Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge/Conference Room

Come to the table in Goshen and complete a free screening tool about mental health with the School of Nursing. Counseling Center staff members will be on hand to help interpret the results.

The campus community is invited to attend a guest presentation on the important topic of intractable conflicts.

Michael Pratt, PhD, O’Connor Professor in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, will present “United We Fall and Divided We Stand?: Unconventional Lessons for Addressing Intractable Conflicts.”
2-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Art & Design Building, Room 1104

Pratt will speak about conflicts between groups that are not only long-lasting, but difficult to move beyond (i.e. political, religious, etc.). He will discuss how such conflicts come about and why groups, at some level, may even be invested in keeping them going. He also draws upon his own research to offer unconventional lessons he has learned about successfully managing these types of conflicts.

Jill Schreiber, PhD, and Jayme Swanke, PhD, assistant professors of social work, are coordinating Pratt’s visit, through CAS’ Targeted Funding Initiative, which is supporting projects of faculty development and innovation. They emphasize the broad appeal of Pratt’s presentation topic, as his background includes experience and expertise of interest to social work, psychology and business, as well as other fields.”

“When people’s identity is tied to “I am not them,” it makes it difficult to mediate and come together to find solutions to issues,” Schreiber said. “Dr. Pratt’s visit will offer a different way of theorizing or framing how to get along and communicate with people who may be different than you, in multiple contexts.”

SIUE will close out its Black Heritage Month with the following event:

The "E"mmy's
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Morris University Center, Conference Room

The Faculty Development Council and the Office of the Provost will present the Continuous Improvement Conference on Friday, March 16.

8:30-9 a.m.  Breakfast
9 a.m.-Noon Engaging Modern Learners Workshop
Morris University Center, Mississipppi/Illinois Rooms

Description: What factors influence student motivation and desire to learn? Obviously, there are some influences beyond the professor’s control, but research in educational psychology suggests one thing we can do to increase student engagement is to create learning environments that are in some ways linked to, and supportive of, the current student culture. During this participatory session, we will briefly review the literature regarding the culture of the millennial student and apply the findings of the presenter’s research regarding modern learners.

12-1:30 p.m. Break
1:30–3 p.m.  Creating “I Don’t Want to Miss a Moment of This!” Learning Environments
Peck Hall, Room 1402

As college professors, we are all experts in our content area. However, we may not be aware of the body of research within educational psychology that provides insights into motivating our students. During this presentation we will briefly review the literature regarding student motivation and share the findings of Dr. Price’s own research on this topic. Throughout the presentation, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their methods and the learning environments they create. Digitized video clips of student interviews will be utilized in order to convey practical steps we can take to increase student motivation, interest, and desire to learn in the courses we teach.

The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations, particularly for individuals who show an ongoing connection or commitment to the SIUE community and region.

Please visit, siue.edu/ugov/faculty/hdegree/ for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms. A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website: siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/archives/commence.shtml.

Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards.

Nominations must be received no later than Friday. March 16. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information.

The subject librarians in Library and Information Services can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination: siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/research_tools/librarians.shtml.

Do you remember your first days on campus as an SIUE student? You were probably excited, nervous, overwhelmed, confused, eager or uncertain. But now, you are a "pro" at being a successful college student, which is why we need your help!

YOU can make a difference for new freshmen by serving as a Cougar Guide for The SIUE Experience! Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 24 semester hours at SIUE by the end of Spring 2018 semester.

To apply, visit siue.edu/admitted/experience. Applications are due by Friday, March 16.

This is your chance to pay it forward, show your Cougar spirit and pride, and positively impact new student success at SIUE!

The SIUE Police Department is presenting a one-day, free of charge, self-defense course: Rape, Aggression, Defense (R.A.D.) Systems. The course is offered for WOMEN ONLY (faculty, staff, students and their guests).

9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 24
Evergreen Hall Multipurpose Room

R.A.D. is a nationally certified self defense program designed specifically for women.  We will spend the day teaching you different techniques on how to defend yourself. At the end of the day, we put an officer in a padded suit and allow the students to use the skills taught to defend themselves.  

Appropriate clothing would be tennis shoes, T-shirt with sweat pants or shorts. Bring money for lunch options in the Morris University Center or bring a sack lunch.

WSIE has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer a Spotlight on Tuscany trip, leaving Thursday, Oct. 25.

Morning show host Kayci Combs Lueker will host the trip. Information on the Tuscany adventure is available at wsie.com  and click the link on travel.

WSIE also features a weekly immersion into the blues with the two-hour weekly show:

The Blues Highway, presented by the National Blues Museum
5-7 p.m.
Each Thursday

We invite you to listen.