Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018

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

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Today
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 inform students of Sustained Dialogue Spring 2019!

The remaining Sustained Dialogue Information Sessions are:
4-6 p.m.
Today
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.

The deadline for students to reserve a seat at the 2018 fall commencement ceremony and/or order regalia is Friday, Nov. 9.

The 2018 fall commencement will be held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 14-15 in the Vadalabene Center.

Students are required to:
1. Complete the RSVP and Regalia order form.
Note: Fill out the form whether you plan to participate in commencement or not.
• If you do not plan on participating but want to purchase a cap and gown, order here.

• If you do not plan on participating or purchasing a cap and gown, and want to stop receiving emails regarding commencement, RSVP “no” here.

2. Pick up regalia order in The Cougar Store beginning Monday, Nov. 26.
Note: To ensure everything fits and you have the correct order, please check your order before exiting the store. All orders must be picked up in the Cougar Store by Thursday, Dec. 13, unless otherwise discussed.

3. If special accommodations for the ceremony is required, contact the commencement staff by Wednesday, Dec. 5.

For more information and assistance, please review the commencement website, contact us at commencement@siue.edu or call 618-650-2252.

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.
Today-Saturday, Nov. 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.

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 Fridays, Nov. 9 and 30, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and 22, March 8 and 29, and April 12 and 26.

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. Courtney Boddie, interim CSDI director, at cboddie@siue.edu. 

Sincerely,
Courtney Boddie, Interim 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.

Faculty, have you seen this icon in your Blackboard courses?

It is one of the new Blackboard Ally indicators for accessibility. Making course content accessible to all learners not only makes for better course design, but it also helps to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Want to turn those red icons to green? ITS has scheduled two-hour working sessions from now until the end of November. Members of the ITS Instructional Design & Learning Technologies team will be on hand if assistance is needed.

Participants are expected to come to these working sessions with prior knowledge of how Blackboard Ally works, so time can be spent on improving course content. If you are not familiar with how Blackboard Ally works, please watch this overview and review related materials. Visit this form to register for the sessions.

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 Department of Campus Recreation is hosting a CPR/AED and First Aid certification class:

4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30
Student Fitness Center conference room

The certification is through the American Red Cross and is valid for two years from the date of certification.

Visit the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk to sign up for the class. There is a limited number of available spots.

The cost of the class is $40 for SIUE students and $45 for faculty and staff. 

For more information, please contact Natalie Hawkins, assistant director of recreational programs, at nrosale@siue.edu or 650-3242.