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Second ‘Evening With Education’ To Raise Funds For Grad Students
Oct. 4, 2016
SHSU Media Contact: Jennifer Gauntt
The Sam Houston State University College of Education will bring together a group of renowned experts from the field of education to speak with guests in a conversational setting during the second annual “An Evening With Education” on Nov. 3 in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom.
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| Proceeds from "An Evening of Education" benefit graduate students in the College of Education, housed in the Eleanor and Charles Garrett Teacher Education Center (above). —Archived photo by Brian Blalock |
The event, which will benefit graduate students in the college, will feature personal visits with the experts, who will lead a table of eight over dinner.
The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and conversation.
“This event will benefit graduate students in the College of Education who at times find themselves in a financial bind,” said Debra Price, associate dean for research and graduate programs. “Financial difficulties can prevent these students from enrolling for a semester or maintaining continuous enrollments in dissertation hours. Proceeds from the event will alleviate that stress and assist our students in maintaining continuous enrollment.”
Speakers for the evening will include experts within the field of education who will discuss topics of interest to other educators.
Among the 21 discussion leaders will be SHSU associate athletic director for student services Chris Thompson and mass communication department chair Jean Bodon, who will discuss “Defining Success as an Educator in a Demanding Environment” and “Revealing Human Faces in a Refugee Camp,” respectively.
Also leading a conversation will be Huntsville ISD superintendent Howell Wright, who will discuss “Becoming a District of Innovation: Thoughts Along the Way.”
“An Evening With Education” is open to the public, and guests are encouraged to reserve their tickets prior to the registration deadline on Oct. 14. Tickets for the evening are $75, a portion of which is tax deductible. Sponsorships also are available.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact College of Education graduate adviser Molly Doughtie at 936.294.1105.
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