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Learn More About Commit to be Fit Competition in Feb. 6-8 Meetings
The Exercise Science Club, along with the Food and Nutrition Club, is once again holding their annual “Commit to be Fit” competition for all faculty and staff.
This friendly competition encourages our SIUE faculty and staff to be active by competing as teams of five-seven to accrue active fitness minutes each week.
Want to know more? There will be three optional informational sessions held:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Morris University Center, Board Room
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Morris University Center, Willow Room
3-5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Morris University Center, Board Room
Research recommends 150 minutes of moderate activity per week as a minimum, and this is a great opportunity to work up to that level or to exceed it based on your goals! Moderate exercise includes activities such as brisk walking, biking or dancing just to name a few.
For more information, email mplater@siue.edu.
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"Who Wants to be a Billionaire?" Workshop, Feb. 6 |
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Thinking of starting a company to commercialize intellectual property? Come learn best practices from and ask questions of a panel featuring a local faculty entrepreneur, the executive director of the T-REX Innovation Center, and SIU’s technology transfer experts.
Know-How and Regional Resources for a Successful Start-Up Company: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire
Tuesday, Feb. 6
12-1 p.m.
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
(Feel free to bring your lunch. and join us late or leave early if needed.)
Sponsored by the SIU Office of Technology Transfer and the SIUE Graduate School
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Mock Networking Session, Feb. 6 |
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Come practice your networking skills with employers and alumni!
Mock Networking
4-5 p.m. Optional FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshot for SIUE students only
5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center
Dress professionally and RSVP with the Career Development Center at 650-3708.
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Next Lifelong Learning Speaker Series, Feb. 7 |
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SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the spring 2018 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE
The next presentations:
Avian Influenza, presented by James Waller
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
Katherine Dunham: A Life of Dance, Activism and Anthropology, presented by Cory Willmott, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
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Don't Miss Counseling Services' Brown Bag Series, Feb. 7 |
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The topic of the next Counseling Services Brown Bag Series is "Micro Aggressions and Mental Health."
12-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Student Success Center, room 1203
Presenters: Courtney Boddie, director of Counseling Services
Students, faculty and staff are invited to bring your lunch and join the Brown Bag Series in discussing the impact of micro-aggressions on mental health.
• What are micro aggressions?
• How can people become knowledgeable about micro aggressions and their impact on mental health?
• How do I respond and support someone that has experienced micro aggressions?
• Practice navigating difficult dialogues.
For more information, contact Counseling Services at 280-2842.
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Come Celebrate Brenda Newton at her Retirement Party, Feb. 9 |
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Don't Miss the Next Q&A with Chancellor Pembrook, Feb. 12 |
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10 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 12
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A
As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff.
The Chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.
Other scheduled Q&A's with the chancellor include:
March 13 – East St. Louis Campus
April 17 – Edwardsville Campus
June 4 – Alton Campus
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Classic Comedy, "Tartuffe," on Stage Beginning Feb. 14 |
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The SIUE theater department begins its spring 2018 with “Tartuffe” by Molière, directed by Peter Cocuzza and performed by students in the performance program, and the design and technical program.
This classic comedy will be performed in the Katherine Dunham Hall on the SIUE campus:
Wednesday, Feb. 14-Saturday, Feb. 17
7 p.m.
and
Sunday, Feb. 18 matinee
2 p.m.
General admission is $12 for adults age 18 and up, $10 for seniors age 65 and up and $10 for SIUE faculty and staff and non-SIUE students. Admission is free for SIUE students with valid identification.
To purchase tickets, visit the Theater and Dance Box Office in Dunham Hall, room 1042b. Tickets can also be obtained by 618-650-2774 or toll free at 1-888-328-5168, extension 2774.
For more information, email theater-tickets@siue.edu. For directions and parking, visit siue.edu\maps.
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Watch for Saturday Studio Art Workshops Beginning Feb. 17 |
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The schedule for the Saturday Studio Art Workshops runs from Feb. 17-April 21. All sessions will be held in the Art and Design West building on SIUE’s campus.
The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 9.
There will be no class during the University Spring Break on March 10.
Studio instruction is once again offered for grades K-12.
All classes are designed to stimulate creative growth. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in a variety of media and generating ideas for creative expression.
Art teachers in Saturday Studio classes are becoming certified art specialists and are art majors in the Department of Art and Design.
Please note the below classes:
Beginning Children’s Class: grades K-1
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West 2139
Fee: $75, Limit: 15 students
Primary Children’s Class: grades 2-4
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West 2140
Fee: $75, Limit :18 students
Intermediate Art Class: grades 5-8
9:30-11:30 p.m.
Art and Design West 2144
Fee: $75, Limit: 15 students
Advanced Art Class: grades 9-12
9:30-11:30 p.m.
Art and Design West 2206
Fee: $75, Limit: 18 students
For registration and more information, contact:
Dr. Sangsook Park at (618) 650-5825, spark@siue.edu
Morgaine Denison at (618) 650-2824, mdeniso@siue.edu
View the Saturday Studio website and flyer.
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Enjoy SIUE Friends of Art 41st Annual Auction March 16 |
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The Friends of Art along with the SIUE Department of Art and Design will host their 41st annual Art Auction at 7 p.m. Friday, March 16. The auction will be held in the Art West Gallery located in the Art and Design West building on the SIUE campus.
The 2018 auction will offer original artworks donated by faculty, visiting artists, alumni, friends and advanced students. Additional work will be available to the highest bidder in a silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m., and Ahrens & Niemeier auctioneers will start the bidding at 7 p.m.
To view images of the artwork to be auctioned, visit the Friends of Art SIUE on Facebook or attend a preview in the gallery Thursday afternoon, March 15.
Since 1977, the Friends of Art organization has assisted the SIUE Department of Art and Design in staging this fundraiser. Last year’s auction allowed the department to invite 16 local, national and international artists and scholars to the SIUE campus in addition to providing funds for 35 students to attend a national conference. Auction funding also paid for jurors, awards for student exhibits and refreshments for art exhibitions.
Tickets are $7 for the general public, and can be purchased at the door. Admission is free to all students, auction donors and members of the Friends of Art. Complimentary food will be provided, and a cash bar will also be available.
Complimentary parking will be provided in Lot B (SIUE’s Visitor’s Lot). A drop off area is available next to the back entrance of the Art and Design West building.
For more information on Friends of Art, visit siue.edu/artsandsciences/art or the Friends of Art SIUE Facebook. E-mails may be directed to friendsofart.siue@yahoo.com.
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