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Host Your Holiday Event at Cougar Lanes
SIUE faculty, staff, departments and student organizations, now is the time to start planning for your holiday party.
Cougar Lanes is the ideal on-campus location to host your event from today-Friday, Dec. 23.
Your party can reserve space for up to two hours in our facility, which has bowling, pool and table tennis.
Group rates:
Under 25 people -- $50
25-50 people -- $75
More than 50 people -- $100
Holiday packages are designed for organized groups such as Girl Scouts, Boy Souts, a school, church or other clubs.
For more information, contact Steve or Matt at 650-5263.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive, Dec. 6, 7 |
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The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus from 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. on the following days:
• Tuesday, Dec. 6
Morris University Center Mississippi/Illinois Room
•Wednesday, Dec. 7
Blood Mobile, Quad
To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit RedCross and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code.
Walk-ins are welcome.
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Next Lifelong Learning Presentations, Dec. 7 |
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“An Engineer’s Search for the Meaning of Art (or can you really tell the difference between the work of an artist and a 3 year old?),” presented by Anne Werner, PhD, P.E., assistant professor in the Department of Construction, School of Engineering.
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
“Better Health After 40: Is Alpha Lipoic Acid the Most Important Adjunct to Sustained Health and Quality of Life?” presented by Stanley Whitson, PhD, anatomy and emeritus professor in the School of Dental Medicine
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
The SIUE community of faculty, retired faculty, staff and students are always invited to attend for FREE. Cost is $5 for the public unless otherwise stated.
For a complete synopsis about these topics, see the Lifelong Learning brochure at siue.edu/educationaloutreach or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu.
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Kids' Night Out, Dec. 9 |
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The SIUE Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletic Department will once again hold their annual Kids’ Night Out event:
6-10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 9
Vadalabene Center Gymnasium
The cost for the event is $15 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. Ages four and up are welcome to attend, and the event is open to all.
Enjoy a night to yourself, while your children enjoy a fun-filled evening with the SIUE student-athletes.
Activities for children will include: board games, basketball, volleyball, movies, snacks, tag, kickball and more!
Please RSVP to Taylor Phelps, taphelp@siue.edu or 650-5257. Please include the number of children, their names and ages.
We look forward to seeing you!
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SIUE’s Kay Gaehle is March of Dimes Nurse Educator of the Year |
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SIUE School of Nursing’s Dr. Kay Gaehle was selected Nurse Educator of the Year at the March of Dimes’ fifth annual Nurse of the Year Award ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
The March of Dimes presented 20 awards to nurses who exemplify an extraordinary level of patient care, compassion and customer service in their respective disciplines.
A Highland native, Gaehle is an associate professor with clinical expertise in acute care and medical-surgical nursing. Her scholarship activities include safety related to medication administration, breast cancer detection practices for women 65 years and older, and nursing education. She has been a leader on the Illinois Division Board of the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Anne Perry, former SIUE SON interim dean and emeriti faculty member, received the Legend in Nursing award. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. She joined the SIUE faculty in 2004, while serving in both teaching and administrative roles.
Drs. Jerrica Ampadu and Rachel Beard were finalists in the education category. Ampadu is an assistant professor and director of the Student Nurse Achievement Program (SNAP). Beard is an assistant professor in primary care and health systems nursing.
Dr. Valerie Griffin and Kevin Stein were finalists in the advanced practice category. Griffin is an assistant clinical professor in family health and community health nursing. Stein is an instructor with clinical expertise in nurse anesthesia.
Dr. Ann Popkess was a finalist in the research category. She is an associate professor and department chair in family health and community health nursing.
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Celebrate Debbie Brown-Thompson's Retirement, Dec. 12 |
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SIUE Helps United Way with Community Christmas Donation Drive Through Dec. 14 |
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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.
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