Thursday, April 6, 2017

SIUE's Department of Mass Communications is focusing on the theme “Diversity Amidst Adversity” for its 2017 Mass Comm Week, which ends today.

Gary Broome
National and International Coverage of Refugees
3-4:15 p.m.
Today
Dunham Hall, Room 2007

Dr. Jack Shaheen
A is for Arab
During the week of events, Dr. Shaneen's critically acclaimed exhibit "A is for Arab" that captures, displays and visually deconstructs the stereotypes of Muslim and Arabs in the Western world will be on display in the Dunham Hall Theater foyer.

More information about the exhibit and the importance of Dr. Shaheen's archives at New York University can be found at A Is For Arab

The exhibit was made possible with the generous support of SIUE's Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.

Shaheen to speak:
7-8:15 p.m.
Today
Dunham Hall Theater

For a detailed events schedule and additional information, visit Diversity Amidst Adversity or contact the SIUE Department of Mass Communications.

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.
Today
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
Today
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.

If you require an accommodation to attend this event, please contact DSS as soon as possible.

The College of Arts and Sciences, along with the Provost, are sponsoring a celebration/informal reception for international faculty, staff and students:

Please join us for some upcoming events and specials at the SIUE Cougar Store throughout the month of April!

• Sidewalk Sale - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today

• April Genre Sale: Poetry and After Graduation Prep - select titles 40% off

• For the future or “little” Cougars in your life: Melissa and Doug Toys Sale - 40% off all Melissa and Doug items

• First day of graduation regalia pick-up - Monday, April 17

• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week - Monday-Saturday, April 17-22: 20% off most SIUE imprinted items

• Sidewalk Sale - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25

Also, find us on Facebook to get updates on our Item of the Week and other promotions we share!

The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program is excited to announce its upcoming project management courses and workshops.

Spring 2017 Foundations of Project Management
Fridays through April 21
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Founders Hall

The next workshop:

Organizational Skills
Friday, April 7

Learn the basics and best practices of project management and prepare for the PMP® certification. Successful completion awards the 35 educational hours required for the PMP® certification exam.

S.A.C.K. (Success and Continuing Knowledge) Lunch & Learn
Session #3 "Career Opportunities"
12-1 p.m.
Monday, April 10
SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center
Building B, Conference Room 1005
East St. Louis Higher Education Campus

For more information, contact Lara Jennings at lajenni@siue.edu.

The SIUE STEM Center announces its FY18 faculty research fellowship program.

This is a competitive fellowship, open to tenure-track or tenured faculty members, to engage in undergraduate education research aligned with the mission of the STEM Center to innovate ways to engage students in STEM. The successful applicant will be a faculty fellow with the STEM Center beginning in summer or fall of 2017, during which time the applicant will conduct a faculty-initiated research project.

To support the faculty member’s research, the STEM Center will pay for one course release during the academic year, and upon completion of the project, the fellow will be funded for travel to one state, regional or national conference to present the findings of the study.

More information and application details are at siue.edu/stem/faculty.

Applications are due Monday, April 10.

SIUE Dance Marathon is selling discounted Cardinals tickets ($20) for the Wednesday, April 26 game against the Blue Jays. Tickets must be paid for by Monday, April 10.

Seats are located in Section 268. A percentage of the tickets sold will go to the organization which directly benefits St. Louis Children's Hospital & SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email Sarah Laux at slaux@siue.edu. 

The SIUE School of Pharmacy and the Student Representative Council are partnering to host the first annual "Glow Golf and After Party” event:

6 p.m. check in
6:30 p.m. shotgun start
8:30-10:30 p.m. awards and after party
Friday, April 21
Yorktown Golf Course
300 Caballeros Blvd.
Belleville, IL

The cost is Glow Golf and the After Party:
Students, $25
Faculty, alumni and friends, $50

The cost for After Party only:

Students, $15
Faculy, alumni and friends, $30

All proceeds benefit student organizations and the professional and outreach activities they participate in.

For more information, contact Hannah Seeger at haseege@siue.edu or (618) 314-2680 or Patti McDonald at pmdona@siue.edu and (618) 654-5154.