Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

SIUE's research and grant productivity continue at impressive levels.

To build on this success and enhance it, the University is now accepting applications for the SIUE Innovation Grant program.

The fund is designed to generate creative thinking that considers what SIUE could become, and explores new ways of doing things that lead to long-term benefits for the University and beyond.

Innovations will be evaluated according to the following measures: breadth and impact on the University, clarity of outcome, clarity of budget, ability to generate new revenue or save funds, and practicality of implementation.

Deadline for summer 2019:
Today

For more information, including program details, important dates and an application form, visit siue.edu/chancellor/innovation.

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

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 indepth 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.

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.

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

Please note these upcoming Inclusive Conversations:

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Morris University Center,
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI), located on the second floor
Feel free to bring your lunch.

Scheduled upcoming dates include Fridays, Feb. 8 and 22, March 8 and 29, and April 12 and 26.

Inclusive Conversations meetings are designed to support critical conversations and understanding of campus climate issues for students, faculty and staff; social justice; and the collective responsibility to build a sustainable campus environment; one which embodies citizenship, excellence, inclusion, integrity and wisdom.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Courtney Boddie, interim CSDI director, at cboddie@siue.edu. 

Sincerely,
Courtney Boddie, Interim Director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Jeffrey Waple, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The recently revived SIUE Forensic Speech & Debate Society is hosting a Fundraiser Night from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at McAlister's Deli in 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. 

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.

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.