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Today is the Last Day to Help "Raise the Dough"
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 today.
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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SIUE Police Presents Self-Defense Class, Feb. 27 |
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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.
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SIUE Suzuki Program 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 beverages
- Bring your own food and snacks.
For more information, contact tourgrouptrivia@gmail.com or call Elli at 314-477-4953.
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Applications Due Feb. 29: STEM Center's Faculty Research Fellowship Program |
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Applications for the SIUE STEM Center’s FY17 faculty research fellowship program are due Monday, Feb. 29.
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 STEM Center Director Sharon Locke at slocke@siue.edu or 618-650-3065 with questions.
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Please Consider Helping SIU SDM Senior Dental Students |
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All graduating senior dental students must take a patient-based clinical licensing examination prior to being eligible to apply for a license to practice dentistry. The examination for the Class of 2016 is scheduled for April 4 and 5.
We need your help in advance of this licensing exam to complete this requirement. You can help by participating in in a FREE dental screening.
FREE screenings will be offered from 5-7 p.m. at the School of Dental Medicine on the Alton campus on the following dates:
Monday, Feb. 29
Monday, March 21
Monday, March 28
A FREE dental screening including select x-rays will be offered to patients willing to participate and who are 16 years and older.
IF accepted as a Board Examination patient during your screening visit, you must be willing to come to the dental school and receive treatment on a select board examination day—either April 4 or 5. There will be NO CHARGE for the treatment you will receive during the Board Exam.
No appointment is necessary for the FREE screenings offered on Feb. 29, March 21 and March 28.
Please bring a photo ID. Free parking is available in the patient parking area (off of Annex Street).
The Southern Illinois University Dental Clinic is located at:
2800 College Avenue
Alton
If you have any questions, please contact the clinic at (618) 474-7015.
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Annual Juried High School Exhibition, Feb. 29 |
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Come out to see art work from regional high school juniors and seniors:
5-7 p.m. Opening Reception
6 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Monday, Feb. 29
Art & Design West Gallery
The show runs through Friday, March 11.
For more information, visit Annual Juried High School Exhibition.
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Spring 2016 Diversity Film Series Continues March 2 |
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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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New Online Master's Program Option |
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The Department of Teaching and Learning in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior is offering a new online master’s program option in adult education.
This new program option is a series of online courses available in the master’s in curriculum and instruction. This option is designed to integrate the adult leader’s past and future work experience, including career and technical education.
The first course, AD ED 522 Program Planning in Adult and Continuing Education, begins March 14. This eight-week online course is designed to enhance the leadership and teaching skills for those who teach adults in a variety of work-related settings.
No K-12 teaching licensure or certification is required for AD ED 522 or the adult education program option. Students may enroll in one course or choose a master’s degree option in adult education. Prior learning credit may be available.
Several courses are offered through a partnership with the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center, which is housed at SIUE.
Contact Angie White for more information and to register.
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University Museum Hosts Show Through March 18 |
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The University Museum at SIUE is presenting a unique show highlighting art pieces that are a part of the museum’s archived collection.
This year’s show is "(out of) Dialogue" and is curated by Matty Kleinberg, visiting scholar in printmaking from the SIUE Department of Art & Design.
The Edwardsville Arts Center
On the campus of Edwardsville High School
6165 Center Grove Road
The exhibit runs through March 18.
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Continuous Improvement Conference, March 18 |
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Continuous Improvement Conference: General Education Course Redesign for Success
9 a. m.-Noon
Friday, March 18
Morris University Center Conference Center
SIUE has successfully remained afloat, even growing, despite the Illinois state funding crisis. However, continued challenges threaten our mission of “a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge.”
Join together with staff, faculty and administrators to see where we are on the map, and how we can navigate the crisis together. Instructors will share course redesign efforts they have already undertaken.
We will discuss an institutional plan for undertaking course redesign projects. Participants will discuss course redesign and how we might work together to improve student success. More details to follow.
The conference is designed for administrators, faculty (tenured, tenure track, instructors and lecturers) and staff.
It is co-sponsored by the Faculty Development Council and the Office of the Provost.
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Spring Ally Training Session, Register by March 31 |
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Safe Zone, as part of the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, invites faculty, staff and students to participate in Spring Ally training.
Registration for the sessions is now available and must be completed by March 31.
Ally Training is offered on two different dates:
9:30 a.m.-Noon
Thursday, April 7
OR
1-3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 8
A location will be determined closer to the trainings and communicated with those who registered.
Safe Zone Ally training aims to develop listening and helping skills, create inclusive habits in the classroom, office and on larger scales and promote understanding with respect to the LGBT community.
Training additionally provides information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity terms, the complexity of sexuality and campus and community resources.
For more information and to register, visit siue.edu/lgbt/training.shtml.
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Watch for Glow Bingo Night, April 1 |
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The SIUE School of Pharmacy Class of 2018 and SIUE Safe Zone, under the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, invite you to a Glow Bingo Night!
6:30 p.m. doors open
7 p.m. bingo
Friday, April 1
Wood River VFW Hall
231 E. Edwardsville Rd.
Wood River, IL 62095
The cost is $20 per person.
Between our two organizations, the funds raised will support an SIUE student scholarship, the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) during SIUE’s annual Dance Marathon event and the School of Pharmacy Class of 2018.
Don’t miss a fun night of bingo, silent auction opportunities and more.
RSVP's are encouraged by visiting, Glow Bingo.
For more information, contact Safe Zone Co-Chair Jamie Matthews at jmatthe@siue.edu or 650-2303.
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SIUE Relay for Life Carnival for a Cure, April 8 |
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Precision PR and Colleges Against Cancer are planning the SIUE Relay for Life Carnival for a Cure:
6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Friday, April 8
Korte Stadium
The event is for the American Cancer Society and fundraising goal is $24,000.
The carnival will feature a disc jockey, zumba and other activities for teams to compete in.
You can donate, start a team or join a team at relayforlife.org/siueil.
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