Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

Explore the night sky in all its glory during SIUE Astronomy Viewing Sessions, every even-dated Tuesday at the William C. Shaw Skylab on the north edge of campus (GPS: 38.809270, -89.993801).

Our first spring viewing will be held:
8:30 p.m.
Today

Remaining dates for the spring semester include Feb. 2 and 16, March 22 and April 12 and 26, starting at 8:30 p.m.

These events are open to the public and hosted by Dr. Tom Foster.

This event is weather dependent, please call (618) 650-3049 after 6 p.m. to see if the event is taking place, or sign up for updates through the online calendar.

Lifelong Learning begins Wednesday, Jan. 27 with Kenneth Moffett, PhD, associate professor in political science and Jeannie Dinning, Speech Center coordinator and Career Development lead and lecturer. 

The Politics of the 2016 Presidential Primaries will be presented by Moffett.
The candidates and issues surrounding the election will be discussed.  

10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room

SIUE faculty, staff and students attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the general public.  

How SIUE is leading an educational revolution through Learning Support Services will be presented by Dinning.

The Student Success Center concept centralizes a variety of services that focus on providing essential support for many SIUE students and potential students. 

1:15–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 27
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room

SIUE faculty, staff, students attend for FREE

The cost is $5 for the general public. 

More information about the presentations can be found at Lifelong Learning Programs.

For more information, contact Patty Bade, SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, 618-650-3985 or pbade@siue.edu.

Join the IRIS Center for its annual Open House:

1-3 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 28
IRIS Center
Peck Hall, room 0226 

Come explore the recent and ongoing projects in the IRIS Center. Students and faculty will be available to discuss projects and demonstrate digital tools. You can also learn more about what the IRIS Center can offer you.

All students and faculty are welcome. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Join us for the 14^th Annual Parti Gras event:

7-11 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Student Fitness Center

The event features a casino area, various performers, Cajun food, an arts and crafts area and numerous give-a-ways.

This event is open to all SIUE students.  

View Parti Gras photos from previous years.

SIUE Safe Zone Safe Chat: Intersex 101

The first Safe Zone Safe Chat of the spring semester is:

3 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Morris University Center Illinois Room

Join Safe Zone as we Skype with Dr. Georgiann Davis to discuss the intersex community and how we can be better allies. Dr. Davis is a former SIUE faculty member and author of Contesting Intersex: The Dubious Diagnosis. Light refreshments and door prizes will be provided!

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.