Monday, Nov. 11, 2019

The Lovejoy Library and the STEM Center will present Anu Khadka, master's student in environmental science, who will present recently published research.

Noon-1 p.m .
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Lovejoy Library, Third Floor Conference Room, 3021
Bring your lunch and learn.

Khadka researched landslide susceptibility mapping along the road corridor from Bandeu to Barabise and sediment loss estimation in the Sindhupalchwok District, Nepal.

The STEM Journal Club is an open campus group sponsored by Lovejoy Library and the STEM Center. Our meetings are devoted to discussing STEM research (on or off campus) and/or relevant journal articles on any STEM subject. Please join the conversation!

Do you have questions you want to ask experts, but don’t want the obligation to buy products?  Now is your chance! 

2-3 p.m .
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms

Talk to the experts of your choice with no obligation to buy any products. This is a round table event, where you can come and go as you wish.

The event is open to staff, faculty and students, especially those approaching graduation.

• Do you know the questions you should be asking about company benefits?
• Do you know how to negotiate salary?
• Do you know how to read your credit report?
• Do you know how to create and follow a budget?
• Do you know what it takes to get a car loan or mortgage?

Do you know about filing your taxes?

Gerald “Jerry” O’Brien, PhD, professor in the Department of Social Work, will present the 2019 Going Lecture for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS):

6 p.m. - Opening reception
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms

His topic will be “Eugenics, Genetic Innovations and the Minority Group Model of Disability.” Sign language interpreters will be present during the free lecture.

A panel discussion will take place following the Going Lecture. Panelists will include Cathy Contarino, executive director, Impact Center for Independent Living in Alton; Dominic Dorsey, director of SIUE’s Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) Office; Alison Reiheld, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy; and E. Duff Wrobbel, PhD, chair and professor in the Department of Applied Communication Studies.

O’Brien is the recipient of the 2019 William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award in CAS, which recognizes faculty in the College who have outstanding teaching, scholarly accomplishments and/or creative activity.

The award is open to all full-time, tenure-track faculty and carries a stipend. The endowed professorship lasts for one year, and awardees provide a public presentation or lecture at the end of this appointed time.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 13
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms 

10:30-11:45 a.m. - *Great Decisions Topic* "Refugees and Global Migration," presented by Nancy Lucy, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology

1:15-2:30 p.m. - "Medications for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia," presented by John Mark Ruscin, PharmD, chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice

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.

Navigating Academic Research for STEM Majors will be held:

4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Engineering Building, room 1160

The purpose is to educate STEM students (undergraduates and graduates) about the library resources available to them through Lovejoy Library.

Dance In Concert:

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 13-16
Dunham Hall Theater

and 

2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Dunham Hall Theater

Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and others, and FREE for SIUE students with valid identification. 

For more information, call the Box Office at 618-650-2774.

The SIU School of Dental Medicine will provide free dental care to veterans on Thursday, Nov. 14 during its second annual Veteran’s Care Day at the SDM’s main clinic in building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton.

SIU SDM third- and fourth-year dental students, under the supervision of dental school faculty who are all licensed dentists, will provide free exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions at no cost.

Reservations for the SIU SDM Veterans Dental Care Day are required. Due to the high demand for dental services realized at last year’s event, appointments will be made available based on reservation order until all appointments are filled. Walk-in appointments will not be available the day of the event.

Contact Valerie Donahue at the SIU SDM at 618-474-7200 to make reservations.

The IRIS Center will present Digital Community Engagement with Washington Park:

10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 15
The IRIS Center, Peck Hall, room 2226

Sociology and environmental science graduate students are working with Derissa Davis, an elementary teacher in the Village of Washington Park, to help materialize her vision of a community garden. Members of The Tiny Children’s Garden Team will present a synopsis of their use of digital tools to practice applied sociology, and to amplify the voices and desires of their collaboration partner and her community.

