Monday, Jan. 28, 2019

Please check out the Educational Outreach Spring Catalog to explore the new courses and opportunities. 

Introduction to 3D Modeling and Manufacturing
5-8 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 29-March 5
Cost: $125 

This course will provide a great hands-on experience with a 3D printer. Participants will learn the basics of 3D modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360 software. They will learn how to create 3D drawings using CAD and how to prepare such drawings for manufacturing and 3D printing. Cost includes one roll of filament for 3D printing. 

Microsoft Excel: Beginner Level
6-8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 29-March 5
Cost: $129 

Designed for students with limited or no previous experience with Microsoft Excel, this beginner-level course will introduce new users to Excel 2016 with an overview of Excel basics that provides a beginner-level foundation of the application. Elements covered in this course include creating and managing multiple worksheets, rearranging data, working with basic formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and sorting and organizing large amounts of data. A brief introduction to Windows is included. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required for this course. Textbook and online resource materials are provided. 

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 percent 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.

Become a member of an engaged and active community in pursuit of Lifelong Learning!

Did you know SIUE offers programs designed for a lifetime of learning and personal growth?

Expert presenters provide insight on a range of topics covering history, culture, art, current events, health and nutrition.

Lifelong Learning presentations require no advance registration, but guests are encouraged to sign up for a membership.

Membership Information
Memberships are $25 per person, per semester and help offset facility costs for the programs.

The cost to attend each session is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for the public. SIUE faculty, emeriti faculty, staff and students can attend Lifelong Learning presentations for free.

Sign up to become a Lifelong Learning member to receive exclusive discounts, a sign-up gift and additional opportunities to meet with SIUE faculty and staff.
Send your completed registration form and payment to: SIUE Office of Educational Outreach Box 1084| Edwardsville, IL 62026.

Schedule of Speaking Events.

SIUE's Office of Student Financial Aid will post one scholarship or scholarship tip on social media every day during the month of February.

Please encourage students to apply for more scholarships, make them aware of various scholarships and inform of tips for the best applications. 

Visit www.facebook.com/SiueFinancialAid and Instagram: SIUEaid.  

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.

5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 5
Morris University Center, Conference Center (second floor)

Do you want to fine tune your networking skills? This is your chance to show off your networking skills or learn how to network!

Employers from various industries will be here to help you network through this event.

Dress professional and RSVP with the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

If you’re hosting a camp this summer, please complete the Summer Camps Survey to submit your camp information for the comprehensive list of SIUE summer camps. You will be asked to include a description, contact info, location, date, time, age/grade level, camp fee and any additional links or attachments about your camp.

You may also copy and paste the following link in your browser to complete the survey (https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bqki8y9ZkxCHHv). Completing the survey will provide the necessary information to University Marketing and Communications to add your camp to siue.edu/summer-camps.

Benefits include:

• Summer camps and courses are promoted to Edwardsville and Glen Carbon residents through postcards and posters. All communication directs people to siue.edu/summer or siue.edu/summer-camps to find more information.
• Media inquiries about summer camps are directed to the list of camps on siue.edu/summer-camps.
• siue.edu/summer-camps is among the top search results on Google and on the SIUE website when looking for “SIUE Summer Camps.”
• The summer camps website will include links to the Health Information and Consent form and the Release of Liability form.

Please submit summer camp information by Wednesday, Feb. 20.

If you have questions, please call Toni Thomas at ext. 3650 or tonthom@siue.edu.

The Emeriti Faculty Association is pleased to request proposals from SIUE tenure and tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and that enhance the reputation of the University.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, March 18.

Application guidelines are available here. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Departmental colloquia that involve recognized outside experts
• Curricular development (disciplinary or interdisciplinary)
• Faculty exchanges, including international exchanges
• Scholar-in-residence programs

Ineligible activities include activities supported elsewhere in the University, such as research, development of teaching skills, and individual professional development.

For more information, please contact David Ault at dault@siue.edu, Jim Weingartner at jweinga@siue.edu or Richard Brugam at rbrugam@siue.edu.

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.