes our college stand out for tech amongst the rest. You can always count on him to give you the best technology to use and the best ideas on how to use. Thank you Cooper, the college owes you big time for your service.
SHOUT-OUTS
SHOUT-OUTS
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
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2024
August 29 - COEHS Student Picnic
September 2 - Holiday
September 5 - KEAAE Meeting
September 13 - 15 - Family Weekend
October 1 - Scholarship Banquet
October 9 - 1 HALF ENDS
October 10 - 11 - Fall Break
October 14 - 2 HALF BEGINS
November 5 - Presidential Election
November 9- Racer Day
November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving
December 6 - Classes End
December 7 - 13 - Finals
December 14- Commencement
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SCAVENGER HUNT
Congratulations to Dr. Sean Simons! He found the latest duck!
A new duck is hiding somewhere in Alexander Hall. Who will find it next?
Snap a photo and send to jsmith194@murraystate.edu then hide it somewhere new.
Good luck!
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