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SIUE College Republicans Host 9/11 Remembrance, Sept. 7
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Attend Reception for Chancellor Dr. Randy Pembrook, Sept. 8
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Campus to Host Suicide Prevention Awareness Events, Beginning Today
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Lifelong Learning New Offerings this Semester
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Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Blood Drive, Sept. 7, 8
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Information Session and Webinar for the FY18 STEP Grant Program, Sept. 8, 9
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Register by Sept. 12 for New Employee Orientation
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SIUE Police Department Presents R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression, Defense) Systems, Sept. 17
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2016 Step Out: Metro East at SIUE, Sept. 17
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SIUE Hosts STEAM Conference Sept. 19
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Music Department Presents Jazz Combo Concert, Sept. 20
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Volunteer for SIU School of Dental Medicine's Give Kids a Smile Event, Oct. 10
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SIUE College Republicans Host 9/11 Remembrance, Sept. 7
SIUE College Republicans will partner with the Young America’s Foundation to host the 9/11: Never Forget Project, which allows colleges to honor the lives of those who perished in the 9/11 attacks.
American flags will be on display around the Quad from Sept. 7-11. Also, the College Republicans will set up in the quad to allow students to sign cards to thank SIUE and local police and fire departments for their service.
8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 7
In the Quad
For more information, contact Gretchen Arnold, grarnol@siue.edu.
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Attend Reception for Chancellor Dr. Randy Pembrook, Sept. 8 |
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The SIU Board of Trustees and and SIU President Randy Dunn 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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Campus to Host Suicide Prevention Awareness Events, Beginning Today |
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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:
Today
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
and
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
"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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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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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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Information Session and Webinar for the FY18 STEP Grant Program, Sept. 8, 9 |
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The SIUE Office of Research and Projects (ORP) invites faculty and research staff to attend an information session designed to prepare interested applicants for the FY 2018 Seed Grants for Transitional and Exploratory Projects (STEP) competition.
The Call for Proposals deadline is Thursday, Oct. 6 released through the SIUE Researcher news feed. However, applicants are encouraged to prepare well in advance of the October deadline for this competitive program.
The ORP has established an information session and webinar for individuals to learn more about the program and what makes a strong proposal.
Attend an open information session:
2-3 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
No RSVP required.
OR
Join a webinar
11 a.m.-Noon
Friday, Sept. 9
To sign up for the webinar, send an email requesting a space to llawren@siue.edu.
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Register by Sept. 12 for New Employee Orientation |
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The next scheduled New Employee Orientation for newly hired employees:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 16
Morris University Center Mississippi Room
This fun and interactive session provides training for new employees on topics such as: campus safety, employee benefits, student affairs, equal opportunity, access and Title IX and more. Attendees will be provided lunch.
Attendance at the New Employee Orientation is strongly encouraged for all civil service, administrative and professional staff. It is optional for faculty members, who will have a School specific orientation hosted by their department.
New employees are asked to register by visiting the following link. Please register by end of business on Monday, Sept. 12.
You must register in order to guarantee a spot in orientation and to ensure accurate lunch and welcome gift count. Supervisors are asked to register their new employees who do not have access to this e-mail.
For more information, please contact Jen Oates-Blair, 650-2127 or joatesb@siue.edu.
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SIUE Police Department Presents R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression, Defense) Systems, Sept. 17 |
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The SIUE Police Department will present a one-day, free of charge self defense course offered for WOMEN ONLY (faculty, staff, and students and their guest).
R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression, Defense) Systems is a nationally certified self defense program designed specifically for women. We will spend the day teaching you different techniques on how to defend yourself, should you ever be in immediate danger.
At the end of the day, we put an officer in a padded suit and allow the students to use the skills taught to defend themselves. This is done in a safe environment and everything is completely optional. We hope to see you there!
9 a.m.-3p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Appropriate clothing are tennis shoes, T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts.
Bring money for lunch options in the MUC or bring a sack lunch.
Please respond via email to Sgt. Tara Vaughan at tahoffm@siue.edu and include name(s) of the people attending.
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2016 Step Out: Metro East at SIUE, Sept. 17 |
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8:30 a.m. - registration
10-11 a.m. - walk
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - celebration
Saturday, September 17
SIUE, Parking Lot A and walking trails
Put together a team from SIUE and register online at stepout.diabetes.org or call 888-342-2383.
This one-day signature fundraising event will benefit the American Diabetes Association.
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SIUE Hosts STEAM Conference Sept. 19 |
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The SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC) and the Early Childhood Education Program in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior will host its second Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Conference:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 19
Morris University Center
Reception following at the ECC
The conference is being held in partnership with the Illinois Early Childhood Center of Professional Development and Spaces for Play.
SIUE educators believe it is never too early to begin learning about STEAM.
The conference will feature internationally known keynote speakers Toni and Robin Christie of New Zealand, who are passionate early childhood advocates, highly inspirational, knowledgeable, entertaining and fun.
Registration is now open at this link.
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Music Department Presents Jazz Combo Concert, Sept. 20 |
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Jazz Combo Concert:
8-10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Dunham Hall
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Volunteer for SIU School of Dental Medicine's Give Kids a Smile Event, Oct. 10 |
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The SIU School of Dental Medicine is now signing up volunteers for the 2016 Give Kids a Smile event:
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10
Free comprehensive dental care will be provided for children from low-income families between the ages of 3-13 years.
This year, volunteers will be able to and are encouraged to sign up for the event electronically using the following link.
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