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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
We are excited to announce that we’re bringing back a beloved College of Education and Human Services tradition—our Faculty & Staff Holiday Potluck!
Please join us on Friday, December 5, as we gather to celebrate the season, enjoy great food, and spend time together before the end-of-semester rush. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, relax, and share a little holiday cheer with colleagues across the College.
Date: Friday, December 5
Time: 11:30 a.m -1:30 p.m
Location: Alexander Hall Atrium
Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite dish, dessert, or side to share.
Murray Elementary’s Kindergarten classes are spreading holiday cheer across campus once again! 🎶✨
Join us in Wells Hall at 1:30 p.m. to enjoy their festive caroling and celebrate the season with us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Join the HPE program on Tuesday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Carr Hall South Gym as they proudly celebrate their graduating seniors with a special recognition ceremony!
Stop by and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Congratulations to these three individuals on being awarded MSYou Matter Mini-Grants!
Brody Lambert
Senior, Health and Physical Education Major
Adult Recess
Dr. Kemaly Parr
Department Chair, Adolescent, Career, and Special Education
Maximizing Wellness at your Desk through Fitness
Mindfulness through Cocoa and Creativity
Jenifer Hart
Instructor, Social Work
Mindful Mile
We are excited to offer faculty and staff the opportunity to update their professional headshots! Whether you need a new photo for your university profile, website, or any other professional purpose, we’ve made it easy for you to schedule a session.
How to Schedule Your Appointment:
Simply use the online appointment calendar to select a time that works best for you! An email follow-up will be sent after an appointment is made.
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!
In an effort to showcase the outstanding work of our College of Education and Human Services faculty, we will be highlighting recent presentations, publications, and other scholarly accomplishments.
Please use the Google form below to submit any recent professional accomplishments. Submissions will be featured on our COEHS bulletin board and shared on our social media platforms to celebrate and promote the impactful work happening across our college.
Thank you for helping us showcase the excellence within COEHS!
FACULTY UPDATES
Dr. Jamie Mahoney and special education major Elizabeth Morrow attended the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children Conference—where Dr. Mahoney presented on how AI is transforming access for students with diverse learning needs.
STUDENT UPDATE
Peyton Weitflauf, Hannah Locke, and Elizabeth Morrow served as students ambassadors at the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children Conference. They helped during the YES I CAN award ceremony.
STUDY ABROAD
Check this out!
Senior Instructor, Holly Bloodworth, and our student teachers were interviewed by a local news station in Corozal, Belize, sharing what they’re learning and how this transformative experience is shaping their journey as future educators.
We love seeing our Racers shine on a global stage!
CLASSROOM UPDATE
Elementary Education's Practicum II group went to Calvert City Elementary School on 11/20. This is the second year that Calvert City Elementary School invited our Practicum II students to run STEM day science rotations. All 20 of our ELE 413 pre-service teachers planned for, taught, and managed hands-on learning opportunities for students grades 3-5. These centers focused primarily on physics including Newton's laws, engineering principles, and forces. This was a great opportunity for our pre-service teachers to practice the pedagogy they learn about in their Elementary Science Methods class.
Despite Tuesday's drizzle, Dr. Vigil provided ProjectWILD training to Elementary Education's Practicum 2 group as part of their ELE 413 Science Methods course.
20 students received certification in ProjectWILD. This program integrates outdoor education and physical activity to support learning in life sciences.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
*Really Photos of the last two weeks. I'm catching up from Thanksgiving Break- Jill*
Cocoa, Crafts, and Christmas Cheer- Day 1
Tuesday, December 2
FCCLA is excited to host Cocoa, Crafts, and Christmas Cheer! 🎄✨
This three-day event is designed to help students unwind and recharge as they prepare for finals.
Event Lineup:
December 2: Ornament Decorating & Cocoa Bombs
December 3: DIY Holiday Cards
December 4: Hot Cocoa Mug Cookies
This event is funded by a QEP Mini Grant.
Thanksgiving for International Students
Monday, November 25
Active Minds and the Student Association of Social Work brought our campus community together with a Thanksgiving dinner for international students.
SED300
Thursday, November 20
Graves County Visual Impairment Instructor, Bealinda Smith, visited SED300 to share insight into the tools and strategies used to support students with visual impairments.
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2025
August 21-First Gen Meet and Greet
August 28-Student Picnic
August 29- Board of Regents Meeting
September 1- University Closed
September 5-7- Family Weekend
October 6- Scholarship and Service Banquet
October 8- First Half of the Semester Ends
October 9-10- Fall Break
October 13- Second Half Begins
October 31-November 1- Homecoming Weekend
November 1- Homecoming Breakfast and Tent City
November 5- First Gen Celebration
November 15- Racer Day
November 18- Senior Breakfast
November 26-28- Thanksgiving Break
December 5- Faculty and Staff Potluck
December 12- Board of Regents Meeting
December 13- Commencement
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
Want to add something to the next Midweek Round-Up?
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Click the button below to let Jillian Smith in the Dean's Office know!
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Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
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Remember to be as detailed as possible! Contact Jill with any questions.
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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.
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