Paul Rose Appointed SEHHB Interim Dean

SIUE's Paul Rose, PhD, has been named interim dean of the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). The appointment is pending approval by the SIU Board of Trustees.

Rose, who will officially begin his duties on June 1, has served as assistant dean of the SEHHB since 2015 and chair of the Department of Psychology since 2009. He joined the SIUE faculty in 2005.

"It has been my great pleasure to work with Paul in a variety of capacities," said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD. "In all of these roles, his thoughtful and collaborative approach has been impressive. His commitment to our students, faculty and staff will serve the University well during this interim period."

Rose replaces Curt Lox, PhD, who resigned to assume duties as dean of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida.

For more on Rose's background and contributions to the SIUE SEHHB, click here.

SIUE East St. Louis After School Performing Arts Program Hosts Spring Recital

You are cordially invited to attend the SIUE East St. Louis After School Performing Arts Program's Spring Recital!

7 p.m.
Thursday, May 18
SIUE's Dunham Hall

The After School Performing Arts Program in East St. Louis was founded by Katherine Dunham and has been an integral part of the community for decades. After a hiatus during the last five years, it has returned this year with approximately 25 students. The children are ages 6 to 17 and have been studying beginning piano and guitar, drums, bass guitar, African drumming and dance (Dunham technique, jazz, and hip hop). You will experience each of these at the recital.

Please come and show your support for our campus in East St. Louis.

SIUE East St. Louis Performing Arts Program staff includes director Jack Williams, and instructors Tyler Elder, beginning guitar, Venezia Manuel, jazz and hip hop, Mary Jo Pembrook, beginning piano and music theory, Greg Sallie, bass guitar, Gerald Sylla, African drumming and dance, and Esau Toombs, band performance, and executive director of the East St. Louis Center Jesse Dixon.

Attend S.A.C.K. Lunch and Learn Presentation, May 19

The SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center, in collaboration with the SIUE Department of Social Work, will host its next S.A.C.K. Lunch and Learn Series on the topic of "Small Business Start-ups."

Noon-1 p.m. (lunch provided)
Friday, May 19
SIUE East St. Louis Campus Building B, Learning Resource Center Conference Room
601 James R Thompson Blvd. East St. Louis, IL 62201

Speakers are Yashica McKinney, owner of Desserts Out The Jar, and Adrine Krikorian, SIUE alum and School of Business graduate student.

Pre-Register by calling 618-874-8719 or email siue.esl.library@gmail.com.

Upcoming series presentations include "Relationships" on Monday, June 5 and "Dance History" on Monday, June 19.

Sign Up for a Bus Tour of East St. Louis

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous East St. Louis race riot. The Department of Political Science is sponsoring bus tours of East St. Louis, and faculty, staff and students are welcome to join.

Those who would like to participate in the bus tour, should check with their supervisors to ensure adequate departmental coverage and take personal time for that period.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fridays, June 9, 16, 23, 30
Departure from SIUE Hairpin flagpoles

Tours will focus on “sacred sites” related to the 1917 Race Riot—which was one of the bloodiest riots in American history. The SIUE Meridian Society has generously funded the placement of markers at some of these sites.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP, call Andy Theising, chair of the Department of Political Science, at ext. 2308 or atheisi@siue.edu.

Don't Miss Spanish Summer Day Camp

The SIUE Department of Foreign Languages and Literature will host its Spanish Summer Day Camp:

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday, June 12-23

Spanish Summer Day Camp offers the opportunity for children, ages 6-12, to immerse in the Spanish language, while having fun! Children will participate in engaging activities that encourage Spanish language development through sports, technology, games, crafts, visual arts, music, dance and stories.

Camp costs $275, with a $50 non-refundable deposit due on Monday, May 29. The balance is due Friday, June 2. There will be no refunds after Tuesday, June 6.

For more information, visit our website at siue.edu/artsandsciences/fll/spanish-camp or contact Esther Herrera at eherrer@siue.edu or ext. 3510.

Register Now for SIUE’s Odyssey Cosmic Investigators

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday, July 17-28

In the Cosmic Investigators Odyssey Camp, students begin their journey of learning to navigate by preparing a star shapes and stories log book. Of course they will need to know the different types of telescopes, how they work, and build one to take home. Participants will explore our solar system, making moon craters, solar viewing, investigating edible rocks (meteors), conducting planet temperature experiments and building a pocket solar system. Along the way, students will participate in the Viking search for life experiments and look for life in the universe.

Campers and their families are invited to a star party with the River Bend Astronomy Club on the evening of Saturday, July 22 at the Shaw Sky Lab on SIUE's campus.

Registration costs for Odyssey Science Camps are $325, plus a $25 non-refundable application fee. Registration information is available at siue.edu/summer/camps.