MU COEHS: 2002 Homecoming Celebration: 135 Years of Preparing Educators

10.29.2002: The College of Education and Human Services at Marshall University celebrated its 135th anniversary on October 18 and 19, 2002. A reunion of former Marshall Lab School students and teachers, along with the dedication of the new Center for Reading Excellence and an Open House were among the events during the weekend.

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Reunion of Marshall Lab School Students and Teachers
Friday, October 18, 2002

Former students and teachers of the Marshall Laboratory School attended a reunion in Jenkins Hall on October 18, as part of our anniversary celebration.

Lab School Reunion Photo Gallery
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Former students and teachers of the Marshall Laboratory School listen to a presentation by Lab School alumnus, Dr. Tom Scott.

June Harless Center for Reading Excellence Dedication
Friday, October 18, 2002

The June Harless Center for Reading Excellence, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, will allow instructors to hold video conferences with individuals anywhere in the world.

Reading Center Photo Gallery
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Teacher education candidates will study in the newly formed June Harless Center for Reading Excellence, located in Jenkins Hall.

Open House Celebrating the 135th Anniversary of Teacher Education
Saturday, October 19, 2002

An Open House at Jenkins Hall provided visitors with a glimpse of educational past and present, from the One Room School House to high tech video conferencing.

Open House Photo Gallery
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The One Room School House at Marshall is located across the street from Jenkins Hall.

Marshall University Memorabilia Display Courtesy of the Marshall University Special Collections Department James E. Morrow Library
A special display of Marshall University memorabilia pertaining to our college and the Lab School was displayed during our anniversary celebration. Some of these pieces have been prepared for an online, virtual exhibit. Special Thanks to University Archivist, Cora Teel, who provided memorabilia for our celebration.
	Memorabilia Display in Jenkins Hall, commemorating 135 years of teacher education at Marshall University.
Online Exhibit Pieces (Click each item to view the picture) Old Main, Circa 1870 (Oldest Part Still Standing in 2002) Students from the 1869-1870 Catalog The first group of Model School Students, 1896 (Miss Mabel Brown, teacher: center with glasses) Parents waiting to collect model school students Model School Students, Circa 1910

RELATED RESOURCES:

Herald-Dispatch Opinion Piece: Marshall is Leader in Teacher Prep (10/10/2002)
Written by Dean Tony Williams
Herald-Dispatch Story: MU Education School Marks Anniversary (10/17/2002)
Herald-Dispatch Story: It All Began in 1867 with Normal School (10/17/2002)
Herald-Dispatch Opinion Piece: Marshall Reaches Another Milestone (10/18/2002)

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