Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018

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.
Today
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.
Today
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

The Exercise Science Club, along with the Food and Nutrition Club, is once again holding its annual “Commit to be Fit” competition for all faculty and staff.

This friendly competition encourages SIUE faculty and staff to be active by competing as teams of five to seven to accrue active fitness minutes each week.

Want to know more? Check out these remaining informational sessions:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Willow Room

3-5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Morris University Center, Board Room

For more information, email mplater@siue.edu.

The topic of the next Counseling Services Brown Bag Series is "Micro-Aggressions and Mental Health."
12-1:30 p.m.
Today
Student Success Center, room 1203
Presenter: 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.

SIUE Athletics wants to thank you for all you do for SIUE with an offer of FREE tickets to Cougar Basketball games this week!

All SIUE faculty and staff can receive up to four (4) FREE tickets to any game below by showing their SIUE ID at the Vadalabene Ticket Office on game day:

• Today
   7 p.m.- Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois 

• Thursday, Feb. 8
   7 p.m.- Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois 

For more information, please contact Alex Heck at aheck@siue.edu or 650-2428.

The SIUE theater department begins its spring 2018 season 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
7:30 p.m. 

and

Sunday, Feb. 18
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 at 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.

Karen Straube, manager of Cashier Operations in the Bursar's Office, is the February 2018 Employee of the Month. Karen has been employed with the Bursar’s Office since 1997.

Please join us in congratulating Karen:
3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
Rendleman Hall, First Floor Lobby near Bursar’s Office

You can also send Karen a congratulatory email at kakorsm@siue.edu. 

“SIUE has offered me so much over the years, that every day I do my best to return the favor by assisting students, parents and employees," said Karen. "I work with a great group of people here in the Bursar’s Office and across the SIUE campuses. With their support, we make a difference that changes people’s lives, and that is a wonderful feeling."

“Karen provides excellent customer service and demonstrates a positive attitude," said Bursar Cathy Foland. "She consistently puts forth extra effort to ensure that individuals seeking assistance receive the care and attention needed to resolve their concerns.”

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or by calling 650-2127.

9 a.m.
Tuesday, March 13
SIUE East St. Louis Center
Multipurpose Room, Building D
601 James R. Thompson Blvd.
East St. Louis, IL  62201

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:
April 17 – Edwardsville Campus
June 4 – Alton Campus