Wednesday, Nov.30, 2016

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.
Today
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.
Today
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.

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.

The Good Buy Book Shop has received some wonderful donations this year!

Just recently, we received dozens of amazing golf books, such as Ben Hogan’s, Five Lessons The Modern Fundamentals of Golf, Bobby Jones on Golf and Arnold Palmer’s Play Great Golf: Mastering the Fundamentals of Your Game.

Stop by to shop the holiday bargains right here on campus!

The book shop is located on the lower level of Lovejoy Library and is open:
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesdays
Thursdays

Thursday, Dec. 1
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Educational Tables
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge Area
World AIDS Day

Thursday, Dec. 1
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Campus Activities Board Event: Taste of Culture

Thursday, Dec. 8
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Winter Fest: Celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa

Saturday, Dec. 10
Human Rights Day
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

SIUE Dance Marathan, which is raising money to benefit Children's Miracle Network, is having a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale. All orders must be emailed to Carmen Huddleston by 6 p.m. today.

An order must be no less than one dozen doughnuts. The cost is $8 per dozen. Checks can be made out to Children's Miracle Network. For more information and to place your order, please email Huddleston at siue.dm.faculty.alumni@gmail.com.

Orders will be delivered:
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 1

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for an SIUE Student of the Month.

Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at the Rotary meeting the following month, and will be recognized at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.

SIUE Students must be nominated by someone else. The nominator can be a student, faculty or staff member. No self-nominations will be considered.

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. To be considered for the November/December Award, applications must be received by Friday, Dec. 2. Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months. Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.

You can access the short nomination form and more information on qualifications at siue.collegiatelink.

For more information, contact Michelle Welter at 650-2686 or mking@siue.edu. 

"A Good Woman," based on Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Soul of Szechuan, will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Metcalfe Theater.

Other show times:
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3

2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7-Saturday, Dec. 10

2 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 11 

The show explores what it takes to be good, in a world that is not so good, according to the director, Chuck Harper, professor in the Department of Theater and Dance.

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

Autism Speaks U-SIUE will host a speaker event to educate and spread awareness for autism.

Five speakers will present a different perspective of autism, ranging from treatment to personal relationships. This free event is open to everyone:

6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

For more information, contact Kassidy Aldridge at kaaldri@siue.edu. 

SIUE is participating as a collection site for the United Way’s 27th annual Community Christmas donation drive.

The program, presented by United Way, is collecting items through Wednesday, Dec. 14 for local people in need this holiday season. A donation box is located in the Lobby of Rendleman Hall, and your generosity is greatly appreciated.

This year, the top needs in the community are:

• New blankets
• Towels
• Household items
• Diapers

Other items requested include:

• Non-perishable food items
• New and unwrapped toys for kids of all ages
• New clothes, coats and winter essentials such as socks, hats, gloves and scarves
• Baby formula
• Personal care items

All of the items collected will go to 15 local agencies, who’ve estimated needs this holiday season for more than 8,000 people in the Riverbend community. The participating community agencies are listed on the donation box.

In addition to collecting items, monetary donations are also accepted and will be used to purchase items on the donation list that are in short supply or not collected.

Donations may be made online at helpingpeople.org/christmas2016 or sent to United Way, 707 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 270, East Alton, IL 62024, marked Attn: Community Christmas.

For more information, contact Phyleccia Cole at pcole@siue.edu or visit the United Way’s website at the link above.