Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018

Welcome Class of 2022 and returning students, faculty and staff! Stop by Lovejoy Library’s Open House:

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Today

Explore the library's resources and services, engage in conversation with librarians and staff, and experience a tour of the newly renovated first floor.

Prizes and kettle corn will be provided!

For more information, contact us at 650-4636.

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus:

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Today
MUC, Mississippi/Illinois

and

Thursday, Aug. 30
Blood Mobile, Hairpin

To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Please register for author Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarcerations in the Age of Colorblindness or on the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion's Professional Development Discussion & Book Clubs web page.

You are also welcome to register for this session that will also include a discussion on White American Youth: My Descent into America’s Most Violent Hate Movement – and How I Got Out.

The first 10 people to register will receive a complimentary book provided by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. Informational flyers are attached and can also be found on the Book Clubs page of our website.

There will be a combined meet and greet luncheon and book pickup:

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

You are welcome to bring your lunch for the remainder of the book club meetings. 

For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 650-5382.

Join us for the Inaugural Fall Welcome Reception: 

4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom 

This year we are extending an invitation to current and incoming SIUE black faculty, staff and students.

The Goshen Market Foundation’s “Beet Box” will offer affordably priced local produce to students, faculty and staff this fall. 

3-5 p.m.
Fridays
Cougar Village 

Customers can use their Illinois Link Card and receive matching coupons of up to $25 to purchase additional fruits and vegetables.

Kindermusik's fall listings include the below classes:

Village (Foundations)
Ages birth to 1 ½

The theme, "Dream Pillow," will bring images of rocking, cuddling, singing and lulling to sleep. But leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. Babies and adults will swirl to a dreamy cloud dance “Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland.” They’ll also play baby appropriate instruments to “Aiken Drum” and “Sarasponda.”

Classes are
10 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 
9 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 

Tuition is $135 and is due by Saturday, Sept. 1.

Our Time
Ages 1 ½ -3

With the theme of “Milk and Cookies,” we’ll make everyday home activities and chores easier and more fun with music! Cook and sing to “The Muffin Man.” Dust and clean to the original song, “In My House.” Get ready to wash clothes to the delightful poem, “Washing Machine.” Move, play and sing together in developmentally appropriate activities created just for 1 ½ -3 year olds. 

Classes are
11 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 8 
10 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10 

Tuition is $160 and is due by Saturday, Sept. 1.

For more information, contact Ellen Singh, licensed Kindermusik educator at 792-6190 or desingh@juno.com or visit siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/suzuki.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Diversity Day Committee, invites proposals for SIUE Diversity Day workshops, concurrent sessions, and poster presentations for SIUE’s inaugural 2018 Diversity Day being held Tuesday, Oct. 16.

The theme is “From Awareness to Action, SIUE Shaping a Changing World.”

As a campus-wide experience, Diversity Day will provide a platform for students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and the broader community to engage different groups, learn about similarities and differences, and celebrate diversity and inclusion at SIUE.

Deadline for proposal submission is Tuesday, Sept. 4. Upon submission of a proposal, the primary session contact should receive an automatic message indicating that we have received the proposal. If the contact does not receive this message (and it is not in his/her spam filter), please email Venessa Brown at vbrown@siue.edu. 

Click here to submit a proposal.

For more information, contact Courtney Boddie at cboddie@siue.edu or vbrown@siue.edu.

The SIUE Suzuki Program is proud to offer our newest class, Little Listeners.

This Suzuki early childhood education class is for children, ages 0-3, and will meet on Saturday mornings beginning Saturday, Sept. 8. Registration is still open, and further information is available here.

Looking for private lessons in violin, viola or cello? The SIUE Suzuki Community Strings program provides lessons for students, ages 9-adult. Receive extra help on school orchestra music, learn note reading, prepare for solo and ensemble contest, or play folk songs, hymns and fiddle tunes! Register now for Suzuki Community Strings.

The Cougar Career Closet Clothing Giveaway is to help provide SIUE students with professional attire needed for an interview, career fair, a conference or networking event.

Tuesday, Sept.11
11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

**First 350 students receive a free pad portfolio**

The attire was generously donated from faculty, staff, alumni and employers to help students succeed! 

Please stop by to pick up gently used professional attire for your next career event. We have areas for you to try on the clothes. Don’t forget your cougar card ID for registration!

Please note that clothing supplies are limited and based on the donations received. This giveaway is for SIUE students only.