Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

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

Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms

10:30-11:45 a.m. - ABC’s of Bee’s II, presented by Barbara Beal, of the St. Clair Beekeeper Association

1:15-2:30 p.m. - World War I and Madison County, presented by Jon Parkin, superintendent, Madison County Historical Museum

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 Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society concludes 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. Hardbacks are $1, and paperbacks are two for $1.

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.

Pharmacy Career Fair

Noon-3 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, 2nd Floor Conference Center

Some employers will conduct interviews at the career fair and/or the next day.
Professional attire is 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.
Today
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.

The SIUE School of Engineering (SOE) is hosting its second annual ‪‪SIUE Energy Symposium at 1 p.m. today in the Dunham Hall Theater. The day will focus upon energy topics, and awareness of alternative and clean energy sources.

The afternoon begins with a poster session featuring presentations on alternative energy resources, followed by comments from SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb.

The featured event at 2:30 p.m. is the hydropower vs. wind energy debate. ‪The debate is open to the public. Representatives from higher education, alternative energy, corporate leadership, public utilities, energy consultants and environmental agencies will serve as debate judges.

A networking hour closes the day.

Navigating Academic Research for STEM Majors will be held:

4-5 p.m.
Today
Engineering Building, room 1160

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

Don't miss The Cougar Store's holiday kickoff sale:

All day
Today
In-store purchases

Shoppers will save 20 percent off their purchase of SIUE imprinted items and non-imprinted items.

Some exclusions apply.

9-9:50 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Rooms

9-9:50 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 22
Science East Building, room 2214 

Topics include:
Student Tracker – Dr. Scott Belobrajdic
Pricing Elasticity Study – Dr. Scott Belobrajdic
Video Messaging – Dr. Tyler Phelps

Be sure and head to Edwardsville Sugar Fire and help out SIUE Dance Marathon as they support Children’s Miracle Network  (CMN) Hospitals in our region.

The fundraising event runs all day, and all you have to do to participate is mention you are there for SIUE Dance Marathon when you check out and pay for your food.

Thursday, Nov. 21
Sugar Fire
2323 Plum St
Edwardsville, IL 62025

So, don’t miss an opportunity to have lunch with friends or dinner with the family, while you enjoy some of the best BBQ around!

What a great way to come out and support SIUE Dance Marathon and CMN St. Louis Children’s Hospitals!

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 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.

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.

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, or visit resident assistant.

Support the SIUE area that matters most to you through Tuesday, Dec. 3!

SIUE Day is a faculty and staff fundraising drive which supports academic excellence for our students, University and region.

WHEN - TODAY!
WHY - Because you are committed to SIUE!
GOAL - Every gift counts! Our ongoing faculty and staff goal is 100%!
SUPPORT - Your passion for SIUE academic units, programs and departments. Visit siue.edu/siueday to see a departmental breakdown and a list of designation options.

Please note that gifts are counted from July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020.

Watch the 2019 SIUE Day Video HERE.

Thank you in advance for your support of SIUE!

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

Give online at siue.edu/give-now.

SIUE will host its 48^th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair:

9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 3-4
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

The Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will feature local and hand crafted items from artisans and crafts persons in the area.

This is the perfect opportunity to shop for the upcoming holiday season!

There are local children in need of gifts and clothes this holiday season!

Any organization, student, faculty or staff can sponsor a child or multiple children this holiday season. We are once again working with the Salvation Army to secure names of local children in need.

To sign up to sponsor a child, please stop by the Student Government Office front desk located in the Student Success Center (SSC), room 1280.

Important Dates:
Wednesday, Dec. 4:  Deadline to sponsor a child, pick-up Angels by 4 p.m. from SSC, room 1280
Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 4-6:  Drop off labeled, unwrapped presents to Student Government Office

For more information, contact External Affairs Officer Maddie Walters at madwalt@siue.edu or stop by the Student Government Office, SSC 1280.

The Friends of Lovejoy Library Good Buy Bookshop will hold a cookbook sale through Friday, Dec. 20. 

Buy three cookbooks for $2!

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Lovejoy Library, lower level, room 0012 

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIUE School of Engineering Students Compete in International Competitions

• SIUE Offers New Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialization

• SIU SDM Provides $37,172 of Free Dental Services to Veterans

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.