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SIUE East St. Louis Center Learning Resource Center Hosts Grand Opening Today
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The SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) has reopened the library on campus and expects it to soon become a critical resource and gathering place for the public.
The SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center will hold weeklong events during its grand opening from today-Friday, Feb. 10 at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus, Building B, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd., East St. Louis. Currently, hours are from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Some highlights of grand opening attractions include:
Today:
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – “Display of Voices” poster on display
Noon-1:15 p.m. – Viewing of Project 231 documentary
Tuesday, Feb. 7:
10-10:30 a.m. – Story time with Septembre Lewis, ESLC Upward Bound Math and Science counselor
Noon-1 p.m. – Tiffany Lee, assistant professor at St. Louis Community College, author of Legendary East St. Louisans: An African American Series
Wednesday, Feb. 8:
1:30-2:30 p.m. – Dr. Eugene B. Redmond, East St. Louis poet laureate and SIUE emeritus English professor
Thursday, Feb. 9:
2:30-3 p.m. – West African Dance Workshop demonstration
Friday, Feb. 10:
10:30-11 a.m. – Inspirational remarks by Philip Alabi, teaching assistant in SIUE’s Department of Chemistry
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Celebrate SIUE Employees at Today's Service Awards |
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Human Resources will host the annual Service Awards Ceremony to recognize and thank our service award recipients for their valued service to the University.
1:30 p.m. welcome reception
2-4 p.m. service awards recognition program
Today
Meridian Ballroom, First Floor
Morris University Center
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Students Can Join the Kognito Challenge Today-Feb. 17 and Earn Free iCare Stuff |
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Students are on the front line of recognizing distress among their peers. Distress can lead to anxiety, depression, poor academic performance and even a weaker immune system.
Being an observant friend and effective listener can have more of a positive influence than one may realize. SIUE has an online training simulation that will assist students to better identify, support and refer stressed friends to support services on campus.
Students can complete Kognito training for FREE, print a certificate of completion and bring it to the iCare table to choose a free prize.
1-4 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Outside of Auntie Anne's, Morris University Center
or
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24
Outside of Auntie Anne's, Morris University Center
For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson, lithomp@siue.edu.
To take the Students At Risk course, follow the instructions below:
- Go to: kognitocampus.com/login
- Create a new account by starting in the top right corner where it says "Don't have an account? Click Here."
- Use enrollment key: SIUe16
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Choose your course and click "LAUNCH"
If you experience any technical difficulties, please email support@kognito.com.
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Come Out Today for Provost Search Open Meeting for Dr. Scott Furlong |
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The Search Committee has been working diligently over the past few months to identify candidates from a highly competitive applicant pool. The next candidate is Dr. Scott R. Furlong.
Furlong currently serves as dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. View his complete biography and curriculum vitae on the Provost Search website at siue.edu/provost-search/candidates/furlong.shtml.
Furlong’s open forums are as follows:
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room
8-9 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
School of Dental Medicine, Building 280 (CPA 2)
10-11 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
East St. Louis Center, Building B, Rooms 2083/2084
Feedback for Furlong may be accessed at this survey. It opens today and will close on Monday, Feb. 20.
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Senior Dental Students Offer Free Screenings Today |
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All graduating senior dental students must take a patient-based clinical licensing examination prior to being eligible to apply for a license to practice dentistry. The examination for the Class of 2017 is scheduled for Monday-Tuesday, April 3-4.
We need your help in advance of this licensing exam to complete this requirement. You can help by participating in in a FREE dental screening.
FREE screenings will be offered from 5-7 p.m. at the School of Dental Medicine on the Alton campus on the following dates:
Today
Monday, Feb. 27
Monday, March 13
A FREE dental screening, including select x-rays, will be offered to patients willing to participate and who are 16 years and older.
If accepted as a Board Examination patient during your screening visit, you must be willing to come to the dental school and receive treatment on a select board examination day—either April 3 or 4. There will be NO CHARGE for the treatment you will receive during the Board Exam.
No appointment is necessary for the FREE screenings offered. Please bring a photo ID. Free parking is available in the patient parking area (off of Annex Street).
SIU Main Dental Clinic is located at 2800 College Avenue (free patient parking off of Annex Street) in
Alton.
For more information, contact the clinic at (618) 474-7000.
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Informational Meeting Feb. 8 and 9 for Commit to be Fit Competition |
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The Exercise Science Club is hosting its annual “Commit to be Fit” competition for all faculty and staff. This friendly competition encourages SIUE faculty and staff to be active by competing as teams of 5-7 to accrue active fitness minutes each week.
Some things to know:
• Form your own team with your co-workers or friends on campus (teams do not have to be from within the same department).
• Graduate and teaching assistants are welcome to participate.
• If you DO NOT have a team, you will be randomly assigned.
