Events

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch
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Opportunity Fair
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Hosted each semester, the Opportunity Fair is designed to helps students learn about student organizations, programs and service opportunities for education majors. Representatives from PSUN, TAFE, the COE Ambassadors, 4 + 1, YLR, TRiO, the Charles Butt Scholarship, and more will be there to share information on opportunities.

COE Staff Chat
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Joan Prouty Conference
The Annual Joan Prouty Conference on Literacy features a keynote speaker, breakout sessions and professional development. The conference is open to students, faculty and the public to attend. Registration is required.

Saturday@Sam
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Hosted by SHSU Visitor Services, prospective students and their families are invited to attend an admissions presentation, academic presentations by the College of Education, tour campus and so much more. This is the largest open campus event of the semester and a great opportunity to discover if SHSU is right for you.

Distinguished Educator of the Year
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The Distinguished Educator of the Year award recognizes and honors alumni educators who have made a significant contribution to the field of education. Nominees must be an alumnus of SHSU's College of Education, and have demonstrated expertise or outstanding service in the classroom, school, district, and/or community. Nominees may be currently employed or retired educators. Self-nominations are welcome.

Skeleton Crew Days
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Career Fair
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The Teacher Career Fair is hosted by the SHSU Career Success Center each semester. Representatives from 80-100 school districts attend, ready to meet, interview and hire our graduating teacher candidates. This event is typically held in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.

Dean's List Reception
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The Dean's List Reception celebrates College of Education students who earned a 3.5 or greater GPA the prior semester. Students are invited to a reception hosted by the dean and awarded a certificate and a College of Education t-shirt for their accomplishment.

Student Appreciation Week
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COE Staff Chat
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Pinning Ceremony
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Bearkat Teacher candidates attend this event prior to graduation to be pinned by faculty, take the Bearkat Teacher Oath, receive the charge of becoming a difference maker in the lives of their future students and are officially welcomed into the teaching profession. Family members are welcome, RSVP is requested.

COE Staff Chat
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Hooding Ceremony
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Graduating doctoral candidates are invited to this formal ceremony to commemorate their achievement. The candidate's dissertation chair hoods the candidate. This ceremony is hosted at the end of each semester is by invitation only, RSVP is required.

Art in Education
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Art in Education showcases and celebrates the artwork of EC-12 student artists. Students' artwork will be judged, and the winning pieces will be showcased in the College of Education building.

COE Staff Chat
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COE Staff Chat
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Pre-Grad Reception/Graduation
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New Student Convocation
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New Hire Faculty Investment
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Faculty/Staff Kickoff Meeting and Luncheon
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SoTL Department Meeting
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CAEP/CACREP Celebration
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Bearkat Kickoff
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Teaching and Learning Conference
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Student Welcome
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Transfer Connection
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New Faculty/Staff Welcome
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Library Science & Tech. Department Meeting
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Opportunity Fair
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Hosted each semester, the Opportunity Fair is designed to helps students learn about student organizations, programs and service opportunities for education majors. Representatives from PSUN, TAFE, the COE Ambassadors, 4 + 1, YLR, TRiO, the Charles Butt Scholarship, and more will be there to share information on opportunities.

Research Professional Development #1
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Data Day
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The Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation hosts this daylong professional development event for college faculty and staff to review and evaluate programs, discuss data trends and learn from state leaders.

COE Staff Chat
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COE Open House 1st Floor/Counselor Ed
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COE Open House 2nd Floor
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COE Open House 3rd Floor
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Student Assistant Appreciation Luncheon
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Saturday@SAM
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SHSU v. Jacksonville State Tailgate
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Bearkat Family Weekend Activities
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Bring 'Em Back Kats Conference
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Bring 'Em Back, Kats is an annual professional development conference for novice teachers. The purpose of this conference is to provide our alumni with an opportunity to continue to grow professionally.

World Teacher's Day
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Student Bash
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COE Staff Chat
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COE Student Transfer Event
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SHIPS Luncheon
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Career Fair
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The Teacher Career Fair is hosted by the SHSU Career Success Center each semester. Representatives from 80-100 school districts attend, ready to meet, interview and hire our graduating teacher candidates. This event is typically held in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.

Dean's List Reception
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The Dean's List Reception celebrates College of Education students who earned a 3.5 or greater GPA the prior semester. Students are invited to a reception hosted by the dean and awarded a certificate and a College of Education t-shirt for their accomplishment.

SHSU v. FIU Tailgate
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Research Professional Development #2
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SHSU v. UTEP Tailgate
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COE Halloween
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SHSU v. Kennesaw State Tailgate
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Research Professional Development #3
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COE Staff Chat
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First-Generation Student Luncheon
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TAFE Area Conference
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COE Faculty/Staff Thanksgiving Lunch
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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SHSU v. Middle Tennessee State Tailgate
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Student Assistant Holiday Appreciation Lunch
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COE Holiday Party
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Retiree Holiday Luncheon
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Pinning Ceremony
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Bearkat Teacher candidates attend this event prior to graduation to be pinned by faculty, take the Bearkat Teacher Oath, receive the charge of becoming a difference maker in the lives of their future students and are officially welcomed into the teaching profession. Family members are welcome, RSVP is requested.

Staff Holiday Lunch and Gift Exchange
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Pre-Graduation Reception
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Hooding Ceremony
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Skeleton Crew Days
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Winter Holiday
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