Monday, Nov. 5, 2018

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.
Today
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.

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.
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.

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 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.

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.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 7
Morris University Center, Mississippi- Illinois Rooms 

10:30-11:45 a.m. – ABC’s of Bee’s, presented by Barbara Beal and Charity Davis-Woodard, St. Clair Beekeeper Association 

1:15-2:30 p.m. - Seven Remarkable Images from Eugene B. Redmond Collections, presented by Howard Rambsy, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature 

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.

For more information, visit siue.edu/admitted/freshman/springboard.shtml .

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 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.

Thursday, Nov. 8
Friday, Nov. 9

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

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion would like to invite all students, faculty, and staff to the continuation of our SIUE Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Discussions this Fall.

The overall goal of these sessions is to engage the campus community and get buy-in to ensure expected outcomes on our new seven-year Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. You may download a copy of the new 2018-2025 Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.

We will cover specific parts of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan on the dates below, which are outlined in this chart. Presenters from the various areas responsible for implementing those sections of the Plan will be present to discuss, answer questions, and note your concerns.

Please mark your calendars for the sessions of interest to you and your area:

Goal 3 Discussion
12:30-2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8
Founders Hall, room 0111

Build a community that fosters learning, scholarship and creative activities that reflect understanding of global diversity and a commitment to inclusion and social justice.

Goal 4 Discussion
1-2:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30
Peck Hall, room 2405

Develop and maintain a campus climate that acknowledges, embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion as a core value of the SIUE community.

We hope you will join us!

Venessa A. Brown, PhD
Associate Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer

Quickly approaching deadlines for research papers, class projects and finals may pose unexpected challenges for our students.

The Student Advisory Committee of the SIUE Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society is coordinating a “How to Manage Stress in College” session for students.

For more information, contact Cindy Scarsdale, CAS special events facilitator, at cscarsd@siue.edu or 650-5049.

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.

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) is kicking off its annual Angel Tree giving campaign.

This is your opportunity to make this holiday season a memorable one for the students at CHS.

As winter approaches, the staff of CHS would like to ensure that all of our students experience the joy of the holiday season. This year, it is our goal to give every CHS student a new sweatshirt, and to give additional winter gear to the neediest students.

Unfortunately, our students have needs year round for things like school supplies and school uniforms.This year, please consider making a recurring donation that will help to make the students of CHS successful all year long.

Now through Friday, Dec. 14, we will be accepting donations to the Angel Tree giving program. Click here to donate to CHS Angel Tree online using a credit card.

We also accept cash or checks. Checks should be made payable to the SIUE Foundation and sent to Anne Moore, CHS treasurer, Campus Box 1049. Please drop off any cash donations to Moore in Alumni Hall, Room 1134.

The SIUE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

For more information, contact Moore at 650-3354 or anmoore@siue.edu