Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016

Cheer on SIUE Cougar Volleyball during its first Ohio Valley Conference game as the team celebrates Faculty Appreciation Night!

6 p.m.
Today
Vadalabene Center

Cougar Volleyball ranks in the Top 4 in every stat category in the OVC. Six players rank in the Top 10 statistically in the conference!

Dear Colleagues,  

Please accept this invitation to Chancellor Pembrook’s first address to the University. Chancellor Pembrook will address the campus community:

10 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Dr. Pembrook will provide an overview of the state of the University, review challenges and accomplishments during the past year, and set the stage for our continued success.

You will be able to visit your colleagues and welcome Chancellor Pembrook at the reception following. Refreshments will be available in the Goshen Lounge following his address.

Please note that classes will not be cancelled. If you are unable to attend, the Address will be streamed live at siue.edu/tv, recorded and available for viewing on the University's webpage.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Best regards, 

Denise Cobb
Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The SIUE STEM Center is again hosting its Journal Club and invites you to attend!

All sessions will be held:
Noon
Thursdays
STEM Resource Center - Vadalabene Center Room 1304

Sept. 22 - “Measurement Matters”
This session features a discussion on the qualities of students that determine success in the modern classroom.
Article: Duckworth & Yeager, 2015

Sept. 29 – “Using Mathematical and Computational Thinking in Early Grades Science Classrooms”
This discussion will consider what computational thinking looks like for young students.
Article: Gilbert, et al., 2016

Oct. 6 – “Cutting the Distance in Distance Education”
Join the discussion on how online learning affects the learning process.
Article: Boling, et al., 2012

Contact the STEM Resource Center at ext. 3500 with any questions.

Visitation for senior College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) student Brittany Godfrey:

2-9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Laird Funeral Home
Elgin

Godfrey died during the weekend from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Calhoun County, Illinois. The Elgin native was 22.

A criminal justice/pre-law major, who was on track to graduate in December, Godfrey also served as the manager for the SIUE wrestling team. As an intramural supervisor, she was a student leader in Campus Recreation.

Counseling services are available to students by calling 650-2842 or visiting the Counseling Health Services Office in the Student Success Center lower level adjacent to the Morris University Center.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion presents its Fall 2016 events and observances.

Note a sample of upcoming scheduled items
Suicide Prevention Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (through Oct. 15)

Today
International Day of Peace
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

Thursday, Oct. 6
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Celebrating Italian American, Polish American and German American Heritage

Thursday, Oct. 6
German American Day Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

Friday, Oct. 7
4:30-6 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Parent University Part 1: “Who Am I? Balancing Life As A Student Parent”

Tuesday, Oct. 11
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Celebrating National Coming Out Day

Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 11-12
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

Plan now to attend the upcoming Black Lives Matter Conference, presented by the SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.

Black Lives Matter: We Are One … Are We?

8-11:30 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 3
Morris University Center, Conference Center (second floor)

Please RSVP to Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion by Wednesday, Sept. 28. Registration is free and breakfast is included. 

The theme for this year's SIUE Employee Banquet, hosted by the University Staff Senate, is “No Time to Siesta, It’s Time to Fiesta!” The banquet will be held:

5 p.m. social hour
6 p.m. dinner
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Dinner will be a buffet of tortilla chips, flour tortillas, grilled chicken, queso, roasted corn and black beans, refried beans, seasoned rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce, guacamole and cinnamon crisps. Coffee, iced tea and water will be included, and a cash bar will be available.

There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and the Fiesta alcohol package raffle.

The banquet is open to all staff, faculty and retirees. Guests are welcome and encouraged. The cost is $20 per person.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Staff Senate scholarship, awarded during fall and summer terms for deserving high school graduates or continuing undergraduate students at SIUE. Since the scholarship was first awarded in 1980, more than $40,000 has been awarded to more than 70 students. Also, each student receiving the award has graduated from the University.

We are also seeking donations that can be used for attendance prizes, baskets, raffles or the silent auction. All donations are tax-deductible, and donors will be recognized in the event program. Donations can be dropped off at the Staff Senate office in Rendleman Hall, Room 0103 or in Lovejoy Library, Room 1041 with Anne Hunter. If your donation needs to be picked up, please contact Anne Hunter at 650-3050. Please let us know how you would like your name to appear in the program.

We are also selling advertisement space in the event program book. Advertisements can be informational or offer coupons/discounts to attendees. The costs:

• $20 for one-quarter page
• $45 for one-half page
• $75 for a full page
• Sponsorships, which will be included in all advertising for the event as well as on the cover of the program, are available for donations of $300 or more.

Ads must be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 5. 

Safe Zone is once again offering Ally Training.

Training is being offered on two dates:

1-3:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28

9-11:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 4

The goal of training is to provide attendees skills and understanding for supporting the LGBT community.

You must pre-register to attend this training. Space is limited, so sign up now!
Register at Fall 2016 Ally training or visit Safe Zone Training for more information.

Safe Zone is also able to offer special training sessions for large groups.

Please direct any questions to Safe Zone Co-Chair Marie Klopfenstein at maklopf@siue.edu.