Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Lindsey Loyd, office support specialist in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, as the April 2019 Employee of the Month. 

Please join us in congratulating Lindsey as the Employee of the Month:
9:30 a.m.
Today
Alumni Hall, Dean's Conference Room 1137

You can also send Lindsey a congratulatory email at linloyd@siue.edu.

For more information about the Employee of the Month recognition award, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

An open forum for candidate Connie Frazier for the position of director of University Housing will be held:

11 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi Room

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

Please fill out evaluation forms here and return by Thursday, May 9.

The Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice will present, Wanqing Liu, PhD, associate professor, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit.

"Cultural Competence for a Pharmacist: What does Genetics Tell Us?"
12-1:30 p.m.
Today
University Park, room 1127

In healthcare practice, cultural diversity has an impact on the interaction between caregivers and patients, which eventually influences healthcare outcomes. Therefore, cultural competence is not only a knowledge base, but also an important skill to be developed for healthcare professionals, which is pivotal for providing individualized care to patients with diverse values, beliefs and behaviors.

Join us to practice mindfulness and meditation. 

12-12:50 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Missouri Room (second floor)

For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson in Counseling Services at lithomp@siue.edu or 650-2842.

No RSVP is required. Students, faculty and staff are invited.

You are invited to learn about the outstanding work SIUE’s undergraduates have accomplished in their major programs. 

Undergraduate Scholars Showcase
2-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center 

The Undergraduate Scholars Showcase is an annual opportunity to highlight the depth and variety of learning experiences offered by SIUE’s Senior Assignment program and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program.

Facilities Management invites you to its open house:

2-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room

We will discuss and answer questions related to upcoming projects at each of the campuses that will be underway over the summer months, including:

• The reconstruction of Parking Lot A and Korte Stadium Parking Lot
• Starbucks update at the Morris University Center
• Sidewalks and valves
• LED retrofits
• Founders Hall
• A host of other current and planned projects

There will be no formal presentation, so feel free to stop in at any time.

Department of Historical Studies professors Dr. Bryan Jack and Dr. Erik Alexander will discuss Southern History on Screen: Race and Rights, 1976-2016:

4 p.m.
Today
The Cougar Store

The book, published by the University Press of Kentucky, was edited by Jack and features a chapter by Alexander.

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is proud to announce the 2019 SpringFest Comedian, Michael Che!

Che is co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s iconic “Weekend Update” segment, and is a co-head writer of the show. With numerous television appearances, Che also co-hosted the 2018 Emmy Awards.

Che will perform stand-up:
7 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Tickets are $5 for SIUE students, $10 for SIUE faculty and staff and $20 for the community. There is a limit of four tickets sold per ID. Tickets are available for purchase at the MUC Welcome desk.

This event is a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.

Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space. Guests are encouraged to print their tickets in advance to ensure a smooth entry process.

Anyone using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.

For more information, visit overyondr.com/faq.

SIUE is introducing a master of public health (MPH) program beginning fall 2019.

The MPH is widely regarded as the entry-level degree for leadership positions in a variety of settings, including local, state, national and international health agencies.

SIUE's MPH program will prepare students to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified in Public Health (CPH) exams. 

Learn more at siue.edu/grad/public-health.

The Third Editon of International Studies Day will be held:

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

The program schedule is as follows:

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Event Participant Networking and International Studies Fair
Fair: Travel Study Opportunities for SIUE Students
Information by International Affairs at SIUE, European Union Center at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Peace Corps, the Foundation for International Education (FIE), PINC International, etc. 

10:20 a.m.                  
Welcome address - Dr. Gregory Budzban, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences 

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.   
Keynote address: From Soviet Propaganda to the Firehose of Russian Falsehood            

Scott M. Rauland, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State
Previously Senior Advisor, U.S. Helsinki Commission, and Consul General, U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg, Russia

12:15-1:45 p.m.
Panel discussion: Businesses with an International Focus in Our Region
Misiker Mandefro, Global Seed Health Regulatory Lead, Bayer
Han Ko, USAKO Group
Tim Novak, Executive Director, World Trade Center of St. Louis
Silvia Torres Bowman, International Trade Center at SIUE 

2-3:30 p.m.
Panel discussion: Nonprofits with an International Focus in Our Region
Ariel Burgess, Vice President of Client Services, International Institute of St. Louis
Phillip DeFord, World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Guillermo Rodriguez, Secretary, Council on Foreign Affairs, St. Louis Chapter
Yvonne Foo, OCA – STL Asian Pacific American Advocates
Dhiraj Kumar, Asha for Education 

4-5:30 p.m.
What I wish I Knew in College: Learn from Recent Graduates and Graduating Students of SIUE’s International Studies Program
Mattie Malone, International Studies Program Graduate
Rachel Thurston, International Studies Program Graduate
Yin Zhu Jin, International Studies Program Student
Brook Allen, International Studies Program Student 

Food will be served for breakfast at 9:30 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m. and refreshments at 3:45 p.m.

A Targeted Funding Initiative award from the College of Arts and Sciences supports International Studies Day.

Dear University Community,

Please plan to attend the sequel to "Implicit Bias and Institutional Change: Who Am I at SIUE?" 

Part II: "Who Am I in Relationship to Others?"
10-11:30 a.m.
Friday, April 26
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

In this workshop, we will explore the impact of implicit bias on our day to day interpersonal relationships. This workshop is a continuation of our community exploration of implicit bias commenced at last month's Diversity Summit. It is an opportunity to advance your own self-work and to reflect with others about the effects of implicit bias at SIUE.

Please register for Part II, at https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tm0timI2ZeVLcF.

Part III of our series on implicit bias will be Friday, Sept. 20. Please save the date!

Check out this exciting continuing education opportunity offered by Educational Outreach. 

Digital Humanities and the Undergraduate Experience Conference
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, April 26-27
Cost: FREE 

This is a two-day conference for students and professional practitioners of digital humanities work in undergraduate education.  

For more information and to register, please visit the educational outreach website.

Please stay tuned for the release of the Educational Outreach Summer Catalog!

You are cordially invited to the SIUE Suzuki Program Spring Festival:

2 p.m.
Sunday, April 28
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Free admission

Students, ages 3 to 18, will perform pieces from the Suzuki repertoire, as well as orchestral selections. All instruments in the SIUE Suzuki Program will be featured, including violin, viola and cello.

For more information, visit Suzuki Program.

Please join the SIUE Alumni Association for a Networking Breakfast!

7:30-9 a.m.
Thursday, May 2
L. Keeley Construction Co.
500 S. Ewing Ave.
St. Louis

The event is free, but registration is encouraged. Please register by clicking here!

Special guests include:

30 Under 30 Class of 2018
Chicago native Cynthia Chapple is a research and development chemist at ELANTAS PDG in St. Louis, who focuses on the development of new coating technologies for the electronics and electrical markets. She earned a master’s in chemistry from the SIUE Graduate School in 2015.

40 Under 40 Class of 2019
Lissa Johnson-Lewis is assistant brand manager at Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. in St. Louis. She received a bachelor's in business administration from SIUE in 2010.

Ryan Perryman, vice president of Building at L. Keeley Construction in St. Louis, received a bachelor's in construction management from SIUE in 2004.

For more information, contact Nick Niemerg at (618) 650-3630 or nniemer@siue.edu.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIUE School of Nursing Celebrates Record Donor Support, Dramatic Growth

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For more news and information, visit SIUE News.