• Each team will be assigned a student coach from the Exercise Science Undergraduate Program or the Exercise Physiology Graduate Program to help with goal setting, motivation and accountability.
• The competition officially runs from Monday, Feb. 27-Friday, April 21.
• The last day to sign up is Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Need more information? There will be two optional informational sessions held:
11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Student Success Center (SSC) room 1202
4-5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
We have a team, now what?
• Once you have your team together, assign a team captain and decide on a winning team name! An award will be given for the most creative team name.
• Team captains should email committobefitsiue@gmail.com with their team name in the subject line or their last name, if they are signing up as an individual to be assigned to the team.
• The email should include ALL team members' first and last names, as well as their primary email to be used for this competition.
• Coaches will begin emailing their teams during the week of February 20, after all teams have been registered!
Still have questions? You can email them to the above email address and the C2BF organizers will get back to you with an answer.
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Discounted Membership for New Fitness Room Fee for Faculty and Staff |
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Campus Recreation is now offering a special membership yearly rate of $60 for SIUE faculty and staff to access the new fitness room located in the Student Success Center, Room 0206.
This reduced rate allows for access only to this new satellite workout space.
Faculty and staff who wish to or are currently taking advantage of our full Student Fitness Center membership can gain access to this space at no additional charge.
Hours of the Fitness Room will follow the hours of Morris University Center.
To get started, please stop by the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk or call 618-650-2348(BFIT) for more information.
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Please Note These Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Events in February |
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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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Check Out Lifelong Learning Courses, Beginning Feb. 8 |
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Non-credit classes are listed below:
"Beginning Italian Language"
This class is for individuals with minimal or no previous knowledge of the Italian language. It will focus on speaking, reading, writing and understanding basic Italian grammar and conversation.
4:15-6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 8—April 12
Collinsville Library, Reading Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Barbara Klein
"Advanced Italian Language"
This class is intended for those who have a basic working knowledge of the Italian language. It will build language skills by reviewing Italian grammar, reading, and speaking.
Required Text: Beginner-Intermediate, ISBN# 978-1-4000-0967-1
6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 8—April 12
Collinsville Library, Reading Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Barbara Klein
"Beginning German"
This class is for individuals with minimal or no previous knowledge of the German language. It will focus on speaking, reading, writing and understanding basic German grammar and conversation. The class promises to be a fun, interactive learning experience.
6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 15—April 5
Collinsville Library, PRC Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Gabriele Steinhauff
"Intermediate German"
This class continues to expand students’ knowledge of grammar. A strong focus is placed on conversational skills. Students should have knowledge of basic German grammar and sentence structure. Come join us to improve your German language skills in a fun atmosphere!
6-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 16—April 6
Collinsville Library, Reading Room
Fee: $89
Instructor: Gabriele Steinhauff
"Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture"
This noncredit class will provide an overview of American Sign Language (ASL), it’s basic vocabulary, structure, syntax, and grammar. Students will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure. Students will also learn conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning level conversation in ASL, with deaf/hard-of-hearing users of the language.
7-9 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 23—April 13
Peck Hall, Room 2406
Fee: $89
Instructor: Tammy Kowalski
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Lisa Landers Receives February Employee Recognition Award |
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Lisa Landers, account technician III, is the recipient of the February Employee Recognition Award. Lesa Wing, account technician II at the School of Dental Medicine, nominated Lisa.
Please join us in congratulating Lisa as the Employee of the Month:
2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Alumni Conference Room, Building 273
School of Dental Medicine
You can also send Lisa a congratulatory email at llander@siue.edu.
“It is a nice honor to be SIUE’s February Employee of the Month, and I would like to thank Lesa Wing for nominating me. I enjoy working at the Dental School," said Landers. "I have a great working environment, and the people in my department are like my extended family.”
“I have watched Lisa work with and deal with students, co-workers and people who come in with various questions," said Wing. "Lisa always greets them professionally, enthusiastically and with a smile. She does her best to help everyone. If she does not know the answer, then she usually knows who does or will do what she can to find out who can help them. Lisa takes the time to thoroughly explain what needs to be done and makes sure that they understand everything before they leave.”
For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair, joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.
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Vote Early and Often in SIUE's Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp's Bid for Arcus Award |
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The St. Louis Regional Chamber has yet again honored Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in its Arcus Awards program. This year, the University’s Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp is a finalist in the Inclusion and Talent Attraction category.
The fourth annual Arcus Awards, presented by RubinBrown LLP, will honor companies, organizations and institutions that are operating to make the St. Louis region a better place to live, work and invest. Winners will be announced live on stage. Networking begins at 5 p.m. and the program ceremony is at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch.
Vote for your business of choice at arcusawards.com. Voting lasts until noon, Wednesday, Feb. 22. Businesses are competing in their respective categories and all nominees compete for the People’s Choice Award.
Read more in SIUE News.
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