Monday, Nov. 7, 2016

The Fall 2016 Safe Zone Committee meeting will be held: 

4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Morris University Center Maple/Dogwood Room

The meeting will be held to address old and new business relative to activities of the committee. In preparation for 2017, the forum will discuss training, the St. Louis Pride parade and other special events, partnership ideas and fundraising opportunities.

All are invited to attend.

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus from 10:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. on the following days:

• Wednesday, Nov. 9
Blood Mobile, Quad

•Tuesday, Nov. 15
Blood Mobile, Quad

To schedule an appointment, please create an account at bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9828.

Please reference information regarding eligibility requirements and the donation process here.

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.

SIUE’s Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach invites the SIUE and extended communities to its Resource Center Open House:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Vadalabene Center Room 1304

The STEM Resource Center is an important resource for Southern Illinois, offering materials and written resources to educators and families in the area, free of charge.

“Science and math topics are greatly improved with tools and demonstrations that can be prohibitively expensive or technical for everyone to have access,” Resource Center Manager Colin Wilson said. “Through grants, donations and outreach programming, we are able to make exemplary education available to everyone.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with resource center items and watch exciting demonstrations. They can peruse new materials on display and participate in raffle drawings.

For more information, call 618-650-3065.

The SIUE Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Chapter 203 will sponsor its first ever Book Exchange:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Thursday, Nov. 10.
Peck Hall, first floor lobby

Members of the SIUE community are invited to bring a book, and then take one from the inventory available. Purchases of the books on hand can also be made.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, and is one of the nation’s oldest and most selective honor societies for all academic disciplines. Chapter 203 was established at SIUE in 1978.

For more information, visit siue.edu/PKP, or contact Chapter President Cindy Scarsdale at cscarsd@siue.edu. 

Dance in Concert opens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Dunham Hall Theater.

The production continues at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 12, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

SIUE’s Department of Theater and Dance presents four plays and one dance concert during the October through April main season. All productions are open to the community at large.

General admission is $12 for adults (18 and older), $10 for seniors (65 and up), SIUE alumni, retirees, faculty, staff and non-SIUE students with school identification. SIUE students with valid student identification are free, courtesy of the Division of Student Affairs to CAS. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more with an advanced order.

For tickets, call the Theater and Dance Box Office at 650-2774 or toll free at 888-328-5168, extension 2774. The box office is located in Dunham Hall, room 1042B. For more information, visit siue.edu/artsandsciences/theater or send a message to theater-tickets@siue.edu.

SIUE International Student Council will present International Night:

6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom 

Come enjoy a premier international event on campus, where you can get a taste of the world through cultural performances and international cuisines.

Tickets are on sale at the MUC Information Desk and are only available until Wednesday, Nov. 9. Ticket costs are $17.50 and $12.50 for SIUE students with ID. 

For more information, visit International Night on facebook. 

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!

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.

Don't miss the Health Careers Fair:

3-6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

The fair will include residency programs. 

Some employers will conduct interviews at the fair and the next day. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. 

For a list of employers attending the fair, visit Career Development Center Events. 

For more information, contact the Center at 650-3708, careerdevelopment@siue.edu or visit Career Development Center.

Vivian Rodgers, office support associate in the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, is the recipient of the November Employee Recognition Award. Vivian was nominated by Sarah Laux, with support from Kelly Jo Karnes, Michelle Welter and Tyler Manning.

Please join us in congratulating Vivian as the Employee of the Month:
3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Kimmel Student Involvement Center Conference Room

You can also send Vivian a congratulatory email at vrodger@siue.edu. 

“The two and a half years that I have been employed at SIUE have been great!," said Rodgers. I work in the best department ever. The best part about my job is that I get to interact with great people and terrific students. One of my favorite quotes is: 'We are not here merely to make a living. We are here to enrich the world, and we impoverish ourselves if we forget this errand.' by Woodrow Wilson. I believe SIUE is moving towards a great and positive direction, and I look forward to witnessing the growth. Go, Cougars!”

“Vivian is a true asset to SIUE. She has approached everyone and everything with a smile, excellent work ethic and positive attitude," said Laux, assistant director at the Kimmel Student Involvement Center. "She genuinely cares about the well-being of our students, and goes above and beyond to encourage them, never stopping short of providing them with motivational quotes, cards and even snacks."

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair, joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

Registration is now open for the

We Are One: Strategies and Solutions Summit
7:30 a.m. coffee and refreshments begin
8-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017

The We Are One Summit will be a working meeting, utilizing the draft Strategic Diversity Plan.

This is an opportunity for the entire University community to have an input in developing the new three-year plan. We have discussed issues in the Black Lives Matter Conferences. We have conducted campus climate surveys for faculty, staff and students, and now it is time to dialogue and put into action strategies and solutions.

We hope you can make the event. 

Please register early, as space is limited. Click here to register.

We also invite you to attend SIUE’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon after the We Are One Summit. This annual event provides the University the opportunity to recognize high school students, SIUE students, community members and SIUE employees for their commitment to excellence, service and citizenship as demonstrated by Dr. King.

The awards luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.

Tickets can be purchased at siue.edu/mlk or by calling 650.3208.