Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Dr. Linda Markowitz, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies, will present "Christian Ignorance and the Selective Application of Abstract Individualism."

2 p.m.
Today
Peck Hall, Room 3117

Markowitz will explore the ignoring of Christian privilege in on public space -- elementary schools. 

Using 27 interviews, she will show how elementary school teachers and administrators cultivate a culture of ignorance about the celebration of Christmas in their public schools.

Faculty Percussion Recital -- Daniel Smithiger

7:30 p.m.
Today
Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE
FREE

An open forum will be held today for Shauna Lehman, candidate for the position of Director of Graduate and International Admissions:

1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Morris University Center Missouri Room

Please join University Housing Facilities Management in congratulating Kenny Kutter on his retirement after nearly 18 years of service to SIUE!

2-3:30 p.m. Open House
Thursday, Jan. 28
Evergreen Hall Multi-Function Room

There are a few more openings for the SIUE Music Lovers Tour of Cuba, May 14-21.

Though the date to register has passed, it is possible to sign up for this once in a lifetime trip, scheduled for this May. Explore the diverse Cuban cities of Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos. Listen and learn about the variety of different music styles in these three cities.

For more informaiton, contact Cathy McNeese, tour coordinator in Office of Educational Outreach, 618- 650-3208.

Registration is available through Thursday, Jan. 28.

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.

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.

Also Note: The fourth annual Pink Zone is in need of filling a few spots for the Runners for Remembrance event during the women’s basketball game on Feb. 6. Please sign up today!

The runner (or walker) can honor a loved one by exercising for five minutes of game time on the treadmill during the Pink Zone event. The runner/walker’s dedication will be announced at the game and shown on the video board.

To volunteer, please email NaDean Schroeder at nschroe@siue.edu.

For more information, visit 2016PinkZone. 

The SIUE Department of Art & Design will hold Saturday Studio Art Workshops:

9:30-11:30 a.m.
February 13-April 16 (no classes on March 12)
Art & Design West

Studio instruction is being offered for primary, intermediate, and junior/senior high school students. All classes are designed to stimulate creative growth of students, with emphasis on developing skills in the use of the media and generating ideas for creative expression. Art teachers in these Saturday Studio classes are becoming certified art specialists and are art majors in the Department of Art and Design.

The class fee is $75. Download the registration form to get started.

For more information contact Janet Hupp at 618-650-3183 or jhupp@siue.edu.

The SIUE STEM Center announces its FY17 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 2016, 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 available on the STEM Center website.

Contact Sharon Locke, STEM Center Director at slocke@siue.edu or 618-650-3065 with questions. Applications are due February 29, 2016.