Great Value Colleges has selected the SIUE Department of Philosophy’s bachelor’s degree program as number one in Illinois and among the nation’s Top 40 for affordability. The ranking was based on SIUE's overall outstanding reputation, faculty excellence and unerring commitment to providing traditional and non-traditional students with a high-quality education and the tools needed to achieve their career goals. Read the article.

Taking advantage of the SIUE study abroad program is worthwhile for any student, but particularly for one who is triple majoring in Spanish language and literature, French language and literature, and international business. That’s why senior Ethan Hill has elected to study abroad not once, but twice during his college career. Read the article.

Additional Student Spotlights:

• Dana Lewis, Integrative Studies in Cultural Heritage and Resource Management
• Monica Berviller, Biological Sciences

SIUE Department of English Language and Literature Assistant Professor Tiana Clark has earned the prestigious 2020 Kate Tufts Discovery Award for her book of poetry, I Can’t Talk About the Trees Without the Blood. This award is bestowed annually by Claremont Graduate University to honor a first book by a poet of promise. Read the article.

Additional Faculty Spotlights:

• Kathryn Bentley, Associate Professor, Theater and Dance/Director, Black Studies Program
• Corey Ragsdale, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anthropology

University professor and founding member of a professional classic rock band. These might seem like divergent career paths, but not for SIUE retiree and alumnus Roger Boyd, PhD, BA ’97, MSW ’98. In addition to teaching in the SIUE Department of Social Work, Boyd was also a founding member of the legendary rock band Head East. Read the article.

Additional Alumni Spotlights:

• DeAngelo Franklin, BS Criminal Justice '16, BS Historical Studies '19 
• Diana Sussman Tockstein, BA International Studies '19

• March 19, 5:30 p.m.: Symposium on Women and Gender Keynote Speaker, Amy Koerber, PhD
• March 20, 7 p.m.: Friends of Art and Department of Art and Design's 43rd Annual Art Auction
• March 23-27: Department of Mass Communications' 2020 Mass Comm Week
• March 27, 5:30 p.m.: Department of Mass Communications' 50th Alumni Evening
• March 27, 4:30 p.m.: Department of Geography's 50th Anniversary Celebration
• April 2, 7:30 p.m.: Department of Physics' Shaw Lecture - an Arts & Issues event
• April 3, 4 p.m.: Department of Philosophy's Fritz Marti Lecture
• April 29, 7 p.m.: Department of Chemistry's Probst Lecture
• May 1, 4:30 p.m.: Department of Applied Communication Studies' Alumni BBQ, Brew & Crew Event

Alumni Happy Hour-Edwardsville

Thursday, March 19
5-7 p.m.
Global Brew Tap House
Join the SIUE Alumni Association for a happy hour at the NEW location of Global Brew Tap House in Edwardsville! The first beer and light appetizers are complimentary. Attendance is free, but online registration is strongly encouraged.

Alumni Happy Hour-Chicago

Tuesday, March 24
5-7 p.m.
Punch Bowl Social
Join the Chicago Chapter for a night of bowling and bocce at the amazing Punch Bowl Social. Your $20 registration includes appetizers, two drink tickets, unlimited bowling and a great evening with fellow SIUE alumni! Register online by March 23!

Alumni Association Trivia Night Fundraiser

Saturday, March 28
Edwardsville American Legion
Join the SIUE Alumni Association at the annual Trivia Night fundraiser to benefit scholarships for SIUE students!

Registration for a team/table of 8 is $200 and includes one drink ticket per team member. Teams are invited to bring their own food and snacks, and a cash bar is available. No outside alcoholic beverages please.

Reserve your team’s spot online or call Nick Niemerg at 618-650-3630. Call or email Nick to become a Trivia Night sponsor or contribute to the silent auction.

Golden Graduation Reunion

Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9
Alumni celebrating their 50-year reunion are invited to celebrate this milestone by joining numerous activities on campus. Registration is $25/alumni and $10/guest. Call the Office of Alumni Affairs at 618-650-2760 or visit the website for more information.

Cubs/Cards at Wrigley Rooftops in Chicago 

Aug. 22
The SIUE Alumni Association Chicago Chapter is filling a Wrigley Rooftop with SIUE alumni for an Aug. 22 showdown between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Tickets cost $110/person and include unobstructed views of Wrigley Field and all-inclusive food and beverages from our rooftop. 

Check out the Educational Outreach website to view our spring semester offerings, including the release of the 2020 Spring Catalog. Exciting new offerings include:

• Apps: Living Well from Work to Home
• Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification
• Yoga for Beginners
• Lifelong Learning Speaker Series
• Exciting trip to the Marcoot Jersey Creamery
• Women and Gender Symposium
• Art Therapy Spring Conference

Request a copy of our catalog by email.

Stay tuned for the release of our Summer catalog in late April and don’t forget to check out the Summer Camp offerings!

SIUE Student-Athletes Continue Academic Streak

Jorge Gonzalez Selected by LAFC in Major League Soccer SuperDraft