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Author Donald Platt at The Cougar Store Today
The English Department welcomes author Donald Platt to campus for an in-store reading and signing at The Cougar Store.
4 p.m.
Today
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.
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Please Note Today's and Other Upcoming Diversity and Inclusion Events and Observances |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion presents its Fall 2016 events and observances.
During the month of October, the following observances have been set: National Mental Health Awareness, Polish American Heritage, Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, Italian American Heritage, AIDS Awareness, Bullying Prevention and Down Syndrome Awareness.
Note a sample of upcoming scheduled items in October:
Today
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Muharram (Islamic New Year)
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Thursday, October 13
11 a.m.-Noon
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Film: “Viva La Causa: The Story of Cesar Chavez”
Sunday, Oct. 16
World Food Day
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Monday-Friday, Oct. 17-21
Diversity Week
Student Government
Monday, Oct. 17
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center Display Table
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Disability Mentoring Day
Featured on Social Media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Thursday, Oct. 20
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Campus Activities Board Event: Taste of Culture
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Celebrate Head Start Awareness Month in October |
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The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start program is observing national Head Start Awareness Month this October.
President Ronald Reagan declared October as Head Start Awareness Month on Oct. 22, 1982.
For more information, visit Head Start.
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Events Planned in October for Disability Awareness Month |
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This October, Disability Support Services will celebrate Disability Awareness Month. This month will be full of opportunities to learn more about disability and access:
SIUE Alumna Theresa San Luis presents “Tuning Out Stigma: An Artist’s Endeavor”
3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Morris University Center Mississippi Room (second floor)
San Luis’ presentation will focus on mental health awareness, her personal story as a student and artist, a piano and viola performance of her original music, and a panel discussion led by staff from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southwestern Illinois.
Comedian Samuel Comroe will perform his stand-up routine
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Morris University Center, Conference Center (second floor)
Comroe’s comedy is based on his everyday observations about relationships and life, tempered by his trials and tribulations with Tourette Syndrome.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognized through a display of educational posters
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Morris University Center second floor, near the Multicultural Center
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Play on Stalking, "Boy Gets Girl," Oct. 17 |
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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.
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Career Development Center Presents Andy Masters, Oct. 18 |
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The Career Development Center will present its fall guest speaker, Andy Masters. Masters is a fun, engaging and interactive presenter. He will give the following two presentations on Tuesday, Oct. 18:
Faculty and staff professional development opportunity -- “College Customer Service: Embracing the Student As Customer Trend”
3-4 p.m.
Morris University Center, Conference Center (second floor)
Space is limited. RSVP to Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu.
Student presentation -- “Life After College,” based on Masters' book by the same title
5:30-7 p.m.
Morris University Center, Conference Center (second floor)
The first 40 students will receive a FREE copy of his book.
Space is limited. RSVP by calling the Career Development Center (CDC) at 618-650-3708.
For more information, call the CDC.
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Discounted 2016-17 Basketball Season Tickets for Faculty and Staff Now on Sale |
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SIUE basketball season tickets are now on sale for the 2016-17 campaign, starting at only $99 per seat.
SIUE faculty and staff receive reduced season ticket prices for Premier, Cougar Reserved and Red Zone tickets, all of which are lower level chair back seating at the Vadalabene Center.
These discounted ticket packages enable you to have the same close-to-the-action seat for every SIUE basketball game. With the purchase of Courtside or Premier season ticket packages, there’s even more to love with Cougar Pavilion privileges (pre-game meals, beverages and more).
For more information about all of the packages, visit siuecougars.com/tix or call 855-SIUE-TIX.
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Attend the Graduate School's Open House, Oct. 19 |
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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.
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Attend Going Lecture, Presented by Dr. Andrew Neath |
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Dr. Andrew Neath is the 2016 recipient of the SIUE College of Arts and Science’s distinguished William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award.
As part of the Going Award, Neath will expand upon his research during a public lecture, entitled, “The Replication Crisis in Science: A Statistical Perspective.”
7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Morris University Center, Conference Room A
“There’s a growing concern over the large number of scientific findings accepted as truth, that later fail upon attempts at replication,” Neath said. “Public support for science requires that its results be trusted. My presentation will be aimed at a general audience, since errors in statistical reasoning damage our decision-making ability, not just in science, but also in fields such as law, medicine and business.”
Neath will share multiple examples of how poor statistical reasoning has led to damaging outcomes, and conversely, how proper statistical reasoning perfectly explains what at first glance may seem contradictory.
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Refer a Student to SIUE Today! |
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Greetings faculty and staff,
My name is Demetrius Coleman, and I am an admission counselor in the Office of Admissions. Our office would like to invite you to recommend prospective students for SIUE. These students can be of any high school grade level (freshman-senior) or they can be currently enrolled at a community college.
If you know any students, who you think might have an interest in SIUE, or who would be a good fit for our school, we encourage you to fill out the link below.
When we receive your online submissions, we will contact the student informing them of your referral. We will also send them a University brochure, which will provide general information on our institution, including details about student life, financial aid, scholarships, academic programs and how to apply.
In addition, we invite you to consider becoming an SIUE student. As a reminder, you can also take advantage of the SIUE faculty and staff tuition waiver program. For more information about this program or how to apply to any of our academic programs, please see the links below.
Please contact me with any questions at 650-2754 or dcolema@siue.edu.
Student referral form: siue.edu/admissions/Student_Referral_Form.shtml
SIUE tuition waiver program: siue.edu/humanresources/benefits/index.shtml
SIUE application process: siue.edu/apply
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