Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

Disability Support Services has been celebrating Disability Awareness Month during October. This month has been full of opportunities to learn more about disability.

The following is a list of remaining scheduled activities:

Noon-2 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Accessing Campus: An Obstacle Course
Information will be provided to show the challenges encountered on campus by wheelchair users and those with vision impairments.

7 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center Conference Center (second floor)
Comedian Samuel Comroe will perform his stand-up routine. Comroe’s comedy is based on his everyday observations about relationships and life in general, tempered by his trials and tribulations with Tourette Syndrome.

Tuesday, Oct. 25
Morris University Center second floor near the Multicultural Center
National Disability Employment Awareness Month will be recognized through a display of educational posters.

"The Greatest Show on Earth: Masculinity, Femininity, and the Performance of Gender” will be presented by Alison Reiheld, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, and director of the Women’s Study Program. 
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Illinois Room

We often think of gender as something we are born with, even as a key part of our identity. These may be part of gender, but some have argued gender is also, and maybe even mostly, a performance. Gender is a major part of who we are in nearly every culture on the globe. Is it the greatest show on earth?

“Plants in Space: How plant cells respond to life on the International Space Station” with Darron Luesse, PhD, associate professor and assistant chair in the Department of Biological Sciences. 
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Illinois Room

Because future long term space missions will rely on plants for food and oxygen, learn more about the journey that led Luesse and a colleague, Dr. Sarah Wyatt of Ohio University to a grant from NASA to investigate how plants adjust and cope with the stress of life in space.

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

For a complete synopsis about these and other upcoming presentations, please visit Lifelong Learning or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu or 650-3985.

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

Spring 2017 course offerings for the Urban Studies Minor are available at Minor in Urban Studies (under “Current Course Offerings”).

Encompassing coursework in 12 different departments, the Urban Studies Minor is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and skills pertaining to urban issues at the local, national and global scales.

A minor in Urban Studies will help prepare students to be informed, thoughtful and engaged participants in an urban world by providing a broad program of study encompassing the social, cultural, geographical, historical, political, economic and planning dimensions of cities and urban life.

A wide range of careers are available to students with a strong foundation in Urban Studies. Please visit the program website for details.

If you know of any students who are interested in pursuing the minor, please have them contact Dr. James Hanlon in the Department of Geography, at jhanlon@siue.edu. If you are interested in promoting the minor to students in your program and courses, promotional material is available upon request.

Cheryl Hanvey, assistant to the provost, is the recipient of the October Employee Recognition Award. Cheryl was nominated by Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb with support from Dr. Tom Jordan and Dr. Erin Behnen.

Please join us in congratulating Cheryl Hanvey as the Employee of the Month:

10 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Office of the Provost

You can also send Cheryl a congratulatory email to chanvey@siue.edu. 

“From the moment I joined the Office of the Provost, I recognized Cheryl as the 'go to' person in the office, keeping everything and everyone moving and organized," said Cobb. "She knows what needs to be done, is extremely efficient at her work, goes beyond expectations to make sure things are done on time and well, and is always very positive and helpful.”

“Wow, what an honor to be chosen not once, but twice as Employee of the Month. The e is a fabulous place to work, and the people in the Provost’s Office are the best, bar none," said Hanvey. "We have a very special team—a family—who all work together for the good of our students, the University and each other. While I’m thrilled to receive the award, I’m renaming it “Office of the Month” as the entire office is deserving."

Eric Ruckh, PhD, associate professor of historical studies and director of the honor's program, and Jeffrey Skoblow, PhD, professor in English Language and Literature, will perform Allen Ginsberg's great poem, "Howl" at the 13th Annual Celebration of Ginsberg's original public reading of the poem, 61 years ago in October 1955.

12:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 21
One of SIUE's Grassy Knolls

Also part of the celebration will be SIUE's Smooth Jazz Combo with Doug Meyer and Steve Brown.

For more information, contact Skoblow at jskoblo@siue.edu. 

The location of the below event has been changed in the activity sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion:

Friday, Oct. 21
4:30-6:30 p.m.
CHANGED TO: Morris University Center Multicultural Center (second floor)
Parent University, Part 1: "Who Am I? Balancing Life as a Student Parent"

Voter registration for Illinois is still available online until Monday, Oct. 24.

The application for Illinois Voter Registration can be found here.

