Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

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.

Today
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!

The “Let's Hear it for the Girls!” collection drive for women homeless shelters in the St. Louis-Metro East area is ending today.

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. Today is the last day to turn in items.

For more information, contact McKenzie at madmcke@siue.edu.

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.

The Department of Public Administration & Policy Analysis is offering a three-week, three-credit course titled Topics in Policy Analysis: Mass Shootings and Public Policy. The course will take place during the 2019 Winter session from Monday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Jan 5. There are NO required textbooks and no examinations are given in this three week ONLINE course.

The course explores both the context of mass shootings and policies designed to address them. Considerable contextual material is presented along with findings from empirical research. Additionally, the history of mass shootings and their causes is examined with assessments of how the media reports them, which often influences public policy responses. Mass shootings in schools, including universities, are studied and evaluated in the context of various state laws that, either allow or prohibit firearms on their campuses. Finally, the influence of interest groups such as the NRA is examined along with the challenges mass shootings present for law enforcement and other first responders.

The learning objectives for the course:

• Acquire broad knowledge about the history of mass shooting including law enforcement’s response
• Differentiate mass shootings from other types of shootings
• Understand the importance and contribution of empirical research for understanding mass shootings
• Evaluate the gun industry’s role, if any, with respect to mass shootings
• Determine the influence of the major gun lobby (NRA) on policies designed to address mass shootings
• Acquire critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills when evaluating both the facts of mass shootings and related research

The course is being taught by Dr. Morris Taylor who formerly served as both a St. Louis City and St. Louis County Police officer. For more information, please contact Morris Taylor at mortayl@siue.edu.

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 today. Pre-proposal applications are due by Thursday, Dec. 12.

For full details, please visit NSF MRI Program.

The MFA Creative Writing Program launched its new podcast, "Writers in the World," on Monday, Nov. 18.

Host Grant Deam, English Language and Literature teaching assistant, interviews current students, faculty and visiting writers about MFA programs, artistic and personal journeys, elements of craft, and more.

New episodes will be released every Monday.

Be sure to tune in on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts to hear Writers in the World.

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. 

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.

Come join a FUN music and movement class at SIUE Suzuki Strings entitled, Little Listeners!

10:15-11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Winter session begins Jan. 11
SIUE Campus

Class concepts include:

• Every child can learn
• Ability develops early
• Environment nurtures growth
• Children learn from one another
• Success breeds success
• Parental involvement is key
• Encouragement is essential

The cost is $250 for the semester and $23 for the class. *Parents must accompany their child, because parental involvement is key!

For more information, visit suzukiece.com and siue.edu/suzuki or contact the SIUE Suzuki Strings Program at suzukiprogram@siue.edu or 618-650-2839.

Please join Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors for a Q&A:

10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 2
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms

There will also be a Q&A at the School of Dental Medicine campus:

9 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Roller Hall

As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.

We hope you can attend, and we look forward to your questions.

Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors invite you to attend the SIUE Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception:

2-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Wishing you the very best for the holidays and the coming year!

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

Any organization, student, faculty or staff member 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.

Faculty and staff can book a holiday party at Cougar Lanes now through December 20.

• Cost for 25 pople: $75
• Cost for 25-50 people: $125
• Cost for 50+ people: $175

Price includes bowling, shoe rental, ping pong and pool. Catering is available at an additional cost. Call 618-650-5263 to make a reservation.

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) is hosting a donation drive for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Donations will be taken until Friday, Dec. 20 and can be dropped off:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CSDI
Morris University Center, second floor.

Please join us as we prepare for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service project by donating items to help us assemble winter care kits for homeless shelters and charities within the Madison County and St. Louis area. Items must be new.

Supplies needed:

Winter Care Items

• Hats
• Gloves
• Scarves
• Socks
• Mini laundry supplies
• Mini first aid kits
• Mini sewing kits
• Oral care items
• Blankets
• Non-perishable food items
• Toiletries

School Supplies

• Pencils
• Pens
• Notebooks and notebook paper
• Markers

Arts and Crafts Items for Children

• Puzzles
• Coloring books
• Art supplies
• Games and playing cards

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore at tarmoor@siue.edu.

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 Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students
• SIUE Alumna Fisher Receives Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
• SIUE Alum Huneke Named St. Louis Bank Metro East Community President

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.