Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Each week on Segue, SIUE's premier radio show discusses the issues and ideas on campus and in its College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). 

On this week’s episode, CAS Dean Greg Budzban, PhD, welcomes Jennifer Rehg, PhD, associate dean of instruction, faculty development and academic programs.

This episode will air at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, on WSIE 88.7 The Sound and siue.edu/wsie. 

A tenured faculty member, Rehg became chair of the Department of Anthropology in 2012. In 2017, she was selection by Budzban for her current position. She assumed the role in 2018 and now is focused on crafting a new CAS strategic plan.

For more information, contact Darryl Cherry at dacherr@siue.edu or ext. 3759.

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Angela Pritchett as the January 2019 Employee of the Month. Angela is an admissions records supervisor with the SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton.

Please join us in congratulating Angela as the Employee of the Month:

Noon
Tuesday, Jan. 29
School of Dental Medicine, Alton campus Building 273, 1st place, Alumni Conference Room

You can also send a congratulatory email to Angela at angprit@siue.edu.

“I am honored to be selected as the January Employee of the Month. I would like to thank Dr. Bruce Rotter for the nomination and Dr. Cornell Thomas, Ken Holbert and Dr. Ken Rawson for supporting my nomination. You have all made me feel appreciated! I truly enjoy working in the Office of Admissions and Student Services at the School of Dental Medicine. My coworkers are like family and extremely helpful. I am also thankful I work with a wonderful group of students and faculty. Thank you again for this honor.” - Angela Pritchett

“Ms. Pritchett is the epitome of an effective supervisor. Three staff, as well as several student volunteers, operate under her guidance. She leads with a firm but kind manner and has the respect of all who work with her. She has demonstrated her ability and desire to be a mentor to her coworkers and to our student population. She acts as the campus sexual harassment information advisor and has earned the trust of the campus for her integrity, openness, honesty and inclusive spirit.”- SIU School of Dental Medicine Dean Dr. Bruce Rotter

Questions or comments regarding the Employee of the Month recognition award can be directed to Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or ext. 2127.

Check out these exciting courses and continuing education opportunities offered by Educational Outreach this fall. 

Please check out the Educational Outreach Spring Catalog to explore the new courses and opportunities that are coming soon! 

National Food Safety Certification
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, February 2
Cost: $149 

The ServSafe® course, conducted by faculty from the Nutrition Program at SIUE, is for individuals preparing for the exam. After attending the ServSafe® course and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher, participants will receive a ServSafe® certificate. To receive and maintain certification, all individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five (5) years. Course fee covers cost of the most recent edition of the ServSafe® Manager book, online exam and learning materials.

SAT Review
Two Sessions Available:
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m., Feb. 2-23
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 5-March 12
Cost: $199 for either session

This in-depth SAT preparatory course reviews and teaches concepts needed to prepare for the SAT. It condenses lessons into individualized sessions based on the group’s strengths and weaknesses to effectively prepare for the test. Please bring a calculator and No. 2 pencil to each session.

Yoga: History and Practice
5-6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 5-March 7
Cost: $10 per session or $85 for all 10 sessions

This beginning yoga class provides the fundamentals and history principles of yoga. Individuals will learn posture alignment, breath work through guided demonstration and reap the benefits of yoga including improve balance, physical strength, flexibility, relaxation, increased energy and better digestion.

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

The SIUE Ice Hockey Club is hosting its 1st annual Teddy Bear Toss:

4:15 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2
in conjunction with the 4:15 p.m. game against Iowa State University
East Alton Ice Arena.

Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal to throw on the ice after SIUE scores its first goal. If you are unable to get a teddy bear ahead of time, the SIUE Club Sports Department will be selling small teddy bears for $15 in the arena lobby prior to the start of the game.

Teddy bears can also be dropped off or purchased at the SIUE Programming Office in the Student Fitness Center. Another Teddy bear drop-off location will be at the East Alton Ice Arena.

All Teddy Bears will be donated to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. To download the Teddy Bear Toss registration form, Click here.

General admission is $5. SIUE students get in FREE with a valid student ID.

For more information, please contact Natalie Hawkins, assistant director of Recreational Programs at nrosale@siue.edu or call 618-650-3242.

The Career Development Center is pleased to announce that the permanent Cougar Career Closet in Student Success Center, Room 0281, is now open for students.

Students can visit the closet to “shop” for professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and practicum/co-op/internship experiences.

All items are donated and students may shop free of charge.

Students can drop by the Career Development Center during regular business hours. An appointment is not needed. However, calling 650-3708 in advance will ensure that a staff member will be available to assist them.

• Students need to bring their Cougar Card for check-in at our front counter.
• Students can get 2 complete outfits plus accessories during each visit.
• Students can visit the Cougar Career Closet one time per month.

Please assist us in getting the word out to students who may be in need of this service. For more information, contact Susan M. Seibert  at sseiber@siue.edu or ext. 3708.

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. Register at the Student Fitness Center.

Please bring your SIUE ID Card.

The SIUE Police Department will present Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class:

9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Free of charge

This one-day course is for WOMEN ONLY (faculty, staff, students and their guests).

R.A.D. is a nationally certified self-defense program designed specifically for women. We will spend the day teaching different techniques on how to defend yourself should you ever be in immediate danger.

At the end of the day, we put an officer in a padded suit and allow the students to use the skills taught to defend themselves. This is done in a safe environment, and everything is completely optional.

Appropriate clothing would be tennis shoes, T-shirt with sweat pants or shorts. Bring money for lunch options in the Morris University Center or bring a sack lunch.

Please respond by email to Officer Kircher at kbohle@siue.edu.

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore at tarmoor@siue.edu or ext. 2150.

For more information, contact Associate Chancellor for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Venessa A. Brown at vbrown@siue.edu or ext. 5867.

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.