Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Members of the SIUE community will have an opportunity to hear from and speak to Sayyid Sameer Ali, an American Muslim member of the ulama. The ulama is the body of Muslim scholars who balance the exigencies of modern life with centuries of inherited scholarship on everything from the division of estates to the welfare of the heart.

12:30-1:45 p.m.
Today
Vadalabene Center, Room 2003

Sayyid Sameer Ali is currently religious director for an Islamic community center in Milwaukee.

The presentation is brought to us by the Religious Studies Program and IS 354 'Islam and Politics."

Attend the Library and Information Services (LIS) Symposium 2016, entitled, "Assessment in Libraries: Measuring Impact, Planning for Success."

1-3 p.m.
Today
Lovejoy Library, Third Floor Conference Room

The Symposium will feature librarians with academic and library system perspectives who will share their library assessment knowledge and experiences.

This event is free and open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.

The Symposium is sponsored by the LIS Research, Projects and Development Committee.

Attend an information session with Foreign Service Officer Robert Neus and explore internship and fellowship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State.

Careers in the U.S. Foreign Service
2:15 - Talk
Today
Morris University Center, Illinois-Mississippi Room

Neus is the U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence for the Midwest, based at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The U.S. Department of State is dedicated to protecting and strengthening America’s interests abroad and right here at home. So whether advocating for women’s rights throughout the world, explaining American foreign policy to citizens of other countries, or protecting U.S. embassies from security threats, you can make a difference with the U.S. Department of State.

Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen's Open Forums to update the campus community on current events are set:

7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, Supporting Services Auto Shop

12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 21, School of Dental Medicine Hoag Hall

Some of the topics will include:

• Summary of enrollment and retention
• Update on Academic Affairs such as new programs and dean searches
• Budget update

All are welcome to attend.

The Office of Human Resources will hold a Workers Compensation (WC) overview session for SIUE employees who supervise others and handle WC requests.

10-11 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Willow Room

This session is intended for supervisors and above, as we will cover the administrative duties, explain the employee benefits and discuss the overall procedure that should be followed in case of an injury.
 
Registration is required so that sufficient materials and space will be available. Please RSVP to Tayanna Crowder, benefits bounselor, at tcrowde@siue.edu. Include your name, 800-number (Banner/University ID), job title, department and the number of staff you supervise. You will receive a confirmation email upon registration.

Info. Session: Online Master's in Healthcare Informatics

Attend an information session on SIUE's online master's in healthcare informatics:

Saturday, April 23
9-11 a.m.
SIUE Founders Hall, Room 2300

This fully online graduate program provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to lead teams using technology to improve patient options. Learn more and register today!

Members of the Metro East Humane Society and the SIUE School of Pharmacy will host a Pet Vaccination Clinic to provide low-cost vaccinations for pets, as well as free blood pressure screenings for their owners. 

Saturday, April 23
9 a.m-Noon
The Metro East Humane Society

The purpose of this event is to aid the companion pet community and allow students practice opportunities for monitoring blood pressure.

Funding for this activity is provided by the Meridian Society.

Metro East Humane Society address:

8495 State Route 143
Edwardsville, Ill.
62025

SIUE Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion cordially invite you to SIUE Black Lives Matter Reloaded “A Community Dialogue on Microaggressions.”

8:30-11:30 a.m.
Monday, April 25
Morris University Center Conference Center

Microaggressions are common verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile or negative slights to marginalized groups. Perpetrators of microaggressions are often unaware that they engage in such interactions when they interact with minorities. (Sue, et al, Columbia University, Teachers College, 2007)
 
To register for the conference, click here.
 
For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 618-650-5382.

The next scheduled New Employee Orientation for newly hired employees is:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 29 
MUC Meeting Room (former Art Gallery, second floor)

Employees who have not yet had a formal orientation are also encouraged to attend. 

New employees are asked to register here, by Monday, April 25. Participants must register in order to be guaranteed a spot in the orientation. Supervisors are asked to please register new employees who do not yet have access to this email. 

Please contact Maria Marmolejo at ext. 2127 or email her at mmarmol@siue.edu if there are any questions.