Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019

The SIUE Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society continues its regular book exchange:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Today 
Peck Hall, First Floor Lobby

Members of the SIUE community are invited to bring a book, and then take one from the inventory available. Book purchases can also be made for a nominal cost.

Phi Kappa Phi is open to all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, and is one of the nation’s oldest and most selective honor societies for all academic disciplines. Chapter 203 was established at SIUE in 1978.

For more information, visit siue.edu/PKP/ or contact Cindy Scarsdale at cscarsd@siue.edu.

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.
Today
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.

The German Cultures Club will have an event to remember the Fall of the Berlin Wall:

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1
Lawn of Dunham Hall
The Club will build a replica wall, allowing people on campus to spray paint it. Then they will tear it down. The event is open to everyone. The guest speaker is Sorin Nastasia, PhD, director of the International Studies Department.

11-11:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 1
Peck Hall, Foreign Languages Lab (second floor)
Nastasia lived in The Eastern Bloc when it was under Soviet rule, and when the Wall fell. He would like to share his experiences of living on that side of the world at that point in time.

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 University 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.

SIUE Educational Outreach presents Open Figure Drawing:

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

Course fee is $8 per session.

Please register here.

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. 
Sessions have been completed.

Goal #2
Optimize high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic offerings to prepare students to become leaders who will contribute to a dynamic and diverse global community.
Sessions have been completed.

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 the University’s physical and financial assets through sound and sustainable practices.
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

A photographic exhibit of the Mississippi River Festival is currently on display on the first floor:

Through Friday, Nov. 1
Lovejoy Library

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

For 50 years, SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC) has provided quality education to preschoolers by building trusting relationships with families and the community. 

The ECC is looking for former students and families to help celebrate its tradition of excellence during an Alumni Open House and Family Play Day:
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Center, 795 NW University Dr.
Edwardsville 

“We have planned an exciting, fun-filled day for our alumni, and all those who would like to help us celebrate,” said ECC Director Rebecca Dabbs MacLean. “One of our special attractions will be Jennifer Ward, noted children’s author from Edwardsville. She will share some readings from her children’s books as well as share activities with families from her, “I Love Birds!” family activity book. 

The day will also include art and STEM activities, field games, an art and photo exhibit, the Beet Box Mobile Farmers Market, Burgers STL food truck and more. The Family Play Day will take place at the Center and at the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex (Rec-Plex) across the street. 

Please register for the event at Alumni Open House and Family Play Day. ECC alumni and family members are urged to contact Dabbs MacLean at 618-650-2556 or rdabbsk@siue.edu for more information.

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!

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.

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For more news and information, visit SIUE News.