Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017

The new year brings new selectorized (weight stack) strength equipment to the Student Fitness Center.

As our old equipment saw more and more required repairs, we took the opportunity to trade in our old equipment to bring you a new line. In addition to our previous machines, we were able to add a fly/rear delt and a glute press. 

Our fitness attendants are happy to assist you in learning about the new equipment. You may also download the Cybex Fitness App via iTunes or Google Play to check out videos on each piece!

If you are not currently a member of the Student Fitness Center and would like to learn more, click here.

Catholic Campus Ministry has announced its spring 2017 liturgy schedule with Catholic mass and praise and worship/eucharistic adoration taking place at The Dome: Center for Spirituality and Sustainability.

Catholic Mass
10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Confession from 7-8 p.m.)
Sundays

and

Noon
Wednesdays

Praise and Worship/Eucharistic Adoration:
8 p.m.
Tuesdays

The Newman Catholic Community exists to nurture and engage the spiritual lives of students, faculty and staff at SIUE through Catholic liturgy, small faith sharing groups, Newman Nights, retreats, community building, service immersion based in Catholic Social Teaching and one-on-one spiritual conversations. All are welcome. 

Tickets still are available for the Jan. 14 performance of My Father’s Dragon, produced by A Season for the Child (SfC)—the family-oriented live theater season sponsored by the SIUE Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD). The production is based on the Newberry Honor book of the same name by Ruth Stiles Gannett.

2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14
SIUE's Katherine Dunham Hall theater

This musical staging of the story takes us on a comic adventure to Wild Island, as performed by the Imaginary Theatre Co. of St. Louis.

Individual tickets are $5 per child and $7 per adult. They are available through the SIUE Fine Arts box office at (618) 650-2774.

My Father’s Dragon presents the story of Jim, who is restless at home while on summer vacation. However, mom knows just what will entertain him—the story of Grandpa’s adventures to rescue a captive dragon. Join Jim for a fantastic jungle journey past obstacles and wild animals as we discover the importance of perseverance and the wonderful power of imagination.

SfC, which premiered in 1990, features adaptations of various children’s stories using interactive techniques that not only delight children and parents, but also provide a thorough learning experience.

The final offering of the 2016-17 SfC season will be Pinocchio, performed by the Curtains Up Theatre Co. of Edwardsville-Collinsville. It’s set for two showings: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sturday, March 18.

Registration is still open for the:
 
Diversity Strategic Plan Summit
The Journey Continues to Build an Inclusive Campus Environment
 
8-11:30 a.m. (Coffee and Refreshments beginning at 7:30am)
Wednesday, Jan. 18
Morris University Center Conference Center
 
The Summit will be a working dialogue to develop our new three-year University Diversity Plan. The Diversity Plan is inclusive of all groups and members of our university community. This is an opportunity for everyone to provide input. The Summit is FREE!
 
Please register early, as space is limited. Click here to register.

Stephanie Stookey, human resources associate in the Office of Human Resources, is the recipient of the January Employee Recognition Award. Stephanie was nominated by Deb Talbot, Human Resources manager. 

Please join us in congratulating Stephanie as the Employee of the Month:

2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Front Conference Room
Office of Human Resources

You can also send Stephanie a congratulatory email at stschro@siue.edu. 

“Wow! I am so honored to be January’s SIUE Employee of the Month! SIUE is an amazing community and has been my 'home' since I was an undergraduate. It was my dream to work here. I truly love my job! I want to thank Deb Talbot and Team Employment for the nomination, and my entire Human Resources family for the love and support. I am looking forward to many more years here at SIUE! What a great day to be a Cougar!” - Stephanie Stookey 

“As both an alum and a SIUE employee, Stephanie demonstrates all of the fundamental values of SIUE, and she really cares about the University. Stephanie can frequently be heard saying, ‘I love working at SIUE!’ It is a pleasure having someone so hard working, positive and dependable, who also possesses a high degree of integrity on my team.” -Deb Talbot, Human Resources manger.

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

Dr. Robert Martin of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is the featured speaker for SIUE’s annual Axtell Memorial Lecture in celebration of Darwin Day (Charles Darwin’s birthday).

The presentation is:

4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 30
Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom

Martin’s lecture will be Human Reproduction - from Primate Origins to Darwinian Medicine. The SIUE Departments of Biological Sciences, Psychology, and Anthropology, and the Biology Student Club are sponsoring the event.

“Dr. Martin is a world-renowned anthropologist, primatologist and evolutionary biologist,” said Chris Theodorakis, PhD and professor in SIUE’s Department of Biological Sciences/Environmental Sciences. “He is a well-published author, and the curator of the Biological Anthropology collection at the Field Museum of Natural History. His presence at SIUE enhances the visibility and prestige of our programs, and creates the possibility of collaboration between the Field Museum and SIUE faculty for both teaching and research.”

Martin is also the author of “How We Do It: The Evolution and Future of Human Reproduction.” There will be an opportunity for a book signing at the event.

Following the lecture, there will also be a reception at the University restaurant, Fixin’s, with light food and a cash bar.

The Emeriti Faculty Association is pleased to request proposals from SIUE tenure and tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and that enhance the reputation of the University.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, March 6. Application guidelines are available at siue.edu/emeriti/.

Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
• Departmental colloquia that involve recognized outside experts
• Curricular development (disciplinary or interdisciplinary)
• Faculty exchanges, including international exchanges
• Scholar-in-residence programs

Ineligible activities include those supported elsewhere in the University, such as research, development of teaching skills and individual professional development.

For more information, please contact Jim Weingartner at jweinga@siue.edu or Richard Brugam at rbrugam@siue.edu.