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SIU President Randy Dunn to Speak at University Staff Senate Meeting, Today
The University Staff Senate's meetings are open to constituency members. Non-senate members can come and listen. Participation depends on the agenda being discussed and/or prior approval from the president of the University Staff Senate.
SIU System President Randy Dunn will speak at today's University Staff Senate Executive meeting.
9 a.m.
Today
Alumni Conference Room #B273
If larger room is needed, meeting will move to:
Roller Hall, Building #263, Room 1511
Staff Senate meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, with the exception of July during which there is no full Senate meeting.
Agendas and minutes may be found at siue.edu/ugov/staff/schedule_of_meetings.
Future guests include:
- HR Director Sherrie Senkfor – April 19 executive board meeting
- VP of State University Annuitants Association Nobby Emmanuel - May 3 full senate meeting
- UPBC Chair Nancy Lutz and Budget Director Bill Winter – May 17 executive board meeting
Questions for guests may be submitted in advance to a current senator. You may find current senators/officers at siue.edu/ugov/staff/senatemembership_staff.
Please feel free to contact President Gretchen Fricke, or any senate member, with questions about the senate or check out the Staff Senate FAQ page.
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HBCU/McNair Spring Campus Visit Today |
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Forty students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will conclude their HBCU/McNair Spring Campus Visit today.
The students are from Spelman College in Atlanta, Lane College in Jackson, Tenn.; Rust College in Holly Springs, Miss.; LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tenn.; Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo.; and Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis.
While on campus, the students have the opportunity to:
Students will also meet University administrators, program directors, current graduate students and SIUE staff.
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Spring 2018 Safe Zone Ally Training, April 9 |
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Safe Zone will be offering Ally Training for faculty and staff:
2-4 p.m.
Monday, April 9
Morris University Center,
Missouri Room
The goal of training is to provide attendees skills and understanding for supporting the LGBTQIA community. You must pre-register to attend this training. Space is limited, so sign up now!
Faculty and staff can register at: Spring 2018 Safe Zone Training for Faculty and Staff
What is Safe Zone?
Safe Zone is a community of people who:
- Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to
- Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions, but will address them in an educational and informative manner
- Have attended Safe Zone training and have information on campus and community resources
Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:
- Safe Zone's mission at SIUE is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty, and staff with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.
For more information, contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu.
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Documentary Film "Suicide: The Ripple Effect," Showing April 9 |
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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
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!
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Don't Miss International Studies Day, April 12 |
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Mark your calendar for the second edition of International Studies Day presented by SIUE's international studies program, with support from the Public Relations Student Society of America and public relations campaigns students.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, April 12
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
International Studies Day is free and open to the public. It will have an exciting program, including a regional panel about international issues, two UN representatives talking about UN and international careers and advocacy, as well as keynote speaker Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, former President of the UN Security Council.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. - Information Booths
Participants include various SIUE departments and programs, the Office of International Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and student organizations, as well as regional organizations, including the International Institute of St. Louis, European Studies Center at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Institute for International Education and the Peace Corps.
9:30-11 a.m. - Panel on international issues impacting our region
Speakers include representatives of the Council on Foreign Relations, St. Louis Committee; World Affairs Council of St. Louis; International Institute of St. Louis; and World Trade Center, St. Louis
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - Careers at the United Nations and International Advocacy for Sustainable Development
Speakers include Ms. Nanayaa Kumi, associate talent outreach officer, Office of Human Resources Management, United Nations Secretariat, New York City and Ms. Zephanii Smith, member of the National Council of the United Nations Association of the United States.
1-3 p.m. - Keynote speaker, Q&A, press conference
Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, founder of Global Movement for the Culture of Peace, will discuss "The United Nations - Essential or Irrelevant in Today's World?"
Chowdhury is a career diplomat, who has served as permanent representative to the United Nations, president of the UN Security Council, president of UNICEF Board, UN Under-Secretary-General and senior special advisor to UN General Assembly President.
3-5 p.m. - Film screening
"I am From Chile" (director: Gonzalo Diaz Ugarte)
This coming of age immigration story, drawing from the director’s personal experiences, has received several awards at international film festivals.
Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day of the event. Participants in all activities will be entered a prize drawing.
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Gun Control Politics Poster Presentation, April 12 |
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Students in Political Science 449 will present their research on the affects of varying firearm policies on public policy outcomes.
"Politics of Gun Control" poster presentation
2-4 p.m.
Thursday, April 12
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
Students examine how policies related to firearms affect differing policy outcomes, ranging from violent crime rates to concealed carry laws and use of force laws.
All are welcome.
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Faculty Needed for Blackboard Ally Pilot, Summer 2018 |
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In previous weeks, the Offices of Educational Outreach, Disability Support Services, and Information Technology Services announced the course accessibility tool, Blackboard Ally, would be piloted in summer 2018.
We are seeking faculty teaching in Summer 2018 who are using Blackboard extensively for content delivery to participate in the pilot. For pilot faculty, the Blackboard Ally tool will be enabled during the course building phase in mid-April. Before summer term, faculty will be provided resources to learn about the tool and attend optional training. We will then ask participating faculty and students to provide feedback on the Blackboard Ally tool and the resources provided.
At the end of the pilot, supporting materials will be reevaluated and Blackboard Ally will be enabled for all Fall 2018 courses. Additional training sessions will be scheduled for late June, July and August. After the beginning of the fall semester, resources will be available through the ITS Knowledge Base, or individual consultations can be scheduled with the Instructional Design & Learning Technologies group.
Faculty interested in joining the pilot should complete this application form by Tuesday, April 17. Faculty from all disciplines are welcome to take part in the pilot. Courses running in the first five weeks of the term that use Blackboard extensively for content delivery will be given preference. Please contact Instructional Design & Learning Technologies for questions at idlt_center@siue.edu.
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It’s Time Again for the SIUE Undergraduate Scholars Showcase, April 26 |
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You are invited to learn about the outstanding work SIUE’s undergraduates have accomplished in their major programs.
Undergraduate Scholars Showcase
2-4 p.m.
Thursday, April 26
Morris University Center
The Undergraduate Scholars Showcase highlights the depth and variety of learning experiences offered by SIUE’s Senior Assignment and Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) programs.
Each academic unit demonstrates the best of what the University's undergraduates have mastered. Each department and program nominates two outstanding Senior Assignment projects to be presented at the Undergraduate Scholars Showcase. In keeping with the spirit of last year’s event, URCA associates and assistants will also be displaying their presentations.
Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement. This growing event allows students, faculty and community members an opportunity to celebrate learning and our students’ accomplishments.
For more information, contact Erin Behnen at 650-3639 or etimpe@siue.edu.
To learn more about the Undergraduate Scholars Showcase, visit siue.edu/showcase.
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