Elementary education students in the SEHHB are preparing for their future classrooms by gaining valuable experience practicing instruction and communication skills with students at Eastwood Elementary in East Alton. 

“The CIED 441 course was developed to train teacher candidates on the foundational methods of teaching and learning elementary level mathematics,” said Barbara Martin, EdD, assistant professor of teaching and learning. “It is designed around professional principles and standards, including the six basic precepts of equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and technology. These precepts are fundamental to a high-quality mathematics education.” 

The SIUE teacher candidates work with elementary students before the start of the school day. They engage the young scholars by creating games that are designed to practice math concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, measurement and fractions. 

Learn more about the program.

The SEHHB is introducing two new graduate programs, beginning in spring 2023, with a focus on athletics in higher education and athletics leadership to help students stand out in a growing and competitive field. 

The fully online programs, which will begin in spring 2023, include:

• Master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Athletic Specialization
• Athletic Leadership Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

“SIUE has a great opportunity to be a leader in the higher education and athletics space,” said Cherese Fine, PhD, assistant professor in the SEHHB’s higher education and student affairs athletics program. “SIUE offers high-quality programs at an affordable price. Moreover, these online programs are accessible to individuals regardless of residence.” 

Learn more about the program.

The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) has named Drew Dueck (left), of Hartford, Wis., and Matthew Scott, of St. Louis, as 2022-2023 AASP student delegates. The graduate students are studying exercise and sport psychology and will join peers worldwide to work on assigned student initiatives and programming for the AASP’s annual conference. 

“To have two of the AASP’s 13 student delegate positions go to SIUE students is a testament to the work they are doing to be advocates in the field and the caliber of students we have in our program,” said Lindsay Ross-Stewart, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Applied Health. “The larger presence our program has achieved in the sport psychology community in recent years is an example of the work we have done to design a program that prepares students to not only meet the expectations of the field, but also be advocates and change makers in sport psychology.” 

Dueck and Scott stand out for their engagement in the classroom and impressive research endeavors. Both have an interest in diversity, equity and inclusion in sport.

Learn more about Dueck and Scott.

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) seniors were introduced to a few ways to best prepare academically and financially for college during a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Night on October 4 at CHS.  

“We wanted to best prepare Charter High School students for success in college,” said Letrice “Lee” Young, EdD, program coordinator of SIUE’s CORE T.E.A.M. (College Readiness: Transition, Engage, Achieve and Mentor) Department.  

Young and Leslie Boudouris, SIUE student engagement coach, held the informational session for the first-generation students and their parents.

Learn more about the event.

Linda C. Morice, professor emerita of educational leadership, has published her fourth book, "Nuked: Echoes of the Hiroshima Bomb in St. Louis." The book recounts the long-term impact from St. Louis' role in refining uranium for the first atomic bomb as part of the top-secret Manhattan Project during World War II. The radioactive waste from this endeavor and future nuclear weapons produced and stockpiled for the Cold War was improperly disposed of and has contaminated St. Louis' northern suburbs. The resulting public health crisis continues today. 

Read a detailed description of the book.

Celebrate 50 years of the Alumni Association!

For the past 50 years, the Alumni Association has made great strides in its mission to establish, nurture and maintain the relationship between the University and its alumni. In honor of our 50th anniversary, we invite you to be a part of our $50 for 50 campaign in support of the Alumni Association Scholarship fund.  

Make your gift! 

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, Nov. 29 
Mark your calendars and join us for a day of giving to your favorite cause at SIUE. Watch for more details at siue.edu/give.  

Commencement Greeters Needed

Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies are quickly approaching, and volunteers are critical to our success! Please consider volunteering to help during one or more ceremonies on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17. You will help welcome graduates and guests, answer questions, and assist with guest seating. The schedule is available at siue.edu/commencement.

Sign up here. Please contact Kristen Schmalz at kschmal@siue.edu or 618-650-2252 with any questions.

Save the Date: Golden Graduation Reunion

Week of May 1, 2023 
SIUE is thrilled to recognize the golden anniversary of alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago with an annual reunion. We look forward to celebrating you, reliving days gone by and making new SIUE memories.

More information will be announced this winter at siue.edu/alumni/golden-graduates. 

Check out FREE webinars offered by the SIUE Alumni Learning Consortium 

Just because you graduated doesn’t mean you stopped learning. As an SIUE alum, you have exclusive access to a range of online learning tools. Check out insightful webinars through the SIUE Learning Consortium. 

Start saving today with the SIUE Alumni Perks program! 

The new SIUE Alumni Perks mobile app can save you up to 50% off of top brands, retailers, restaurants, entertainment and recreation in your area and nationally. Simply search by zip code or by type of discount on the website or mobile app and start saving.  

Start saving today!