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Help Raise the Dough Today for Campus Kitchen at SIUE
The Campus Kitchen at SIUE is competing with 21 other Campus Kitchens across the country to see which campus can “raise the most dough” in the Campus Kitchens Project “Raise the Dough” fundraiser competition through Friday, Feb. 26.
The Campus Kitchen at SIUE relies solely on monetary and in-kind donations to continue fighting hunger in the St. Louis Metro area.
We need YOU to help us!
Support the Campus Kitchen at SIUE.
Please contact Sarah Laux, slaux@siue.edu, for more information.
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Proof Play Continues through Sunday |
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Come out to see the play, Proof, written by David Auburn, winner of the 2001 Pultizer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. The play is also directed by Peter Cocuzza, professor in the Department of Theater and Dance.
7:30 p.m.
Today and Saturday, Feb. 20
2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 21
SIUE's Dunham Hall Theater
General admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors, non-SIUE students, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff. FREE for SIUE students with valid ID.
For tickets or more information, call the Department of Theater and Dance Box Office at 618-650-2774 or tollfree at 888-328-5168, extension 2774.
The Box Office is located in Dunham Hall room 1042B.
You can also send a message at theater-tickets@siue.edu.
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Enjoy Remaining Events in African Week |
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Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in African Week activities.
This year's theme is “KADIMA 2016: Together We Move Forward Africa.” Kadima is a South African word, with Hebrew origin, that means “forward.”
Activities and conversations are designed to change the perspective of Africa, to promote personal, community and African development and to ensure collaboration among Africans and African Americans.
4:30-6 p.m.
Today
Student Success Center, room 1203
African Round-table Session
"Africans in Diaspora Collaboratively Moving Africa Forward"
African Night
5:30 p.m. - doors open
6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
African food, music, drama, dance and more
Tickets can be purchased at AfricanNight.
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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, Feb. 20 |
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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20
SIUE Engineering Building
The day is for girls in grades 5th-8th.
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.
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SIUE 2016 Summer Showbiz Auditions, Feb. 20 |
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SIUE Summer Showbiz is holding auditions for the 2016 professional Summer Stock Season.
All ethnicities, ages and genders are encouraged to attend.
Open to non-Union, and paid positions are available. Casting in multiple productions is possible.
To schedule an audition, please call the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance office at (618) 650-2773.
Auditions held:
Saturday, Feb. 20
Katherine Dunham Hall room 2012
SIUE campus
Park in Lot E, behind Dunham Hall, west side.
Pump Boys and Dinettes
May 27-29 and June 3–5 (show dates)
All roles are open.
Prepare 16-24 bars of a Broadway style show tune. Bring your sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona
June 17-19 and June 24-26 (show dates)
All roles are open.
Prepare a short Shakespeare monologue, 1½ minutes in length. Sorry, only casting actors over the age of 18.
HairSpray
July 8-10 and July 15-17 (show dates)
All roles are open. Prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway style show tune. Bring your sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
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Nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE |
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The SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites you to nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE or in the community.
The nominee and person nominating them will be invited to attend a luncheon honoring and celebrating women from all walks of life who have made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, the nation, and the world.
Through the recognition of these contributions, the annual Phenomenal Women’s Luncheon hopes to inspire other women to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives and the lives of others.
To nominate a phenomenal woman, download the nomination form at institutionaldiversityandinclusion/PhenomenalWomen.shtml
Nominations must be submitted to siuemcc1@siue.edu no later than Feb. 22.
For more information, contact Erika Hall or Venessa Brown, PhD, associate chancellor, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, at siuemcc1@siue.edu or 618-650-3651.
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Announcing the Spring 2016 Diversity Film Series, Next One Feb. 24 |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring a diversity film series open to the entire University community.
This semester’s series includes a four-part film entitled: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, as well as other films including Memory of a Forgotten War, Freedom on My Mind, and a presentation on Strategies for Serving and Supporting Transgender Students. These films will encompass many topics of diversity and inclusion.
The film series is open to faculty, staff and students, with a maximum attendance of 25 people at each session.
Registration is required to view each film. Sign up online at siue.edu/institutionaldiversityandinclusion/filmseries.shtml.
For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 650-5382.
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Vote for SIUE to Win the Arcus' People's Choice Award by Feb. 24 |
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The Arcus Awards are presented to companies, organizations and institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to leading the St. Louis region’s authentic economic strengths and championing a better tomorrow for our region.
These awards recognize companies and organizations that make the St. Louis region the best place to live, work and invest.
SIUE was nominated for the Chamber’s Arcus Awards in the following three areas:
The SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) for educational attainment
The SIUE Eugene B. Redmond Learning Center for achievement in inclusion and talent attraction
The SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge for entrepreneurship and innovation
Arcus Awards will be held:
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
Winners will be announced at the ceremony.
SIUE, along with all the other nominees, are also vying for a new Arcus Award: The Arcus People’s Choice Award.
Go to arcusawards.com and vote for SIUE Eugene B. Redmond Learning Center, the SIUE East St. Louis Center or the SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge in the Arcus People’s Choice Award contest!
Voting will conclude at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24. There is unlimited voting!
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Marrow Donor Registry Drive, Feb. 24 and 25 |
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Be The Match on Campus and Eta Sigma Gamma, the national health education honorary society, are hosting a marrow donor registry drive for those ages 18 to 44.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24
Morris University Center
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
Student Fitness Center
Registration involves a cheek swab sample and about 15 minutes of your time.
If you can’t attend the drive, register online at www.bethematch.org. Click “Join Online,” then “Join Now,” and when prompted use the promo code SIUE.
For more information contact Bailee Ronto with Be the Match on Campus at bronto@siue.edu or Greg Pavelka with Eta Sigma Gamma at gpavelk@siue.edu.
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School of Business Executive Education Program, Beginning Feb. 26 |
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The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program has set its project management courses and workshops for 2016.
Registration is now open and learn more about the offerings this spring!
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SIUE Suzuki Trivia Night, Feb. 27 |
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SIUE Suzuki Tour Group and Viola Camerata will host a Trivia Night:
6:30 p.m. - doors open
7 p.m. - Trivia begins
Saturday, Feb. 27
Edwardsville Moose Lodge
7371 Marine Road
Edwardsville
Join us for a night at the Oscars!
All new categories
Professional quizmaster
Win cash prizes
Games
50/50
Silent auction
Cash bar. No outside beaverages. Bring your own food and snacks.
For more information, contact tourgrouptrivia@gmail.com or Elli at 314-477-4953.
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Anna Pavlik is SIUE February Employee of the Month, Reception Feb. 25 |
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Anna Pavlik, department supervisor for the Morris University Center (MUC) Cougar Store, is the recipient of the February Employee Recognition Award. Anna was nominated by Jamie Matthews with support from Emily Colton, Ryann Heap and Karen Swanner.
Please join us in congratulating Pavlik:
10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
MUC Administrative Office
You can also send a congratulatory email to apavlik@siue.edu.
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