Friday, Oct. 26, 2018

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

Open Figure Drawing
12:30-2 p.m.
Today
Cost: $8

Figure drawing is a time-honored practice studying the human form as an artistic subject. It engages a professional collaboration between model and art students in which dynamic poses are held still for various lengths of time in order to capture movement and expression. Those who practice figure drawing regularly learn the underlying thought and process that aid in conveying the human form convincingly.

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. CEU's 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

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.

Candice Johnson, program coordinator for the “STEM Meets Humanities” initiative at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities, will present an overview of her work with this innovative exploration:

2 p.m.
Today
Peck Hall, room 1405

Johnson will discuss the ways in which enduring humanistic questions can influence student interest in STEM inquiry. She will describe the different activities in the program, including Digital Humanities Clubs, Urban Gardening, Math Games, Robotics and discuss tips on how to engage students in programming.

For more information, please contact Katie Knowles at katknow@siue.edu.

The University Dance Organization will present the Fall Dance Concert:

7:30 p.m.
Today-Saturday, Oct. 27

and

2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Metcalf Theater on the SIUE campus

General admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students with valid identification.

For tickets and more information, contact the Box Office at 650-2774.

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Health Service has a limited supply of flu vaccine left after our initial walk in clinics. If you were unable to attend and still want to receive your shot with us, we will be offering the following dates and times as long as we have vaccine:

All times will be 8:30-10 a.m. near our office located in lower level of the Student Success Center.

Monday, Oct. 29
Thursday, Nov. 8
Friday, Nov. 9

Please remember to bring your SIUE ID and state insurance card. 

Counseling Services presents the Distress Tolerance in Self and Others series. 

You are invited to attend one of the distress tolerance sessions as Dr. Courtney Boddie, director of Counseling Services, guides us in learning how to effectively support someone in distress and when to refer them.

Participants will also learn more about their own responses to being with someone in distress.

Session for staff:
12-1:15 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 29
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms

For more information and to RSVP, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu or (618) 650-2842.

Members of the campus and surrounding communities are invited to a public meeting as part of the speech-language pathology graduate program’s reaccreditation site visit.

4:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 29
Founders Hall, Room 1208 – Instructional Materials Center

The program is under review for reaccreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation and Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

During this public portion of the CAA site visit, stakeholders are welcome to offer questions, comments and concerns regarding the program’s national accreditation status. Those unable to attend in person may submit comments in advance of the meeting to accreditation@asha.org. 

Details on the public meeting and CAA visit are available at siue.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/graduate/slp/.

For directions and/or questions, please contact program director Steffany Chleboun at schlebo@siue.edu.

Campus Recreation’s Club Sports program is once again raising money and awareness for breast cancer research, a disease that severely impacts students and their families.

Special Club Sports pink T-shirts will be sold at various Club Sports events during the month of October.

The Sport Club Executive Council will vote at their next executive meeting to select a charity to donate the funds.

Please visit the SIUE Campus Recreation website for a detailed list of Club Sport Home events in October.

For more information on how to donate and/or purchase a Club Sports pink T-shirt, please contact Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu  or 618-650-3242.

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) organization will host its first annual Beards For Boots fundraiser starting Thursday, Nov. 1.

Beards For Boots is a facial hair growing tournament for males to support military men and women on the SIUE campus.

In order to participate, students, staff and faculty must sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Tables will be set up in the Morris University Center and the entry fee is $5.

Each participant will be placed in a tournament style bracket, where they will go head to head with another participant to see who can grow the best facial hair that week. Participants will be judged by a member of the SVA on a scale of 1-5 on length, fullness, texture, style and overall appeal.

Winners of each round will continue on in the tournament until the last round on Monday, Nov. 26. Winners of each individual bracket, overall bracket winner and the people's choice award will be announced at the Winner's Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 30 in the Morris University Center Goshen Lounge.

Campus Kitchen at SIUE is once again hosting a food drive for “Give Thanks Give Food.”

This themed food drive will collect nonperishable and canned food donations that will be used to make Thanksgiving meal grocery bags for Community Care Center clients in Granite City.

Donations can be purchased through Thursday, Nov. 1 for free delivery to Campus Kitchen at SIUE at the following link, https://yougivegoods.com/siue-turkeypalooza-2018.

Additionally, donation boxes will be located in various campus locations until Nov. 1 in the Vadalabene Center, Kimmel Student Involvement Center, Lovejoy Library (Information Desk), Peck Hall and Rendleman Hall.

The items requested for the Give Thanks Give Food Drive include:
• Stuffing
• Canned vegetables
• Canned yams and potatoes
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Gravy
• Macaroni and cheese
• Applesauce
• Canned fruit
• Gift cards to grocery stores are also appreciated

For more information, contact Brittany Buchanan at bribuch@siue.edu. Your support and generosity are much appreciated!

The Campus Activities Board, Department of Campus Recreation and SIUE Alumni Association are hosting the annual Tons of Fun event:

6-8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 2
Student Activity Center

SIUE students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to attend and bring immediate family members along.

There will games, prizes, inflatables, snacks and more.

There is no cost to attend, and SIUE alumni are encouraged to register using this link.

The SIUE Student Government (SG), along with the vice chancellors for student affairs and administration, will sponsor the 4th annual Veteran's Day Luncheon:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom 

SG would like to invite current active duty military and veteran students, faculty, staff and retirees to attend this luncheon.The event will include a fully catered lunch and keynote speaker. 

The event is free to all active duty and veterans as a thank you for your service. 

RSVP's are required by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

Register to attend at eventbrite.com/e/annual-veterans-day-luncheon-tickets.

The School of Engineering's Explore Day is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to learn more about the School, its programs and facilities.

Guests can participate in laboratory demonstrations and information sessions, speak to advisors, current students and faculty, and attend building and campus tours.

9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10
Morris University Center
School of Engineering Building

Representatives from local engineering, computer science and construction companies will be on hand to answer questions about employment opportunities.

The day begins at the Morris University Center, with a presentation by the School of Engineering, followed by presentations from individual programs.

Participants will then visit the Engineering Building, where they can visit labs, view student projects, speak with faculty, students, campus and industry partners.

The SIUE Office of Financial Aid will also offer a presentation to visitors.

For more information, please visit School of Engineering Open House.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
3-5 p.m.
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

The fair will include residency programs. Some employers will conduct interviews at the career fair and the next day. Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume.

For a list of employers attending the fair, visit Career Development Center events.

For more information, contact the Center at 650-3708, careerdevelopment@siue.edu or visit Career Development Center.