Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

After being classified as a master’s-large institution for most of its history, SIUE was reclassified in January 2019 by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. The classification upgrade is significant as Washington Monthly has ranked SIUE 115^th in its 2019 National University Rankings of 395 doctoral institutions.

SIUE was fourth among Illinois public institutions, behind the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois-Chicago and Illinois State University. SIUE was rated ahead of a significant number of regional peers, including Missouri State (154), University of Missouri-St. Louis (176), SIU-Carbondale (257), Saint Louis University (259) and Lindenwood University (327). For the previous nine years, SIUE was in Washington Monthly’s Top 100 nationally for master’s universities.

For the complete listing, visit washingtonmonthly.com/2019college-guide/national. For the fourth consecutive year, SIUE is also included in the “Best Bang for the Buck” among Midwest institutions.

The American Red Cross will close its blood drive on campus:

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Today 
Bloodmobile, SIUE Hairpin 

To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code. 

Walk-ins are welcome.

Latinx Student Reception:
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms

Laugh & Learn (Level 3)
Ages 1 ½-3 years
Themes: “Around the Farm and Animals a-Dancing”
6 p.m.
Mondays, Sept. 9-Oct. 28
Tuition: $150 due by Sunday, Sept. 1 

Put on your overalls and boots—it’s off to the barnyard for some farm-time fun! You’ll discover plants, animals, songs, sounds and games, as you have fun exploring all there is to do Around the Farm.  And then … get ready for lots of ribbity-hopping, trumpety-stomping and oinkity-rolling!  Animals a-Dancing uses the movements and sounds of frogs, elephants and pigs to emphasize how many movements you can make with your body, and how many sounds you can make with your voice. 

“Village” (Foundation) 
Ages birth to 1 ½ years
Theme: Do-Si-Do
10 a.m.
Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19, 26, and Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
9 a.m.
Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuition: $135 due by Sun. Sept. 1

Pick up your baby and dance. Dance the Charleston, the Tango and the Cha-Cha, and learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning skills—from head-to-toe. In this class, play a variety of baby appropriate instruments, a dance with fun props.

Our Time (Level 2) 
Ages 1 ½ -3 years 
Theme: Wiggles & Giggles
11 a.m.
Thursdays, Sept.  5, 12, 19, 26, and Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7
10 a.m.
Saturdays, Sept, 7, 14, 21, 28, and Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov.  2 and 9
Tuition: $160 due by Sun. Sept. 1

The more than 30 songs, 15 dances, and eight different instruments create these unique music activities, designed to reflect the importance of movement in the life of a toddler.

Sing & Play (Level 1)
Ages 1-3 years
Theme: On the Town with Bear
6 p.m.
Mondays, Nov. 11 and 18 and Dec. 2 and 9
11 a.m.
Thursdays, Nov. 14 and 21 and December 5 and 12
10 a.m.
Saturdays, November 16 and 23 and Dec. 7 and 14 
Tuition: $ 75 by Friday, Nov. 15

Lace up your sneakers, we're going out on the town! We'll visit the city and see what there is to see, then head out into the country to check that out, too. Bear will, of course, go over the mountain and go a-yodeling, too. Come along! You never know what adventures you'll have when you're On the Town with Bear.

All classes will be held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at SIUE in partnership with the SIUE Suzuki Program. Classes are 45 minutes. Class times are subject to change due to enrollment numbers. 

Tuition includes all class fees and high-quality at-home materials package. The non-refundable class fee is due in full with registration form and confirms your space in the class. At least one participating adult must accompany the child(ren) in all classes. Do not bring non-enrolled siblings.

Yoga for Beginners
5-6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 3
Lovejoy Library, third floor
Biotechnology Laboratory Incubator, University Park
Cost: $10 per session or $85 for all 10 sessions

Yoga for Beginners provides the fundamentals of practice for those getting started in yoga, as well as those with more experience who enjoy gentler movements. You will learn posture alignment, practice breath work through guided demonstration, and reap the benefits of yoga, including improved balance, physical strength, flexibility, relaxation, increased energy and better digestion. 

To register or for more information, please visit our new and exciting educational outreach website.

Stand up Paddle Board Yoga returns to Campus Recreation:

6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 3-5
Vadalabene Center Indoor Pool
Sessions are 45 minutes in length.

Faculty, staff and Student Fitness Center members can reserve a board for just $10. Space is limited. Registration is available at the Student Fitness Center reception desk.

Please bring your SIUE ID card.

Please note, access to the Vadalabene Center Indoor Pool is FREE for faculty and staff. Campus Recreation requires a signed liability waiver form. Please visit the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk.

