Here are your Monday Minutes for February 8-12, 2021.

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 

Dear Students and Colleagues, 

I hope you will consider a donation to one of the four projects associated with our department. MSU Giving Day is a wonderful way to support innovative and important initiatives. No donation is too big or too small! 

“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” Maya Angelou

M S U Giving Day 2021. Onward! Montana State University. February 11 to 12. African Culture Celebration. Dyslexia and Innovation Resource Library. Inclusive Community Camp. Science Olympiad Scholarships.

Take good care,

 Ann Dutton Ewbank's signature 

Dr. Ann Ewbank

From the Advising Office

  • MSU strives to create a culture of support and recognizes that your mental health and wellness are equally as important as your physical health. We want you to know that it’s OK if you experience difficulty, and there are several resources on campus to help you succeed emotionally, personally, and academically:
  • Students planning to take their first methods or practicum (EDM or EDP) course in Fall 2021 should apply to the Teacher Education Program. Applications are due Tuesday, February 16.
  • Elementary Education, General Science Broadfield, and Social Studies Broadfield majors planning to student teach in Fall 2021should set up a graduation advising appointment with David or Cyndi by February 24. Students in other teaching majors will need to meet with their departmental advisors. Graduation applications are due March 1.
  • The Education Advising Center is currently offering remote advising only.
    • 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).
  • 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 

  • MSU Aspiring Educators will hold an initial meeting on Thursday, February 11, at 7:00 pm: As a part of the aspiring educators club, members will be able to be involved in professional development events and be presented with tools that can build their preservice teacher toolbox. We have our first meeting coming up on February 11th at 7pm. This will be a meet and greet along with learning more about the benefits of being a part of the Aspiring Educators club. If anyone would like information about the meeting or club they can email msuaspiringeducators@gmail.com.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources

  • February is Black History Month. While it is important to center Black history every day, this month provides a special opportunity to honor the past and present contributions of Black Americans. Take some time to learn about Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins, who fled his home country of Liberia during a brutal civil war, survived starvation and separation from his family, arrived in Helena through the Refugee Resettlement Program, became an American citizen and the first Black mayor in Montana history.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 

 

Take care,

David Reese
Academic Advisor
MSU Department of Education
davidreese@montana.edu
406.994.5948
he/him/his

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