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Today's Conference: Immigrants in Our Midst: Unleashing the Economic Power of Our New Americans
The conference, "Immigrants in Our Midst: Unleashing the Economic Power of Our New Americans" will be held:
9:30 a.m. - Registration, coffee and snack
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center
The cost is $10 in advance and includes lunch. The cost is $15 at the door. Please register here.
Kickoff address by Rob Schwartz, Bank of Edwardsville
Panel One: Demographics and Hot Topics
Ness Sandoval, St. Louis University—Demographics
Ken Schmitt, US Legal Solutions—Legal Issues—Future of DACA/DAPA
Luncheon keynote speaker is Michele Waslin, American Immigration Council, Washington D.C.
Read more about the conference in SIUE News.
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Tons of Fun Event Today |
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Join Campus Recreation and Campus Activities Board for the annual Tons of Fun event:
6-8 p.m.
Today
Student Fitness Center
This free, family-friendly event provides students, faculty and staff members, and their families, a night of excitement! Activities include inflatables, face-painting, snacks, balloon animals, prizes and more.
View the flyer for this year’s Tons of Fun!
Also visit Tons of Fun facebook page.
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SIUE Volleyball Matches: Today and Nov. 5 |
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Come out for SIUE volleyball matches:
7 p.m.
Today
Vadalabene Center
Volleyball vs. Southeast Missouri
and
2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Vadalabene Center
Volleyball vs. UT Martin
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Listen on Sunday, Segue: Analyzing Rise and Fall of Midwest Steel Industry |
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This Sunday on WSIE-FM 88.7’s Segue, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Greg Budzban hosts Jeff Manuel, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies, to discuss Manuel’s recently authored book, “Taconite Dreams: The Struggle to Sustain Mining on Minnesota’s Iron Range, 1915-2000.”
The text received a 2016 Hamlin Garland Prize, an annual award presented by the Midwestern History Association to historians whose projects represent the best in popular history writing concerning the American Midwest.
Tune in to WSIE 88.7 FM every Sunday at 9 a.m. As guests discuss issues on SIUE’s campus.
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Look Here for SIUE Home Games in November |
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7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Vadalabene Center
Men’s Basketball vs McKendree (Exhibition)
2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Vadalabene Center
Women’s Basketball vs Lindenwood (Exhibition)
7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 18
Vadalabene Center
Men’s Basketball vs SIU Carbondale
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Vadalabene Center
Women’s Basketball vs SIU Carbondale
1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Vadalabene Center
Men’s Basketball vs IUPUI
2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 27
Vadalabene Center
Women’s Basketball vs Western Illinois
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Next Lifelong Learning Sessions, Nov. 9 |
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Lifelong Learning offers an overview and insights about the Dental and Pharmacy mission trip to Jamaica in 2015, and then a look at the influence of the Spanish Colonial Empire in understanding 21st Century Argentina.
“Jamaica Dental Mission Trip of July 18–25, 2015”, presented by Dr. Poonam Jain, BDS, MS, MPH, professor and director of the School of Dental Medicine’s Community Preventative Dentistry Program.
10:30 -11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
“Argentina: A Product of the Spanish Colonial Empire”, presented by Dr. David Ault, emeritus professor of economics and finance.
1:15–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
The SIUE community always attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the public, unless otherwise stated.
For a complete synopsis about these and other upcoming presentations, please see Lifelong Learning or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu or 650-3985.
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Student Government Thanks Veterans with a Free Lunch, Nov. 10 |
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The SIUE Student Government will sponsor its Second Annual Veteran's Day Luncheon:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Morris Univesity Center Meridian Ballroom
SG would like to invite all current active duty military and veteran students, faculty, staff and retirees to attend this luncheon.
The event will include a fully catered lunch and keynote speaker.
We ask that all military and veterans please RSVP to attend, no later than noon Tuesday, Nov. 7. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Register here.
The event is free to all active duty and veterans as a token of our thank you for your service.
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SIUE Day Faculty and Staff Campaign Kickoff Nov. 10 in Rendleman |
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SIUE University Advancement will host the SIUE Day Faculty and Staff Kickoff:
2-3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Rendleman Hall Lobby
This year's SIUE Day Faculty/Staff campaign will run the entire month of November. Appeal forms are being delivered via campus mail.
Gifts received between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 will be counted as participating in SIUE Day.
Visit the SIUE Foundation Question and Answer table, enjoy "e" cookies and punch with colleagues and participate in "e" giving tree testimonials.
Every gift counts. Please make your gift today!
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The Cougar Store Presents Instructors Ising and Schmidt, Nov. 10, |
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Daniel Ising and Nicola Schmidt, established instructors in the Department of English, will read works of fiction:
4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10
The Cougar Store, Events Area
For more information, please call the Cougar Store at 650-3345. We hope to see you!
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Register Now for SIUE School of Engineering's Explore Academic Excellence Day, Nov. 12 |
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The School of Engineering Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to learn more about the School, its programs and facilities. Guests can participate in laboratory demonstrations and information sessions, speak to advisors, current students and faculty, and attend building and campus tours.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Morris University Center
School of Engineering Building
Representatives from local engineering, computer science and construction companies will be on hand to answer questions about employment opportunities. Scholarship drawings will take place at the end of the day.
The day begins at the Morris University Center with a presentation by the School of Engineering, followed by presentations from individual programs. Participants will then visit the Engineering Building, where they can visit labs, view student projects, speak with faculty, students, campus and industry partners. The SIUE Office of Financial Aid will also offer a presentation to visitors.
For more information, please visit School of Engineering Open House.
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2016 Angel Tree Deadline, Nov. 11 |
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There are more than 100 local children who are in need of gifts and clothes this holiday season!
Any organization, student, faculty or staff can sponsor a child or multiple children this holiday season.
To sign up to sponsor a child, please stop by the Student Government Office front desk, located in the Student Success Center (SSC), room 1280.
Important Dates:
· Friday, Nov. 11: Deadline to sponsor a child
· Monday, Nov. 14: Begin picking up Angels from Student Government Office, SSC 1280
· Thursday, Nov. 17: Last day to pick-up Angels by 4 p.m.
· Monday-Thursday, Nov. 28-31: Drop off labeled presents to Student Government Office
· Saturday, Dec. 3: Children's holiday celebration and gift pick-up
9 a.m.-Noon
Meridian Ballroom
We encourage student organizations to participate in the event on December 3rd! The organization that accumulates the most "angel points" by adopting the most angels, donating wrapping paper, providing the most volunteers and participating in our “ugly” Holiday sweater contest, will receive a $150 credit on their organization account.
There will also be treats, games, crafts, pictures with Santa and opportunities to interact with the children to be sponsored.
For more information, contact event chair, Noah Manibusan, at nmanibu@siue.edu, or stop by the Student Government Office.
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