Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017

SIUE faculty, staff and student organizations are invited to host their holiday parties at Cougar Lanes through Thursday, Dec. 21. 

Parties include two hours of bowling, pool, table tennis and table seating at an affordable rate.

Group rates:
Under 25 people - $50
25-50 people - $75
More than 50 people - $100

To make a reservation call Cougar Lanes at 650-5263.

SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, will oversee the 2017 Fall Commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 16. Ceremonies for the 1,257 eligible graduates will be at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Vadalabene Center on campus.

McKenzie Ferguson, PharmD, associate professor in the School of Pharmacy, is SIUE’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Award winner. She will provide the commencement address during the morning ceremony.

The student speaker in the morning is Megan Gilbert, who earned a master’s in college student personnel administration. The morning session features the Graduate School, and the Schools of Business, Nursing and Education, Health and Human Behavior.

Special guest speaker Col. John Howard, commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), will address the afternoon exercise. Pembrook invited Howard to speak to the graduating class in honor of SAFB’s 100th anniversary.

Jack Glassman, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Physics in College of Arts and Sciences, is the 2017 Great Teacher Award recipient as selected by the SIUE Alumni Association. He will provide the commencement address during the afternoon ceremony.

The afternoon ceremony student speaker is Alex Myers, who earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. The afternoon session features the Graduate School, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Engineering.

FOX Sports Midwest will televise eight SIUE men's basketball games in 2017-18.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that FOX Sports Midwest, which features St. Louis Cardinals baseball and St. Louis Blues hockey, will serve as the television home of the Cougars.

FOX Sports Midwest reaches nearly 6 million homes. This season, for the first time, FOX Sports South and FOX Sports Southeast will televise several of the games in the package, bringing SIUE basketball to as many as 12 million additional homes.

The remaining game schedule:

Tue. Dec. 19:      Chicago State at 7 p.m.
Thu. Jan. 11:       Belmont at 7 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 20:       UT Martin at 1 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 3:         Jacksonville State at 1 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 10:       Murray State at 1 p.m.
Thu. Feb. 22:       Austin Peay at 7 p.m.

The International Hospitality Program (IHP) at SIUE welcomes our international students to the area by befriending them and helping them to feel comfortable in their new homes.

We would appreciate your help by donating items to meet the needs of our new group of spring semester international students!

If you, your relatives or friends are planning to replace any of the following items, please consider donating them to IHP for use by international students:
• Sheets
• Blankets/comforters
• Towels/wash cloths
• Kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes
• Microwaves, rice cookers, blenders, food processors and toaster ovens

If you have any of these smaller household items to donate, please bring them to the donations area at our IHP Fall New Student Reception:
4-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Student ambassadors and IHP members will be available to help you unload from 4-5:30 p.m. at the upper entrance from Lot B.

If you have any of the following larger furniture items, please DO NOT bring them to the reception. To arrange pickup and delivery, please contact Susan Jernigan, IHP Household Donations coordinator at sjernigan@charter.net or text or call 618-304-3443. 

• Small desks, chairs and reading tables
• Vacuum cleaners
• Beds/mattresses (twin and full size only)
• Light weight sofas/futons
• Living room chairs
• Light coffee tables
• Lamps
• Kitchen tables and chairs

Thank you in advance for your consideration and your generosity in welcoming these students to SIUE and Edwardsville!

"Village" -- A Bonding Experience for birth-1 1/2 years old

This Kindermusik class provides a delightful environment unlike any other. Through a unique blend of multi-level activities that include creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component, baby’s growth and development are stimulated and all senses engaged. Kindermusik Village is for lap babies, crawlers and walkers. 

9 a.m.
Saturdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3
10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1

Semester theme: Cock-a-doodle-Moo!
Hop on the hayride – it’s time to head for the farm! In this class, you will sing songs about the farm, including “Old MacDonald,” “Hayride,” and “Clever Cows.” You’ll engage in rituals and playful activities with your baby, including infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time.

Tuition is $135 and is due by Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.

“Our Time" -- On the Go! for 1 1/2--3 year old

This class encourages toddlers to uncover an engaging musical world while guiding confidence, self-control and communications skills. Singing, imitating sounds, rhyming and object identification foster language skills, while creative movement to various musical “moods” develops a sense of balance, timing and spatial awareness. Listening and turn-taking encourage blossoming social skills. 

10 a.m.
Saturdays Jan. 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 10, 17
11 a.m.
Thursdsays Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 8, 15

Semester theme: Away We Go!
Hop on the train, get in the car, board the plan, and Away We Go! This class focuses on transportation, a favorite topic for toddlers who are on the go, go, go! Sing and play along with favorite songs such as, “I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad” and “Wheels on the Bus.” 

Tuition is $160 and is due by Saturday, Jan. 6.

Presenters are needed for the Spring 2018 Leadership Programming Series. The Student Leadership Development Program is open to any SIUE undergraduate or graduate student, and covers a variety of topics centered around leadership, communication and career issues.

We have two different programs we are looking to fill. If you are interested in serving as a presenter, please read below and then complete this form getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/146410.

Leadership Lunches—will occur on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. throughout the semester (dates below)

Women’s Leadership Institute—February 20 from 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

We are interested in a wide range of topics. Listed below are topics that have been previously offered, but we are interested in other topics as well. Each session is between 45 minutes and 1 hour, and we ask that the sessions not just be a full lecture. We hope that there will be some sort of interactive portion with an activity, discussion, etc.

Cross Cultural Awareness	Professional Etiquette	Conflict Resolution	Effective Communication
Understanding the Org. Climate	Stress Management	Ethical Leadership	Civic Responsibility
Mindfulness in Leadership	Team Leadership	True Colors	Leading Your Peers
Keys to Leadership Success	Dealing with Change	Social Justice	Event Planning
Becoming a Successful Leader	Social Media	Interviewing Skills	Building Your Resume
Social Change Model of Leadership	Time Management	LinkedIn	Recruitment & Retention
Leadership Issues in the LGBT Community	Positive Psychology/Leadership	Sustainable Leadership	Creating Effective Incentive Programs