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"Ten Thousand Lives" Recital, Sept. 25
You are cordially invited to the Arts Collaboration Project "Ten Thousand Lives."
This recital is presented by cellist and Department of Music Professsor Marta Simidtchieva, assisted by pianist Angela Kim and Emeritus Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature Jeffrey Skoblow.
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Lovejoy Library, Abbott Auditorium
Free and open to the public
The evening will feature poetry by the Korean poet Ko Un, music from Simidtchieva's recently released CD, "Bulgarian Sketches," Beethoven's Sonata Op. 102 No.1, and the world premiere of Timothy Fisher's work Conversation for Solo Cello.
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Phi Kappa Phi Book Exchange, Sept. 25, 26 |
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SIUE Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society is sponsoring its first book exchange of 2018:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 25 and
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Peck Hall, First Floor Lobby
Members of the SIUE community are invited to bring a book, and then take one from the inventory available. Book purchases can also be made for a nominal cost.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, and is one of the nation’s oldest and most selective honor societies for all academic disciplines. Chapter 203 was established at SIUE in 1978.
For more information, visit siue.edu/PKP/ or contact Cindy Scarsdale at cscarsd@siue.edu.
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Attend Lifelong Learning Speaker Series, Sept. 26 |
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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. 26
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Rooms
10:30-11:45 a.m. – Using Positive Psychology Concepts for General Wellness, presented by Jessica Ulrich, LCSW and Lisa Thompson-Gibson, MA, LPC
1:15-2:30 p.m. Global Health: Progress and Challenges, presented by Sasikumar Balasundaram, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology
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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17th Annual Homecoming Chili Cook-Off, Sept. 26 |
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Come support SIUE Student Organizations and Club Sports at the 17th Annual Homecoming Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Campus Recreation:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Stratton Quad
The cost is 50 cents for a sample cup and $2 for a bowl of chili. Tickets can be purchased at the Campus Recreation tent during the event. Cash payment is recommended. However, credit/debit payments will be accepted at the Morris University Center. A minimum purchase of $2 for card transactions is required.
*Sorry, no refunds.
For more information, visit the Homecoming page at siue.edu/homecoming.
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Come Hear the Presentation "Utopia and Dystopia in Latin American Cinema," Sept. 26 |
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Dr. Mariano Paz of the University of Limerick in Ireland will give the presentation, Utopia and Dystopia in Latin American Cinema:
3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Peck Hall, room 3313
For more information, contact Carolina Rocha, PhD, professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at crocha@siue.edu or Tara Huntley, office support specialist, at thuntle@siue.edu.
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Inclusive Conversations Begin Sept. 28 |
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Inclusive Conversations (formally Biweekly Dialogues) will begin:
12-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)
Morris University Center, second floor
*Feel free to bring your lunch.
Inclusive Conversations meetings are designed to support critical conversations and understanding of campus climate issues for students, faculty and staff; social justice; and the collective responsibility to build a sustainable campus environment; one which embodies citizenship, excellence, inclusion, integrity and wisdom.
For more information, contact Timothy Staples at tstaple@siue.edu or 650-3182.
Sincerely,
Timothy Staples, PhD, director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Jeffrey Waple, PhD, vice chancellor for Student Affairs
Denise Cobb, PhD, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs
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Flu Shots Available Beginning Oct. 1 |
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Health Service has received its shipment of flu vaccine (Fluarix® Quadrivalent), and is pleased to offer flu vaccine to faculty, staff, retirees and students.
Health Service is able to provide flu shots to employees and retirees who are the primary insurer in a state sponsored insurance plan at no charge.
In order to receive the vaccine at no charge, employees must:
1.) Document the last four digits of your social security number
2.) Present your University ID and
3.) Present your state health insurance card
Retirees must
1.) Document the last four digits of your social security number and
2.) Present your state health insurance card
Health Service is able to provide flu immunization at a cost of $30 (cash or check only) to SIUE employees not covered under a state health plan.
Pease plan to wear clothing for easy access to the upper arm injection site.
WALK-IN Flu Shot Clinics will be available in the Lower Level of the Student Success Center. In order for us to continue to provide dedicated nursing service to our students during this time, we will use the meeting rooms close to our clinical office. There will be signs to identify the appropriate place.
9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30– 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 1, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12
Dedicated Flu Shot Clinics will be available at both the Alton and East St. Louis Campuses:
Tuesday, Oct. 2
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alton Campus, Building 280, Room 1100
10 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, Oct. 10
East St. Louis Campus, Building D Suite 2015 (We Care Clinic)
For more information on the importance and benefits of receiving a flu shot, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2018-2019.htm.
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Dance Marathon Krispy Kreme Donut Sale |
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It's that time of the year again! SIUE Dance Marathon is selling Krispy Kreme donuts for $8 a dozen!
All proceeds go to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in the local St. Louis area and can be purchased at Krispy Kreme.
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First Day for Students to Complete FAFSA, Oct. 1 |
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The first day a student can complete the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Monday, Oct. 1.
Students can go to FAFSA.gov or download the new App, myStudentAid.
The FAFSA is used to determine financial aid eligibility for the upcoming year. Some awards are based on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier students file the FAFSA, the better!
If you have questions, SIUE's Office of Student Financial Aid is happy to help!
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October Career Fair, Oct. 3-4 |
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The October Career Fair will be held:
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 3 - College of Arts and Science, School of Business and ALL non-teaching degrees
Thursday, Oct. 4 - School of Engineering
Morris University Center's Meridian Ballroom
FREE professional LinkedIn headshots will be taken from 12:30-1:30 p.m. each day.
Professional attire is required, and please bring copies of your resume!
For a list of attending employers, visit the CDC website.
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Nominate Someone for an Honorary Degree |
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The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations.
Please visit siue.edu/ugov/faculty/hdegree/ for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms. A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/archives/commence.shtml.
Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards.
Nominations must be received no later than Monday, Oct. 8. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information. The subject librarians in Library and Information Services can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination at siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/research_tools/librarians.shtml.
For more information, contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or at 650-3129.
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Nominate a Champion for Diversity |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites the SIUE community to nominate a faculty or staff member for the 2018-2019 SIUE Champion for Diversity Award.
This award is presented to a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated an exemplary level of dedication to SIUE’s mission of fostering equal opportunity, positive interactions with students, staff and faculty, and who respects and values differing backgrounds and points of view within SIUE.
Nominations are now open and should be received by Wednesday, Oct. 17. The Champion for Diversity Award will be recognized annually during December commencement and will consist of a plaque and $500 donated to a University diversity and inclusion project of the recipient’s choice.
To learn more and to nominate someone, please visit Champion for Diversity Award webpage.
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