Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

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.
Today
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.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

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

Support the SIUE area that matters most to you through today.

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

WHY - Because you are committed to SIUE!
GOAL - Every gift counts! Our ongoing faculty and staff goal is 100 percent!
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 Theater and Dance presents, “That High Lonesome Sound” in the Metcalf Theater:

7:30 p.m.
Today-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.

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.

Social media is key to the success of our #GivingTuesday Campaign, and we want to hear your story and why you support SIUE.

Help us create buzz around #GivingTuesday by sharing your story.

Visit siuegive.com/social-media-ambassador and use the resources to share your story for Giving Tuesday and by making a gift.

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 Department of Environmental Sciences will present an Invited Presentation by Carlos Andres Gallegos Riofrío, of the Institute for Research in Health and Nutrition in Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador

"Mixed Methods in Environmental and Public Health Applied Research: Case Studies in Ecuador"
5:45 p.m.-Free pizza
6 p.m.-Research talk
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Science West,  Conference Room 2075
If you would like pizza, please RSVP Ben Greenfield, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, at begreen@siue.edu.  

Riofrío is a research associate in the Institute for Research in Health and Nutrition in Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, and the E3 Nutrition Lab at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on indigenous people’s survival, particularly, the intersection of food-systems, nutrition, environment and culture. He also studies how to translate and transfer the knowledge, technologies and values of indigenous communities to the wider society.

The Office of International Affairs invites you to check out their first newsletter!

Each semester, you'll find updates and reminders about international student academic advisement, learn something new about the international student experience, meet a different visiting scholar at SIUE, and read about international partnership updates and other International Affairs news.  

The newsletter can be found HERE.

Please contact International Affairs at iss@siue.edu with any questions.

Grant Writing
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Today 
Peck Hall, room 2414
Cost: $59 per session 

Today - 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.

Join us in congratulating Veronica Corradini, account Tech II in the Office of the Bursar, on her retirement!

2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Rendleman Hallm, Bursar’s Office Lobby, first floor

Cake and punch will be served!

Faculty and staff can book a holiday party at Cougar Lanes now through Friday, Dec. 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 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.

• Santa Claus Stops by SIUE, Courtesy of Black Faculty and Staff Association

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.