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Newman Catholic Community Hosts Faculty/Staff Brown Bag Lunch Series Today
The Newman Catholic Community has begun its new Faculty/Staff Brown Bag Lunch Series with CAS Dean Greg Budzban and his short presentation, “Balancing Faith and Reason: Religion in a Scientific Age.”
Noon
Today
Fuller Dome: Center for Sustainability and Spirituality
The Newman Catholic Community would like to engage the spiritual lives of the faculty and staff on campus. All faculty and staff are invited to bring their lunch to the Dome for the presentation and engage in conversation.
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Dr. Robert Martin to Speak at Axtell Memorial Lecture Today |
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Dr. Robert Martin of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is the featured speaker for SIUE's annual Axtell Memorial Lecture in celebration of Darwin Day (Charles Darwin’s birthday).
The presentation, "Human Reproduction - from Primate Origins to Darwinian Medicine" will be at:
4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom
The SIUE Departments of Biological Sciences, Psychology, and Anthropology, and the Biology Student Club are sponsoring the event.
Following the lecture, there will be a reception at the University restaurant, Fixin’s, with light food and a cash bar.
For more information, read SIUE News.
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The Next Chancellor Coffee, Jan. 31 |
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The next coffee and Q&A with Chancellor Randy Pembrook will be:
9 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
East St. Louis Center, STEM Lab
The Alton campus Q&A will occur:
12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Hoag Hall
As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The chancellor invites questions, dialog and an opportunity to express any ideas.
If you would like to submit questions or suggestions to the chancellor in advance, please send them to siue.edu/chancellor/suggestions/.
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Phi Kappa Phi Book Exchange, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 |
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The SIUE Chapter 203 of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society is sponsoring a book exchange during the spring semester:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1
Peck Hall, first floor lobby
Members of the SIUE community are invited to bring a book, take one from the inventory available or get a coupon to use later. Book purchases can also be made for a nominal cost.
Future book exchanges are scheduled for Feb. 28, March 1, April 4 and April 5, with the same hours and location.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 and is one of the nation’s oldest and most selective honor societies for all academic disciplines. Chapter 203 was established at SIUE in 1978. For more information, visit siue.edu/PKP/ or contact Chapter President Cindy Scarsdale at cscarsd@siue.edu.
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New Cooperative PhD in Environmental Resources |
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SIUE has introduced a cooperative PhD in environmental resources and policy (ER&P) with the Carbondale campus that will be available for the fall 2017 semester.
The central focus of the ER&P program is advanced interdisciplinary training and research on physical, biological, and social processes responsible for natural resource and environmental problems facing contemporary society.
For more information, read the media release and contact Zhi-Qing Lin, PhD, director, SIUE environmental sciences program at 650-2650.
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Please Note These Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Events in February |
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Black Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
National Freedom Day
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Film: "The African American Journey"
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A
Love Across Cultures
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Morris University Center Goshen Area
Sexual Asssault Awareness
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Friday, Feb. 17
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Film: "The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow"
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
History of Diversity and Inclusion at SIUE
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Campus Activities Board Event: Black Heritage Month Closing Ceremony
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
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Black Theater Workshop Presents "Exhibit A: A Journey of August Wilson's Plays" |
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The Black Theater Workshop (BTW) will perform "Exhibit A: A Journey of August Wilson’s Plays," directed by BTW Artistic Director and Professor Kathryn Bentley.
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4
and 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 5
SIUE’s Metcalf Theater
Free admission to all, but arrive early due to limited seating. Seating is general admission.
Join us for staged readings of scenes and monologues from the 10 plays in August Wilson’s The Pittsburgh Cycle – a series of ten plays that chronicle the African American experience throughout the 20th century. Each play is set in a different decade. All of the plays, except for one, take place in the Hill District of Pittsburgh.
The BTW cast includes: Jealyn Bouie, Dominick Garrison, Quincy Gordon, Mitanesha Moffett, Timothy Tan, Justin Truman, Michael Watkins and Kiara Ulmer with student director, Kenneth Coleman and dramaturge, Sherisse Cummings.
August Wilson was an American playwright whose work included a series of ten plays, The Pittsburgh Cycle, for which he received two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. Wilson won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for his play, "Fences," and earned a second Pulitzer Prize for "The Piano Lesson."
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RSVP to Attend the Diabetes Education Program by Feb. 3 |
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The School of Pharmacy invites you to attend the Annual Diabetes Education Program.
8-8:30 a.m. - registration
8:30-9:30 a.m. - opening presentation
9-10:30 a.m. - speaker sessions
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - vendor fair, screenings, one-on-one counseling with healthcare professionals
Saturday, Feb. 11
Morris University Center
The event features speaker sessions, a health and vendor fair and one-on-one counseling with health care professionals.
There is no cost to attend. RSVP is requested by Friday, Feb. 3 at 618-650-5164 or jekoehn@siue.edu.
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Learn to Network Professionally, Feb. 7 |
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Come practice your networking skills with employers and alumni:
4:30-5:30 p.m. (optional FREE Professional LinkedIn headshot)
5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center
Workshop presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. with a practice networking reception afterwards.
Dress professionally and RSVP to the Career Development Center, 650-5708.
For more information, visit the Career Development Center.
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Nominate a Phenomenal Woman by Feb. 20 |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites you to nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE or in the community. Nominations must be received no later than Monday, Feb. 20, and awardees will be notified by Thursday, March 3.
The awardee and the nominator will be invited to attend the third annual Phenomenal Women's Luncheon during Women’s History Month:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room
The luncheon honors and celebrates women from all walks of life, who have made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, nation and the world.
Through the annual recognition of these contributions, the Phenomenal Women’s Luncheon hopes to inspire other women to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives and the lives of others.
To nominate a Phenomenal Woman, please complete the form here or go to the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion website.
Should you have questions or require more information, please contact Rachel Garrett at ragarre@siue.edu or Erika Hall at siueidi@siue.edu in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion .
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SIUE Executive Education Offers Professional Development Workshops |
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The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program is excited to announce its upcoming project management courses and workshops.
Spring 2017 Foundations of Project Management
Fridays, Feb. 24, March 3, March 17, March 24, and March 31
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Founders Hall
Learn the basics and best practices of project management and prepare for the PMP® certification. Successful completion awards the 35 educational hours required for the PMP® certification exam.
For more course and workshop information, visit SIUE News.
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