Here are your Monday Minutes for March 29 - April 2, 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,

The events of the past two weeks have highlighted the need to stand againstanti-Asian microagressions, racism/xenophobia, and violence. One of the ways that you can stand in solidarity with Asians and Asian-Americans here at MSU and beyond is by learning about the amazing contributions of Asians and Asian-Americans in Montana. Did you know:

Watch this YouTube lecture about Chinese pioneers in Montana. The A.S.I.A Student Organization at MSU, also has a resource page.

Take good care,

 Ann Dutton Ewbank's signature 

Dr. Ann Ewbank

From the Education Advising Office

  • Students looking for a summer elective should consider EDCI 491 – Trauma-Sensitive Education: This course is designed to help undergraduate teaching candidates, practicing public school teachers, and graduate students in education to develop personal insights, interpersonal skills, and management practices for teaching and leading diverse, inclusive programs and organizations with a focus on trauma-informed educational practices. This course will introduce students to the core concepts (general theory and foundational knowledge), informing evidence-based assessment and classroom and school-level interventions/strategies for traumatized children and adolescents.
  • The last day to drop a class this term is next Tuesday, April 6. Elementary Education, Social Studies Broadfield, and General Science Broadfield students can request a drop by emailing David  (davidreese@montana.edu) or Cyndi (cmeldahl@montana.edu). Students in other departments will need to consult with their assigned academic advisors.
  • Advising for Summer & Fall 2021 is now open. Elementary Education, Social Studies Broadfield, and General Science Broadfield students can advise with David and Cyndi via email (just email a list of proposed classes and any questions to your assigned advisor) or by appointment (Webex is preferred, but we can also call you).
  • Students planning to student teach in Fall 2021 must attend one of the following two virtual meetings:
  • Students planning to student teach in Spring 2022 must attend one of the following two virtual meetings:
  • 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

  • The final Center for Bilingual and Multicultural Education webinar by Dottie Susag of Humanities Montana will take place on April 7 from 2:00-3:30 (Mountain time). She will discuss The Night Watchman and Native Poetry. All past webinars are available here.
  • Friday, April 2nd, 11am-noon: Equity-Minded Classrooms: Using an International Approach and Inclusive Teaching Strategies,facilitated by our PhD students Shihua Brazill and Marie Bathelot. They will share how to create equity-minded classrooms using an international approach and inclusive teaching strategies.  
  • The next Library Media Certificate webinar will be April 6th at 6-7pm MDT.Dr. Sarah Pennington will present Change Your Language; Change Your Perceptions. She will discuss how expanding our definition of what counts as "real" reading can support those who may not see themselves as readers based on our traditional definitions. Registration is required to participate in the webinar. All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar.
  • Wednesday, April 14th, 1-3pm:  A workshop facilitated by Colleen McMilin and Genevive Cox on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion integration into the classroom. More details to come.

Work and Volunteer Opportunities

  • Looking for a teacher/curriculum administrator for two first/second graders for Tuesday-Friday: Hi, we are a group of parents whose two kids are enrolled in online school in 1st and 2nd grade. We’re looking for someone to administer the online public school curriculum Tues-Fri for about 26 hours a week for 2 children. Our current childcare provider will be moving on to a new career and we are looking for someone to finish the school year from about the middle of April until the second week of June. We have been alternating between our two homes with good success. We all live in the Cooper Park neighborhood. If you are interested, please contact Chris at 970-217-5595 or kellnerce@hotmail.com for details.
  • Camp Big Sky is hiring Camp Counselors: Camp Big Sky is looking for fun and energetic camp counselors who have experience working with children in a childcare setting. Spend your summer outside in the sun enjoying all of the classic summer camp fun. We spend our days doing themed activities and playing outside. Our campers love guided activities as much as they enjoy free-play at our various community park locations including playing in the creek and fort-building in the woods. Camp Big Sky is a wonderful opportunity to connect to the community and the next generation of excited outdoor enthusiasts. Come join our team!

This is a seasonal summer position under the direct supervision of the Camp Big Sky Manager. Camp Staff will be an integral part of the daily operations throughout the weeks of camp. Camp Staff will manage groups of up to 14 children ages 6-12. This position will lead group activities and is responsible for the overall safety and function of all campers and staff under their supervision. In addition to daily group management, this position will contribute to activity planning. Wage $14-$18/hr. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Leisha Folley, Finance & Operations Director: leisha@bscomt.org. Deadline for applications is May 1st or until filled.

Scholarship Opportunity

  • Kay March Scholarship ($2000) for female students with demonstrated financial need. Application and full eligibility requirements are attached. Application must be postmarked by April 23, 2021.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

  • DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE!!!!! Congratulations to Dr. Joe Hicks, who defended his dissertation last week! The below photo was taken in Practicum class.

Students holding letters D R period H I C K S around Dr. Joe Hicks.

 

  • K-12 Art Education graduate Ned Bardsley’s work is an exhibit in the SUB Exit Gallery. Check it out!

 

Take care,

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