Friday Memo 2/10/17
I am excited to announce that the search committee has unanimously agreed on Michelle Einig as our Administrative Assistant to the Counseling Department. Michelle will be joining our team on Monday, February 13th. Please stop by her office and welcome her to MBU!
Library Research Guides
Rebekah McKinney, cataloging specialist in the MBU library, is creating Research Guides for different subject areas. She has completed and published one for Education and one for Special Education on the Library's Research Guide Page. If you are interested in adding to these or creating others, please don't hesitate to contact the library. Rebekah is more than happy to work with you. And please share this with your students!!
Faculty Meeting
On Tuesday, February 7 the faculty met to discuss several items and the staff was invited to hear about the new Commissioning Service that will be held this year on May 1 for our students. More information to come.
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| Lively discussion regarding ACT scores by Angela McGowan |
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| Amber and Mark attending President's Chapel |
Although the number of applicants was low, the feedback we received from administrators was extremely positive about our teacher candidates. They were impressed with their knowledge and responses to the interview questions.
On Tuesday the KUUMBA Youth Performance Ensemble (KYPE) performed in the Great Hall sponsored by Student Affairs and ABC@MBU. KUUMBA is the 6th principle of Kwanzaa. Its origin is Swahili and means "creativity." KUUMBA - To do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. (Pictures sent by Mark Engelhardt.)
Blue Mountain College Program Review
Dr. Jessie Stapleton and I have been invited to participate in the program review of Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi from February 15-17. We will review their Social Science and Exercise Science programs and make recommendations for improvements. It will be an opportunity to learn!
Child Advocacy Day - April 6, 2017
The 35th Annual Child Advocacy Day is Wednesday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Missouri State Capitol, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City. Click here to register for free and for more information. Alicia Noddings is serving on the state steering committee and encourages everyone to make appointments with their state legislators on this day to advocate. Students are also encouraged to participate. Check out their Facebook page titled Missouri Child Advocacy Day and follow them on Twitter @MOChildAdvocacy. This is a great opportunity to join with Missourians to advocate on behalf of our state's children, both for education and social services.
Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award
MACTE will award Julie Lembke and Kristen Strange with the Outstanding Beginning Teacher award on March 29 at the MACTE Spring Conference in Columbia. Kristen Strange teaches in the Rockwood School District. Congratulations to both of these ladies! (Recent article from the Mid-Rivers News Magazine sent by Sheri Brandt.)
A Raisin in the Sun
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Engelhardt and Kathleen Wendt attended the performance of A Raisin in the Sun.
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| Keenan Savage played Mr. Asagai |
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| Douglas Bell played Bobo |
Upcoming Meetings
February 13: Faculty Meeting at 3 p.m. in the Performance Hall
Closing Thoughts
This year's Super Bowl was very exciting for our family. My husband was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up loving the Atlanta Falcons. My son, Roman, on the other hand is a die-hard Patriots fan. If you attended the Christmas party at my house, you may have noticed the Julian Edelman fathead poster in his room. For some reason, he has cheered for the Patriots since he was about 5. This first picture is taken during the first half. The second picture was taken at the end of the game. The obvious lesson that we can all learn from that incredible Super Bowl game was to NEVER give up. No matter what, even when the odds are stacked against you. 2 Chronicles 15:7 says, But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.
Even though our hard work doesn't end in a Super Bowl win in front of the world, our efforts are judged by our Heavenly Father and His rewards are far greater than a Super Bowl ring, money, or fame. Be strong working with your students. Do not give up on them, for your work with them will be rewarded!
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