Monday, Dec. 2, 2019

The Department of Music presents SIUE Percussion in Concert:

7:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2 
Dunham Hall Theater

The special guest is Dr. Michael Burritt, director of percussion at the Eastman School of Music. Burritt will perform his own work, HOME TRILOGY and Bob Becker's masterpiece MUDRA, with the SIUE Percussion Studio.

Professor Burritt brings his artistry and teaching to SIUE to share with students.
The Eastman School of Music is world renowned, and Professor Burritt is an internationally acclaimed soloist and composer.

Faculty, staff and community are invited to come and support SIUE students in this fantastic endeavor. For more information, contact Dan Smithiger: dsmithi@siue.edu. 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering would like to invite you to the sabbatical presentation of Jeff Darabi, PhD, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, entitled, “Micro/nanostructured Wicks for Passive Capillary-driven Two-phase Cooling Systems:”

1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Engineering Building, room 0145

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!

The Department of Theater and Dance presents, “That High Lonesome Sound” in the Metcalf Theater:

7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 3-Saturday, Dec. 7

and 

2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8

The musical is written by Jeff Augustin, Charise Castro Smith, Diana Grisanti and Cory Hinkle. Peter Cocuzza is the director. 

General admission is $15 for adults and $12 for others. SIUE students with valid identification are admitted for free.

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.

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!

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs has announced that the candidates for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) director will present on the following dates: 

Danielle Carter 
9 a.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 4 
Morris University Center, International Room 

Lindy Wagner 
9:30 a.m. 
Friday, Dec. 6 
Morris University Center, International Room 

Alecia Abioye 
9 a.m. 
Monday, Dec. 9 
Morris University Center, International Room 

Joseph Ballard 
9 a.m. 
Tuesday, Dec. 10 
Morris University Center, International Room 

Dennis Rudnick 
9 a.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 11 
Morris University Center, Missouri Room 

Resumes will be provided at the open forum. 

Please fill out evaluation forms here and return by close of business Thursday, Dec. 12.  

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.

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.

Please note the upcoming Inclusive Conversation!

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
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (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.

The SIUE Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletic Department will once again be holding their annual Kids’ Night Out event!

6-10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 6
First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center
SIUE campus

Enjoy a night to yourself, while your children enjoy a fun-filled evening with the SIUE student-athletes.

Activities for the kids will include: board games, coloring, crafts, basketball, volleyball, movies, snacks, tag, kickball and so much more!

Ages 4 and up are welcome to attend and the event is open to all, so please feel free to share with friends, family, and neighbors! 

The cost is $20 for the first child, and $5 for each additional child in the same family.

Please RSVP to Madi Tromp at mtromp@siue.edu or at 618-650-5257. Please include the number of children, names and ages.

Do you know of a student who is interested in becoming a Springboard leader?

Information Sessions:
5 p.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Office of Admissions, Conference Room

Benefits:

• Earn over the minimum wage for summer work
• Help incoming students begin their journey at SIUE
• Gain leadership experience

To apply, visit siue.edu/springboard. For more information, contact Regiere Lovett at relovet@siue.edu.  

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.

Lovejoy Library will be open 24/7 beginning midnight Sunday, Dec. 1 through 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School Enjoys Turkey and Tradition

• First-Graders Enjoy Reading to “Man’s Best Friend”

• Princeton Review Tabs SIUE School of Business Among Nation’s Best for 14th Consecutive Year

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.