Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Search committee members for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs position invite the campus community to attend the following candidate presentation.

Rayshawn Eastman
9 a.m.
Today
Mississippi Room

Copies of the candidate's resume will be available for review at the open forum.

A feedback form can be accessed here.

The Student Veteran Association will have its walking taco and bake sale:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today
Outside of the Morris University Center by the Cougar Statue

Help support SIUE student veterans.

Join the SIUE STEM Center for another Conversations @ STEM!

12-1 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
The STEM Resource Center, Vadalabene Center Room 1304

This week, we will discuss informal science learning at museums. Recently, museum professionals have recognized the value of evidence-based educational research in developing exhibits and learning opportunities for the public. We will focus on how museums and museum collections engage visitors to promote learning in general and specifically STEM learning.

For optional articles with background information, contact Colin Wilson colwils@siue.edu.

Join us to practice mindfulness and meditation.

12-12:50 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
Morris University Center, International Room
No RSVP is required. 

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

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.

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!

Performances:
7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 16 (reception immediately following)
Saturday, March 17 

2 p.m.
Sunday, March 18

Workshops on Saturday, March 17
12-1:15 p.m. - Auditioning with Josh Douglas
1:30-2:45 p.m.- Storytelling/Improv with Ashley Bland
3-4:45 p.m. - Master Class with Curtis Lewis and Joel P.E. King: Acting for the Stage: Scene & Monologue Study
5-6:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion, "Black Theater Today: Is It Still Relevant?"

All events are free and open to the public and are held at SIUE’s Metcalf Theater.

The University Staff Senate is accepting applications for its summer scholarship. The deadline for receipt of the entire typed application packet is 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24.

The University Staff Senate has established a fund to provide scholarship awards to qualifying SIUE students. To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship award, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be the son, daughter, grandchild, spouse or civil union partner of a presently employed or retired civil service (excluding non-status) or professional staff employee (excluding appointments of less than 50 percent and term appointments of less than six months) of SIUE.
• You must meet admissions requirements for undergraduate study at SIUE.

The scholarship award will be applied to your University account for the semester. This award will be reported to the Office of Student Financial Aid to be considered in evaluating your overall financial aid package. Should this amount combined with other awards or payments cause a credit balance on your account, a refund check will be mailed to you from the Bursar's Office.

For more information, contact University Governance Secretary Vicki Kruse at 650-2770 or Collin Van Meter at 650-5240.

Dr. Paul Rasmussen, the first recipient of the Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Fellowship from the Department of Psychology, will present "Why is Adlerian/Dreikursian Thinking Relevant Today?"

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 26
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Q&A to follow

Rasmussen is an accomplished scholar and teacher and an expert in the study and practice of Adlerian Psychology. Learn more in this SIUE News Story.

Kelly Lasiter, office support associate in the Department of Social Work, is the recipient of the March Employee Recognition Award.

Please join us in congratulating Lasiter as the Employee of the Month:
9 a.m.
Wednesday, March 28
Peck Hall, Room 1306

You can also send her a congratulatory email at klasite@siue.edu.