Wednesday, June 6, 2018

SIU School of Dental Medicine Commencement Celebrates Class of 2018
Celebrate Steve Jankowski's Retirement, June 13
SIUE’s Summer Theater Production Opens with Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast," June 15
Enjoy the New Summer Entrepreneurship Academy, Beginning June 18
Security Enhanced at Intersection of Cougar Drive and North University Drive

SIU School of Dental Medicine Commencement Celebrates Class of 2018

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) celebrated the achievements of 52 students with the bestowal of doctor of dental medicine degrees during its commencement ceremony held Saturday, June 2 in SIUE’s Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

The SIU SDM’s 43rd class of graduates received their doctoral hoods, including six students who completed the School’s inaugural International Advanced Placement Program, which began in 2016.

Read more in SIUE News

Celebrate Steve Jankowski's Retirement, June 13

Join University Marketing and Communications in congratulating Steve Jankowski, general manager of WSIE-FM 88.7 The Sound, as he retires after 12 years of service.

2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13
Dunham Hall Lobby

SIUE’s Summer Theater Production Opens with Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast," June 15

The 2018 Summer Theater season at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville begins Friday, June 15 with Disney’s Academy Award-winning animated feature, “Beauty and the Beast.” 

The Summer Theater production of the Broadway musical hit will be performed:

7:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, June 15-16 and 22-23

2 p.m.
Sunday, June 17 and 24
Katherine Dunham Hall Theater
SIUE campus 

General admission is $15 for adults ages 18 and over and $12 for others. SIUE students attending summer classes receive free admission with valid identification. 

To purchase tickets, visit the Theater and Dance Box Office in Dunham Hall, room 1042b. Tickets can also be obtained by calling 618-650-2774 or toll free at 1-888-328-5168, extension 2774.

Enjoy the New Summer Entrepreneurship Academy, Beginning June 18

Do you know a high school student who aspires to be an entrepreneur or is interested in the business world? Tell them about SIUE’s new Summer Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA)!  

Students participating in the SEA will work on the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. They be placed in teams and challenged to find an innovative idea to build a business plan and pitch. Participants will spend their mornings learning business skills necessary to successfully launch a business. In the afternoon, teams will work on strengthening their teamwork and putting in to practice the skills taught in the morning.

The week-long experience will end with a pitch competition to a panel of local business owners and entrepreneurship experts.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday-Friday, June 18-22
SIUE campus

The camp is for students leaving 9th grade through students leaving 12th grade.

The camp Fee is $350. 

For more information, contact Katie Robberson at krobber@siue.edu 

Please register online.

Security Enhanced at Intersection of Cougar Drive and North University Drive

Video surveillance equipment is scheduled to be installed at the intersection of Cougar Drive and North University Drive on the Edwardsville campus.

The new equipment will be used by Campus Police to protect students, reduce the risk of theft, and reduce damage to property in the area immediately around the intersection.

The cameras will enhance the overall safety and security at Cougar Village, The Gardens, and anyone using the intersection to access the campus.

In accordance with Section II (F) of the University’s Video Surveillance Policy, Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker has approved the installation of the additional security equipment.

For more information, visit siue.edu/policies/6f3.shtml.