Friday, Oct. 7, 2016

Campus Recreation’s Club Sports program will once again raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer research. The disease severely impacts students and their families.

Special Club Sports pink T-shirts will be sold during Club Sports events during the month of October and SIUE’s Family Weekend, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 15-16.

Thanks to Women’s Club Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Club Volleyball, Club Ice Hockey and Club Football for their efforts in raising money to donate to a breast cancer research center. The Sports Club Executive Council will vote at their next meeting to determine to which charity the funds will be donated.

Special pink T-shirts will be sold during these Club Sports home events throughout the month of October:

• 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 -- Women’s Club Soccer vs. Maryville University at Korte Stadium
• 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 -- Men’s Club Soccer vs. Maryville University at Korte Stadium
• 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 -- Men’s and Women’s Club volleyball tournament at the Student Fitness Center
• 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 -- Club Ice Hockey –Pink in the Rink game at the East Alton Ice Arena
• 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 -- Club Football vs. Michigan State at Club Sports Field

For more information on how to donate or purchase a Club Sports pink t-shirt, please contact Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu or call 650-3242.

The English Department welcomes author Donald Platt to campus for an in-store reading and signing at The Cougar Store.

4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Events Area, The Cougar Store

Donald Platt is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Tornadoesque, which will be available for purchase. His honors include the Discovery/The Nation Poetry Prize, the Paumanok Poetry Prize, two Verna Emery Poetry Prizes, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. He also teaches at Purdue University.

For more information, please call The Cougar Store at 650-3345.

Lifelong Learning is offering two new sessions next week. 

“God in the 21st Century” will be presented by Father Ralph McMichael, PhD in Systematic Theology, of The Catholic University of America and currently serving St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Edwardsville.

10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct 12
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Racist Love: The Politics of the Model Minority Stereotype” with Tianlong Yu, Ed.D., associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and program director of Learning, Culture and Society

1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 12
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

SIUE faculty, retired faculty, staff and students may attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the public to attend.

For more information about these and other upcoming presentations,visit the complete brochure at siue.edu/educationaloutreach and open Lifelong Learning, or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu, 650-3985.

We welcome your comments, questions, and participation in the program.

Come out and enjoy Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, directed by Kathryn Bentley, associate professor in the Department of Theater and Dance. 

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 12-15
2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Dunham Hall Theater

General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, non-SIUE students, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff. 
SIUE students get in free with valid identification.

For more information, contact the Theater and Dance Box Office at 650-2774 or send a message to theater-tickets@siue.edu. The Box Office is located in Dunham Hall, room 1042B.

Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics will be available in the Lower Level of the Student Success Center. In order for us to continue to provide dedicated nursing service to our students during this time, we will use the meeting rooms close to our clinical office. There will be signs to identify the appropriate place.

Friday, Oct. 14 -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 20 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Employees covered under a State health plan:
Health Service is able to provide flu shots to employees and retirees who are the primary insurer in a State sponsored insurance plan at no charge. Employees must document the last four digits of your social security number, present your university ID and your state health insurance card in order to receive the vaccine at no charge. Retirees must present your state health insurance card and document the last four digits of their social security number in order to receive the vaccine at no charge.

Employees not covered under a State health plan:
Health Service has two options for you this year.

• You may receive the immunization at a cost of $30 (cash or check) from SIUE Health staff; OR
• You may receive the vaccine from Gateway Regional Health staff (adjacent to our flu clinic location) on campus. If you choose Gateway, please bring your ID and insurance card to use when completing claim form documentation.

Please plan to wear clothing for easy access to the upper arm injection site.

Speed networking Event: Cancer Related Research
10-11:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 14
Morris University Center Board Room

If you conduct research or are interested in participating in research related to cancer, then you need to attend the speed networking session on Cancer Related Research.

You will participate in a fast-paced, fun event meant to expose you to research opportunities and inspire to you establish new, productive collaborations. This opportunity allows you to share your topic in accelerated fashion with a group of researchers sharing similar interests.

Interested attendees must RSVP to Speed Networking Event. Seats are limited. Limited preparation is required. An inquiring mind and willingness to talk to others is a must!

Solid Lines Productions will present: "Boy Gets Girl"

7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 17
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Solid Lines Productions will feature a staged reading of Rebecca Gilman's "Boy Gets Girl." The play is a fascinating and disturbing exploration of stalking, and how insidiously stalkers isolate their victims from friends, family and any other potential support systems in their life.

The reading will be followed by a talk-back with the actors, director, and a professional in the field of domestic and sexual violence.

What is a stalker? And what kind of life can a woman lead when she knows she is being followed, obsessively and perhaps dangerously, by one? This is the dilemma facing Theresa Bedell, a journalist in New York, in Rebecca Gilman's tensely fascinating play. When Theresa goes on an awkward blind date with a friend of a friend, she sees no reason to continue the relationship--but the man, a fellow named Tony, thinks otherwise. While Theresa is at first annoyed by his continuing attention, her attitude gradually changes to one of fear and fury when he starts violently to menace her and those around her.

Admission is free. In-kind donations for St. Martha's Hall will be accepted at the door of the performance. 

Viewing content is suitable for those 18 years old and older. Content may be disturbing to some audience members. Professional counselors will be present for the duration of the performance as a resource for anyone who seeks assistance.

 Visit solidlinesproductions.com to find out what items St. Martha's Hall is requesting to support the women and children they serve.

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.