Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

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.

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

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 recently revived SIUE Forensic Speech & Debate Society is hosting a Fundraiser Night!

5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
McAlister's Deli, Edwardsville

Ten percent of all dine-in, take-out and drive-thru orders and all tips received during this time frame will be donated to the team as they prepare to represent SIUE at the National Speech Championship at Oakland University in March. 

Bring a friend out to McAlister's on Feb. 13, meet the team and help support them as they strive to bring a new level of excellence to SIUE. 

If you would like to donate, please contact advisor Nick Niemerg at nniemer@siue.edu. 

SIUE Police Department Presents R.A.D. A one-day, free of charge, self defense course offered for women only (faculty, staff, and students and their guest).

R.A.D. is a nationally certified self defense program designed specifically for women. We will spend the day teaching students different techniques on how to defend themselves should they 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.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16
Morris University Center Conference Center, 2nd Floor

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

Please register via email to Officer Kircher at kbohle@siue.edu.

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.

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

The schedule for Saturday Studio Art runs from Feb. 23-April 27. All sessions will be held in the second floor of the Art and Design West building on SIUE's campus.

There will be no class during SIUE's Spring Break on March 16. 

Studio instruction is once agian offered for grades K-12. 

All classes are designed to stimulate creative growth. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in a variety of media and generating ideas for creative expression. 

Art teachers in Saturday Studio classes are becoming certified art education professionals and are art education majors in the SIUE Department of Art and Design.

Please note the below classes:

Beginning Children's Class: grades K-1
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art & Design West 2139
Fee: $85, Limit: 15 students

Primary Children's Class: grades 2-4
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West 2144
Fee: $85, Limit: 18 students

Intermediate Art Class: grades 5-8
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West 2140
Fee: $85, Limit: 15 students 

Advanced Art Class: grades 9-12
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West 2206
Fee $85, Limit: 18 students

For registration and more information, contact:
Dr. Sangsook Park at 618-650-5825 or spark@siue.edu 
Eva Sedjo at 618-650-2824  or esedjo@siue.edu 

Visit the Saturday Studio website and flyer. 

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.

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!

Self-Care as Preventive Healthcare
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, February 5-February 26
Cost: $49

From basic daily care to preventative measures and treatment, much of our healthcare actually takes place at home. Knowing the right information can help in making wise health choices in prevention and decisions for home treatment as well as knowing when to seek professional medical advice and attention. We will discuss preventive measures, simple home treatment suggestions and how to prepare for a visit and conversation with your healthcare provider for best outcomes. Being well informed can help you not only live a healthier life, but also help your healthcare dollar go farther.

Yoga: History and Practice
5-6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 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.

Modern Greek for Beginners
5-7 p.m.
Thursdays, February 7-May 2
Cost: $129

Modern Greek for Beginners is for anyone aged high school to adults who would like to learn the Greek language. You will be taught Greek reading, grammar and culture about everyday life in Greece. Dialogue sections in Greek and English will be provided. The dialogues will be from live videos filmed in Greece. Textbook and all supporting materials are included in cost of course.

Traditional Korean Tea Ceremony
6:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays, February 7-March 7
Cost: $99

This course introduces the basic knowledge and methods used in the Korean tea culture. Participants will learn and experience the propriety of preparing, making and offering tea in a traditional everyday Korean tea ceremony.

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