Thursday, March 17, 2016

We are pleased to announce the candidacy of Dr. S. Cem Karacal for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering.

You are invited to an Open Forum:

10:15 a.m.
Friday, March 18
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability

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 Friday, March 18

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.

The Department of Philosophy will present the 39th Fritz Marti Lecture.

The featured speaker is Kevin Hart, PhD, Edwin B. Kyle Professor of Christian Studies at the University of Virginia. He will speak on "Phenomenology as Hermeneutics." 

5 p.m.
Friday, March 18
Morris University Center Mississippi-Illinois Room

For more information, visit Fritz Marti Lecture. 

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22
Morris University Center, Center Court

Faculty and students are invited to participate in a variety of exercises used to bring awareness of disability. In addition, participants may be eligible to receive an iPad Mini!

For more information, contact Monique Stroud, teaching assistant, at mowilli@siue.edu.

Cougar World Games is a special event designed to promote diversity, understanding and acceptance between groups with different cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities through participation in various recreational activities offered around the globe.

Ninth Annual Cougar World Games
6-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
Student Activity Center, located in the Student Fitness Center

In addition to such activities as mancala, bocce ball, cricket, ping pong, adaptive recreation activities and more, we are continuing the “cultural experience /interaction zone” for the third year. It will consist of our international students, faculty and staff interacting and explaining more about their sport and cultural background with our SIUE students.

If you joined us previously in this event, we would love to have you back with us again!
If you know someone who would be interested in joining the “cultural experience/ interaction zone” and sharing their sport experience and culture with students, please contact Natalie Hawkins nrosale@siue.edu. 

Here are some photos from last year’s event: World Cougar Games. 

For more information, contact Hawkins, assistant director of Campus Recreation, at 650-3242 or the email above.

Plan to attend the 20th Annual Graduate School Spring Symposium.

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 29
Morris University Center

Watch for upcoming issues of The Researcher for more information on Symposium events such as Graduate Student Poster Presentations, Scholarly Activity SLAM, Speed Networking, The Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Luncheon, The Chancellor’s Researcher Reception and more.

Sign up for SIUE Research News at The SIUE Researcher.

The Office of Human Resources' Life To GO Series Presents: “Nature’s Invitation” presented by The Watershed Nature Center.

Noon-1:00 p.m.
March 29
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

Register today! Seating is limited so please RSVP by registering at: rajohns@siue.edu.

The Watershed Nature Center is home to more than 40 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. The center features paved walking trails, a raised marsh walk and a welcome center. The Watershed is dedicated to providing environmental education, passive recreation, and enjoyment of native habitats for Edwardsville and surrounding communities.

Bring your lunch and your listening ears as Watershed Director of Programming Eve Drueke presents an interactive talk on how exposure to nature effects our ability to relax, heal, focus and learn, as well as ways to use nature to enrich different areas of our everyday lives.

For more information, or if you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-650-2190.

Volunteer judges are needed for the regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) at SIUE.

8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
SIUE Student Activity Center, located in the Student Fitness Center

More than 250 regional students from grades 5-12 participate in the SERC. Projects take advantage of a child's natural curiosity, stimulate the imagination and encourage independent critical thinking, all while enabling students to understand that science is an integral part of life. The competition helps students advance their thinking, confidence and interest in STEM.

To be successful, the SERC requires more than 200 judges. Experience in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) is preferred, but not required. Judges training, a continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided on the day of the event.

Click here to register as a volunteer judge!

For more information, please contact STEM Resource Center Manager Colin Wilson at colwils@siue.edu or 650-3500.

The Visualizing Research Impacts (VRI) competition is designed to encourage SIUE scholars to show the results and impacts of their research to the public through images. The image can be a photo, drawing, painting, collage, etc.  Scholars can create the image themselves or collaborate with someone to create the image. 

The competition is underway. All entries must be submitted by April 4. 

It is open to SIUE faculty, staff and students who are currently involved in a research project or creative activity at SIUE.

Prizes will be awarded for (1) Best Representation of Research Impact ($1,500) and (2) Most Creative Representation of Research Impact ($1,000).  The first place winners will receive a monetary award to be used toward their scholarly activities at SIUE.

