Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

11 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge and
School of Engineering Atrium

Come to the table in Goshen Lounge or the School of Engineering's atrium and complete a free screening tool about mental health with the School of Nursing.

Counseling Center staff members will be on hand to help interpret the results.

For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu or 650-2842.

Don't miss your chance to enjoy the Land of Goshen Community Market 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.

Check out these exciting courses and continuing education opportunities offered by Educational Outreach this fall.

Creating Zentangle Inspired Designs
6:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays, through Oct. 25
Cost: $49

This course is designed for individuals at any skill level. Zentangle is a meditative art form, which is easy to create using simple deliberate strokes that build on each other to create unique pieces. At first glance, a Zentangle creation can seem intricate and complicated, but when you learn how it is done, you realize how simple it can be. A $12 supply fee will be collected on the first day of the course.

Microsoft Excel: Beginner Level
6-8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays through Nov. 13
Cost: $129

Designed for students with limited or no previous experience with Microsoft Excel, this beginner-level course will introduce new users to Excel 2016 with an overview of Excel basics that provides a beginner-level foundation of the application. Elements covered in this course include creating and managing multiple worksheets, rearranging data, working with basic formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and sorting and organizing large amounts of data. A brief introduction to Windows is included. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required for this course. Textbook and online resource materials are provided.

Creative Non-Fiction Workshop: Memoir
5:30-7 p.m.
Wednesdays, Oct. 10-Nov. 7
Cost: $49

Presentational and practical application of creative non-fiction, focusing on the memoir in both short and long form.

For more information and to register for these amazing opportunities, please visit the educational outreach website.

Check out these exciting courses and continuing education opportunities offered by Educational Outreach this fall.

For more information and to register for these amazing opportunities, please visit the educational outreach website.

The Clothesline Project provides a platform for students to create t-shirts with messages and art supporting survivors, share their own experiences, and convey anti-sexual violence values, all while learning about available resources.

The t-shirts will then be hung on clothesline as a visual representation of sexual assault awareness at SIUE. 

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
The Quad

A rain date is scheduled for  10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 in the Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge.

Safe Zone will be offering Ally training for faculty and staff:

10 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Morris University Center, Hackberry Room

The training will provide participants the skills and understanding for supporting the LGBTQIA community.

Space is limited and pre-registion is required. Faculty and staff, please register here.

What is Safe Zone?
Safe Zone is a community of people who:

• Will be understanding, supportive and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to
• Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions, but will address them in an educational and informative manner
• Have attended Safe Zone training, and have information on campus and community resources

For more information, contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu.

SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2018 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.

Wednesday, Oct. 10
Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry Rooms

10:30-11:45 a.m. – China and America, presented by Tom Lavallee, PhD, associate professor of Chinese

1:15-2:30 p.m. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military, presented by Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, associate professor of political science

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.

SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2018 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.

You are invited to participate in the SIUE Inaugural Diversity Day on Tuesday, Oct. 16.  

SIUE Inaugural Diversity Day 2018 is a celebration of our institution’s past, present and future as it relates to advances in cultural-responsiveness and inclusion. This goal is encapsulated in the day’s theme, “From Awareness to Action, SIUE Shaping a Changing World."

Designed with community engagement and participation across SIUE’s campuses in East St. Louis, Alton and Edwardsville in mind, this multi-event day will showcase the multitude of ways in which membership in the global community is core to our values and mission. 

You can see the event schedule on our website. 

Please RSVP online here for the opening breakfast by Wednesday, Oct. 10. 

Please RSVP online here for the luncheon by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The SIUE Faculty Ombuds service offers an independent, neutral, confidential and informal alternative for resolving work-related problems and conflict.

Visit our updated website at siue.edu/ugov/faculty/ombuds/index.shtml to find out:

• How Ombuds can help
• When to walk-in or call the office
• How many cases we saw last year
• What were the main issues
• What free resources are available to support faculty well-being
• Other questions 

Check out the flowchart for a summary of what happens when you contact the Ombuds.

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

Inclusive Conversations (formally Biweekly Dialogues) meetings continue:

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 12
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)
Morris University Center 2nd 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.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Timothy Staples at tstaple@siue.edu or 650-3182.

Sincerely,
Timothy Staples, Director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Jeffrey Waple, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for the SIUE Student Leader of the Month.

Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at an upcoming Rotary meeting and at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.

SIUE students can be nominated by students, faculty or staff. No self-nominations will be considered. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, and should be received by the 16th of each month to be considered for the award. Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months. Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.

Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

· High academic standards
· Campus involvement and activities
· Service to others on and off campus
· Leadership within their academic area or within an organization
· Demonstrated ability to promote spirit and pride at SIUE

To submit an application, visit SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month on Get Involved.

For more information, please contact the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at 618-650-2686.

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 the Champion for Diversity Award webpage.

Don't miss the SIUE Graduate School Open House:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Meet program directors and faculty scholars and talk to current graduate students.

Learn more about:
• SIUE’s 100+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Affording your graduate education with the help of a scholarship, research award or graduate assistantship

Apply during the open house, and the $40 Graduate School application fee will be waived!

Register today at siue.edu/graduate-admissions/visits.

The ITSpotlight is an e-newsletter designed to keep SIUE up to date on the latest technology news and events on campus. Each month you will find articles on teaching with technology, course design and tech updates. The most recent headlines include:  

• 6 Things Faculty Can Do to Prepare for Winter Session
• Options for Storing Course Videos Outside of Blackboard

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.