Monday, Nov. 28, 2016

Today is the Deadline to Apply for 2017 Distinguished Research Professor Award
More Angel Tree Deadlines to Note
Next Lifelong Learning Presentation, Nov. 30
Next Life To Go, Calm in the Crowd, Dec. 1
Visiting Scholars Share Takeaways from Semester at SIUE

Today is the Deadline to Apply for 2017 Distinguished Research Professor Award

The 2017 Distinguished Research Professor Award Program is accepting applications.

The SIUE Distinguished Research Professor is an academic rank awarded to those who have continuously contributed to research and creative activities at SIUE in an outstanding manner. Qualified tenured faculty members may submit proposals by 4:30 p.m. today.

For more information, click here.

Inquires about the process may also be sent to Teri Gulledge at tgulled@siue.edu

More Angel Tree Deadlines to Note

For those sponsoring a child this holiday season, please stop by the Student Government Office front desk, located in the Student Success Center (SSC), room 1280.

Remaining Deadlines:

· Today-Thursday, Nov. 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

For more information, contact event chair, Noah Manibusan, at nmanibu@siue.edu, or stop by the Student Government Office.

Next Lifelong Learning Presentation, Nov. 30

Lifelong Learning brings you the philosophy of French writer Simone de Beauvoir as well as some “need to know” information about pain, opioids and addiction.

“Meeting Simone de Beauvoir,” presented by Margaret A. Simons, PhD, distinguished research professor emeritus, Department of Philosophy
10:30- 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room

“Pain, Opioids and Addiction: A historical and geopolitical perspective,” presented by Chris Herndon, Pharm D, associate professor, Department of Pharmacy Studies and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine.
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room

The SIUE community of faculty, retired faculty, staff and students are always invited to 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 the Lifelong Learning brochure at siue.edu/educationaloutreach or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu or 650-3985.

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

Next Life To Go, Calm in the Crowd, Dec. 1

The next Office of Human Resources' Life To GO Series will be “Calm in the Crowd,” presented by Campus Security.

If scenes like the above make you cringe, you should not miss this session. Whether the deals are hot, or not, put your cell phone down and pay attention to your surroundings.

If you are not aware of the latest threats to your identity, cash or safety, now is the time to learn what to do.

Please register, bring your lunch, and join us as SIUE’s Lt. Brueggemann teaches us how to keep our guard up while enjoying the shopping season.

12-1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room

Seating is limited, so please RSVP by registering at rajohns@siue.edu

For more information, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 650-2190.

Visiting Scholars Share Takeaways from Semester at SIUE

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 will discuss what they learned during their semester at SIUE during their third presentation, being held:

10:15-11:45 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 2
Alumni Hall, room 3402