The team will provide an overview of the digital pieces and outline their role in the collaboration, including how they contribute to shifting the dominant deficit-based narrative of the community to one that highlights the community’s rich cultural capital.

Coffee and pastries will be served.

Please note these upcoming Inclusive Conversations!

Topic:  Understanding Thanksgiving and its Connection to Native American History
Facilitators: Dr. Robert Paulett and Dr. Rowena McClindon

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

Topic: Including Mental Health in the Diversity and Inclusion Discussion
Facilitators: Dr. Courtney Boddie, director of Counseling Services

12:15-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 6
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.
Friday, Nov. 15
Art & Design Building, room 2103
SIUE campus

Course fee is $8 per session.

Please register here.

Pharmacy Career Fair

Noon-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Morris University Center, 2nd Floor Conference Center

Some employers will conduct interviews at the career fair and/or the next day.
Professional attire required and please bring copies of your resume!

For a list of attending employers, visit the events page on the CDC website.

Pharmacy Residency Showcase

3:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
School of Pharmacy Student Learning Center

Stop by to talk to representatives from various Residency Programs! Don’t forget your Cougar Card.

You can find a list of attending Residencies on the events page of the CDC website.

SIUE faculty and staff will have the option to sign up for payroll deduction for a Student Fitness Center membership.

• Membership is in effect from the date that you sign up through December 1, 2020
• Four equal payments of $60 will be deducted from each January and February paycheck

You can sign up through the end of November at the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk.

For more information, visit siue.edu/campus-recreation/about/memberships or call Margaret Fredericksen at 650-2375.

The SIUE Foundation is asking for the University community's support in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3!

SIUE Day faculty/staff forms are being delivered via campus mail.  

The 2019 SIUE Day representatives are Nicholas Rachowicz, associate director for the Morris University Center and the Student Success Center; Precious Grimes, Project Success program director at the SIUE East St. Louis Center; and Nick Niemerg, assistant director for Constituent Relations for the Office of Alumni Affairs.

For more information, contact siue_day@siue.edu, 650-2378 or visit siue.edu/siueday. 

Give online at siue.edu/give-now.   

The 2020-2021 Resident Assistant application is now open. The RA application can be found online.

Resident Assistant qualifications include:

• Turn in a completed application by the appropriate deadline: 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the time you assume the position (RAs are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA)
• Cannot be graduating before May 2021
• Cannot be involved with a full-time internship/co-op, student teach, or enrolled in the School of Pharmacy program during the 2020-2021 academic year
• Have lived in University Housing for at least two full semesters by the time you would begin as an RA (summer is counted as a semester)
• Be in good financial, academic and behavioral conduct standing with the University.

For more information, contact Sarah Kirkpatrick at skirkpa@siue.edu or (618) 650 4629.

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School's (CHS) annual Angel Tree giving campaign is underway.

This is your opportunity to make this holiday season a memorable one for the students at CHS.

As winter approaches, the CHS staff would like to ensure that all of its students experience the joy of the holiday season. This year, the goal is to give every CHS student a new sweatshirt and to give additional winter gear to the neediest students.

Unfortunately, our students have needs year round for things like school supplies and school uniforms. This year, please consider making a recurring donation that will help to make CHS students successful all year long.

Now through Friday, Dec. 13, we will be accepting donations to the Angel Tree giving program. Click here to donate to CHS Angel Tree online using a credit card.

We also accept cash or checks. Checks should be made payable to the SIUE Foundation and sent to Anne Moore, CHS treasurer, Campus Box 1049. Please drop off any cash donations to Moore in Alumni Hall, Room 1134.

The SIUE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

For more information, contact Moore at 650-3354 or anmoore@siue.edu.

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)

For more information, please visit the educational outreach website.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• Congressman Shimkus Collection Featured at SIUE Lovejoy Library

• SIUE Alum Tyler is Among St. Louis Magazine’s Best Dressed

• IPA Names SIUE Alum Deets as 2019 Graves Award Recipient

• SIUE’s Alestle Wins National College Journalism Awards

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.