All participants at the Indoor Pool are required to check-in with the lifeguard on duty and swipe their SIUE card for access.

For more information, contact Natalie Hawkins, assistant director of Recreational Programs at nrosale@siue.edu or call at 618-650-3242.

The Madison County Regional Office of Education and the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) invite you and your students to a meeting about the Madison County Give 30 Mentoring Program.

SIUE Information and Training Meeting:
4-6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5

OR

1-3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 6
SIUE Lovejoy Library Friends’ Corner (main floor)

Stay for the first 30 minutes of the meeting to learn about Give 30. Stay for the rest of the meeting, if you are ready to register as a potential mentor, and save time by completing mandatory training and fingerprinting right away.

SIUE students selected as Give 30 mentors will commit to spending 30 minutes per week visiting a local teenager who has been through a disciplinary process or is otherwise struggling. 

Instructor Taylor Donohoo will present the same information on each date.

The SEHHB will provide cookies and drinks.

For more information, visit Give 30 Mentoring Program.

Nursing Career Fair
11 am.-1 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 9
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center 

Stop by to network with employers about open positions or see an employer presentation. 

Employers will present throughout the event on best tips for resumes, navigating online applications and interview tips. 

Stop by to hear recruiters talk about what they look for from candidates and get tips on how to stand out in your job search! 

Professional attire is required. Bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found on the Career Development Center's website at siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml.

Join us in celebrating one of SIUE's most distinguished alumni, former mayor of East St. Louis, Dr. Gordon D. Bush '70 '71. A photographic installation depicting Bush's many accomplishments will be unveiled at this reception in his honor.

4-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Lovejoy Library, second floor

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free parking available in Lot A.

Please RSVP no later than Monday, Sept. 2 by emailing Laura Scaturro at lscatur@siue.edu.

The Department of Political Science will host the Constitution Day presentation, "The First Amendment and Speech on College Campuses."

12-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

The event will feature a discussion about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as applied to free speech on college campuses.

When preparing for fall classes, don’t forget the Career Development Center gives presentations on career-related topics.

A career counselor is able to visit classes to give presentations on the following topics, including but not limited to:

• Resumes
• Interviewing
• Networking
• Job Search
• Co-ops and Internships
• LinkedIn
• Career Assessments
• Preparing for a Career Fair
• Social Media
• Professional Attire and Etiquette

Presentations can be done 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday or by request. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. However, there will be times when we have limited staff availability.

If you would like your class to use our services (i.e. mock interviews, assessments, resume approvals, etc.), please notify us in advance that your students will be making appointments, as well as description of the class assignment and name of the class.

Please visit our website at edu/careerdevelopmentcenter and click on “Faculty and Staff,” then Request a Presentation to complete the online form. Schedule your Career Development Center presentation today!

For more information, contact our office at (618) 650-3708 or tammtay@siue.edu.

The Office for Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) invites you to nominate a member of the SIUE community who you feel goes above and beyond to promote and defend accessibility throughout the SIUE campus community, both in and outside of the classroom, and should be recognized as a Champion of Accessibility.

The criteria for student nominees are as follows:

• Actively engage with the ACCESS office and also participates in ACCESS-related events activities
• Promote of accessibility, inclusion, awareness, and equity for themselves and their peers
• Demonstrate commitment to the concept that all people, regardless of the nature or degree of an individual's disability, have the right and obligation to become full and contributing members of society
• Vigorously dispels negative stigma and stereotypes related to students with disabilities and the ACCESS office

The criteria for faculty/staff nominees are as follows:

• Help remove barriers for students with disabilities for full inclusion and participation in programs and services
• Cooperate in promoting acceptance and awareness for students with disabilities in all aspects of the university and community life
• Advocate for the civil rights of students with disabilities in order to increase their participation in the SIUE community
• Demonstrate commitment to the concept that all people, regardless of the nature or degree of an individual's disability, have the right and obligation to become full and contributing members of society
• Make contributions in addition to normal job requirements or when the achievements of students with disabilities are not likely to be recognized by other organizations
• Significantly improve or enhance the quality of the higher educational experience in ways that make a substantial difference for a student with a disability

We are accepting nominations for students and/or student organizations, faculty and staff of the SIUE campus community. Nominations must be received by noon on Friday, Sept. 6.

To nominate an Accessibility champion, please clink the link below:
https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bObkBXb96NmCpCJ

To register for the Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Dinner, please clink the link below:
https://relay-ccon.foundation.siue.edu/ccon/events_activities.do?event_id=DS19D

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

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• SIUE Adds Kilgore to Office of Educational Outreach

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.