For complete details and to submit an entry, visit VRI Competition.

The SIUE School of Pharmacy APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists is planning a night of fun, drawings and education.

In order to continue the talk about the importance of Women’s Heart Health, the first annual Heart Health and Wellness Expo has been planned:

6-8 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
The Weingarten
1780 East State Route 15
Belleville

The first 100 people to register for the event by emailing siueopheart@gmail.com AND completing the vendor passport at the expo will enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card given at 7:45 p.m. at the event.

Please RSVP by April 4; however, walk-ins are welcome.

To stay up to date with information - like our Facebook page at Operation Heart.

The Weingarten in Belleville will stay open until 10 p.m. April 21. Come by and talk with our healthcare professionals and vendors to help get you back on track with your health goals.

The Chancellor’s Council is pleased to invite you to a celebration in YOUR honor!

Please join us for GAME DAY: TEAM SIUE

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13
Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom and on its adjoining patio

There will be games and laughter as we celebrate the end of another successful school year. We’ve also put in an order for sunshine!

Please bring your Cougar ID Card in order to enter into the grand prize drawing. During the week of April 4-9, the Morris University Center Cougar Store will be offering 20% off Cougar clothing that is not already on sale. Present your University ID to take advantage of the deal! Please feel free to wear your SIUE apparel to the event along with your nametag.

Since this year’s theme is GAME DAY: TEAM SIUE, there will be a ballpark menu— brats, black bean burgers, watermelon, pretzel bites and more —along with a number of games and activities.

Campus departments have donated great prizes for a random drawing distribution. These will be on display at the lunch, and will be distributed following the event. You do not need to be present to win.

This year’s festivities will, again, include a photo montage of our departments, available for viewing during the reception. Your help in providing a photo for inclusion in the montage would be appreciated! Please submit photos to Dan Frierdich at dfrierd@siue.edu by April 1. Pictures can be from departmental events during the past year, or feel free to come up with something new and creative.

For those supervisors with employees who have limited access to email, please pass this information along to them so they can join us, or call ext. 2475 to request a flyer for posting.

Free parking will be available in Lot B from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to visit with us and with your colleagues in a fun, relaxed atmosphere as we celebrate all you do for SIUE.

Thank you!
Steve Hansen, Denise Cobb, Kenn Neher, Rachel Stack and Jeffrey Waple

It’s time again for the SIUE Undergraduate Scholars Showcase. You are invited to learn about the outstanding work SIUE’s undergraduates have accomplished in their major programs.

2-4 p.m., with a reception following 
Thursday, April 28
Morris University Center

The Undergraduate Scholars Showcase is our annual opportunity to highlight the depth and variety of learning experiences offered by SIUE’s Senior Assignment program and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program.

Each academic unit demonstrates the best of what the University's undergraduates have mastered. Each department and program nominates two outstanding Senior Assignment projects to be presented at the Undergraduate Scholars Showcase. In keeping with the spirit of last year’s event, URCA Associates and Assistants will be displaying their presentations as well.

Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement and will be honored at a closing reception. This growing event allows students, faculty and community members an opportunity to celebrate learning and our students’ accomplishments.

For more information, contact Erin Behnen at 650-3639 or etimpe@siue.edu.

To learn more about Undergraduate Scholars Showcase, click here.

Splash! Just add water and stir. This wet and wild unit is filled with delight and surprise. Baths, boats and beaches make a splash as children explore the sounds, sensations, movements and music of all things wet and bubbly.

This musical camp is for you and your children, ages two-five.

5:45 p.m.
Monday, July 11-Thursday, July 14 (one 45-minute class per day)
SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC)

Cost: first child registration fee is $50 and $25 for each additional child.

Fees are based on the number of children per family registered. All class and digital at-home materials are included with the camp fee. One digital at-home materials package will be given per family. The non-refundable class and digital at-home materials fee is due in full with registration form and confirms your space in class. At least one participating adult must accompany enrolled children.

Enrollment is due by Thursday, June 30.

For more information and registration form, visit Suzuki Program or contact Ellen Singh at esingh@siue.edu.