Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Please note these four-week Spring 2016 Kindermusik classes at SIUE.

For more information, contact Ellen Singh at esingh@siue.edu or visit siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/suzuki.

“Sing and Play" (1 and 2 year olds)

April Theme: I Can Do That!

Being a toddler is complicated. There's so much I still need help with, but so many new things within my grasp! I like to try them out, but you're always telling me to be careful. So, let's try some new things together, and when we're done, I'll probably want to remind you: I Can Do That!

Saturday (9 a.m.) April 2, 9, 16 and 23
Thursday (10 a.m.) March 31, April 7, 14, 21

May Theme: Big Back Yard

Parks, playgrounds and yards of all shapes and sizes were made for play! Our bodies get a gross-motor "goose" when we go on a pretend adventure in our Big Back Yard.

Thursday (10 a.m.) April 28 May 5, 12, 19

“Laugh and Laugh" (3 and 4 year olds)

April theme: Make Believe

Where can you go to see pirates, castles, dragons, dinosaurs and more . . . all in one place? That’s easy—your imagination!

Saturday (10 a.m.) April 2, 9, 16, 23
Thursday (11 a.m.) March 31 April 7, 14, 21

May theme: On the Go!

Children always seem to be on the go, which makes this unit just their speed! You’ll use locomotor skills and active imaginations to drive in cars, chug along in trains and bounce on pogo sticks.

Thursday (11 a.m.) April 28 May 5, 12, 19

Enrollment Includes:

Developmentally appropriate curriculum for parents and children, ages 3 and 4
4-week class
Weekly 45-minute class
Digital At-Home Materials including: Kindermusik@Home Digital Materials delivers your favorite Kindermusik songs and activities, instrumental music, books and lyrics—as well as recipes, learning games, crafts and more in a green-friendly digital format.

Tuition is $75 (Due: April class by March 15 and May class by April 15)

"The United Nations Post-2015 Development Agenda and Leadership" is presented by Ronald Glossop, PhD, professor emeritus in philosophy and peace studies. Take a look back at the United Nations’ millennium development goals and successes over the last 15 years that include eradicating hunger, poverty and discrimination to ensure justice for all. Take a look forward to a new secretary general, new U.S. president, and a new series of goals and benchmarks to be set and reached by 2030.

10:30–11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 16
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room

"The 18th Century Enlightenment and Its Significance" is also presented by Glossop. This period known as the “Age of Reason” resulted in the American and French Revolutions. This time was filled with philosophical thinkers. The idea of human progress, opposition to religious and political authority, and the struggle for education and human rights will be noted, along with the reaction to this liberalism.

1:15–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room

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

More details about the presentation content can be found online at Lifelong Learning Programs or contact Patty Bade, SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, at 618-650-3985 or pbade@siue.edu. 

6 p.m. preview
7 p.m. auction begins
Art Gallery ADW
Art and Design West Building

Parking is in Lot B (next to the Dome).

Click to visit auction website.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SIUE Club Sports is partnering with Club Ultimate Frisbee to raise money through a Club Sports t-shirt sale benefiting this cause.

All t-shirts are $10 and can be purchased with the “Club Sports” or “Club Ultimate Frisbee” logos. If you do not want a shirt, donations are appreciated too!

To order a t-shirt, visit fundraiser. The deadline for pre-ordering shirts is Friday, March 18. You can also view the flyer at siue.edu/crec/clubsports.

Please bring your payment to the Intramural/Club Sports Office at the Student Fitness Center. Checks can be made out to the “SIUE Foundation.”

For more information, contact Tom Dougherty or Natalie Rosales at 618-650-3245.

Registration is now open for Summer and Fall 2016 course offerings for the urban studies minor under "Current Course Offerings.”

Encompassing coursework in 12 different departments, the urban studies minor is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and skills pertaining to urban issues at the local, national and global scales.

A minor in urban studies will help prepare students to be informed, thoughtful and engaged participants in an urban world by providing a broad program of study encompassing the social, cultural, geographical, historical, political, economic, and planning dimensions of cities and urban life. A wide range of careers are available to students with a strong foundation in urban studies. 

