Friday, Feb. 8, 2019

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. today. Decisions regarding acceptance will be announced by March 1.

SIUE celebrates its annual Black Heritage Month with the following events/activities:

• Cultural Trip to the Griot Museum
  11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  Saturday, Feb. 9
  Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDl

For more information, contact Paul Dodson at 650-3695 or pdodson@siue.edu or visit Cougar Athletics.

All graduating senior dental students must take a patient-based clinical licensing examination prior to being eligible to apply for a license to practice dentistry. 

We need your help in advance of this licensing exam to complete this requirement. You can help by participating in in a FREE dental screening.

FREE screenings will be offered from 5-7 p.m. at the School of Dental Medicine on the Alton campus:
Monday, Feb. 11
Monday, Feb. 25

A FREE dental screening, including select x-rays, will be offered to patients willing to participate and who are 18 years and older.

There will be NO CHARGE for the treatment you will receive during the Board Exam.

No appointment is necessary for the FREE screenings offered. Please bring a photo ID. Free parking is available in the patient parking area (off of Annex Street).

SIU SDM Main Dental Clinic is located at 1700 Annex Street (free patient parking off of Annex Street) in Alton.

For more information, contact the clinic at (618) 474-7000

The Department of Biological Sciences will present:

Dr. Bruce Patterson, MacArthur Curator of Mammals at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago
"Natural History and Voyages of Discovery: Axtell Memorial Lecture in Celebration of Darwin Day"
4-5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 11
Dunham Hall Theater
Refreshments will follow the lecture. 

This annual lecture is given in February in celebration of Charles Darwin's birthday. Patterson has worked extensively on tropical mammals and is the author of "The Lions of Tsavo: exploring the legacy of Africa's notorious man-eaters."

The presentation is free and open to the public.

Please join Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors for a Q&A:

9 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Morris University Center, International Room
Edwardsville campus

9 a.m.
Thursday, March 21
Roller Hall
SIU School of Dental Medicine
Alton campus

As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.

If you would like to submit questions or suggestions to the chancellor in advance of any of the Q&A sessions, please send them to siue.edu/chancellor/suggestions/.

We hope you can attend, and we look forward to your questions.

The SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the spring 2019 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.

Wednesday, Feb. 13
Morris University Center
Mississippi- Illinois Room 

10:30-11:45 a.m. – Alzheimer’s, presented by John Mark Ruscin, PharmD, chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice

1:15-2:30 p.m. Leclaire History, presented by Cindy Reinhardt, Friends of Leclaire Board of Directors, trustee, and SIUE University Bookstore retiree

Cost: $5 for general public, $2 for Lifelong Learning members and FREE for alumni and students (with valid student ID). 

You don’t want to miss this exhilarating semester jam-packed with presentations that are sure to inform and educate! 

To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website or contact coordinator Eboni Buckels at 618.650.3233.

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, through Feb. 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, through 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, through 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, through 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.

The Department of Chemistry invites you to a retirement party for Dr. Nahid Shabestary:

2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Science West Building, lounge lower level near the Atrium staircase

Refreshments will be served!

The recently revived SIUE Forensic Speech & Debate Society is hosting a Fundraiser:

5-8 p.m. 
Wednesday, Feb. 13
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.