College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Weekly Newsletter for October , 2022
Classes & Clubs
Students in ART 358: History of Modern Design and SOC 351: Home and Society recently visited the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. Dr. Antje Gamble, associate professor of art history, and Dr. Ali Hendley, associate professor of sociology, coordinated the visit to complement the content in their respective classes.
"The goal of our visit was to see works we only see in digital images in person. Especially with craft media, the materiality of the objects is very important," said Dr. Gamble. "Not only this, but students were able to engage with the various ways of making that encompass the genre of 'quilting' and how various themes can be explored through that version of design."
Before their visit, students in SOC 351 had been discussing domestic arts/crafts and other forms of domestic labor. "These activities have traditionally been devalued, trivialized, and assumed to be apolitical," said Dr. Hendley. "They are often not seen as 'real' work or as Art with a capital 'A. However, the work displayed at the Quilt Museum clearly counters these beliefs. These quilts require a great amount of time and skill, and many relay strong political messages."
Classes and Clubs
The Mock Trial team recently participated in the 3rd Annual Chucky Mullins Invitational at the University of Mississippi. The tournament was in-person on the university's campus in Oxford, Mississippi, and approximately 20 schools participated. The tournament consisted of two rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Murray State Mock Trial team won five out of eight ballots. Ashlyn Tracy won an outstanding attorney award on the Defense side. Ethan Jackson earned an outstanding witness award. The club is sponsored by Dr. Paul Foote. Congratulations!
Majors and Minors
Designed to help students stand out to employers and add skills to their resume, the Business Ethics Certificate provides students with a credential they can put on their CV and a foundation in critical thinking, oral and written communication, and confidence in the skills that will be most useful to students in the business world. The certificate takes 12 hours to complete.
The business ethics certificate is a particularly good fit for students in the College of Business, especially those in programs such as Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing. The course hours are designed to fit into other Business majors with minimal other requirements. All but one course in the program satisfy other requirements, meaning that Business students only have to take one “extra” class.
However, the certificate complements other majors and programs outside of the College of Business, too. "More and more employers are looking for people with a strong foundation in the 'evergreen' skills like clear writing and communication, ability to analyze abstract and complex problems, confidence working in groups, and critical thinking," says Dr. Michelle Panchuk, assistant professor of philosophy. "Such skills are emphasized in all of the courses students will take with the Philosopher and Business professors in this certificate."
For more information about the certificate, contact Dr. Panchuk at mpanchuk@murraystate.edu.
Published on a quarterly basis, the Research & Creative Activity (RCA) newsletter highlights accomplishments of CHFA faculty. The second issue of this academic year will include accomplishments published or occurring in the months of November and December 2022 and January 2023. Find more information and submit your accomplishments here. The submission deadline is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
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Thank You Program
CHFA is successful because of the creativity, dedication, and hard work of our faculty and staff. We encourage you to thank your fellow CHFA faculty and staff members when they go out of their way to provide help and support to a student, faculty member, staff member, or visitor. Click here to submit a thank you.