If you know of any students interested in pursuing the minor, please have them contact James Hanlon, PhD, Department of Geography, at jhanlon@siue.edu.  

SIUE's University Marketing and Communications Department received seven awards in the 31st annual Educational Advertising Awards. Higher Education Marketing Report sponsors the awards.

The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country. This year, over 2,000 entries were received from more than 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools from all 50 states and several foreign countries.

Entries are judged on creativity, marketing execution and message impact. Judges for the Educational Advertising Awards consisted of a national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals, and the editorial board of Higher Education Marketing Report.

SIUE received awards in the following categories:

Eddie the Cougar Mascot 
Award: Silver 
Category: Logo

Admitted to SIUE
Award: Silver
Category: Total Recruitment Package

SIUE Chancellor’s Report 
Award: Bronze 
Category: Annual Report 

SIUE Cougars Fall Sports Schedule Poster
Award: Merit
Category: Poster

Building Illinois’ Bioeconomy Consortium Logo
Award: Merit 
Category: Logo

SIUE Research & Creative Activities
Award: Merit
Category: Special Publications

SIUE Fine & Performing Arts Muny Theater Program Ad Series
Award: Silver
Category: Magazine Advertising Series

Gold awards were granted to 355 institutions, and silver awards were awarded to 208 institutions.

Help the SIUE Alumni Association reach its goal of raising $10,000 for scholarships, travel programs and local programming for dedicated alumni.

Mark your calendar for the SIUE Alumni Association Trivia Night:
6 p.m. doors open
7 p.m. trivia starts
Saturday, March 19
Lovejoy Library

Register your table of 10 for $250 today. There is a limit of 30 tables, so sign up fast. Register here.

Teams will compete for cash prizes ($500 first place, $250 second place).

Also featured will be silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, an open beer/wine bar and more!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteering at this event, contact Cathy Taylor at (618) 650-5176 or cattayl@siue.edu.

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 next viewings will be held:

8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22

8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12

8:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 26

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

The University Staff Senate has established a fund to provide scholarship awards to qualifying SIUE students and is now accepting applications for its Summer Scholarship. The deadline for receipt of the entire typed application packet will be 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24. Register Now!

To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship award, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be the son, daughter, grandchild, spouse, or civil union partner of a presently employed, or retired Civil Service (excluding non-status) or professional staff employee (excluding appointments of less than 50% and term appointments of less than six months) of SIUE
• You must meet admissions requirements for undergraduate study at SIUE

The scholarship award will be applied to your university account for the semester. This award will be reported to the Office of Student Financial Aid to be considered in evaluating your overall financial aid package. Should this amount combined with other awards or payments cause a credit balance on your account, a refund check will be mailed to you from the Bursar's Office.

Through the SIUE scholarship management system, all students can browse and apply for more than 450 scholarships available in the various schools, departments and units at SIUE. This system also offers information on various external scholarships available as well.

To begin a scholarship application, follow these steps:
1. Login at siue.academicworks.com/users/sign_in with your e-ID and password.

2. Fill out the general scholarship application. The system will search for scholarships and awards you may be eligible for. For some, you will automatically be entered into the applicant pool and others may require you to answer additional questions.

3. Continue to check the system regularly as new scholarships become available at different times. Also be sure to browse our “external” scholarship list that provides information and direct links to outside scholarship websites.

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, the software will direct you to the Staff Senate Summer Scholarship page. You are responsible for contacting the University Governance Office to ensure your application packet is complete. You will be notified of the decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the University Governance Secretary Vicki Kruse at 650-2770, or Norris Manning at 650-3840.

The Graduate School cordially invites you to the 20th Annual Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Luncheon:

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 29
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Presentations will acknowledge the 2016 awardee Dr. Cristina De Meo, PhD, professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Please RSVP by March 22 at: paulsimonluncheon. Click on the word “here” near the top of the Paul Simon Luncheon page.