Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018

Cultural Literacy is on-the-Move as part of an SIUE Community Service Project for the University's Diversity Day 2018.

Available will be a Mobile Little Free Library that introduces a culturally diverse world, celebrates differences, promotes social justice and reinforces a love of reading.

Young Goshen Market goers will have the opportunity to check out books and exchange them for others each time they visit the market.

The SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring the free library to ride aboard the Goshen Market Foundation's traveling market truck.

Each Friday through October, you can catch the Mobile Little Free Library at the Cougar Village housing complex in the Beet Box truck!

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.

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. 17
Morris University Center, Willow Room

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – Higher Education Marketing, presented by Beth Giese and Nathan Brewer, SIUE Marketing

1:15-2:30 p.m. Estate Planning, presented by Joe Allaria, wealth advisor with Carson Allaria

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 websiteor contact coordinator, Eboni Thompson at 618.650.3233.

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

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Cost: $99

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training and cover first-aid basics for the most common first-aid emergencies. Hands-on training also prepares students to perform CPR and use an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner. A two-year certification card is issued upon course completion.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
5:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 18
Cost: $79

Basic life support training for healthcare professionals covers a variety of subjects, including breathing and cardiac emergencies, defibrillation, CPR, AED and obstructed airway for adults, children and infants. Learn new techniques and sharpen your skills with hands-on experience. Two-year certification card is issued upon course completion.

Hospice Conference – 6 CEU Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8
Cost: $75

A conference designed for professionals, para-professionals, volunteers and others who work with chronically ill, terminally ill or grieving persons of all ages in hospitals, hospice programs, long-term care facilities, home health, schools, churches and other community agencies, as well as support groups, funeral service programs and counseling services for the bereaved. CEUs available for social workers, nurses and funeral home directors.

Social Work Workshop – 6 CEU Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9
Cost: $85

The title of this workshop is "Moving from Trauma to Resilience: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the Impact Across the Lifespan."

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

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability will be holding its Annual Celebration of World Faiths:  

7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Fuller Dome on the campus of SIUE

The program will be a presentation on “Religious Freedom in America: Building Bridges of Trust.”

Dr. Jaymeson Stroud, MD, president of the O’Fallon, Ill. Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (LDS), will be the featured speaker. He will share stories of religious persecution that LDS members experienced in Illinois and Missouri in the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries to demonstrate the importance of religious freedom, as intended by the founders of our country.

The program will include an animated video that explains in clear terms the origins of the separation of church and state doctrine, and its importance to all faith traditions within the context of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Questions from the audience will follow Stroud’s presentation.

Refreshments and opportunity for fellowship will be provided after the program.

The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be free on campus in Visitor Lot B adjacent to the Fuller Dome.

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability is a nonprofit multi-faith home for spirituality and sustainability efforts housed in the Buckminster Fuller dome on the SIUE campus.

The SIUE Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) is hosting the following free events:

Tuesday, Oct. 23
Noon-1 p.m.
Science Building East, Room 3230

"Retire Financially Secure and Stay that Way"
Barry Greenberg, SIUE’s former Bursar, will give a 30-minute presentation on planning strategies for your financial security during your retirement years to both complement and supplement your State University Retirement System (SURS) pension. This presentation will be a step by step approach toward planning for a rewarding retirement. Please plan on joining us for this informative strategic planning session appropriate for all current SIUE employees, regardless of how many years you have until retirement. This presentation will benefit all current SIUE employees interested in maximizing their retirement strategy. This session will be streamed live to the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus (STEM Room, 2nd floor of Building B) and School of Dental Medicine (Classroom CPA 1, Building 280).

Participants may also join this session live from their desktop computer or mobile device using this link: https://siue.zoom.us/j/6186503910. Please note that viewing on your computer or mobile device requires a Zoom plugin for your computer or app for your mobile device. The preferred device should be tested no less than 24 hours prior to the session start time by visiting the aforementioned link and then following the onscreen directions. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide technical assistance during the session itself. If you have difficulty with the Zoom setup, please contact John Wise, of Information Technology Services, at 618-650-3910.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
4:45-6:15 p.m.
Science Building East, Room 3230

"Know Your SURS Benefits and Hear from SIUE Panel Members"
SURS representative Marlys Johnson will provide an overview of SURS Tier I and Tier II benefits, with a focus on retirement. SIUE panel members will provide their insights specifically related to retiring from SIUE under the various plans. This presentation will benefit all current SIUE employees interested in maximizing their retirement strategy. This session will be streamed live to the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus (STEM Room, 2nd floor of Building B) and School of Dental Medicine (Classroom CPA 1, Building 280).

Participants may also join this session live from their desktop computer or mobile device using this link: https://siue.zoom.us/j/6186503910. Please note that viewing on your computer or mobile device requires a Zoom plugin for your computer or app for your mobile device. The preferred device should be tested no less than 24 hours prior to the session start time by visiting the aforementioned link and then following the onscreen directions. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide technical assistance during the session itself. If you have difficulty with the Zoom setup, please contact John Wise, of Information Technology Services, at 618-650-3910.

Wednesday, Dec. 5
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center, Oak/Redbud Rooms

SUAA/SIUE Chapter Meeting
Join us for a light lunch with program beginning at noon.
Chancellor Randy Pembrook will provide a brief welcome and SIUE updates.
At 12:15, Representative Katie Stuart will give us her perspectives regarding higher education funding and possible legislative changes. Our program will wrap up with remarks by SUAA Executive Director Linda Brookhart.

For more information, visit www.siue.edu/suaa.