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Attend Q&A with Chancellor Pembrook, Today
11 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms
As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The Chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.
If you would like to submit questions or suggestions to the Chancellor in advance of any of the Q&A sessions, please send them to siue.edu/chancellor/suggestions/.
We hope you can attend and we look forward to your questions.
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Attend the Opening of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Today |
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Stop by the Goshen Market at SIUE, Today |
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The Land of Goshen Community Market is back on the Quad this fall!
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays through October
Stratton Quad
Vendors will bring crafts, homemade breads, local grown produce, eggs and meats to students, faculty and staff at SIUE.
Customers can use their Illinois Link Card and receive matching coupons of up to $25 to purchase additional fruits and vegetables.
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State Universities Annuitants Association Meeting, Today |
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The SIUE chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) meeting will be held on campus:
4:45-6 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms
Leo Welch, SUAA legislative officer, will present, "Higher Education Reform: Legislation Affecting Current Employees"
We encourage you attend this humorous and insightful program, specially designed for current SIUE employees.
The Illinois General Assembly has introduced legislation that is a detriment to all Illinois public community colleges and public universities. The status of these “reforms” will be discussed along with the impact on faculty, staff and administrators.
Where do we go from here? How do we turn legislators and the general public into supporters of public higher education?
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Please Note These Educational Outreach Courses |
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Check out these exciting courses and continuing education opportunities offered by Educational Outreach this fall.
In Search of Wellness: The Wholeness of Health
6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays from Sept. 18–Nov. 6
Cost: $49
Are you living with the vitality and energy you desire in your life? Did you know there is more to wellness and your well-being than just exercising and eating well? Wellness is multi-faceted and focuses on the interrelatedness of many aspects of your life, with the emphasis on the wholeness of you and ultimately your health.
Dungeons and Dragons: Learn to Play
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays from Sept. 18–Oct. 9
Cost: $59 ($67 with parking)
Learn the basics of playing Dungeons & Dragons, the oldest and most popular role-playing game in the world! We start by learning how to create your own character, then learn the basics of play. The course includes a short adventure to get the hang of how the game works. The 5th edition of the game will be used.
Ayurveda: The Science of Personalized, Natural Healthcare
5:30-7 p.m.
Wednesdays, Sept. 19–Oct. 24
Cost: $49
The term “Ayurveda” translates as “the Science of Life.” Traditionally, it partners with Yoga to provide a basis of personalized and natural healthcare. This class will explore the basics of Ayurveda theory including personal constitution, seasonal changes, lifestyle and daily regimen suggestions.
Conversational Japanese
7-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays from Sept. 20–Nov. 1
Cost: $89
This course is designed to help those students with little or no previous experience with the Japanese language. Participants will learn basic introductions, greetings and vocabulary helpful in describing common items and experiences. Pronunciation will be practiced, and basic Japanese conversation will be introduced along with learning Japanese culture. No textbook is needed for the course. The instructor will provide handouts as needed.
For more information, please visit the educational outreach website.
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Lifelong Learning Speaker Series, Sept. 19 |
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SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2018 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. - Fisheries and Conflict in the South China Sea, presented by James Waller
1:15-2:30 p.m. - History of Wood River Refinery, presented by John Mangoff
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 618.650.3233.
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2018 Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 20 |
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Encourage your students to take advantage of the 2018 Study Abroad Fair.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 20
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
Free cupcakes with SIUE student ID
Students will have the opportunity to talk directly with faculty leading 2019 travel-study programs, visit with representatives from provider companies, learn about services for students studying abroad, and talk with other students who have already studied abroad.
For more information, visit siue.edu/study-abroad.
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Apply Now for the STEM Center Community Impact Fellowship Program |
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The SIUE STEM Center announces its FY19 Community Impact Fellowship program. This is a competitive fellowship, open to tenure-track or tenured faculty members, to support faculty as they leverage their research to engage area learners through STEM-based high impact community engagement products and practices.
The successful applicant will be a faculty fellow with the STEM Center beginning in fall of 2018 through summer of 2019, during which time the applicant will work with STEM Center faculty and staff to develop their research into a practice and/or product that engages area learning communities. To support the faculty member’s efforts, fellows will receive a stipend of $1,500 upon project completion.
More information and application details are at: http://www.siue.edu/stem/impact.shtml.
Applications are due Monday, Oct. 1.
Please feel free to contact Carol Colaninno, ccolani@siue.edu, with any questions.
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Visiting Chinese Scholars from Northwest Normal University to Give Presentation, Sept. 28 |
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You are invited to attend the upcoming lectures offered by the visiting scholars from Northwest Normal University, China.
The scholars are participating in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s International Training Program in Pedagogy.
Scholars and their disciplines include:
- Ronghua Zhang, psychology
- Zhengyan Nie, economics
- Ping Huang, computer science
- Fusu Zhao, philosophy
- Dongsheng Wang, special education.
10:45-11:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 in Peck Hall 2417 - The scholars will introduce themselves and talk briefly about where they live, what they do, and what they hope to achieve during their semester at SIUE.
10:45-11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26 in Peck Hall 2311 - The scholars will informally discuss posters about their research and research interests. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.
10:45-11:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in Peck Hall 2417 - The scholars will discuss lessons learned in the U.S., and how American style pedagogy and English will be used to enhance teaching in China.
For more information, contact:
- Dr. Yuliang Liu, professor, Department of Educational Leadership at yliu@siue.edu
- Dr. Tom Lavallee, associate professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at tlavael@siue.edu
- Gretchen Fricke, director, student services, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior at gfricke@siue.edu
- Dr. Mary Weishaar, executive director, International Affairs at mweisha@siue.edu
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Plan to Attend SIUE's Annual Ski/Snowboard Trip, Dec. 16-21 |
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Campus Recreation is sponsoring its annual ski/snowboard trip to Keystone Resort in Colorado from Sunday-Friday, Dec. 16-21.
The cost is $580 for SIUE Students and $600 for alumni/faculty/staff/guests. The price includes five nights of ski in/ski out lodging and four days of lift tickets.
You do not need a Student Fitness Center membership to attend.
For more information, visit Annual Ski/Snowboard Trip and find the flyer and registration packet.
You may also register and pick up packets at the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk. For more information, contact Tom Dougherty at tdoughe@siue.edu or (618)-650-3245.
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