The School of Engineering celebrated a classroom dedication recognizing the founding chair of the Department of Construction Luke Snell, PE. Snell, a leading lecturer and specialist on concrete, contributed $100,000 to the Department of Construction in the SOE. The dedication ceremony and unveiling took place Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Engineering Building, Room 1008.

“SIUE had a lot of faith in me and supported me with a lot of research possibilities when I was coming there to start the program,” said Snell. “This is a way of saying thank you for supporting me. I had several graduate students working with me on projects and the University supported a lot of the travel for the students. SIUE became a well-known group because of their successes. That got me well known in my professional societies.”

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Six female engineering students from SIUE had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into motorsports at PNC's Girls Day at the track. The SIUE students met Scott Dixon, driver of the number 9 PNC Bank Honda, six-time IndyCar champion and winner of the 2008 Indianapolis 500. They also had the opportunity to connect with Dixon’s gearbox mechanic Anna Chatten.

“Due to women in engineering being a minority, it's rare for a woman in engineering to hear about a day in the life of another woman engineer directly, especially one who works on race cars,” said Katherine Schneider, sophomore mechanical engineering major from Red Bud. “Thanks to Anna, I was able to learn more about how the paddle shift system on the detachable steering wheel works with a certain order of gears in the gearbox to maximize the acceleration of the car.”

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SIUE along with Heartland Conservancy, local, state and federal partners, are working to create a long-term watershed plan to address flooding issues and improve drainage and water quality at the Prairie Du Pont Creek Watershed in St. Clair County. The area has suffered extreme flooding several times in the past decade, leading to repeated structural damage to homes and businesses, water quality concerns, and overwhelming sanitary sewer function, among other issues. 

“In order to reduce flooding hazard and improve water quality, it is important to manage water flow within urban areas as well as in the entire watershed,” Rohan Benjankar, PhD, associate professor and graduate program director in the School of Engineering, and SIUE’s lead researcher on the project. 

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SIUE alumna Vicki LaRose, president of Civil Design, Inc.(CDI), and Civil Giving, CDI’s charitable branch, has started the first endowed scholarship for the School of Engineering’s new four-year degree in surveying and geomatics. 

“Without my degree from SIUE, I would not be where I am today running a successful company for the last 26 years,” said LaRose. “As a civil engineer, I know our projects cannot start without a survey. Surveying is a specialized field, and it needed its own requirements different from construction or civil engineering.”

Learn more about LaRose's contribution to SOE's surveying and geomatics program here. 

SIUE's Upward Bound Scholars Academy students briefly entered the world of product design, production planning and more during SIUE’s inaugural Industrial Engineering Summer Institute and hosted by the University’s IE department. 

“This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of various essential topics in the field of industrial engineering,” said Sinan Onal, PhD, IE department chair and associate professor. “Our summer institute covers production planning, lean manufacturing, 3D design and printing, and coding. By attending the IE summer institute, students gained hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the fundamental concepts and practices involved in each of these areas. Our experienced graduate assistants guided students through the various aspects of Industrial Engineering.” 

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November 11

Fall Commencement 
December 15-16

SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 11-15
This year, we’re offering a full slate of events celebrating all things SIUE; designed for our alumni and friends, as well as our current students and their families. Check out these event highlights!

COUGARFEST Block Party – Friday, Oct. 13

Calling all Cougar fans! Kick off Homecoming & Family Weekend at City Park in downtown Edwardsville with the COUGARFEST Block Party! From 6-10 p.m., meet the SIUE Cougar Athletic teams, take photos with them and even get autographs! Enjoy amazing food truck eats along with free family fun, including live music, bounce houses and more! Visit the Cougar Basketball booth to receive a free ticket to an upcoming home game.

Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run and Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, Oct. 14
Join the SIUE Alumni Association on campus in the Stratton Quad for the eighth annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run and Pancake Breakfast at 9 a.m.; virtual options available. Discounts for students and alumni. After the run, stay for a pancake breakfast and Eddiepalooza family activities.

Eddiepalooza and Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing – Saturday, Oct. 14

Witness the wonders of the cosmos at Eddiepalooza with a partial solar eclipse viewing! Observe the sky safely in the Stratton Quad with telescopes and free solar eclipse glasses as you enjoy food trucks, family activities and more.

Cougar Fan Zone – Saturday, Oct. 14

Join us outside Korte Stadium to celebrate and get fired up for the men's soccer game. From 4-7 p.m., enjoy live music, food trucks, games, giveaways, the Family Fun Zone and parade of the men’s soccer team with the SIUE Cheer and Dance Team.

Homecoming Soccer Game – Saturday, Oct. 14

Cheer on the SIUE men's soccer team as they face Houston Christian University at 7 p.m. The first 400 attendees will receive an SIUE Cougars soccer scarf! And that's not all – get ready to be amazed by an extraordinary halftime show featuring a dazzling fireworks display. Entrance to the game is FREE!

Fall into new opportunities with SIUE Online Services and Educational Outreach as we explore a variety of new personal and professional courses! We are excited to be launching new courses, as well as our Fall 2023 catalog. Please visit our website at siue.edu/educational-outreach to peruse, stay updated, and register for all the Personal, Professional, Lifelong Learning, Educard and various other offerings OSEO is presenting!