Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019

Check out these exciting courses and continuing education opportunities offered by Educational Outreach. View the Educational Outreach Spring Catalog.

Crocheting (Cost: $110)
6-8 p.m.
Wednesdays, January 9-February 13

Lean the basic stitches and techniques plus how to read a symbol chart in this six-week course. A size H crochet hook with worsted weight yarn in a light color are recommended. We will end with the iconic granny square. These projects are so wonderfully portable.

Beginning Knitting for Kids - ages 10 and up (Cost: $90)
4-5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, January 9-February 13

Would you like to give your kiddos something to do that’s portable but doesn’t require screens or power cords? In this six week course, Ms. Kate will teach our young friends some knitting basics and give them a project to put their new skills to use.

Figural Ceramics (Cost: $115)
6-8 p.m.
Thursdays, January 10-February 14

A study of the human form in clay. We will build a strong understanding of proportions and anatomy which will give us the freedom to stretch and stylize our study of the human form. Join us for six weeks of sculpting the human creature in this figural ceramics course.

Mosaic Stained Glass Stepping Stone (Cost: $25)
6-8 p.m.
Friday, January 11

During the two hours of this course, participants will search through wonderful boxes of stained glass to create their very own stained glass mosaic stepping stone. You will have two hours to complete the course and you may purchase additional materials to create more than one stone in the course.

Cookie Decorating with Blackbird Bakery (Cost: $55)
6-8 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 15 and 22

In this two-part course with instructor Emily Paul of Blackbird Bakery, you will learn how to make royal icing, mix colors, fill cookies using basic colors and wet-on-wet designs, and add additional decorations, including flowers and lace. At the end of the course, you will take home one dozen decorated cookies.

For more information and to register for these amazing opportunities, please visit the educational outreach website.

Register here for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon.

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.

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.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites you to nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE or in the community who has made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, nation and the world.

Complete this nomination form!

Learn more about the Phenomenal Women's Luncheon and other Institutional Diversity and Inclusion events here.

Alumni Association Annual Trivia Night

6-11 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
Edwardsville American Legion

Gather your team and join us for a night of trivia, silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, a "decades-themed" team costume and table decoration contest, and more!

Registration for a team/table of eight is $200, with all proceeds from the night benefitting SIUE student scholarships and alumni programs. The first place team will win $350 and second place will win $200.

A cash bar will be available. Teams are invited to bring their own food and snacks, but no outside alcoholic beverages please.

Visit siue.edu/alumni/trivia to register your team. Contact Nick Niemerg at 618-650-3630 or nniemer@siue.edu with any quesitons.