Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

Plan to attend SIUE’s Graduate School Open House:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Meet program directors and faculty scholars. Talk to current students.

Learn more about:
• SIUE’s 140+ 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
• Our integrative studies program, which allows you to meet your career goals by integrating courses from two or three disciplines

The $40 Graduate School application fee will be waived for those who apply during the open house!

Learn more and register at siue.edu/graduate-visit or call 618-350-3705.

SIUE hosts A Year of Mindfulness and Meditation.

The first of two speakers is Rhonda V. Magee, MA Sociology, JD:

3-4 p.m. - Discussion
Today
Peck Hall, room 1402

6-7 p.m. - Reception
Today
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability

7-9 p.m. - “The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness”
Today
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability

This event is sponsored by the Provost’s Office, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Sociology.

Yoga for Beginners
5-6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Nov. 12 (with no class on Oct. 31)
Biotechnology Laboratory Incubator
Cost: $85 for all 10 sessions or $10 a session 

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.

The Department of Theater and Dance will present "She Kills Monsters," by Qui Nguyen and directed by Tress Kurzym:

7:30 p.m.
Today-Saturday, Oct. 19
2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Dunham Hall Theater

The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty, staff and seniors and FREE admission for SIUE students with a valid ID.

To purchase tickets and for more information, call 650-2774.

Please note the below list of events planned by the Women's Studies Program for the month through October.

Dr. Ashton Speno, “Adolescents, Sexualization and Sexting”
1-2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Peck Hall, room  3407 

Coffee With Cool Women: Mary Grose
Pediatric ER nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center and local organizer of Bring Your Own Glen-Ed
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21
Peck Hall, room 3407 

Dr. Ezra Temko, “The Social Construction of Gender Quotas: Iowa's Successful Adoption of Gender Balanced Boards and Commissions”
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Peck Hall, room 2315B

The Social Justice Educators group will host a book club for SIUE students and faculty.

Every Day Bias by Howard Ross will be discussed:
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Every other Thursday beginning Oct. 17
Morris University Center, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI), second floor 

To register, please visit  google.com/forms.

You are invited to participate in the next Inclusive Conversation: "Appreciating or Appropriating?"

12:15-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 18
Morris University Center, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI), second floor 

Dominic Dorsey, director of ACCESS, will lead an open discussion about cultural appropriation during Halloween and beyond.

Inclusive Conversations are designed to support critical conversations and understanding of campus climate issues for students, faculty and staff; social justice; and the collective responsibility to build a sustainable campus environment - one which embodies citizenship, excellence, inclusion, integrity and wisdom. 

Feel free to bring lunch. 

Join us for the SIUE Club Ice Hockey’s Annual Pink in the Rink game scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 19 vs. Bradley University.

D2 Hockey plays at 6:45 p.m. and D3 Hockey plays at 9:30 p.m. at the East Alton Ice Arena.

This year, Pink Ice Hockey jerseys will be available for purchase. Proceeds will be donated to a charity in support of breast cancer research.

The cost is $5 for general admission. FREE admission to SIUE Students with valid identification.

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

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability is hosting "Worship for a Wounded Planet," this year's Celebration of World Faiths program:

6:30 p.m. - Doors open
7 p.m. - Program begins
Saturday, Oct. 19
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability (Fuller Dome)
SIUE Campus

This multi-faith worship service includes statements and scriptures from six faith traditions addressing their responsibility and mandate to care for the earth. Admission and parking in Visitor Lot B are free.

The Career Development Center will present its Mock Interview Day:

9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Career Development Center
Student Success Center, room 0281
618-650-3708
careerdevelopment@siue.edu 

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. 

Please RSVP to reserve your time slot for this popular event. Gain confidence in your interviewing skills and call today!

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification

5:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Peck Hall, room 2408
Cost: $99

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training, and cover first-aid basics for the most common first-aid emergencies. Hands-on training also prepares students to perform CPR and use an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner. A two-year certification card is issued upon course completion.

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

Current and retired SIUE military students, faculty and staff, please join Student Government for the annual Veterans Day Luncheon:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday, Nov.  8
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
RSVP before Thursday, Oct. 24 online or call 650-3818.

The luncheon will include a full course meal and a guest speaker.

The SIUE ROTC Cadet Club and Cougar Athletics will hold an All-American 5K run/walk fundraiser:

8 a.m. - Registration
9 a.m. - Run/walk
Saturday, Nov. 9
Beginning at Parking Lot 10
SIUE Campus

The purpose is to fundraise for Cadet Club functions and recreational events. Fifteen percent of all proceeds raised will go to the Wounded Warriors project.

For more information, visit facebook.com/siuecadetclub.

The Office of Educational Outreach is proud to announce a Lifelong Learning trip to Paris, France!

Embark on a world adventure with us to immerse yourself in five days of France's finest culture and cuisine, including a hands-on French cooking class. Experience a Seine River Cruise, the iconic Eiffel Tower, Monet's Home, Montmartre and Versailles personalized  city tours, a four star hotel and much more!

This program includes two tour guides and transportation to all sites. Moderately paced tours average 2-3 miles of walking per day.  

Travel Dates: April 19-25, 2020
Cost: $2,975 in double occupancy
$4,199 with flight (must be registered by Jan. 13, 2020)

Informational sessions will be held on August 20 and 24 to learn more about this exciting opportunity! To register for one of the informational sessions or for more information, please visit the educational outreach website.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIUE Annual Diversity Day Highlights Social Justice Advocate Howard Ross

• SIUE Receives $990K NSF Grant

• KMOV-TV Features SIU SDM Give Kids A Smile Day

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.