Wednesday, April 5, 2017

The SIUE Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society is sponsoring its final book exchange of the academic year:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today
Peck Hall, First Floor Lobby

Members of the SIUE community are invited to bring a book, and then take one from the inventory available. Book purchases can also be made for a nominal cost.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, and is one of the nation’s oldest and most selective honor societies for all academic disciplines. Chapter 203 was established at SIUE in 1978.

The American Red Cross will end its blood drive on campus:

11 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Today
Blood Mobile, Quad

To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit RedCross and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code.

"Syria and the Refugee Crisis” presented by Steve Tamari, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Photographing Nature” presented by Stephanie McAndrews, PhD, professor and Literacy Program Director in the Department of Teaching and Learning
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

SIUE’s Native American Studies (NAST) program welcomes to campus Melonie Ancheta, Native American Coast Salish artist and researcher. Ancheta’s groundbreaking analysis of paint pigments on historical Northwest Coast artwork has been published in a variety of journals and book chapters, such as SIUE Professor of Philosophy Greg Fields’ edited volume and media collection, A Totem Pole History. 

In a public presentation, Ancheta will discuss the role of colors in Northwest Coast Native cosmology, and objects of ritual and power. 

Dr. Sorin Nastasia, director of the International Studies Program, and Dr. Carolina Rocha, core faculty of the International Studies Program, have lined up an outstanding and exciting series of activities for the College of Arts and Science's International Studies Day:

9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thursday, April 6
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Some activities include information booths showcasing CAS departments and programs, SIUE student organizations with an international focus, SIUE’s Office of International Programs, a panel on key international issues, a panel on international careers, an international film screening of Operation E, an international film screening of Sold, an African Arts performance and Trivia Night: A World of Possibilities.

The schedule is as follows:

9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m, Information Booths

10-11:15 a.m., Key International Issues Panel: experts from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Webster University, SIUE's Interntional Trade Center, Lewis & Clark Community College and the International Institute in St. Louis

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., International Careers Panel: speakers from the U.S. Department of State, City Year, Peace Corps, the World Affairs Council of St. Louis and the St. Louis Consular Corps

1-2:45 p.m., Film Presentation: Opertion E, screening of 2012 award winning film, Colombia, France and Spain co-production

3-4:45 p.m., Film Presentation: Sold, screening of 2014 award winning film directed by Oscar winner Jeffrey Brown and produced by renowned actress Emma Thompson, followed by discussion

5:30-7:30 p.m., African Arts Performance: show by African Musical Arts, Inc., The Song of Africa Ensemble, and IMI Chamber Players from St. Louis, including interactive opportunities for the audience to learn about the beauty of African music, instruments, languages and cultures. 

8-10 p.m., Trivia Night: A World of Possibilities, rounds of international knowledge trivia. Tickets are $8 per person, $75 for a table of 10 or $10 at the door. Tickets available online. Proceeds will benefit the International Studies Program at SIUE. There will be pizza, cash prizes, and a silent auction.

For more information, visit International Studies Day. 

Disability Support Services and the Career Development Center will sponsor a Job Readiness workshop for students with disabilities who are interested in federal employment:

10 a.m.-Noon
Thursday, April 6
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room

Topics covered will include:

• USAJobs Familiarization Briefing
• Federal Employment Benefits and Processes (Human Resources Briefing)
• Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) Briefing
• “A Day In The Life Working for the Federal Government” Panel (speakers from featured career fields, including an individual with a disability)
• Q&A Breakout Session

Organizations participating will include Air Mobility Command (AMC) from Scott Air Force Base, the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC, Army), the Illinois Department of Human Services, SIUE’s Career Development Center and Disability Support Services.

For more information, contact Disability Support Services at (618) 650-3726. The workshop is informational and formal dress is not required or expected.

The University Diversity Strategic Plan Town Hall Meeting that was scheduled for Monday, April 10 has been cancelled until the fall. 

Please remove this April 10 event from your calendars and stay tuned for a future date. 

For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 650-5382.

The SIUE Career Employment Program is providing an opportunity to register for an in-person, informational session and application, if you are interested in a career in the bioeconomy:

9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 12
East St. Louis Higher Education Campus
601 James R. Thompson Blvd, Bld. D.
East St. Louis, IL 62201

SIUE, Lewis & Clark Community College and other Illinois institutions are working to make it easier to get on the path to a great career in the bioeconomy, an emerging industry that combines manufacturing, clean fuels and technology. In the next five years alone, there will be nearly 1,500 manufacturing jobs needed in Madison and St. Clair Counties.

Register for an in-person informational session and application. Interested persons will be invited to attend an informational session with speakers from the NCERC at SIUE, Lewis & Clark Community College and Phillips 66. The first group of participants will start the process in Spring 2017.

If selected, you will be able to:
• Enroll in the Lewis & Clark Community College Process Operations Technology Certificate of Proficiency Program (1 Year Program)
• Complete a paid internship at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center

Career positions include:
• Biofuels processing technician (average salary $55,000)
• Chemical equipment operator and tender (average salary $42,000)
• Petrol pump system operator, refinery operator and gauger (average salary $48,000)
• Oil refinery operator (average salary $52,000)
• Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator (average salary $49,000)

For more information, contact Johanna Wharton at jwharto@siue.edu or (618) 482-8304. 

Come out for the Graduate Admissions Open House:

Wednesday, April 12
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center, Oak/Redbud Rooms

Take the opportunity to learn more about:

• SIUE’s 70+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

Apply during the open house, and the $40 application fee will be waived!

Summer is approaching, and SIUE’s Office of Human Resources wants to help you get ready!

The Office of Human Resources will host the Summer Camp Showcase:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, April 17
Morris University Center, Conference Center 

At the Summer Camp Showcase, SIUE employees can get information about summer programs, including those being offered by the University and surrounding area businesses.

Come out and speak with camp staff and explore the options available for your child this summer.

For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources at 650-2190 or email Benefits at benefitshr@siue.edu.

Dr. Jana Giles, of the University of Louisiana at Monroe
“Can the Sublime Be Postcolonial?: Aesthetics, Politics, and the Environment in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide”
6-7 p.m.
Monday, April 17
Peck Hall, Room 2409

The presentation is free and open to the public.