Friday, Jan. 15, 2016

The History Research Brown Bags for Spring 2016 will resume with a presentation by Ann M. Sheppard, master’s student in the department of Historical Studies. 

She will speak about her research: “Lynching in the Border States: Press Coverage Change over Time, 1901-1942"

Noon
Today
Peck Hall, Room 3117

As always, all are welcome!

Pizza will be provided.

RSVP by today for the Black Lives Matter – Inside the Movement Conference, presented by the SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.

8-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Morris University Center Second Floor Conference Center

Registration is free and breakfast is included.

A Season for the Child, the family-oriented live theater season—sponsored by the SIUE Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD)—continues its 26th season with a new version of the traditional fairytale Goldilocks.

7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Katherine Dunham Hall

The production is presented by the Imaginary Theatre Company, the traveling arm of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Individual tickets for the performance and the final show for the 2015-16 season are $7 per adult and $5 per child. Tickets are available through the SIUE Fine Arts box office at (618) 650-2774.

Brenda Cusanelli, chief clerk for KHE/ Speech Pathology, is the recipient of the January Employee Recognition Award. Brenda was nominated by Erik Kirk, chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Health Educatiion, and Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, with support from James Panico and Steffany Chleboun. 

Please join us in congratulating Cusanelli:

2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Founders Hall, Room 1208 

You can also send a congratulatory email to bcusane@siue.edu.

"Brenda Cusanelli has worked tirelessly and efficiently in a multifaceted role as chief clerk," Kirk said. "In the past year, the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology program has merged with the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. During this time we have lost two full-time office support staff. Despite these challenges, Brenda has always been willing to step up. She exudes professionalism and handles her duties and responsibilities with little or no direction or supervision. It is fair to say she exceeds expectations in everything she does."                                                                                

"One of my favorite sayings, 'Gratitude is the Best Attitude!' couldn’t be more fitting for this occasion," Cusanelli said. "I am truly grateful to have a job that I love and am honored to be named SIUE’s January Employee of the Month. Many thanks to Erik Kirk, James Panico and Steffany Chleboun for the nomination and support. I feel fortunate to work with many great people here at SIUE."

Questions or comments should be directed to Maria Marmolejo at mmarmol@siue.edu or 650-2127.

Looking for funding (up to $5,000) for your SIUE Community-based Project? 

The Meridian Society is looking to fund projects that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization. SIUE College, Schools, Major Units, Departments and Organizations (including student organizations) with an SIUE account are invited to apply for the 2016 Meridian Awards.

The Meridian Society is pleased to participate in assisting SIUE and the community it serves through annual awards.  Please visit Meridian Society to find a copy of the application/proposal.  For more information, contact Julie Babington at 618.650.2378 or via e-mail at meridiansociety@siue.edu.

The Meridian Award Application/Proposal must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu.  

Mailed submissions:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082

Meridian Award applicants will be informed about the awards by Friday, March 25.

The Excellence in Undergraduate Education program is accepting proposals for FY2017 projects.

The deadline for submitting proposals is Feb. 1.

The Excellence in Undergraduate Education program continues to serve as a catalyst for the continued improvement of undergraduate curricula and programs at SIUE. 

Visit EUE for information about the application process and more details. See EUE Call for Proposals.

The day is for girls in grades 5^th-8^th.

The purpose of the program is to achieve diversity in the STEM fields, and show young girls how much fun a career in engineering can be. 

During the program, the girls will participate in five engineering related activities to showcase the various fields of engineering.

For more information, Society of Women Engineers.

The SIUE Police Department is presenting a one-day, free of charge, self defense course: Rape, Aggression, Defense (R.A.D.) Systems. The course is offered for WOMEN ONLY (faculty, staff, students and their guests).

9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Morris University Center Upper Level Conference Center

R.A.D. is a nationally certified self defense program designed specifically for women.  We will spend the day teaching you different techniques on how to defend yourself. At the end of the day, we put an officer in a padded suit and allow the students to use the skills taught to defend themselves.  

Appropriate clothing would be tennis shoes, T-shirt with sweat pants or shorts. Bring money for lunch options in the MUC or bring a sack lunch.

Please respond to Officer Cavanaugh at jcavana@siue.edu.