G.S.Phorensic Science: Abdul’s Focus Area
Today, Abdul’s Forensic science class learned how important a digital footprint can be in solving a true crime case. They had two guest speakers who explained this topic to them; John Sims with the Kentucky State Police...
Scholars Slay Once Again at Showcase Week Three
Scholars filled the seats in Johnson theatre once again on July 14 in anticipation of the third showcase. Just like the previous showcases, each act was met with roaring applause, cheers and laughter.
Finding Brotherhood in Carpe Diem and Barbaric Yawps: Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society follows an English teacher, John Keating, and his class as they discover themselves through this coming of age. Through tradition from the all-boys preparatory, the boys face enormous stresses that they overcome by 'seizing the day'.
Success at Sunset Sing-along!
On the night of July 18, scholars eagerly gathered outside of Franklin Hall for a sunset sing-along, where scholars could sing their favorite songs during the beautiful and vibrant sunset.
“Don’t Be Rash, Let Us Dash!”
On July 14, Matthew Woodard, the instructor of one of the general studies classes offered at the Murray-GSP campus met with the campus director, Melony Shemberger, and presented to her a petition that scholars from Woodard's general studies class created.
The Purpose of Power, Pain and Promise: OJ Oleka
For the third installment of the 2023 convocation speakers, GSP Murray State welcomed Dr. OJ Oleka.
Psychology and Behavorial Studies: Changing a Scholar’s Way
In Jodi Treadway’s focus area, one can expect an engaging and personable class. Meeting in the Business Building, the Psychology and Behavioral Studies focus area participates in lively, detailed class discussions each day.
Dr. John Kinkade: Lavish Linguistics
On July 10, Dr. John Kinkade, a former faculty member of the Governor's Scholars Program, delivered an engaging convocation speech about the evolution of language and grammar.
The Music Theory and Performance Focus Area: Scholars Share Sound
The Music Theory and Performance focus area meets on the second floor of the Fine Arts building almost every day of the week. This class is composed of musicians from many different backgrounds and styles who come together to grow and explore. Tana Field, the instructor of the class, is incredibly knowledgeable and has many musical talents herself. Her main objective with the class is to “encourage collaboration and storytelling,” which is shown through the activities and projects her scholars complete.
“Cyborg… Say What”
The teacher of Communication and Social Theory, Emmanuel Fasipe, at Murray State GSP has a classroom full of lively conversation and respect. He has three rules for his classroom that stay on the chalk board at all times: popcorn around the room, take space give space, and positively challenge.