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Student Awards Available through Phi Kappa Phi, Applications due Today
The SIUE Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society is offering three awards to students. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. today.
The awards include:
Undergraduate Scholarship: One scholarship of up to $750 (which must be applied to undergraduate or graduate tuition and fees at SIUE) may be awarded. Eligibility requirements: Must be an undergraduate with at least junior standing (60 hours) at the end of the fall semester 2017, must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and must have earned at least 24 semester hours at SIUE by the end of the fall semester 2017. Students with a 100 percent waiver for tuition and fees are not eligible. Please note: Applicants DO NOT have to be PKP members. An additional award of $250 is available if the recipient is a PKP member or an inductee at the April 2018 ceremony.
Undergraduate Paper Contest: Three cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50 will be awarded for papers meeting the criteria. Submissions are to be scholarly essays or research papers on any academic topic that can be understood by a lay audience. This contest is open to ANY SIUE undergraduate.
Graduate Fellowship: Graduating seniors with superior academic and leadership records, who are or will be members of Phi Kappa Phi by the application deadline and who have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post baccalaureate program of study for the 2018-19 academic year, are eligible to apply. One fellowship award of up to $1,000 will be given through our local chapter, and then this person will be entered into the national contest where 51 fellowships of $5,000 and six fellowships of $15,000 will be awarded (SIUE nominees have won a national award in the past!).
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Biweekly Dialogue Scheduled for Today is Canceled |
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Biweekly dialogues to support critical conversations and understanding around issues of campus climate for black students, faculty and staff; social justice; and our collective responsibility to build a sustainable campus environment for all will continue on Friday, March 16, from noon-1:30 p.m. Please join us in Peck Hall, Room 2405.
This week’s scheduled session for today, leading into Spring Break has been canceled.
Please note on Friday, March 30, we encourage members of the campus community to attend the Sustained Dialogue Community Presentation from 1-4 p.m. in the MUC Conference Center. This event is an opportunity to learn more about this year's pilot of Sustained Dialogue and the future of the program at SIUE.
We remain grateful to all who have attended our previous sessions, shared their thoughts and/or listened carefully.
The remaining spring semester dates are:
Friday, April 13
Friday, April 27
All sessions will run from noon-1:30 p.m. in Peck Hall, Room 2405.
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Ed Hightower Reflects on Dynamic Career on WSIE’s Segue |
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On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s premier radio show, Chancellor Randy Pembrook interviews notable alum Ed Hightower, executive director of the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation (MJCHF).
The show airs Sunday, March 4, on WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound.
Hightower earned three degrees from SIUE, including a bachelor’s in physical education in 1974, an MSEd in 1997 and a specialist degree in 1991. He will preview the MJCHF’s annual Speaker Series that will welcome humanitarian and human rights activist Naomi Tutu as its special guest. The fundraiser will be held in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom on Wednesday, March 28. Daughter of South Africa Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Naomi has dedicated her life’s work to social justice on a global scale.
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Nominate a Phenomenal Woman for the 4th Annual Luncheon, Deadline March 5 |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites you to nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE or in the community. The annual Phenomenal Women's Luncheon is held during Women's History Month at SIUE.
The awardees and nominators will be invited to attend a luncheon honoring and celebrating women from all walks of life who have made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, the nation and the world.
11:30-1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room
Nominations must be received no later than Monday, March 5, and awardees will be notified via email by Friday, March 9.
Through the recognition of these contributions, the annual Phenomenal Women’s Luncheon hopes to inspire other women to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives and the lives of others.
To nominate a Phenomenal Woman, please complete this nomination form or visit the Programs & Events page on our website.
For more information, contact Dr. Venessa A. Brown at vbrown@siue.edu, Rachel Garrett at ragarre@siue.edu or call the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 650-5382.
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Nominate a Coworker for Employee of the Month |
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Spring is coming! Time to refresh, renew and recognize those hard working employees in your department who deserve recognition. Nominate them now for the Employee of the Month award!
The Employee of the Month Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his or her daily work. These employees are engaged in accomplishing the mission of the University, upholding our University’s values and routinely exceed the call of duty.
