Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

Speed networking Event: Cancer Related Research
10-11:30 a.m.
Today
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!

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.
Today-Saturday, Oct. 14-15
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.

Enjoy SIUE's Family Weekend,  from today-Sunday, Oct. 16.

Several athletic games and other fun activities have been planned for the weekend, including:

Volleyball vs. Morehead State University
7 p.m.
Today
Vadalabene Center

Women’s Soccer vs. Austin Peay State University
7 p.m.
Today
Korte Stadium

Volleyball vs. Kentucky University
2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Vadalabene Center

Women’s Soccer vs. Murray State University
7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Korte Stadium

The Land of Goshen Community Farmer’s Market closes its booth activities this weekend.

At the Market, businesses and farmers gather in tents—rain or shine—to sell their locally made products.

This year, the City of Edwardsville graciously offered the University booth space. 

Disability Awareness Week
8 a.m.–Noon
Saturday, Oct. 15
St. Louis Street (by the Madison County Courthouse)
Edwardsville

We hope to see you there!

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.

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.

SIU System President Randy Dunn will deliver his annual State of the System address:

10:30 a.m
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Everyone is invited to attend the presentation to hear what is happening on the three campuses (Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield). You also will have the opportunity to ask questions. Lunches-to-go will be available in the Goshen Lounge following the presentation.

If you would like to attend, please coordinate with your supervisor.

The Career Development Center will present its fall guest speaker, Andy Masters, who will be on campus for two presentations on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Masters is a fun, engaging and interactive presenter. 

Faculty and staff professional development opportunity –  
“College Customer Service: Embracing the Student as Customer Trend”
3-4 p.m.
Morris University Center Second Floor Conference Center
Space is limited. RSVP to Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu.

Student presentation –
“Life After College” based on Masters' book by the same title for students
5:30-7 p.m.
Morris University Center Second Floor Conference Center
The first 40 students will receive a FREE copy of his book.
Space is limited. RSVP to the Career Development Center (CDC) at 650-3708.

For more information, call the CDC. 

Dwight Kay and Katie Stuart
Candidates for Illinois House of Representatives, District 112
5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Morris University Center, Fixins' Restaurant (second floor)
Moderator: Leo Welch, faculty member at Southwestern Illinois College
Light refreshments will be provided. 

SIUE retirees, current employees and survivors are invited, as well as SUAA members from Southwestern Illinois College.

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

For more information, contact John Jennetten, president of SUAA SIUE Chapter, jjennetten@yahoo.com.

This semester, SIUE’s International Training Program in Pedagogy is hosting 12 visiting scholars from Northwest Normal University (NWNU) and Sichuan University of Science and Engineering (SUSE) in China.

The scholar's second presentation will be:

10:15-11:45 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 28
Alumni Hall, room 3402

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.

"Sing & Play" 4-Week Class - Yum!
For ages 1 and 2 years

Get ready to sing, play and move with your little one in this high-energy music class designed to be just right for children under two years of age. This new Kindermusik curriculum focuses on your child's beginning movement, helping to build the muscles your baby needs to walk and helping to nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With a mix of both parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join right in on all the singing and dancing, while also getting the chance to observe how your older baby or toddler learns on her own.

9 a.m. Saturdays
Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 10, 17
SIUE Early Childhood Center

10 a.m. Thursdays
Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 8, 15
Dunham Hall

“Laugh & Learn” 4-Week Class – Outside My Window
For ages 3 and 4 years

Rise and shine, weather and adventures are waiting! There are raindrops to catch and snowmen to build, wind and thunder sounds to make, and sunny-day games to play, too. I rub my eyes and what do I see? Sun, rain, wind, and snow…right Outside My Window!

10 a.m. Saturdays
Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 10, 17
SIUE Early Childhood Center

11 a.m. Thursdays
Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 8, 15
Dunham Hall

Tuition for both "Sing & Play" and "Laugh & Learn" is $75 each and is due by:
Saturday, Nov. 5.

Registration forms are availabe here. For more information, contact Ellen Singh at esingh@siue.edu. 

Kindermusik is a music and movement program with curriculum for children ages birth through seven years old. More specifically, Kindermusik classes provide a holistic musical and learning experience in the critical first years of young children and their families.