Friday, Aug. 31, 2018

When preparing for fall classes, don’t forget the Career Development Center gives presentations on career-related topics.

A career counselor is able to visit classes to give presentations on the following topics, including but not limited to:

• Resumes
• Interviewing
• Networking
• Job Search
• Co-ops and Internships
• LinkedIn
• Career Assessments
• Preparing for a Career Fair
• Social Media
• Professional Attire and Etiquette

Presentations can be done 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday or by request. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. However, there will be times when we have limited staff availability.

If you would like your class to use our services (i.e. mock interviews, assessments, resume approvals, etc.), please notify us in advance that your students will be making appointments, as well as a description of the class assignment and name of the class.

Please visit our website at edu/careerdevelopmentcenter and click on “Faculty and Staff,” then Request a Presentation to complete the online form. Schedule your Career Development Center presentation today!

For more information, contact our office at (618) 650-3708 or tammtay@siue.edu.

The Land of Goshen Community Farmer's Market is held in downtown Edwardsville Saturday mornings through October 20. At the market, businesses and farmers gather in tents—rain or shine—to sell their locally made products.

The City of Edwardsville has again graciously offered the University booth space. Each week, a different department will host the SIUE tent to provide information on events, issues or offerings.

8 a.m.-Noon
Saturdays through Oct. 20
St. Louis Street (by the Madison County Courthouse)
Edwardsville

Upcoming Goshen Market events:
Sept. 1 - School of Engineering (Baja or Solar Car)
Sept. 8 - Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 15 - The Gardens at SIUE
Sept. 22 - Athletics
Sept. 29 - Friends of Lovejoy Library

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.

SIUE faculty and staff,

Please plan to visit the Vadalabene Center Indoor Pool through Friday, Sept. 7 during open swim hours.

It is reqired for you to fill out the annual Liability Waiver and Par-Q form. A Campus Recreation staff member will be available to assist you with completing these forms.

For more information, contact Assistant Director of Recreational Programs Natalie Hawkins at 650-3242 or email at nrosale@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, for more information, contact desingh@juno.com. 

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.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to register for the all-day Suicide Prevention Conference:

8:30 a.m. registration
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Morris University Center, Conference Center

The conference is a collaboration between iCare and campus partners intended to further knowledge, skills and abilities in understanding contributing factors to suicide and existing best prevention practices.

The registration fee is $80 for faculty, staff and community members and $10 for students. Lunch is included and six CEU opportunities are available for social workers and nurses.

For more information, visit Educational Outreach at Professional-Non-Credit Programs.

Individuals are also welcome to attend the keynote speech by Frank Warren:

7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
There is no fee or RSVP required to attend.

Frank Warren, "The Most Trusted Stranger in America" and founder of PostSecret.com, travels around the country, sharing a collection of highly personal secrets on artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world.

For more information, contact Cindy Cobetto at (618) 650-2164 or cgorsag@siue.edu  or Lisa Thompson-Gibson at (618) 650-2842 or lithomp@siue.edu.

Be a part of SIUE's 3rd Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run on Saturday, Sept. 29. Race proceeds will benefit SIUE Alumni Association Scholarships for deserving students.

Registration fee includes entry to the race, a T-shirt, swag bag, pancake breakfast provided by Chris Cakes, and family entertainment.

Registration Fees:

• 1 Mile Fun Run - $5
• 5K Race - $30
• 10K Race - $40
• SIUE Student Registration Fee - $5 for any race

All SIUE alumni receive a $5 discount when registering.

Arts & Issues and the SIUE Xfest present Deeply Rooted Dance Theater:

7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 14
Dunham Hall Theater

Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) is rooted in traditions of American and African American dance, storytelling and universal themes that spark a visceral experience and ignite an emotional response in diverse audiences worldwide.

DRDT collaborates with nationally renowned choreographers across the spectrum of modern, ballet and African dance to reflect contemporary voices.

This production is sponsored by Commerce Bank.