Archive for 'Commentary'

Last chance to nominate for Staff Excellence Award

Do you know a staff member that has demonstrated one of the following characteristics: efforts above and beyond job responsibilities, extraordinary leadership, inspiring others or contributing to community projects, reacting positively in an urgent situation. If [...]

Town & Gown Community Band’s first 2013 concert is June 4

The ‘Quad’ at Murray State University will reverberate with the sound of patriotic songs, marches, classic band literature, and Broadway melodies on Tuesday, June 4, at 7pm. The MSU Town & Gown Community Band under the [...]

Retirement Reception for Paul Radke

The Office of Development will be hosting a retirement reception in honor of Mr. Paul Radke. Radke will be leaving the University after 27 years of service. Please come help us celebrate this memorable event with [...]

Master of Public Administration can be completed online starting Fall 2013

Murray State University will launch an online graduate program in Public Administration beginning in the fall of 2013. The MPA program has been offered for over 30 years, but this will be the first time that [...]

University Libraries selected to participate in national program

University Libraries has been selected as one of 75 colleges to participate in “Assessment In Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success.” According to their website, “libraries who participate in the AiA program will lead their campus [...]

Students Celebrate Poetry Month on WKMS

WKMS and Murray State University’s Teacher Quality Institute have teamed up for the sixth year of a special project during April, National Poetry Month. WKMS broadcasts Poetry Minutes showcasing original poems by students in grades 3 [...]

Commentary (April 5, 2013)

Recognizing mental health concerns This time of year can be stressful for many students, faculty, and staff, due to exams, the end of the semester, and the upcoming summer break. Please look out for any individuals [...]

Commentary (March 29, 2013)

Greetings for this week. After all that happened at the conclusion of the Board of Regents meeting on March 15, it hasn’t been my intention to say a lot yet about the events that transpired on [...]