Monday, March 25, 2019

The SIUE STEM Center announces its FY20 Faculty Research Fellowship program. 

The competitive fellowship is open to tenure-track or tenured faculty members in any discipline, including arts, humanities and social sciences topics relevant to STEM. Fellows will collaborate with STEM Center faculty and staff to conduct undergraduate education research that explores innovative models for student engagement in STEM. 

The STEM Center seeks to fund projects that have the potential for contributing to improvements in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching and learning at SIUE. Projects that will develop, test and study innovative instructional practices with the potential for replication across departments are especially encouraged. 

Details are available at siuestemcenter.org/stem-research-fellowship. 

Applications are due today and award(s) will be made by Monday, April 1.

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

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

Breads of the World
5-8 p.m.
Today-Wednesday, March 27
Cost: $129

This course will take the knowledge learned in Artisan Breads I and II and apply it to complex bread making. You will learn how to create and bake breads from around the world, including Brioche, Challah, Mediterranean and many more! Artisan Breads I and II must be taken before participating in Breads of the World. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home. All ingredients will be provided for the baking process. Please bring an apron, notebook and pen!

Batman: History of the Dark Knight
5-6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 27-May 1
Cost: $49

This course will examine the history and origins of Batman, his supporting characters and the villains, by looking at the actual comics and multimedia throughout the years (radio, film, television, animation, video games). Each session will be dedicated to a different decade (from the 30s to the 90s). Some critical writings about the character will be used.

Art Therapy Conference: Creating an Inclusive Space by Dismantling the Sociopolitical Construction of Sexuality
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, March 30
Cost: $75 for the general public, $40 for SIUE faculty and $10 for SIUE students

In this workshop, we will learn about the historical sociocultural construction of sex and gender that led to the two-sex binary model (male and female). We will also learn how inaccurate and harmful this model is, as it does not include the biological and psychological reality of many. Even within the binary model, the sociocultural construction of 'female' sexuality has been physiologically inaccurate and harmful.

Increasing one's understanding and comfort with sexuality is vital for creating a space in therapy for all clients. Incorporating a sex-positive approach in one's practice begins with increasing one's understanding and knowledge around sexuality, as well as one's awareness of internalized cultural biases and beliefs. Using art making and dialogue, we will establish a space to learn about the cultural messages that we have and begin to create space for a healthier, more inclusive understanding of sexuality.

Ayurveda
5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 3-May 8
Cost: $49

The term “ayurveda” translates as “the science of life.” Traditionally, it partners with yoga to provide a basis of personalized and natural healthcare. This course will explore the basics of ayurveda theory, including personal constitution, seasonal changes, lifestyle and daily regimen suggestions.

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

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus:

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26 and
Wednesday, March 27
Blood Mobile, Hairpin

To schedule an appointment, please create an account at bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9828.

Please reference information regarding eligibility requirements and the donation process here.

Join us for the third edition of the Relationship Real Talk Social Group.

Bring a friend!

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

Wednesday, March 27
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room

10:30-11:45 a.m. – Buddism Part 2, presented by Min Liu, PhD, associate professor in the Department of of Applied Communication Studies

1:15-2:30 p.m. The Origin and Future of Morality, presented by Pastor Jared DeBlieck, of Trinity Lutheran Ministries

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. 

In recognition of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Diversity Committee will support a viewing and discussion of the documentary, "Intelligent Lives." 

1:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 31
Edwardsville Public Library
112 S. Kansas St.
Edwardsville

Please join us!

Learn more about graduate studies at SIUE!

Graduate Admissions Open House:
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday, April 1
Morris University Center

Learn about

• SIUE’s 100+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

Register for the Graduate Admissions Open House.

Social Security Representative Scott Martin will be on campus to discuss how your benefits will be affected, if you receive a pension and the number of credits needed to receive benefits. Retirement estimation and Medicare information will also be available.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Presentation begins at 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, April 3
Morris University Center, International Room
Drop-ins welcome

To view your latest Social Security statement, create an account at ssa.gov/myaccount/.

Sponsored by University Staff Senate.

SIUE’s new Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing program will host award-winning novelist Vu Tran and poet TJ Jarrett Friday and Saturday, April 5-6. Both authors will read in The Cougar Store at the Morris University Center (MUC) followed by lively question-and-answer sessions.

At 4 p.m. Friday, Vu Tran will read. He authored the novel, Dragonfish, a New York Times Notable Book and one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Best Books of the Year. He is the winner of a Whiting Award, and his short stories have appeared in many publications. He teaches creative writing at the University of Chicago.

At 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the MUC’s Mississippi/Illinois Room, SIUE creative writing faculty members will participate in a flash reading. Professors Tiana Clark, Joshua Kryah, Geoff Schmidt and Valerie Vogrin will each read briefly from their work.

At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jarrett will read. Her debut collection Ain’t No Grave was published by New Issues Press. Her second collection Zion, winner of the Crab Orchard Open Competition 2013, was published by Southern Illinois University Press. Her recent work has been published in Poetry, African American Review, Boston Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, Callaloo, VQR and others. She lives in Nashville, Tenn.

The events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Valerie Vogrin at 618-514-5004 or vvogrin@siue.edu, or visit siue.edu/grad/creative-writing.

Orchid Ensemble, highly acclaimed and unique musicians who blend a variety of musical styles to produce an intriguing and delightful sound experience for audiences worldwide, will perform:

7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability
SIUE campus

Orchid Ensemble was nominated to receive the annual Canadian musical award JUNO.

The trio consists of Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) on the erhu/Chinese violin, Dailin Hsieh (Taiwan) on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard (Canada) on percussion. The group blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a beautiful new sound.

Read more in SIUE News.

Encourage students to attend Mock Interview Day:

9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9
Career Development Center

Are you ready for your next interview? You can find out by attending a mock interview with real recruiters and get instant feedback on your interviewing skills.

The mock interview is 45 minutes, with 30 minutes of interviewing and 15 minutes of feedback.

This is an extremely popular event, and you will need to RSVP for your time slot!

Gain confidence in your interviewing skills and call today at 650-3720.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

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For more news and information, visit SIUE News.