Faculty, staff or students can make nominations, but the immediate supervisor must support the nomination. Employees in their current position for two years and who have not received the award within the last five years are eligible for nomination.
Nomination forms and additional details are available online at: siue.edu/humanresources/employment/employee_recognition_program.
For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.
Thank you in advance for your time and nominations!
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Don't Miss Counseling Services' Brown Bag Series, March 7 |
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The topic of the next Counseling Services Brown Bag Series is "Odd/Eccentric Behavior," with Courtney Boddie, director of Counseling Services:
12-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7
Student Success Center, Room 1203
Students, faculty and staff are invited to bring lunch and join the Brown Bag Series in discussing odd and eccentric behaviors.
• Explore student behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Differentiate behaviors that are idiosyncratic from those that are concerning
• Discuss ways to communicate effectively with student who present as “odd”
• Discuss ways to refer students who present with alarming/concerning behavior
Join us as you advance your understanding, learn how to respond appropriately and learn about resources.
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Kindermusik Classes Begin, Register by March 8 |
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Don't miss the next sessions of Kindermusik!
“Sing & Play” 4-Week Class for 1- and 2-year-olds
Get ready to sing, play and move with your little one in this high-energy music class designed to be just right for children under two years of age. This new Kindermusik curriculum focuses on your child's beginning movement, helping to build the muscles your baby needs to walk, and vocal development, helping to nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With a mix of both parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join right in on all the singing and dancing while also getting the chance to observe how your older baby or toddler learns on her own.
April theme: Around the House
Home is where the heart is, but also where the cooking, eating, playtime, bathtime and pets are! Around the House makes its way through the typical routines and day-parts, from active games and play-alongs to calming, rocking lullabies.
Tuition is $75 and is due by Thursday, March 8 for April class dates below:
9 a.m.
Saturdays – March 24, April 7, 14 and 21
10 a.m.
Thursday – March 22, 29 and April 5, 12
For more information, visit Kindermusik.
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Candidates for Associate Director for Labor Relations on Campus March 9 and 12 |
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The Office of Human Resources will hold open forum interviews for the candidates being considered for the position of Associate Director, Labor Relations.
The open forums will be held at the Morris University Center in the Missouri Room.
The schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 9: Patricia Canada
9:30-10:15 a.m. - Deans, Directors and Managers
10:15-11 a.m. - Employees
Monday, March 12: Tonya Flannery
11-11:45 a.m. - Dean, Directors and Managers
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Employees
Additional information will be posted soon, including resumes for each candidate.
For more information, contact Jennifer at 650-2190.
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Watch for Continuous Improvement Conference, March 16 |
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The Faculty Development Council and the Office of the Provost will present the Continuous Improvement Conference on Friday, March 16.
Breakfast:
8:30-9 a.m.
Engaging Modern Learners Workshop
9 a.m.-Noon
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
Break: 12-1:30 p.m.
Creating “I Don’t Want to Miss a Moment of This!” Learning Environments
1:30–3 p.m.
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.
Register here!
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March 16 is the Deadline for this Month's Rotary/Kimmel Student Leader |
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The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for an SIUE Student of the Month.
Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at an upcoming Rotary meeting and at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.
SIUE students can be nominated by students, faculty or staff. No self-nominations will be considered. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, and should be received by the 16th of the month to be considered for that month's award. Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months. Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.
Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
· High academic standards
· Campus involvement and activities
· Service to others on and off campus
· Leadership within their academic area or within an organization
· Demonstrated ability to promote spirit and pride at SIUE
To obtain a form, visit SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month.
For more information, please contact the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at 650-2686.
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Education Career Fair, March 20 |
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Education Career Fair:
3-6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center
Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume.
Don't forget your Cougar Card for registration at the door.
A list of attending employers can be found on the Career Development Center (CDC) website. Also, visit this link.
For more information, contact the CDC at 650-3708 or visit the website.
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Rape, Aggression, Defense Systems (R.A.D.) Workshop, March 24 |
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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.
Please respond to Officer Kircher at kbohle@siue.edu.
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