Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

As you are preparing for spring classes, don’t forget that the Career Development Center offers presentations on career-related topics.

A career counselor is able to visit your class to give presentations on the following topics, including but not limited to, resumes, interviewing, networking, job search, co-ops and internships, LinkedIn, career assessments, preparing for a career fair, social media, professional attire, and etiquette.

Presentations are offered from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or by request. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. However, there will be times when we have limited staff availability.

Note: If you would like your class to use our services (i.e. mock interviews, assessments, resume approvals, etc.), please notify us in advance that your students will be making appointments, as well as for what class and which class assignment. This way, we will be able to ensure we are meeting your and your students’ needs.

Please schedule your Career Development Center presentation today by visiting our website at siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter and completing this online form.

If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact our office directly at 618-650-3708 or tammtay@siue.edu.

Immunity to Change Workshop Series
Presented by Wendy Fuchs (Teaching and Learning) and Alison Reeves (Educational Leadership)

10 a.m.-Noon
Today
Second Floor Conference Room, Lovejoy Library

1-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Jan. 23 and Feb. 20
Center for Faculty Development and Innovation, Lovejoy Library 2030

Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions for 2019? Sounds great! Unfortunately, 92 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail! But it’s time for a real change! You can begin 2019 by actually accomplishing your New Year’s Resolutions.

Join us for a workshop on personal/professional growth using the Immunity to Change model based on Robert Keegan's and Lisa Leahy's work. This approach to change is specifically designed to make changes that are important to you but “have proven resistant to thoughtful plans and heartfelt intentions” (Keegan & Leahy, 2015, p. i.). This workshop will lead you through building an Immunity to Change map. Please come with a couple personal or professional goals that might serve as the basis for making your map. Please plan to stay the entire time.

Participants must commit to participating in all three sessions. Register here.

Creating Transparent Assignments
Presented by Lynn Bartels (Faculty Development Director, Psychology) and Jessica Harris (Interim Assistant Provost, Historical Studies)

1:30-3 p.m.
Today
Lovejoy Library, Instruction Room B (1st floor)

Do you get feedback from your students that they didn’t understand the assignment or didn’t know what you were looking for? In this workshop, we will talk about the benefits of transparent assignments and how to write a transparent assignment. Bring an assignment to work on. You can bring a laptop or use one of the computers in the lab. We’ll give each other feedback on our edited assignments.

Register here.

Open House - Foster Adaptive Learning Classroom
Presented by Mark Dorris (ITS) and Eric Ruckh (Honors Director, Historical Studies)

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 11
Peck Hall 1405

Members of the Foster Adaptive Learning Classroom Advisory Committee will demonstrate new teaching technology (IDEA Board), as well as provide a workshop training session surrounding innovative use of this teaching space.

The committee is also looking for feedback/input from attendees for future innovations in the Foster Adaptive Learning Classroom and other teaching spaces on campus.

The event is open to everyone, and is encouraged for any faculty/instructors who wish to use the Foster Adaptive Learning Classroom for innovative teaching and learning.

Register here.

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, Today-February 13

Learn 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, Today-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 now for Winter 2019 Kindermusik classes!

Village (Foundations)
Ages birth to 1½

The theme is "The Rhythm of My Day." This class will help bring more rhythm and routine to your baby’s day, as well as help develop lasting learning skills. We’ll show you how, and tell you why music can help your little one soothe into the day’s schedule and help build a strong body and mind network for learning. You can bring home those same stress-free play and relaxation techniques from class, and incorporate them into your daily routines.

Classes are
10 a.m. Thursdays - Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28
9 a.m. Saturdays - Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2

Tuition is $135.

Our Time (Level 2)
Ages 1 ½-3

The theme is "Fiddle-dee-dee." We’ll meet many animal characters in our books, activities and songs, and each of them are specifically chosen for a child’s emerging interests and physical skills. With silly, bumpy lap bounces, we’ll help children develop rhythm while further developing their ever-emerging language skills. With a special stringed instrument emphasis in the music from class, parents can bring home the violin, cello, and orchestra sounds to help their children stay happy and engaged learners at home.

Classes are
11 a.m. Thursdays - Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 14
10 a.m. Saturdays - Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 16

Tuition is $160.

The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior will host an SIUE informational meeting about the Give 30 Mentoring Program:

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 10
Lovejoy Library Friends' Corner (main floor)

The Madison County Regional Office of Education requests the help of civic leaders to identify adults 21 years of age or older, including SIUE students, to serve as Give 30 mentors to local adolescents who are struggling.

Selected mentors will commit to spending approximately 30 minutes per week with their mentee. Prospective mentors will undergo background checks and training by the Regional Office of Education.

Q&A and networking conversations will follow the presentation.

Cookies and water will be provided.

For more information, call 650-3353.

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to thank those of you who have participated in Inclusive Conversations. The dialogues have been rich. Please encourage students to attend. Their voices are needed.

The next Inclusive Conversation will be held as part of the Martin Luther King Week events, with the theme “Who’s on the Margin – Enacting the Dream at SIUE.”

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 18
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

Best,
Courtney R. Boddie, PhD
Interim Director, SIUE Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Director, SIUE Counseling Services

The SIUE STEM Center has a brand new StarLab, which will allow its experts to provide amazing new presentations to area schools.

To celebrate, the STEM Center invites students grades 3-8 to write a short paper on what they think about an important topic in astronomy: Should Pluto be reclassified as a planet?

Spread the word to your student and/or school! Visit siuestemcenter.org/starlab-contest for details.

Stand up paddle board yoga and experience returns to Campus Recreation!

3:30-5:30 p.m. - Stand up paddle board experience
6, 7 and 8 p.m. - Stand up paddle board yoga classes
Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 11-13.
Vadalabene Center, Indoor Pool

Faculty, staff and Student Fitness Center members can reserve a board for $10.00. Registration will begin Monday, Jan. 14 at the Student Fitness Center.

Please bring your SIUE ID Card.

The SIUE IRIS Center, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences and Lewis and Clark Community College, is hosting the interdisciplinary conference “Digital Humanities and the Undergraduate Experience" Friday-Saturday, April 26-27.

We are currently seeking proposals from university and college students, staff and faculty to present on their approach to integrating digital humanities (DH) into undergraduate curriculum, informal learning environments and student life.

Potential topics might address:

• Innovative approaches to using established digital humanities projects in the classroom
• Undergraduates sharing their digital research
• Engaging students in DH practices
• DH integration within particular institutional settings
• DH pedagogy and intersectionality
• Approaches to DH curriculum that crosses disciplinary boundaries
• Service learning, community engagement and the digital humanities
• Undergraduate DH program design (ie. minors/majors/certificates)
• DH in informal educational environments

By bringing together students, faculty and practicing professionals, this conference will allow discussions about the intersection of original, collaborative research with pedagogy and curriculum design.

Proposals can be made for:

• Poster presentations 
• Flash talks (3 minutes)
• Individual papers (15 minutes)
• Fully constituted panels (90 minutes)
• Workshops (90 minutes)

Abstracts no longer than 300 words in length can be submitted here. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Decisions regarding acceptance will be announced by March 1.