Wednesday, March 14, 2018

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

Today
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.

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.
Today
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.

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.

More information can be found at Safe Zone Scholarships.

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.

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!

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore at tarmoor@siue.edu.

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.

For more information, contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or 650-3129.

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.

SIUE Department of Theater and Dance Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) presents, "Sankofa: Reclaiming Our Time BTW Reunion."

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. 

This year, under the artistic direction of Associate Professor Kathryn Bentley and student assistant Myy Moffett, BTW is welcoming back alumni for this annual theatrical event. 

The late Lisa Colbert, assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, started the BTW in 1999 as an avenue for students to create and perform theatrical work of the African-American theater canon.

Students from all academic disciplines have participated as writers, performers, designers and audience members in the BTW. They have engaged in writing original work, as well as performing work by noted Black playwrights. Students have also collaborated with professional artists from St. Louis, such as Hassie Davis (SIUE alum), Fannie Lebby and David A.N. Jackson.

BTW alums are professional playwrights, directors, performers and producers. This reunion is a celebration of the power and beauty that Black Theatre Workshop has been and continues to be for countless students.

Current SIUE BTW members and alumni will perform original pieces that celebrate the spirit of Sankofa—fetching from the past that which is good and bringing it to the present to evoke positive change.

On Friday evening, two students will be presented with the Rudy Wilson Griot award. Wilson was the assistant provost for cultural and social diversity at SIUE and was a supporter of BTW and performed several times with students. This award, recognizes students who embody Wilson's love of storytelling. This year’s awardees are Avalon Palmer and Kiara Ulmer.

On Sunday afternoon, The Colbert Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who exemplify Colbert’s commitment to upholding the diverse voices in theatrical expression. Colbert was a professor, actor, director, poet and activist whose vision continues to reach students. This year’s awardees are Luis Castro, Mitanesha Moeffett, David Zimmerman, and Michael Watkins.

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.

SIUE makes it easy to apply for scholarships quickly online! Through the SIUE scholarship management system, all students can browse and apply for more than 450 scholarships available in the various schools, departments and units at SIUE. This system also offers information on various external or outside scholarships available as well.

To browse all scholarship opportunities and awards visit siue.academicworks.com.
To begin a scholarship application, follow these steps:
1. Login at siue.academicworks.com/users/sign_in with your e-ID and Password. You must have already been accepted to SIUE and received your e-ID and password.
2. Fill out the general scholarship application. The system will search for scholarships and awards you may be eligible for. For some, you will automatically be entered into the applicant pool and others may require you to answer additional questions.
3. Continue to check the system regularly as new scholarships become available at different times, also be sure to browse our “external” scholarship list that provides information and direct links to outside scholarship websites.

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, the software will direct you to the Staff Senate Summer Scholarship page. You are responsible for contacting the University Governance Office to ensure your application packet is complete. You will be notified of the decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee. 

For more information, contact the 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.

Rasmussen will present key concepts of Adler-Dreikurs theory and practice, which focus on the holistic and socially-embedded nature of humans, and the belief that their emotions and motivations are goal-directed. He will consider these questions: If humans could reset and fix all the problems of life, what realities in terms of good ideas would persist? What resources would we consider the most optimal to face life realities? What constitutes a good idea in discussion of the human experience?

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. 

“What an honor! I would like to thank Dr. Jerry O'Brien for the nomination and all of the faculty, graduate assistants and students of the Department of Social Work for all that you do," said Lasiter. "Working at SIUE is a pleasure and an ongoing learning experience.”

“Kelly is a very positive person, and is highly supportive of faculty and students," said Jerry O'Brien, PhD, Department of Social Work chair. "As the first person that many students communicate with in the Department, Kelly is always personable and pleasant. These characteristics also typify her contacts with others throughout the University. In our social work program, where we teach our students the importance of responding to others with dignity and respect, it is important to have a person as the 'face' of the department who manifests these qualities. ”

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

Plans are underway for the 22nd Annual Graduate School Spring Symposium.

2:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4
Morris University Center

Watch for upcoming updates on the SIUE website and our Twitter page for more information on Symposium events, such as the Graduate Student Research and Creative Activities Presentations, the Hoppe Research Awards Presentation by Professor Jeremy Jewel and the Chancellor’s Researcher Reception, which honors the faculty, staff and our student Symposium presenters.

SIUE in collaboration with Centerstone, a local behavioral health organization, will present:

“Suicide: The Ripple Effect”
7-9 p.m. 
Monday, April 9
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
The film director, Kevin Hines, will be present to address the audience and discuss resilience and recovery within mental illness. Hines is a nationally known speaker on suicide awareness and prevention.

We hope you will consider joining us, and please encourage students to attend this event!