Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016

“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.
Today
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.
Today
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.

Enjoy savings through Saturday, Dec. 10 on select merchandise at The Cougar Store.

Note these savings:

• 20% off on SIUE imprinted items
• 20% off Jansport backpacks, non-imprinted jewelry, Sock it To Me socks, Poopouri, Shinola journals and Natural Life
• 30% off Melissa and Doug toys and games
• 40% off regular priced general books.

These specials exclude already reduced merchandise. See store policy for more details.

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

Just recently, it 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

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!

The Gardens at SIUE is selling holiday greenery from Lynch Creek Farms to raise funds for support. 

Fall and holiday/winter theme wreaths are available now and can be scheduled for delivery on your desired date. Table centerpieces and tabletop trees are also available.

Wreaths are 26" and 32" and weigh seven-eight pounds. 

Place your order online at Friends of The Gardens or by phone, 1-888-426-0781. Please indicate you are ordering as part of The Gardens fundraiser #173848. Twenty percent of all items ordered goes to The Gardens at SIUE for plant materials and other uses. 

For more information, contact Marian Smithson, msmiths@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.

Deadline:
4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Applicants submit to their respective department chair

The Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Awards are made to SIUE tenure-track faculty members in order to recognize and support individual programs of research or creative activities. These Awards recognize faculty members whose research or creative activities have the promise of making significant contributions to their fields of study.

Awards are given to up to two junior tenure-track faculty members each year. Each recipient will receive $10,000 from the Graduate School and $2,500 from their unit for a total of $12,500 for a one-year period.

As this is a shared award between the Graduate School and the colleges/schools, applicants are encouraged to discuss their applications with school deans.

Qualified tenure-track faculty members are encouraged to submit proposals by Wednesday, Jan. 4.

For more information, visit Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award.

SIUE observes the 34th Celebration of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

11:30 a.m. -- luncheon
12:30 p.m. -- remarks
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

The luncheon theme is "Turning Our Darkness into Light: Where Does Change Begin?" and it is a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  

General admission is $25 for it is FREE to students. Limited seating is availabe. Luncheon reservations are confirmed only by receipt of payment by Jan. 10, 2017. For tickets and more information, call 650-3210.

The SIUE Meridian Society is seeking proposals for funding (up to $5,000) for an SIUE Community-based project.

The Meridian Society is looking to fund projects that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization. SIUE College, Schools, major units, departments and organizations (including student organizations with an SIUE account) are invited to apply for the 2017 Meridian awards.

The Meridian award application/proposal must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu. 

Mail submissions to:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082

For a copy of the application, please visit Meridian Awards.

For more information, contact Julie Babington at 650-2378 or meridiansociety@siue.edu. Also visit, Meridian Society.