Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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

Today
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Dunham Hall, room 1109  – Morning Musical Sounds with the SIUE Piano Department, presented by Angela Jeong Hyun Kim, professor in the Department of Music

1:15-2:30 p.m.
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room – Constitutional Laws, presented by Tim Kalinowski, instructor in the Department of Political Science

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

You don’t want to miss this last speaker series of the semester!

To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website or contact coordinator Eboni Buckels at 650-3233

Graduate students from the Departments of Social Work, Art Therapy and Psychology will present the Sixth Annual Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symposium:

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

Graduate students' projects will raise awareness about issues associated with substance abuse and mental health.

The symposium provides an opportunity for members of the SIUE and local community to engage with students about their projects.

The Career Development Center wil present the Social Media Workshop: "Market Yourself the Right Way."

3-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Conference Center

Optional FREE professional LinkedIn headshot from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Hear tips from Sara Gregor, of Brown Smith Wallace. Gregor will talk about such social media topics as:

• Recruitment
• Job search tools
• Proper profiles
• And more!

The Department of Criminal Justice Studies and the Criminal Justice Club will host a Criminal Justice Career Fair:

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 18
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

More than 35 criminal justice agencies (law enforcement, probation, corrections, treatment, victim services and private security) will attend and talk with students.

Federal, state and local agencies will be represented from both Illinois and Missouri.

Equity and Sustainability:
2-3:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19
Cougar Pavilion, Lukas Annex, Vadalabene Center
Participatory outreach methods in teaching and researching sustainability with Dr. Gerardo Sandoval. Sandoval will discuss his experience in teaching university courses and conducting research that incorporates participatory outreach methods. The focus of his talk will address equity issues of concern within low-income Latino communities. Sponsored by SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative, Office of Educational Research, Department of Sociology, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences Targeted Funding Initiative.

Rooftop Garden Planting Day
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Monday, April 22
Volunteers meet at Fixins’ Restaurant in the Morris University Center.

Earth Day Prayer
Noon
Monday, April 22
The Center for Spirituality & Sustainability, The Dome on SIUE campus
Participants will be invited to join hands beneath the Dome

"Design Science Resolution" 
7 p.m.
The Dome
Informal round-table discussion led by professionals in the field of "design science." A collection of photographs and renderings of Fuller’s sustainably driven inventions will be on display. For more information, visit fullerdome.org. 

Honey Suckle Pull 
9 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23 and
Thursday, April 25
The Gardens at SIUE
For more information, email bhanke@charter.net 

Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) Inaugural Water Symposium
1-5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room
A collection of various SIUE departments, businesses, municipalities, organizations and students will gather to discuss the environmental, technical and social issues surrounding the world’s water supply. For free registration, email: mmaas@siue.edu. Donations to Give Me Water Lord are appreciated.

Please join us for Karen Stovall's retirement celebration after serving nearly 18 years as the SIUE controller.

2-4 p.m.
Monday, April 22
Morris University Center, International Room

Refreshments will be served.

There are still discounted tickets left for the Cardinals v. Brewers game at 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 22 at Busch Stadium.

Students - $10
Faculty and staff - $12
General admission - $15

Tickets are available at the Morris University Center Welcome Desk, and up to four tickets can be purchased!

The folllowing open forum for Hilary Lichterman, PhD, for the position of Director of University of Housing will be held:

10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 23
Student Success Center, room 0200

The campus community is invited to meet with finalists for the Director of University Housing position. Resumes and feedback forms will be provided at the open forum.

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

Yoga: History and Practice
5-6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 25
Cost: $10 per session 

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, please visit the educational outreach website.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Diversity Day Committee, invites proposals for engagement sessions and Ed talks for the 2019 SIUE Diversity Day, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

The theme for Diversity Day is “From Awareness to Action, SIUE Shaping a Changing World.”

Engagement sessions are 60 minutes long and should be focused on a topic related to diversity, equity and/or inclusion. Proposals will be accepted until Wednesday, May 1.

Please see instructions for submitting a proposal.

An automatic message should be received by the primary session contact, upon submission of a proposal. If the contact does not receive this message (and it is not in their spam filter), please email vbrown@siue.edu.  

Diversity Day is a campus-wide experience that provides a platform for students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and the broader community to engage different groups, learn about similarities and differences, and celebrate diversity and inclusion at SIUE.

On behalf of the 2019 SIUE Diversity Day Committee, thank you for your commitment to a diverse and inclusive SIUE! Please encourage faculty, staff and students to submit proposals.

For more information, contact Venessa A. Brown, PhD, associate chancellor and chief diversity officer.

Safe Zone will offer Ally Training:

2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Morris University Center, International Room

The goal of the training is to provide skills and understanding for supporting the LGBTQIA community. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Register at Spring 2019 Safe Zone Ally Training

Safe Zone is a community of people who:

• Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice or just someone to talk to

• Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions, but will address them in an educational and informative manner

• Have attended Safe Zone training, and have information on campus and community resources

Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:

• Safe Zone's mission is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty and staff, with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.

For more information, contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu. 

Safe Zone Co-Chairs
Shelley Price-Williams, PhD
Coordinator of Student Services and Transitions
School of Business

Mary Sue Love, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Business

After 19 years of dedicated service to SIUE, Julia Simms is retiring!

You're invited to celebrate with the Learning Support Services Department:

2:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8
Morris University Center, Student Success Center
Room 0200, lower level

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