Thursday, March 31, 2016

Attend this week’s STEM Center Journal Club and join the discussion on the topic of technology in the classroom, led by Matt Johnson, instructional design and curriculum specialist in the SIUE STEM Center.

Noon-1 p.m.
Today
STEM Resource Center – Vadalabene Center Room 1304

The featured journal article will be “An Examination of the Hybrid Implementation of Customized Smartphone and Tablet Applications with Traditional Classroom Instruction.” (Bulloch, 2013)

You're invited to attend the "Sharing Critical Thinking Assessment Data and Ideas for Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Skills" workshop.

9-10:30 a.m.
Friday, April 1
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room

The General Education Assessment Committee was given the charge of assessing the goals of general education and our baccalaureate degree. Several of these goals (e.g. written communication, scientific literacy, analytic problem solving) are essential elements to critical thinking ability.

Thus, we wish to share our critical thinking assessment data with interested parties, identify potentially key skills upon which we need to focus, share concrete ideas for increasing critical thinking in the classroom and have the attendees share their own ideas for improvement techniques. This will include a presentation of the committee’s history, goals and results, followed by a panel discussion of effective techniques to increase students’ willingness to engage in critical thinking in the classroom. Finally, there will be a chance for attendees to share their own experiences and ideas with one another.

Panelists: Richard Fry (philosophy), Joel Hardman (English), Faith Liebl (biological sciences), and Thad Meeks (psychology)

SIUE will host the St. Louis Jazz Club Essentially Ellington Regional Festival:

All day
7:30 p.m. - concluding concert
Friday, April 1
Dunham Hall

High school jazz ensembles from Illinois, Missouri and Michigan will swing their way onto campus to participate in a day of performances and workshops. Co-produced by New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, the regional festival is a non-competitive, education-focused festival designed to offer high school jazz bands of all levels the opportunity to perform the music of Duke Ellington and other seminal big band composers and arrangers.

The event is made possible through a grant from The St. Louis Jazz Club, whose primary goal is to support live traditional jazz performance and broaden the understanding of the music.

The concluding concert is open to the public and will feature participating bands, clinicians and the SIUE Concert Jazz Band. General admission is $12, and $9 for seniors and those under 18. SIUE students may attend for free with valid student ID.

The Department of Political Science and its Civic Education Project, in conjunction with the Scholars Strategy Network, invite you to come hear renowned scholar Dr. Zoltan Hajnal, professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, present the practical implications of his research in a talk entitled "Dangerously Divided: Race and its Consequences in American Politics."

9 a.m.
Wednesday, April 6
Peck Hall Room 0409

A scholar of racial and ethnic politics, urban politics, immigration and political behavior, Hajnal is the author of "White Backlash: Immigration, Race, and American Politics," "Why Americans Don’t Join the Party: Race, Immigration and the Failure of Political Parties to Engage the Electorate," "America’s Uneven Democracy: Race, Turnout, and Representation in City Politics" and "Changing White Attitudes toward Black Political Leadership."

His research has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and a range of other media outlets.

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites you to attend Dr. Erin Heil's sabbatical presentation on intercountry adoption and child trafficking.

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6
Peck Hall 3117

Chris Lynch, professor and director of clinical programs in the SIUE School of Pharmacy, invites faculty, staff or their friends and family to sign up for a free medication evaluation visit.

Lynch, and two senior pharmacy students, will visit the patient in their home or meet with them in Lynch's office in the School of Pharmacy. Lynch can travel anywhere within a 40-mile radius of the campus. He and his students will conduct a thorough interview, review all medications and offer written feedback to the patient and his or her caregivers as needed.

This program is especially beneficial to those taking large numbers of medications each day or who have medicated-related problems. Lynch is a board certified ambulatory care clinical pharmacist with 23 years experience specializing in assisting patients dealing with large numbers of medications.

Please contact Lynch at jaylynch@siue.edu or 650-5139 by Friday, April 8 for appointments between April 11 and April 22. Contact him by Monday, May 16 for appointments between May 22 and June 10.

This is a free public service of the University and the School of Pharmacy.

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!

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.

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.

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 

The Institute for Urban Research is accepting proposals for research projects on urban topics through its Urban Research Scholar program. Funding up to $6,000 is available, and awarded funds must be spent by June 30, 2016.

The awardee will hold the title of Urban Research Scholar for one year (renewable if external funding is secured). Proposals are due Friday, April 15 and may be submitted via email to Dr. James Hanlon at jhanlon@siue.edu.

Please see the RFP at https://goo.gl/Kr9HbR for details. For more information about the IUR's Urban Research Scholar program visit http://www.siue.edu/graduate/iur/.

Questions may be directed to Hanlon or Hugh Pavitt, IUR senior research associate at hpavitt@siue.edu or 618-482-8320.

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.

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.

The Safe Zone and School of Pharmacy Glow Bingo Night Fundraiser scheduled for Friday, April 1 has been canceled. Please contact Safe Zone Chair Jamie Matthews at jmatthe@siue.edu with any questions.

Please note that The E Today Friday distribution will be suspended indefinitely because of an unavoidable staffing shortage. We do expect the Friday distribution to return at some point. We apologize for any inconvenience.