Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

SIUE is hosting its 48^th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair:

9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

The Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will feature local and handcrafted items from artisans and craftspersons 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 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:
Today:  Deadline to sponsor a child, pick-up Angels by 4 p.m. from SSC, room 1280
Today-Friday, Dec. 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
Today
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 Department of Theater and Dance continues its presentation of, “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 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. today
• 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.

The Office of International Affairs invite you to our International Student Graduation Celebration hosted by the Offices of the Chancellor, Provost and International Affairs:

3:15 p.m. - Check-in
3:30 p.m. - Program begins
4 p.m.       - Refreshments 
Monday, Dec. 9
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

This is a pre-commencement celebration, free and open to all international students who will be successfully completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Fall 2019. Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate this special moment with our international students. 

If you are a graduating student who missed the deadline to register, send an email directly to Gaby Renteria-Poepsel before Friday, Dec. 6. 

For more information, please contact Gaby Renteria-Poepsel at grenter@siue.edu or call 618-650-3785.

Please join Information Technology Services for a retirement celebration in honor of Jill Yates:

1:30-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Lovejoy Library, Third Floor Conference Room

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.

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

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.

• Mahony Named SIU System President

• Wide Assortment of Craft Items Grab the Attention of SIUE Shoppers

• SIUE’s Frank Lyerla Awarded March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award

• SIUE’s Ragsdale Joins International Committee to Study Human Migration

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.