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Attend Lifelong Learning Speaker Series, March 7
SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2017 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday at SIUE.
Please note the next Lifelong Learning Speakers Series on Wednesday, March 7 in the Morris University Center, Mississippi/ Illinois Room:
Buddhism and Meditation, presented by Min Liu, PhD, associate professor of health communication
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Elder Law, presented by Joseph Cordell, JS, CPA, LLM, PFS
1:15-2:30 p.m.
The cost is $5 for the public, $2 for Lifelong Learning members and FREE for alumni and students (with valid student ID).
You don’t want to miss this exhilarating semester jam-packed with presentations that are sure to inform and educate! To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website or contact Coordinator Eboni Thompson at 618.650.3233.
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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 hard-working employees in your department! Do you have an outstanding employee that deserves recognition? Then nominate them 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 at: siue.edu/humanresources/employment/employee_recognition_program.
For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.
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Don't Miss the Next Q&A with Chancellor Pembrook, March 13 |
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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
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
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Sixth Annual SIUE Law School Fair, March 15 |
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The Pre-Law Association is hosting its Sixth Annual SIUE Law School Fair.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
The following law schools have accepted an invitation to discuss their particular programs, environment, admissions process, costs, financial aid and other subjects in which prospective law school students might be interested.
SIU School of Law
SLU School of Law
Illinois College of Law
IU-Bloomington - Maurer School of Law
The John Marshall Law School
Marquette University Law School
University of Missouri Law
UMKC School of Law
If you are interested in learning more about any of these law schools, please stop by and talk to their representatives.
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College Student Personnel Administration Program Visit Day, March 16 |
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Don't miss SIUE's College Student Personnel Administration Program Visit Day:
8:15 a.m.
Friday, March 16
Evergreen Hall
SIUE Campus
This full-day event includes a continental breakfast, lunch, networking reception and off-campus networking event. Find out how a master’s in college student personnel administration can help you advance your career or begin a career in higher education student affairs.
• Speak with faculty and current students in the program
• Network with staff from the SIUE Division of Student Affairs
• Interview for graduate assistantships with SIUE Student Affairs, as well as off-campus partner institutions
Application fee waivers will be provided at the event. Priority consideration for admission and assistantships will be given to event attendees.
Pre-register at siue.edu/cspa-visit-day.
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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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Summer Camp Showcase, March 22 |
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The Office of Human Resources is hosting the annual Summer Camp Showcase:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, March 22
Morris University Center, Conference Center
At the Summer Camp Showcase, SIUE employees can meet with summer programs, including those being offered by the University, as well as by businesses from the surrounding area.
As of today, the following summer camps have confirmed attendance:
Brickz 4 Kidz - St. Louis
Camp Manitowa
Camp Ondessonk
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Elite Fitness Training
Gateway Region YMCA
Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (I.M.S.A.)
Mad Science of St. Louis
SIUE Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp
For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources at 650-2190 or email Benefits at benefitshr@siue.edu.
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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 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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