Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

One-hour open forums for the SIUE Strategic Plan are now scheduled throughout the coming weeks to present the campus community with draft goals, objectives and key performance indicators.

All forums will be held in the Morris University Center’s International Room, and campus community members are invited to attend and offer feedback toward editing and finalizing the draft statements. All sessions will be streamed live on siue.edu/tv.

Your input is critical in helping to determine SIUE’s course of action from present day to 2025, when the Plan will again be reviewed:

The remaining dates and times are as follows:
Goal #1
Increase the recruitment of a diverse student body ready for the rigorous challenges of higher education.
Friday, Oct. 25 - 9 a.m.

Goal #2
Optimize high-quality curricular offerings and co-curricular opportunities to meet the needs of the region, engage students, and increase student persistence and graduation rates.
Today, Oct. 24 - 9 a.m.

Goal #3
Deliver a mix of co-curricular programs and services across all campuses that enhance student learning and development.
Thursday, Oct. 31 - 9 a.m.

Goal #4
Recruit, support, and retain a highly accomplished, high quality, student-centered, and diverse faculty, staff, and administration to achieve University goals and achieve excellence.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 - 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1 - 2 p.m.

Goal #5
Develop and strengthen collaborative relationships to effect positive changes in the University, region, nation and the world.
Monday, Nov. 4 - 9 a.m.

Goal #6
Develop, maintain and protect University assets through sound economic practice.
Sessions have been completed.

For more information and to comment after sessions are complete, please visit Strategic Plan Open Forums.

Committee Chairs:
Goal 1: Scott Belobrajdic
Goal 2: Jessica Harris
Goal 3: Miriam Roccia
Goal 4: Greg Budzban
Goal 5: Gireesh Gupchup
Goal 6: Nancy Lutz

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Today
Peck Hall, room 2408
Cost: $99

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training, and they 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.

Please join the office of the Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support for the Inaugural Ed Roberts "Championship of Accessibility" Dinner.

6 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
General admission is $50, students $25 and VIP $75
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit siue.edu/access/.

This event will feature awards presented to campus champions of accessibility, comedic entertainment provided by Lucas Waterfill, a live band, a plated dinner and a keynote address by Sara Minkara, CEO of Empowerment Through Integration.

Assistant Research Professor Zachary Riebeling will examine the basics of planning an Omeka archive website in his presentation, "Using Omeka: Strategies and Possibilities."

10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 25
IRIS Center, Peck Hall, room 2226

Using the Exhibition Plug-in from the Rosenzweig Center for New Media at George Mason University, Riebeling will explore how to create a self-reflexive and internally-differentiated digital exhibit.

The plug-in represents a creative means to bypass the restrictions Omeka places on items and collections, allowing for layered and intersecting exhibit levels. This presentation is especially designed for scholars new to Omeka.

Shrikant Jategaonkar, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, will give his sabbatical presentation, "Earnings Management by Cross-Listed Growth and Value Firms."

10-11 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 25
Alumni Hall, room 3402

SIUE Educational Outreach presents Open Figure Drawing:

1-3 p.m.
Fridays, Oct. 25; Nov. 1 and 15
Art & Design Building, room 2103
SIUE campus

Course fee is $8 per session.

Please register here.

The Philosophy Department and The Lyceum organization are co-hosting the 14th Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference:

1 p.m. - Conference starts
4-6 p.m. - Keynote address
Friday Oct. 25
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms

9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 26
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms

The keynote speaker is Dr. Shelley Park of the University of Central Florida. Her presentation is entitled, "From Helicopter Moms to Smart(er) Homes: Technological Fantasies of Care and Control." 

Park's address will explore "how we have technologized femininity and feminized technology with different results."

On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, Chancellor Randy Pembrook interviews Michael Moore, the owner, breeder and managing partner of Saddleback Stables in O’Fallon.

This episode of Segue airs at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Listeners can tune in to WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound or siue.edu/wsie.

Moore graduated from SIUE in 1973. As a Cougar athlete, he played on the University’s first men’s basketball team. Following graduation, Moore continued his pursuit of athletics by coaching soccer on the collegiate and professional levels. Moore spent 20 years as a clinician for player and coach development, along with becoming a spokesperson for Nike’s soccer division. He later served as director of business development for the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), president and chief executive officer of State Games of America, president of the Illinois Health and Sports Foundation, and athletic director for St. Louis Community College-Forest Park.