Madison County Early Voting
Noon-5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24–Tuesday, Nov. 1 (weekdays only)
Morris University Center, Willow Room (second floor)

10 a.m.-5p.m.
Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 2- 4
Morris University Center, Willow Room (second floor)

Early voting on campus is only open to registered Madison County residents, and proof of residency is required. Those wishing to vote will receive the ballot for their precinct.

General Election – Tuesday, Nov. 8
SIUE is in Precinct 21. Only those registered to vote in Precinct 21 for Edwardsville/Glen Carbon are able to vote at this polling place on this day:
6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Questions about voting or elections should be directed to your Illinois county clerk or to the State Board of Elections for the state in which you are currently registered to vote.

If you are registered to vote in Madison County (Ill.), you can search for your polling location at Registering to Vote 

Tickets still are available for The Marvelous Machine: The Inside Story of Our Insides:

2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Mainstage in Dunham Hall

The play is sponsored by A Season for the Child (SfC)--the family-oriented live theater season offered by the SIUE Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD).

The Marvelous Machine, by John R. Carroll, is billed as an “imaginative trip” through the human body, and has been received enthusiastically by teachers and administrators, as well as students throughout the country.

It will be staged by SIUE’s Cougar Theater, a campus group that specializes in children’s theater.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children and are available through the SIUE Fine Arts box office at (618) 650-2774.

Please note that with the start of this new season, some of the performances during the SfC year will be staged at 2 p.m. only, (unless otherwise noted) as opposed to curtain times in the past of 7 p.m.

SfC, which premiered in 1990, features adaptations of various children’s stories using interactive techniques that not only delight children and parents, but also provide a thorough learning experience. FOTAD, a support group for the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance, uses SfC proceeds to help fund merit awards for talented SIUE theater and dance students.

The SIUE Indian Student Association will present its annual celebration of Indian culture:

Diwali N Dandiya Night
6-9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Diwali N Dandiya Night is a cultural event to showcase Indian tradition and culture to the community. A lavish buffet will be served, with the food being arranged from some of the best restaurants in St Louis.

Ticket costs are $10 for SIUE students and $17 for all others. Tickets are on sale at the Morris University Center Information Desk.

For more information, visit facebook.

SIUE employees have been very generous in their efforts to support charitable agencies. SECA (State and University Employees Combined Appeal) Charitable Fund Drive provides all employees the opportunity to donate to the charitable causes of their choice to enhance the quality of life for all.

Twelve organizations will be part of this year’s campaign: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Community Shares of Illinois, Community Health Charities, EarthShare, Special Olympics, United Way, United Negro College Fund, Global Impact, Independent Charities of America, Black United Fund of Illinois and America’s Charities. 

For more information regarding this year’s drive, including agency/charity codes and to fill out the online pledge form, please visit  SECA donation form. You can also request a paper pledge form by calling Human Resources at 650-2190. The form should be completed by Wednesday, Nov. 2 and returned to: SECA Fund Drive, Box 1040, Edwardsville, IL, 62026-1040. 

Please note that you do not have to submit a 2016 pledge form to continue an existing contribution through payroll deduction. However, even though all payroll deductions submitted by SIUE display the employee’s name and amount per charity, the SECA campaign uses the annual pledge forms to communicate with the sub charities that receive donations from larger charities. We have been informed that when subsequent year donations are sent to the appropriate sub charity, the charity notes the donation received from SIUE staff, but does not break it out by employee. This does not affect the tax deductibility of an employee's charitable donation. Per SECA, if an employee wants the charity to credit specific donations with their name, a new pledge form must be completed each year.

The State of Illinois regulations limit your use of payroll deduction to a maximum of four organizations. If you want to donate to additional agencies through SECA, you may do so by check or money order. 

We thank you on behalf of each of the agencies and the many families and individuals who will be helped by your kind generosity. Your consideration of this annual fund drive is appreciated. 

For more information about this year’s charitable fund drive, please contact Human Resources at 650-2190.

Join us for SIUE's Annual Ski and Snowboard trip from Sunday-Friday, Dec. 18-23 in Winter Park, Colo.

The student rate is $495, which includes lodging and lift tickets, and extends to students at other schools. Faculty, staff, alumni and members pricing is $555 and guest pricing is $595. Round trip bus transportation is available for an additional $185 and will depart on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Stop by the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk to pick up a registration packet or find it on our website. For more information, visit our Facebook group or contact Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu.