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Check Out Today's Lifelong Learning Presentations
“Stressed is DESSERTS spelled backwards!” will be presented by Jodi Seals, Ed.D., assistant director for First Year Communities, University Housing
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room
“Chaco National Monument, New Mexico: A World Heritage Site” will be presented by Theodore Frisbie, PhD, anthropology professor emeritus
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room
SIUE faculty, staff and students may attend the presentations for FREE. The cost is $5 for the public.
For more information, please visit siue.edu/educationaloutreach and click on Lifelong Learning, or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu, 650-3985.
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Open Forums Scheduled for Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions, Beginning Today |
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The following dates have been scheduled for candidates for the postion of Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions
11-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room
9-9:45 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 19
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room
11-11:45 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 19
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room
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Author Ander Monson to Speak at The Cougar Store, Sept. 16 |
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The English Department welcomes author Ander Monson to campus for an in-store reading and signing at The Cougar Store.
3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 16
Ander Monson is the author of six books, most recently Letter to a Future Lover (Graywolf, 2015). He edits DIAGRAM, Essay Daily, March Xness, and the New Michigan Press, among other projects, and directs the Creative Writing Program at the University of Arizona.
Three titles will be available for purchase -- Letter to a Future Lover, Other Electricities and Available World.
For additional information please call The Cougar Store at 618-650-3345.
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Submit a Nomination for SIUE Student of the Month |
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The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for an SIUE Student of the Month. Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at the Rotary meeting the following month, and will be recognized at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.
SIUE students must be nominated by someone else (can be students, faculty or staff). No self-nominations will be considered. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, and should be received by the 16th of the month to be considered for that month's award.
Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months. Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.
If you have any questions about this award, please contact Michelle Welter, associate director in the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, at mking@siue.edu or 618-650-2690.
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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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Now Accepting Fall Nominations for the Newly Revised Employee Recognition Program |
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Do you work alongside someone who has a strong commitment toward achieving excellence in their work? Why not nominate them for the Employee Recognition Program award?
The Employee Recognition Program criteria and eligibility have been recently updated. New criteria allow for repeat nominations based on departmental changes and/or length of time from prior award selection.
The Employee Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his/her daily work. The employee is engaged in accomplishing the mission of the University and routinely exceeds the call of duty.
The program is designed to recognize staff for their exceptional accomplishments and service to our community. Awards are presented once a month at a departmental ceremony. All monthly recipients are also recognized at the annual service awards reception.
For the revised nomination criteria and the updated nomination form, visit EmployeeRecognitionProgram.
October nominations must be received by Monday, Sept. 19.
For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at 650-2127.
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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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The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee Invites Nominations |
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The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations.
Please click here for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms.
A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website. Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards.
Nominations must be received no later than Monday, Oct. 10. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information. The subject librarians in Library and Information Services can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination.
If you have further questions, please contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or at ext. 3129.
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Register by Sept. 22 for SIUE Homecoming Golf Cart Parade |
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SIUE Departments are once again invited to participate in a great campus tradition—the Homecoming Golf Cart Parade!
This year’s Homecoming Golf Cart Parade Decorating Contest will take place:
4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Quad
Judging follows immediately afterwards
Once the judging portion has concluded, the parade will depart from the Quad and finish in Woodland Bowl.
For more information and the registration form, visit homecoming golf cart parade.
Any department interested in participating must register by Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Attend the Introduction to Grant Forward Workshop, Sept. 27 |
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11 a.m.-Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Alumni Hall, Room 1201
SIUE subscribes to the funding database Grant Forward. Grant Forward accommodates searches for external funding sources. Users have access to more than 8,000 federal opportunities and 6,000 foundation opportunities in the arts, medical sciences, education, humanities, social sciences, business, technology, physical sciences, law and more.
Saving searches makes it simple to return to and revise your search terms. In addition, researcher profiles allow one to search the extensive database for qualified collaborators.
Attend the upcoming one-hour introduction. We will introduce participants to profile creation and basic search methods in the database.
No previous experience with databases is required.
For more information, contact Lisa at llawren@siue.edu, or Teri at tgulled@siue.edu in the Office of Research and Projects.
Please register here.
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