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.

Next Inclusive Conversation, Nov. 15

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.

Next Open Figure Drawing Session, Nov. 15

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.

Kindermusik Late Fall Enrollment, Registration Deadline Nov. 15

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. 18; Dec. 2, 9
Thursdays at 11 a.m. - Today and Nov. 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.

Segue Features CAS Alum Von Nida’s Career with Madison County

On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, Greg Budzban, PhD, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) dean, interviews Mark Von Nida, Madison County circuit clerk and the newest CAS representative in the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame.

The interview airs at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Listeners can tune in to WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound or siue.edu/wsie.

Von Nida graduated with a bachelor’s in government in 1985. Since then, he has dedicated his career to Madison County government. He has served four terms as county clerk and is currently serving his second term as circuit clerk. Throughout his years serving Madison County, he has received national recognition as an innovator in the field.

Todd Sanders is Employee of the Month, Reception Nov. 18

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.

CAS Dean Greg Budzban Presents at Newman Catholic Community Discussion, Nov. 18

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.

SIUE Department of Music's Faculty Showcase Concert, Nov. 19

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

Check Out Pharmacy Career Fair and Residency Showcase, Nov. 20

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.

Women's Shelter Collection Drive through Nov. 21

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.

Limited Submissions for NSF MRI Program

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.

Call for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Applications, Due Nov. 22

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.

Semi-Annual Rainbow Graduation Celebration Registration Due, Nov. 29

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.

Please Participate in SIUE Giving Day, Dec. 3

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.