Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018

SIUE Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society is sponsoring its book exchange:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today and Wednesday, Oct. 31
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.

Green Dot is a comprehensive violence prevention program with objectives to decrease the likelihood of dating and domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.

The intent of the education sessions is to train faculty and staff to endorse, model and support two Green Dot values:
1. Power-based personal violence is not tolerated in our campus community
2. Everyone will do their part to prevent violence

Fall faculty/staff sessions are listed below:

Today
1:30-3 p.m.
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms

Monday, Nov. 19
1:30-3 p.m.
Location TBD

Please sign up at Green Dot Education Sessions.

For questions about Green Dot at SIUE, please contact greendot@siue.edu.

Counseling Services presents a three-session workshop series on anxiety.

Have you been feeling stressed, or have you had anxiety? You are invited to attend our workshop series to help you understand anxiety symptoms and to build coping skills.

3-4 p.m.
Today
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Student Success Center, room 1201
No RSVP is needed 

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

3:30-5:30 p.m.
Today
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.

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 today.

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.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 31
Morris University Center, Mississippi- Illinois Rooms

10:30-11:45 a.m. – State of the Economy Headed into the 2018 Election, presented by Ariel Belasen, associate professor of economics and finance

1:15-2:30 p.m. Armenia Impact During Syrian War, presented by Father Der Torkom Chorbajian, pastor of St. Gregory Armenian Church

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 Buckels at 618.650.3233.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to practice mindfulness and meditation:

12-12:50 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1
Morris University Center, Magnolia Room 

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

No RSVP is required.

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.

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
5:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Cost: $79

Basic life support training for health care 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.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8
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.

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.

Two generations of Buckminster Fuller’s family will travel to Edwardsville to celebrate a “Bucky Weekend” honoring the visionary inventor’s legacy in the region.

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability is hosting an opening reception for its new Fuller Dome Gallery:
7-9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9
Buckminster Fuller-designed Fuller Dome
SIUE campus

Bucky Fuller’s daughter, Allegra Fuller Snyder, his granddaughter Alexandra May, and her husband Sam May will be in attendance.

The opening reception will feature an exhibition of Buckminster Fuller’s art print portfolio entitled Inventions: Twelve Around One. The print portfolio was gifted to the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability in 2017 by the Estate of Buckminster Fuller, and was received into the SIUE University Museum collection in cooperation with the SIUE Foundation.

For more information, visit SIUE News.

Over the past two academic years, we’ve received positive feedback on the temporary 24/7 schedule during the last two weeks of the semester. By extending its hours throughout the 2018 fall semester, Library and Information Services (LIS) continues to respond to the needs of an evolving campus culture.

Under this new schedule, which took effect Monday, Oct. 8, Lovejoy Library will be open during the following hours:

Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

In addition to the change in building hours, the Information Desk will be open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and the former Instruction Room A has been designated as a Quiet Study Space for those who wish to work independently while remaining on the first floor.

We hope that these additional hours will continue to make Lovejoy Library a welcoming late-night space for SIUE students to work independently or collaboratively.

University Police will continue to patrol the library as part of their usual schedule. Likewise, Facilities Management will maintain the building, as usual.

For more information, contact LIS administration at 650-2712.

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.