Friday, Nov. 2, 2018

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

6-8 p.m.
Today
Student Activity Center

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

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

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

On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Office of Admissions, in partnership with many in the SIUE community, will welcome more than 280 prospective students and their guests to campus for Preview SIUE.

Preview SIUE will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Morris University Center (MUC) and will continue throughout the day. The majority of the program will be held in the MUC. Our guests will be on campus until 2 p.m.

Thank you in advance to everyone who is part of this important visit program. Please join the Office of Admissions in welcoming these guests to campus. Let’s show them why SIUE should be their future home to achieve their educational goals.

Sincerely,

Ryan P. Downey
Assistant Director of Admissions

Kindermusik's late fall listings include the below classes:

Sing & Play
Ages 1-2

The theme is "On the Town with Bear." Lace up your sneakers, we're going out on the town! We'll visit the city and see what there is to see, then head out into the country to check that out, too. You never know what adventures you'll have when you're On the Town with Bear.

Classes are
10 a.m.Thursdays - Nov. 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 13
9 a.m. Saturdays - Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 8, 15

Tuition is $75 and is due by Monday, Nov. 5.

Laugh and Learn
Ages 3-4

The theme is "Make Believe." Where can you go to see pirates, castles, dragons, dinosaurs and more . . . all in one place? That’s easy—your imagination! Climb aboard the S.S. Pretend and set sail to imaginary places in the land of Make Believe. You will dance the pirate’s treasure dance, visit Royal Island and the castle of a king and queen, and even meet a friendly dragon.

Classes are
11 a.m. Thursdays - Nov. 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 13
10 a.m. Saturdays - Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 8, 15

Tuition is $75 and is due by Monday, Nov. 5.

For more information, contact Ellen Singh, licensed Kindermusik educator, at 792-6190 or desingh@juno.com or visit siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/suzuki

SIUE is a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. The Office of Enrollment Management works in a spirit of collaboration across undergraduate and graduate programs to develop future professionals, scholars and leaders.

On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s premier radio show that features the ideas and issues on campus and beyond, SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook interviews Scott Belobrajdic, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management. This episode will air at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, on WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound.

The Office of Enrollment Management oversees the recruitment, admission and enrollment of students across all levels, provides students with resources to navigate financial aid commitments, help all students stay on the path to graduation, and uses evidence-based approaches to develop annual admission, enrollment and retention goals.

Fred Gray, a nationally recognized civil rights attorney who helped change history and was the first civil rights lawyer for Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will speak during SIUE's Arts & Issues series:

7:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 5
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

The 88-year-old’s speech, “Bus Ride to Justice – the Montgomery Bus Boycott,” is being presented by SIUE’s Arts & Issues and is based, in part, on his autobiography, Bus Ride to Justice: The Life and Works of Fred Gray.

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus:

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Blood Mobile, Hairpin

To schedule an appointment, please create an account at bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9828.

Please reference information regarding eligibility requirements and the donation process here.

Please join us as we prepare for Sustained Dialogue Spring 2019!

The remaining Sustained Dialogue Information Sessions are:
4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Evergreen Hall MFR

and 

4-6 p.m. 
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

Sustained Dialogue is a way for our community to explore race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability status, and other topics that aren’t always easy to talk about in diverse groups.

This 10-week program will transform you for the better through conversations to share not just your opinions, but also hear stories and life experiences behind others’ perspectives. We have created a learning space for open dialogue that makes it possible for students from different sides of an issue to learn the root causes of community problems and build relationships to address these issues with new allies.

The incentives for participating include:

• A Free Sustained Dialogue T-shirt
• $$$ in Cougar bucks for completion of the program
• Free food throughout the 10-week program
• A chance to make an impact on the SIUE community and shape a changing world!

Space for the program is limited and only 120 students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please join us for an information session to learn more about the program.

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore at tarmoor@siue.edu or Tionna Hunter at tiohunt@siue.edu.

SIUE's Department of Theater and Dance will present the smash hit musical, “CHICAGO,” by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse:

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 7-10

and

2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11
Dunham Hall Theater stage

General admission is $15 for adults, age 18 and older; and $12 for SIUE faculty, staff and retirees; seniors, age 65 and up, non-SIUE students, and children under 18. The cost is free for SIUE students with valid identification.

To purchase tickets, call the Theater and Dance Box Office at 618-650-2774 or visit the office in Dunham Hall on the SIUE campus between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, or before the show starts.

For more information, visit SIUE News.

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

Inclusive Conversations (formally Biweekly Dialogues) meetings continue:

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Morris University Center,
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI), located on the second floor
Feel free to bring your lunch.

Scheduled upcoming dates include: 

Friday, Nov. 9
Friday, Nov. 30
Friday, Dec. 14
Friday, Jan. 25
Friday, Feb. 8
Friday, Feb. 22
Friday, March 8
Friday, March 29
Friday, April 12
Friday, April

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

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.

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.

The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) will provide FREE dental care to veterans on Thursday, Nov. 15 during its inaugural Veteran’s Care Day.

Appointments are required, and may be scheduled by contacting the SIU SDM’s Valerie Donahue at 618-474-7200.

SIU SDM third- and fourth-year dental students, under the supervision of dental school faculty who are all licensed dentists, will provide free exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions at no cost.

“We at the SIU SDM want to give back in the way we are equipped, and it’s important to us that we demonstrate in a meaningful way how appreciative we are of the sacrifice and service of our veterans,” said Katie Kosten, DMD, director of Community Dentistry. “We understand that the selflessness of those who serve our country is the very reason we enjoy our freedoms. We are honored to say thank you to our veterans in this way.”

Patients should note that treatment needs will be evaluated and prioritized, and all necessary care may not be able to be provided in this one day.