Monday, Nov. 26, 2018

Plan to attend “Mathematics Education in Indonesia: Focus and Challenge,” presented by Russasmita Sri Padmi, visiting Fulbright scholar in the Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach. 

Noon-1 p.m.
Today
Science East, room 2206

Indonesia has the fourth largest population in the world, hosts a major Southeast Asian hub as its capital and has the largest economy in Southeast Asia.

However, it is also an archipelagic country with 17,508 islands, more than 300 ethnic groups, 726 ethnic languages and five religions, with continuously increasing wealth inequality.

The future workforce of Indonesia is in the hands of the education community, yet creating an education system that meets everyone’s need does not come without challenges. Teacher quality will be critical for this endeavor.

In this talk, Sri Padmi will discuss the Indonesian education system, particularly in mathematics, the structure of teacher professional development programs, and the role of her home institution, SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics.

Watch the 2018 SIUE Day video here.

Thank you in advance for your support of SIUE!

For more information, contact siue_day@siue.edu or  call 618-650-2378. 

Please give online at siue.edu/give-now.

The SIUE chapter of Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) is hosting a fundraising night:  

5-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
McAlister's Deli, Edwardsville 

Bring the family out for dinner and 10% of all sales, along with all tips collected, will be donated back to SIUE! 

Click here for more information.

Hope to see you there!

Please join Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors for a Q&A:

3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 29
Conference Room, room 2074
Building B.
East St. Louis Center 

As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.

If you would like to submit questions or suggestions to the chancellor in advance of any of the Q&A sessions, please send them to siue.edu/chancellor/suggestions/.

We hope you can attend and we look forward to your questions.

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.

A Season for the Child (SfC), the family-oriented live theater season sponsored by SIUE Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD), opens its 29th season with “Clara’s Journey.”

2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Dunham Hall Theater

“Clara’s Journey,” a dance based on Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” will be performed by Turning Pointe Academy of Dance.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children and available by calling Turning Pointe Academy of Dance at (855) 222-2849. For online reservations, please visit tututix.com/turningpointeacademy. 

The production is designed for a young audience and is a sensory friendly dance based on the original story, “The Nutcracker” and the “Mouse King.”

Read more about "Clara's Journey" at SIUE News.

A new video surveillance camera is scheduled to be installed at the Vadalabene Center. The camera will be installed on the third floor on the north wall.

The additional camera will help protect new video equipment and deter crime in the area. Campus Police will also use the new camera to reduce the risk of theft and damage to property in the Vadalabene Center.

In accordance with Section II (F) of the University’s Video Surveillance Policy, Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker has approved the installation of the additional security equipment.

For more information, visit siue.edu/policies/6f3.shtml.

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 CHS staff would like to ensure that all of its students experience the joy of the holiday season. This year, the goal is 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 CHS students successful all year long.

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.

The SIUE Meridian Society is looking to fund projects (up to $5,000) that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization.

SIUE college, schools, major units, departments and organizations (including student organizations) with an SIUE account are invited to apply for the 2019 Meridian Awards.

The Meridian Award application/proposal must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu 

Mail submissions to:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082

Apply today!

For more information, visit Meridian Awards at meridiansociety@siue.edu or 618-650-2378.