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Please Note These Educational Outreach Courses
Check out these exciting courses and continuing education opportunities offered by Educational Outreach. View the Educational Outreach Spring Catalog.
Mosaic Stained Glass Stepping Stone (Cost: $25)
6-8 p.m.
Today
During the two hours of this course, participants will search through wonderful boxes of stained glass to create their 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, Jan. 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.
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SIUE University Theater Production “Are UR?” Featured on Segue |
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From Apple’s personal assistant software Siri to autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving. Coming this April at SIUE, one play will ask “what will happen when the artificial intelligences stop taking your demands and take over instead?”
On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s weekly radio show, co-host Greg Budzban, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) dean, excitedly speaks about one of SIUE University Theater’s upcoming productions, “Are UR?”
This episode, which features an interview with Chuck Harper, MFA, chair of the Department of Theater and Dance, Eric Ruckh, PhD, associate professor of history and director of the Honors Program, and Igor Crk, PhD, chair of the Department of Computer Science, will air on Sunday, Jan. 13 on WSIE. 88.7 FM The Sound and siue.edu/wsie.
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Consider Volunteering for Spring 2019 Book Rush |
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As things will begin to get lively again on campus next week, we are looking for a few good volunteers!
If you have an hour and would consider volunteering time at Textbook Service during Spring 2019 Book Rush, we would appreciate the help. Your job will be to assist students in finding their new books via their "pick list," and in general to be a friendly face.
This is a great opportunity to touch base with our students to welcome them back to SIUE!
If you can give time, please sign up here.
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Counseling Services Presents: Foundations of Self Care |
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Counseling Services presents a three-session Workshop Series: Foundations of Self Care.
12-12:50 p.m.
Thursdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31
Student Success Center 0200
Please encourage students to attend this workshop series to learn how to recognize, gain insight and develop openness to concerns they are experiencing. Strategies for self care will be explored.
RSVP is not required. However, since content builds week to week, please commit to attending all three sessions.
For additional information, please contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu or 618-650-2842.
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Sign Up for Adult Swim Lessons at Vadalabene Center Indoor Pool |
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Adult swim lessons are starting back this semester in Campus Recreation.
6-6:50 p.m. - Level 1: Developing comfort in the water
7-7:50 p.m. - Level 2: Basic swimming skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 14
Vadalabene Center Indoor Pool
Faculty, staff and SFC members can reserve a spot for just $20. Registration is open now through Friday, Jan. 18 at the Student Fitness Center. Please bring your SIUE ID Card.
For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Recreational Programs Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu or 618-650-3242.
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Encourage Students to Apply for LeaderShape Institute, Deadline Jan. 18 |
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The Kimmel Student Involvement Center has extended the deadline for applications to the 2019 LeaderShape Institute at SIUE to Friday, Jan. 18.
Please recommend your emerging and established student leaders to apply, or send a list of nominees to Melinda Daniels at melidan@siue.edu. Daniels will send personalized emails with more information to students on your behalf or anonymously.
LeaderShape is a free six-day, five-night intensive leadership retreat from Monday-Saturday, May 13-18.
Students who participate will leave with a stronger sense of self, improved confidence, and an enhanced ability to lead and work with others.
For more information, visit LeaderShape Institute and have students register at LeaderShape applications.
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Student Transfer Orientation Leaders Needed, Please Share |
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SIUE Meridian Society Seeks Funding Proposals for Community-Based Projects |
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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.
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Nominate a Student Leader of the Month |
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The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for the SIUE Student Leader of the Month.
Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at an upcoming Rotary meeting and at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.
SIUE students can be nominated by students, faculty or staff. No self-nominations will be considered. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and should be received by the 16th of the month to be considered for that month's award. Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months. Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.
Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
· High academic standards
· Campus involvement and activities
· Service to others on and off campus
· Leadership within their academic area or within an organization
· Demonstrated ability to promote spirit and pride at SIUE
To submit an application, visit SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month.
Also, we are also pleased to announce Husna Ibrahim as the December Student Leader of the Month. Please join us in congratulating Husna if you see her around campus!
For more information, please contact the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at 618-650-2686.
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Nominate a Phenomenal Woman by March 4 |
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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.
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Save the Date for Staff Senate Scholarship Banquet, April 18 |
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Please save the date for the Staff Senate Scholarship Banquet!
Thursday, April 18
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
All proceeds from the event benefit the Staff Senate Scholarship. If you would like to be a part of the planning committee or would like to make a donation for the event, please contact Cindy Cobetto at x2164 or cgorsag@siue.edu.
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