Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

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.
Today
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
Today
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.

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.

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 Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Todd Sanders as the November 2019 Employee of the Month. Sanders is the superintendent of buildings for the Morris University Center and the Student Success Center.

Please join us in congratulating Sanders:
10 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 18
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

You can also send him a congratulatory email at tosande@siue.edu.

“I feel truly honored to receive this nomination! I would like to thank Associate Director Nicholas Rachowicz and everyone who nominated me and supported me these last 10 years at SIUE," said Sanders. "I enjoy being at the University and in a position of helping faculty, staff, and students at the Morris University Center and the Student Success Center. I appreciate this recognition, the University and the great people who make this such a wonderful environment to work. It’s a great day to be a Cougar!”

For more information regarding the Employee of the Month recognition award, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

The Newman Catholic Community will host a Dine and Discover Lunch.

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Greg Budzban will present “In the Beginning”
Noon-1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18
Morris University Center, Magnolia Room
Reflection and discussion will follow.
There is no cost for this event.

This is the last of a three-part series. 

For more information, contact Robin Black-Rubenstein at 650-3205, roblack@siue.edu or siuenewmancatholic.com/upcoming-events.

Grant Writing
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Nov. 19 and Dec. 10
Peck Hall, room 2414
Cost: $59 per session 

Nov. 19 - Grant Funding Opportunity Interpretation for Novices: Join us for the opportunity to explore critical portions in funding opportunity announcements. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to funding opportunities you wish to pursue.

Dec. 10 - Grant Budget Preparation for Novices: Obtain an overview of the budget development process and have an opportunity to develop a mock budget from a case study that will be provided. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to the budgets of the funding opportunities you wish to pursue. 

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

SIUE Department of Music presents the Faculty Showcase Concert, celebrating 25 years of College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

Join us for an evening of American music celebrating CAS faculty. The program will offer something for everyone!

7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Dunham Hall Theater

General admission is $12 and $9 for seniors/non SIUE students. SIUE students with valid ID receive a FREE ticket.

Highlights include:
Aaron Copland: Quiet City
Amy Beach: Piano Trio, op. 150
Raymond Scott: music to the silent film Powerhouse
Jazz area faculty performances

The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation Grant (MRI) program accepts applications for projects to purchase major equipment in support of outstanding research initiatives in a region.

Limit on number of proposals per organization:
NSF limits the number of proposals submitted by an organization to the following:

• Two proposals – Track 1: fund request greater than $100,000 but less than $1,000,000 and 1 proposal; Track 2: fund request greater than or equal to $1,000,000 and up to and including $4,000.

Notice of Intent email should be submitted to Diane Cox at diacox@siue.edu or 650-5886 by Thursday, Nov. 21. Pre-proposal applications are due by Thursday, Dec. 12.

For full details, please visit NSF MRI Program.

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.

SIUE Safe Zone, the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office for the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will hold SIUE’s Semi-Annual Rainbow Graduation Celebration:

4-5:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2
Morris University Center, Oak/Redbud Rooms 

Registration should be completed by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 to be included in the event. Click here to register for the event.  

If an undergraduate, graduate or professional student you know will be graduating and would like to participate or learn more, please share this link with them. 

The 2019 Rainbow Graduation Celebration is free and open to all LGBTQI and Ally SIUE undergraduate and graduate students who have earned their degree in the Fall of 2019.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIUE Early Childhood Center 50th Anniversary Celebration a Success

• SIUE’s Wang Accepts IEEE Outstanding Educator Award

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.