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Today is the Application Deadline for the 2017 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Program
The application deadline for the 2017 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Program:
4:30 p.m.
Today
Considered one of SIUE’s most prestigious internal grants, the Paul Simon Outstanding-Teacher Scholar award recognizes those whose work most represents the intermarriage of teaching and scholarship.
Qualified tenured faculty members are encouraged to submit proposals by the above deadline.
For more information, click here.
Program Contact:
Teri Gulledge
Program Coordinator
618-650-3114
tgulled@siue.edu
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SIUE Volleyball Cougar Classic Home Tournament Today and Saturday |
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SIUE Volleyball Cougar Classic Home Tournament
7 p.m.
Today
SIUE vs UW-Green Bay
Vadalabene Center
7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3
SIUE vs Evansville
Vadalabene Center
For more information, visit twitter.com/SIUEVolleyball.
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Look for SIUE Booth at The Land of Goshen Community Farmer's Market |
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The Land of Goshen Community Farmer’s Market is held in downtown Edwardsville Saturday mornings through October 15. At the Market, businesses and farmers gather in tents—rain or shine—to sell their locally made products.
This year, the City of Edwardsville graciously offered the University booth space. Each week, a different department will host the SIUE tent to provide information on events, issues or offerings.
8 a.m.–Noon
Saturdays through Oct. 15
St. Louis Street (by the Madison County Courthouse)
Edwardsville
Upcoming Goshen Market events:
September 3 – Friends of Theater and Dance
September 10 – Suicide Risk Awareness and Prevention (School of Pharmacy/School of Nursing)
We hope to see you there!
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Registration is Underway for the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge |
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Get your adventure on! SIUE is one of 90 universities nationwide, and the only in Illinois and Missouri, chosen to participate in the 2016 Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge.
The challenge is coordinated by Campus Recreation, and gives SIUE students, faculty, staff and surrounding community members an exciting opportunity to earn points for completing certain activities, win prizes and enjoy healthy activity. Activities range from biking, outdoor climbing and adventure racing, such as color runs and tough mudder competitions, to restoration and trail maintenance, stargazing, yoga and geocaching.
Outdoor Nation anticipates approximately 35,000 participants nationwide.
Pre-registration is underway, via a free account at oncampuschallenge.com or through the free mobile app.
The challenge runs Sunday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Oct. 15. More details are included in this SIUE news story.
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Campus to Host Suicide Prevention Awareness Events |
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SIUE recently secured a Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant through SAMHSA.
University initiatives are being offered under the iCare name with support from the School of Pharmacy,
School of Nursing and Counseling Services. iCare has the support of multiple student organizations, academic departments and administrative units.
It strives to involve faculty, staff and students in the conversation about suicide prevention.
Below are details about upcoming events. Please consider attending and encouraging students
to attend these events during International Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 5-11:
Tuesday, Sept. 6
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
12-2 p.m.
Student Government Association and Student Art
Therapy Association tables
Goshen Lounge
Wednesday, Sept. 7
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Government Association information table
Goshen Lounge
Thursday, Sept. 8
5:30 p.m.
The S Word documentary rough cut screening
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
Saturday, Sept. 10
8 a.m.-Noon
World Suicide Day and Booth
Edwardsville Goshen Market (downtown Edwardsville)
Monday, Sept. 12
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Educational Table
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge area
National Day of Encouragement
Monday, Sept. 12
"Send Silence Packing" display
Stratton Quad and West Lawn of Morris University Center
(Rain location: Goshen Lounge)
Tuesday, Oct. 4
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Depression Screening Day
Goshen Lounge and breakout rooms
For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson, Counseling Services, lithomp@siue.edu,
or Dr. Kelly Gable, associate professor, School of Pharmacy, kgable@siue.edu.
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Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive, Sept. 7, 8 |
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The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Blood Mobile on the Quad:
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Thursday, Sept. 8
To schedule an appointment, please create an account at bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9828.
Please reference information regarding eligibility requirements and the donation process here.
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Lifelong Learning New Offerings this Semester |
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Lifelong Learning, a community outreach program effort offered by SIUE faculty, retired faculty and staff for members of the local and surrounding communities, begins its fall series of presentations on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
SIUE faculty, staff, and students are also invited to attend presentations for FREE. Cost is $5 for the public.
“Understanding Marketing Concepts” will be presented by Karen Swanner, marketing specialist, Morris University Center.
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room
“Sweet Calories” will be presented by Chaya Gopalan, PhD, associate professor, departments of Applied Health and Nursing.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept 7
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room
For more information, please visit siue.edu/educationaloutreach and click on Lifelong Learning. We welcome your comments, questions and participation in the program.
If you would like to volunteer to make a presentation, please contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu or 650-3985.
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Alpha Psi Lambda Informational Meetings set for Sept. 7 and 8 |
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Alpha Psi Lambda, a Latino-oriented, co-ed greek organization, is organizing two informational meetings:
3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Morris University Center Board Room (second floor)
6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Morris University Center International Room (second floor)
This event is open to the entire SIUE student community.
For more information, visit facebook.com/AlphaPsiLambdaSIUE.
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Reception Celebrating Dr. Randy Pembrook as Ninth Chancellor, Sept. 8 |
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The SIU Board of Trustees and and SIU President request the honor of your presence at a reception celebrating Dr. Randall G. Pembrook as SIUE's ninth chancellor:
1-3 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
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Please Note Upcoming Diversity and Inclusion Events and Observances |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion presents its Fall 2016 events and observances.
Note a sample of September scheduled items
Suicide Prevention Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
Thursday, Sept. 8
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
Counseling Services Event: "The S Word" (film)
Monday, Sept. 12
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Educational Table
Morris University Center Goshen area
National Day of Encouragement
Monday, Sept. 12
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Stratton Quadrangle and Morris University Center Goshen area
Counseling Services Event: Send Silence Packing Exhibit
Monday, Sept. 12
Eid al-Adha (Islamic Feast of Sacrifice)
Featured on Social Media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter
Thursday, Sept. 15
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Campus Activities Board Event: Hispanic Heritage Month
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Come Learn About SIUE's Visiting Scholars |
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This semester, SIUE’s International Training Program in Pedagogy is hosting 12 visiting scholars from Northwest Normal University (NWNU) and Sichuan University of Science and Engineering (SUSE) in China.
To learn more about the visiting scholars, you can attend any of the following presentation sessions, all held in Alumni Hall, room 3402:
- Scholars introduce themselves: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30
- Scholars discuss their research agendas: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28
- Scholars discuss what they learned during their semester here: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2
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The Speech Center is Ready to Assist You |
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If you would like to assist your students with presentations in your classes, contact us at the Speech Center.
We can come to your class early in the semester to introduce ourselves and our services to you and your students. We offer help in all aspects of public speaking, creating a presentation and tackling nerves when giving presentations in front of groups.
We also offer in-class presentations on various public speaking topics and can customize workshops for your classes' individual needs.
For more information, contact the Speech Center at speech_center@siue.edu or 650-3085.
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