Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

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

4-6 p.m.
Today
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, Today-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 the SIUE Student Government for Spooky Trivia Night:

7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Today
MUC Conference Center

Admission is free. Food, drinks and prizes will be available. Come connect with fellow students and possibly city officials. Register on GetInvolved.

Stop by the Beet Box Mobile Farmers Market on the Quad

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
(This is the last of the season.)

Fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and more, will be available for purchase. The Beet Box accepts cash or card. Customers can also use their Illinois Link Card.

Details on the Beet Box’s weekly stops are available on the Goshen Market Foundation’s Facebook page.

The market on wheels is among the initiatives supported by SIUE’s food sustainability consortium, a constellation of courses, projects and services related to agricultural education and food access.

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.

Lifelong Learning Library Speaker series is back!

Join a community of learning as Dr. Richard Keating, faculty emeritus in the Department of Biological Sciences presents on The Early History of Pictured Postcards.

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Glen Carbon Library

For more information, siue.edu/continuing-education/personal-development or contact Eboni Buckels at 618-650-3233.

The SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2019 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the SIUE campus.

Wednesday, Oct. 30
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms 

10:30-11:45 a.m. - Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics, presented by Undrah Baasanjav, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Political Science

1:15-2:30 p.m. - King George III and the Americas, presented by Robert Paulett, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies

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 exhilarating semester jam-packed with presentations that are sure to inform and educate! 

To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website or contact coordinator Eboni Buckels at 618-650-3233.

The SIUE School of Engineering (SOE) will hold a grand opening for the state-of-the-art Fowler Student Design Center (FSDC).

11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 30
FSDC

The FSDC was made possible by a generous $1.25 million gift from the Fowler Family, combined with other contributions from major donors, such as Ed Grady and Ralph Korte.

SOE Dean Cem Karacal will oversee the ceremony. SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Jonathan Fowler will headline a variety of speakers, including Grady, who sponsored the FSDC’s second floor, and SOE student Holly Liebel.

Following the remarks, tours of the facility will be provided.

Campus Recreation’s Club Sports program is once again raising money and awareness for breast cancer research, a disease that severely impacts students and their families.

Special Club Sports pink T-shirts will be sold at various Club Sports events during the month of October.

The Sport Club Executive Council will vote at their next executive meeting to select a charity to donate the funds.

Please visit the SIUE Campus Recreation website for a detailed list of Club Sport Home events in October.

For more information on how to donate and/or purchase a Club Sports pink T-shirt, please contact Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu  or 618-650-3242.

Please join us for the next Inclusive Conversations!

Topic: How can we do better in supporting transgender and gender diverse community members?
Facilitators: Kasey Hohlt, graduate assistant, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, and Rex Jackson, associate director, University Housing

12:15-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1
Morris Univesity Center, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)

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.

The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) will host a Health Careers Day:

1:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Edwardsville Public Library
112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville

Health Careers Day is a free, all-ages educational event. Come learn about what it's like to train for careers in dental medicine, art therapy, exercise science, medical technology, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, psychology, public health, social work, speech-language pathology, and the health sciences. 

Talk to students and faculty about health professions, witness demonstrations, and enjoy freebies!

For more information, visit Facebook and Health Careers Day.

Green Dot is a comprehensive violence prevention program with objectives to decrease the likelihood of dating and domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.

The intent of the education sessions is to train faculty and staff to endorse, model and support two Green Dot values: (1) power-based personal violence is not tolerated in our campus community, and (2) everyone will do their part to prevent violence.

Fall faculty/staff sessions:

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms

Please sign up here. 

For more information, contact greendot@siue.edu.

SIUE hosts A Year of Mindfulness and Meditation.

Dr. Daniel Barbezat will speak on "Contemplative Practices in Higher Education."

6-7:30 p.m. - Reception and discussion
Monday, Nov. 4
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability

This event is sponsored by the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) and the Department of Teaching and Learning.

The SIUE Campus Activities Board will present:

"The Confessions of Yusef Salaam" by Yusef Salaam
6:30 p.m. - doors open
7 p.m. - presentation
Monday, Nov. 4
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
FREE

Salaam is a motivational speaker and activist featured in the Netflix series, “When They See Us” as a member of The Exonerated Five (formerly known as The Central Park Five).

We are extremely excited to welcome Yusef to SIUE. We hope to see you there!

Kindermusik announces its new 4-week class offerings.

For more information on classes and registration forms, visit siue.edu/kindermusik. A credit card online payment option is now available at siue.edu/suzuki/current-parents-students/index.shtml. In the "Select what you are paying" option, choose "Kindermusik" in the dropdown column. There is a percentage fee for credit card transactions.

Please note that your credit card payment must be made before or when you turn in your class registration form. If you do pay by credit card, please make that note on your registration form. 

For any questions, please contact Ellen Singh at esingh@siue.edu or 618-792-6190.

“Sing & Play” (Level 1)
Class: Ages 1-3 
Theme: On the Town with Bear
Tuition: $75 by Friday, Nov. 15
Tuition includes all class fees and a high-quality at-home materials package.

Class dates and times include:
Mondays at 6 p.m. - Nov. 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9
Thursdays at 11 a.m. - Nov. 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12
Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Nov. 16, 23; Dec. 7, 14

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. You never know what adventures you'll have, when you're On the Town with Bear.

Please note: The non-refundable class fee is due in full with the registration form and confirms your space in the class. At least one participating adult must accompany the child(ren) in all classes. Please do not bring non-enrolled siblings.

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, femine product 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.

SIUE is pleased to announce the solicitation of nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. 

This annual award recognizes both an outstanding community member and an SIUE faculty/ staff member who exemplifies the humanitarian qualities and philosophy of nonviolent social change as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The winner will be recognized at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Luncheon at SIUE on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. 

Nominations for this prestigious award are invited. Please consider nominating someone in your office or affiliate organization(s). Additional information, including the Call for Nominations and Nomination Form can be found at siue.edu/csdi/events. 

The deadline for nominations must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 22. Please submit all completed nominations to Dianne Albl, Campus Box 1058, Edwardsville, IL  62026-1158. 

Questions may be directed to mroccia@siue.edu.

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For more news and information, visit SIUE News.