Monday, March 12, 2018

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.

The SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the spring 2018 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on campus.

Wednesday, March 14
Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry Room

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. - Men’s Basketball March Madness
Presented by Paul Dodson, assistant athletic director for marketing, and Emily Skowron, assistant athletic director for internal operations 

1:15 p.m.-2:30p.m. - The Reformation
Presented by Pastor Jared DeBlieck, Trinity Lutheran Ministries

Cost: $5 for general 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 650-3233.

The Glen Carbon Library will also host Lifelong Learning speaker Joyce Lakes for a presentation entitled Justice Delayed vs. Justice Denied.

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
Glen Carbon Library

Joyce M. Lakes is the author of Justice Delayed vs. Justice Denied. Lakes was the first African American female to become the state-wide manager of the Incarcerted Prison Program in Illinois from 1998 until her retirement in 2002.

This free event is sponsored by SIUE. No registration is required.

Safe Zone is now accepting applications through Thursday, March 15 for the Safe Zone Scholarship for fall 2018.

The Safe Zone Scholarship will be awarded to an SIUE student who demonstrates positive contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community at SIUE.

Two recipients will receive $500 for the fall 2018 semester.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.