HAPPENING THIS WEEK
CJSW is having an Open House on Friday, September 5, from 11am - 2pm in the John W. Carr Hall Building. The CJSW Open House (come and go event) will include:
The Grand Opening of the CJSW Virtual Reality Lab
The Grand Opening of the Carr Hall Student Lounge
Food
Activities
Photo booth
Prizes
Reps from the Kentucky State Troopers
More!
Cultural Leadership Academy: Dr. Landon Clark and Dr. Teresa Clark are teaching this fall's CLA modules, September 2-5 for the 10th cohort of Paducah Police Department law enforcement professionals.
This group met in the spring for their first sessions and will return next week to complete the program. The 10th Annual CLA Certificate Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 5 at the MSU Paducah Campus.
Join the fun this Family Weekend! 🏓
HPE is hosting a Family Pickleball Tournament on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Murray Pickleball Courts (801 Arcadia Circle). Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great way to enjoy some friendly competition and family fun!
UPCOMING EVENTS
🎉 Join the Celebration! 🎉
HPE Marks 100 Years with events all semester long.
September 6: Pickleball Tournament
October 19-20: PE Professional Development & KY Shape Future Professionals Conference
November 1: Homecoming Parade and Tent City
PRESS RELEASES
Kara Dowdy has been named one of nine recipients of the 2026 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award by KDE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thinking about becoming a Future Teacher Ambassador? 🌟
Join us for an info session on Friday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Come learn how you can get involved and make an impact!
Have education majors interested in substitute teaching? 🎓 Invite them to our Substitute Teaching Workshop on Monday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium!
It’s a chance to learn the ins and outs of subbing, pick up some pro tips, and get their questions answered.
✨ Don’t let them miss it—RSVP by Monday, September 8!
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!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
COEHS Student Picnic
Thursday, August 28
The annual COEHS Student Picnic was a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year's event a hit!
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 8- First Half of the Semester Ends
October 9-10- Fall Break
October 13- Second Half Begins
October 31-November 1- Homecoming Weekend
November 5- First Gen Celebration
November 15- Racer Day
November 18- Senior Breakfast
November 26-28- Thanksgiving Break
December 12- Board of Regents Meeting
December 13- Commencement
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.