Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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:

Goal 4 Discussion
1–2:30 pm
Today
Peck Hall, room 2405

Goal 4: Develop and maintain a campus climate that acknowledges, embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion as a core value of the SIUE community.

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.

Download a copy of the 2018-2025 Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.

The specific parts of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 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.

We hope you will join us! Always with HOPE!

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

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

4 p.m.
Today
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. 

The SIUE School of Engineering (SOE) aims to inspire more females to pursue computer science by sparking the interest of middle and high school students through interactive programming opportunities.

The SOE Department of Computer Science will host SheCode:
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Engineering Building

Lunch is provided for participants.

For more information, including a complete agenda, visit shecode.cs.siue.edu or email Dennis Bouvier at dbouvie@siue.edu. 

Read more about the event in SIUE News. 

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.”

• Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room
• Wednesday, Dec. 5 - Bloodmobile, SIUE Hairpin

To schedule an appointment and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code. Walk-ins are welcome.

Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors invite you to attend:

2-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 5
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School's (CHS) annual Angel Tree giving campaign is underway.

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.

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!