Here are your Monday Minutes for the week of October 5-9, 2020.

Please make a point of reading this email every Monday (or Tuesday), as it highlights key department announcements, opportunities, and events, particularly events hosted by one of the Department of Education’s student clubs. It covers everything you need to know in a single email message. 

From the Department Head 

On this day in 1947, Harry Truman, the 33rd President of the US, delivered the first televised presidential speech in the United States. President Truman called on Americans to use less grain to help Europe which was still reeling from the effects of the Second World War. He asked people to avoid eating meat on Tuesdays and eggs and poultry on Thursdays, and to consume 1 less slice of bread every day. 

The 2020 general election is on November 3 and Montana State University encourages the community to exercise our civic duty! Make sure that you are registered to vote and visit the Montana Secretary of State’s election information page to become informed about candidates and ballot initiatives.

Take good care,

 Ann Dutton Ewbank's signature 

Dr. Ann Ewbank

From the Advising Office

  • Elementary Ed/P-3 majors planning to take Practicum I in Spring 2021 should plan to attend one of the two following remote informational meetings:
  • K-12/5-12 majors planning to take Practicum in Spring 2021 should plan to attend one of the two following remote informational meetings:
    • Phone or Webex Appointments: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, as available. You can schedule appointments at www.montana.edu/education/advising/calendars.html.
    • And, as always, you can contact us via email or phone. We’re available to respond during normal business hours (M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm).
  • DegreeWorks will be down for maintenance from October 5 – October 18. Advising appointments will be available throughout this period.
  • The Spring 2021 schedule has been posted to My Info (before logging in, click Schedule of Classes - find CRN here). This schedule is still undergoing revision, and it does not yet include Snowmester courses, but it should allow you to start planning for the spring term.
  • The Center for Bilingual and Multicultural Education in Reid 418 is open M-Th, 9am-3pm, for students, staff and faculty. The Center offers a safe and socially-distanced space for students to collaborate and receive support. See the attached flyer for scheduled CBME programming.
  • All Monday Minutes are archived and available for your reference.
  • Make sure to check the MSU COVID-19 webpage frequently as university and system-wide updates are available all in one place.

Events

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources

Work and Volunteer Opportunities

  • Several K-12 schools in the Bozeman area are in desperate need of substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. To learn more and potentially apply, contact John Melick in the Office of Field Placement and Licensure (john.melick@montana.edu).
  • ASMSU is looking for a student to serve as the Senate Secretary. Those looking to apply can visit https://www.montana.edu/engagement/employment.html and follow the job applications link. Additionally, prospective applicants can contact Griffin Smith in the Office of Student Engagement at griffin.smith@student.montana.edu.

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Take care,

David Reese
Academic Advisor
MSU Department of Education
davidreese@montana.edu
406.994.5948

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