Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016

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

Today – “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 650-3500 with any questions.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A

Popcorn and iced tea will be served.

2016 internship sites: SIUE Science Odyssey, Edwardsville Summer Zone, Watershed Nature Center, Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum and Saint Louis Science Center

Current and prospective SIUE students need to be aware of significant changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process.

Students will now begin annually filing their FAFSA on Saturday, Oct. 1, which is three months earlier than in the past.

Beginning Oct. 1, students will file their 2017-18 FAFSA using 2015 income and tax information.

Read more about the new process in SIUE In the News.

Representatives from the School of Nursing and Counseling Services will be on hand to administer a brief depression screening tool for interested individuals. 

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge

The screening tool is anonymous and responses will be discussed in a private space.

For more information, please contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu  or Counseling Services at 650-2842.

Katie Stuart, candidate for Illinois House of Representatives, District 112, will have an open forum:

5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms
Moderator: Leo Welch, faculty member, Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)
Light refreshments will be provided

Please join us for this SUAAction-sponsored legislative forum to hear the candidate’s views on issues of great importance to higher education. Welch will pose a series of detailed questions to the candidate regarding her legislative priorities, pension reform, taxation of pensions, constitutional amendments affecting pensions, health insurance benefits, state funding and revenues, and related topics.

Those who are invited include SIUE retirees, current employees and survivors, SUAA members from SWIC and SUAA members from SWIC Granite City campus.

Also watch for the formal invitation to a second SUAAction-sponsored forum with Rep. Dwight Kay, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18 at SIUE.

SIUE Sorority and Fraternity Life Alumni Reunion has cancelled its Brunch & Bubbly event scheduled for Oct. 2.

Explore the possibilities. Plan now to attend SIUE’s Graduate School Open House:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
Free parking!

Find out more about:
o SIUE’s 40+ graduate programs
o Graduate admission requirements
o Financial support
o Graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

Apply during the open house, and the $40 application fee will be waived!

Register here and learn more about Graduate School Open House.

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.