Please remind all students (high school seniors, returning students and graduate students), to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).

Be sure to file the 2020-21 FAFSA and use 2018 income information. Students and parents are recommended to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.

FAFSA can be filed online at FAFSA.gov or on the app, myStudentAid.

For more information, visit FAFSA.gov or siue.edu/financial-aid.

The film, "Intersectional Stigmas," and a discussion about the intersection of gender portrayal and race will be held:

4-6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28
Morris University Center, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)

The discussion will be moderated by Kasey Hohlt, CSDI general assistant.

Intermediate Spanish
6-7:30 p.m.
Mondays, Oct.  28-Nov. 18
Peck Hall, room 0309

Cost: $99

Do you know some Spanish, but want to further your learning? Look no further than Intermediate Spanish! Join us as we delve deeper into the Spanish language, and learn how to hold conversations.

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

Join in a town hall meeting to discuss topics related to decision-making around alcohol and substance use.

6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry, Maple/Dogwood/Oak and Redbud rooms

Solid Lines Productions will perform two scenarios related to using/not using alcohol and substances. There will be a number of booths for attendees to visit related to the topic. Attendance prizes will be raffled off.

This event is a result of receiving a grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is a collaborative effort among Counseling Services, Prevention Education and Advocacy Center (PEACe), the Office of Dean of Students, the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, Athletics, School of Pharmacy, Psychology Club, Fraternity and Sorority Life, SIUE Police and Art Therapy Counseling/Art Hives.

If you are interested in offering extra credit for your students to attend, please contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu.

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. 31 online or call 650-3818.

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

All Faculty Meeting
"2020 Vision for Shared Governance"

1-4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms

Meeting Agenda
1-1:45 p.m. - Social hour (Refreshments will be served)
1:45 p.m. - Opening remarks
2-4 p.m. - Guided discussion
Come and go as your schedule allows.

Due to the recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, new initiatives, and standard University evolution over the past decade, Faculty Senate’s role in University work has shifted and needs to be realigned with the University’s mission of shared governance.

Our focus and engagement in shared governance requires some “course correction” in order to fit the needs of the faculty, within the changing landscape of SIUE, and ensure that faculty continue to have an effective voice at SIUE.

At the All Faculty Meeting, we will hold guided discussions to gather faculty input about these potential changes.

Topics to be discussed:
• Current and future faculty responsibilities
• Current challenges in shared governance
• Increasing faculty involvement in Faculty Senate

Campus Recreation invites you to join their annual ski trip:

Sunday, Dec. 15-Friday, Dec. 20
Keystone Rive Run Village, Colorado

Price Breakdown:

• Students with a valid university ID (students from all universities are welcome): $580
  This price includes lodging and ski lift tickets for 4 days, but does not include travel.
• Faculty/staff/SFC members and guests: $600
  This price includes lodging and ski lift tickets for 4 days, but does not include travel.
• Ski/snowboard rental: $25 per day
• Helmet rental: $10 per day
• Ski/snowboard lessons: $90
  This is a five-hour session with lunch included. It is recommended for first timers.
• Extra day lift ticket: $60

Registration ends on Saturday, Nov. 2. To sign up, please click here.

We hope you can join us on this trip to the slopes of Colorado! If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu or call 618-650-3242.

The SIUE Department of Campus Recreation, SIUE Alumni Association and SIUE Campus Activities Board are excited to invite you and your family to Tons of Fun!

6-8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8
Student Activity Center

This FREE event is open to all SIUE students, faculty, staff, alumni and their immediate family members. Join us for a fun night of kid-friendly inflatables, yummy snacks, games, prizes, a photo booth and more!

Although there is no cost to attend, registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to sign up today!

Contact Nick Niemerg at nniemer@siue.edu with any questions.

The "Let's Hear it for the Girls!" collection drive for women homeless shelters in the St. Louis-Metro East area is underway.

Madalynn McKenzie, a senior and student senator for the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is collecting clean, gently used bras, feminine products and newly packed underwear for women in homeless shelters.

Please drop off your items in the Student Government office, Student Success Center, room 1280. Items will be collected until Thursday, Nov. 21.

For more information, contact McKenzie at madmcke@siue.edu. 

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIUE Joint Engineering Student Council Receives NAESC Regional Award

• SIUE Upward Bound Program Comes to Collinsville High School

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.