Monday, March 13, 2017

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. 

5-7 p.m.            
Today
School of Dental Medicine on the Alton campus 

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 necessary, but please bring a photo ID. 

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.

Madison Historical: The Online Encyclopedia and Digital Archive for Madison County, Ill. will be introduced at an upcoming public event.

10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 14
Morris University Center, Conference Center

The innovative digital archive is transforming the historical experience, using 21^st century technology to display 20^th century history, and inviting the public to be content creators.

Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Robert Daiber, EdD, is leading the project. It is being developed and managed by SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Historical Studies associate professors Jeffrey Manuel, PhD, and Jason Stacy, PhD, Stephen Hansen, PhD, faculty emeritus and former interim chancellor, along with undergraduate and graduate students. 

Madison Historical offers the first formally recorded history of the county since 1912. During the launch event, organizers will demonstrate its interactive nature and expand on the opportunities it presents for professional development. Attendees will have hands-on opportunities to explore the site.

Project goals include digitally highlighting the physical collections to foster public interest in visiting local museums and historical societies. It will also serve as a valuable resource for local teachers and students, who can incorporate local history into their teaching and learning by using materials from the website.

More information is available in this SIUE News story.

“Trade and Politics” with Dr. Ayse Evrensel of the Department of Economics at SIUE
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 15
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Now What? The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The New Administration, and Impact on Health Care Consumers" with Dr. Karen Kelly, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, coordinator of continuing education and associate professor at SIUE School of Nursing
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

The cost for each session is $2 for Lifelong Learning members and $5 for the public.

For a complete synopsis about these and other upcoming presentations, please see the Lifelong Learning brochure at siue.edu/educationaloutreach.

The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations.

Please visit siue.edu/ugov/faculty/hdegree/ for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms. A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website: siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/archives/commence.shtml.

Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards.

Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday, March 15. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information. Subject librarians in Library and Information Services can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination: siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/research_tools/librarians.shtml.

For more information, contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or 650-3129.

Kindermusik classes offered inlcude:

"Sing & Play" 4-week class for 1 and 2 year olds
Get ready to sing, play and move with your little one in this high-energy music class designed for children under two years of age. This new Kindermusik curriculum focuses on your child's beginning movements to help build the muscles your baby needs to walk, vocal development to help nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With a mix of both parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join right in on all the singing and dancing while also getting the chance to observe how your older baby or toddler learns on her own. 

April theme: Rain or Shine
Up the water spout, down the water spout, you know how it goes. We'll use our senses to explore the sights, sounds and sensations of sunny days, rainy days and all the other kinds of days in between. 

May theme: On the Town with Bear
Lace up your sneakers, we're going out on the town! We'll visit the city and see what there is to see, then head out into the country to check that out, too. Bear will, of course, go over the mountain and go a-yodeling, too. Come along! You never know what adventures you'll have when you're On the Town with Bear!

Tuition cost is $75 and is due by Wedndesday, March 15 for April classes and Monday, April 10 for May classes.
April class dates and times:
9 a.m. Saturday March 25 and April 1, 8 and 22 
10 a.m. Thursday March 23, 30 and April 6 and 13 

May class dates and times:
10 a.m. Thursday April 20, 27 and May 4 and 11 

“Laugh & Learn” 4-week class for 2-4 year olds
Each week, we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. 

April theme: In My Garden
The sun is shining, birds are singing, insects are buzzing and critters are sniffing, wriggling, chirping, hopping and burrowing. We’ll buzz like bees, fly like butterflies, and sing like birds to discover the hidden delights of our backyards through listening, singing, movement and pretend play. 

May theme: Animals a-Dancing
Get ready for lots of ribbity-hopping, trumpety-stomping and oinkity-rolling! Animals a-Dancing uses the movements and sounds of frogs, elephants, and pigs to emphasize how many movements you can make with your body and how many sounds you can make with your voice. You will love moving every which way while singing the songs of our animal friends!
Tuition is $75 and is due by Wednesday, March 15 for April class and by Monday, April 10 for May classes.

April class date and times:
10 a.m. Saturday March 25 and April 1, 8 and 22 
11 a.m. Thursday March 23 and 30 and April 6 and 13

May class dates and times:
11 a.m. Thursday April 20, 27 and May 4, 11 

For more information, contact Ellen Singh, program administrator and teacher or visit Kindermusik Winter-Spring 2017.

The SIUE Department of Art & Design and the Friends of Art host the 40th Annual Art Auction:

6 p.m. doors open
7 p.m. Ahrens & Niemeier auctioneers will start the bidding
Wednesday, March 15
Art West Gallery, Art & Design West building

To view images of the artwork to be auctioned, visit the Friends of Art SIUE on Facebook or attend a preview in the gallery on Tuesday, March 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for the general public and can be purchased at the door. Admission is free to all students, auction donors and members of the Friends of Art. Complimentary food will be provided, and a cash bar will also be available.

Read more about the upcoming auction in SIUE News.

The Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society -- SIUE Chapter 203 is announcing the opening of its awards season. Phi Kappa Phi is seeking student applicants for:

• Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,000)
• Undergraduate Paper Competition (prizes of $200, $100 and $50)
• Graduate Fellowship ($1,000 from SIUE PKP Chapter; forwarded to national office for additional fellowships)

If you are a student or know students who should apply, please consider these opportunities.

The application deadline is March 17.

The SIUE Department of Music will present:

Faculty Showcase Concert, Celebrating Alumni
7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 17
Dunham Hall Theater

Faculty performing include: Eilana Haig, Emily Truckenbrod, Daniel Smithiger, Shelly Monier, Kris Pineda, Marta Simidtchieva, Michael Mistra, John Korvak and Lenora Anop. 

General admission is $12 for adults, $9 for other students and seniors and FREE for SIUE students with a valid ID.

The Morris University Center (MUC) invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public to help celebrate its 50th anniversary by enjoying special offers and participating in a week of engaging events, Monday-Friday, March 20-24.

Events include an indoor scavenger hunt, a 5K Decades Dash, a celebratory birthday party and more:

• Scavenger Hunt: Look for old photos with clues scattered throughout the MUC to earn prizes
  • Begins at 9 a.m. Monday, March 20 in the Goshen Lounge, and runs through Tuesday, March 21
  • Additional clues will lead participants to a grand prize that can be found in a special time capsule during the Decades Dash on Wednesday.
• Decades Dash: Race or walk throughout campus from 1967 to 2017
  • 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 beginning at the MUC
  • Event details at facebook.com/decadesdashSIUE/
  • To register, visit finallapracing.com/siuedecadesdash5k/
• Birthday Party: Celebrate 50 years of the MUC
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 23 in the Goshen Lounge

Specials offers from Dining Services, Cougar Lanes and the Cougar Store:

• Cougar Store: buy one, get one 50 percent off throughout the week (exclusions apply)
• Dining Services: Center Court, Union Station, Fixins’
• Cougar Lanes: 50 cent bowling, 50 cent shoe rental

For more information, visit siue.edu/muc/.

The University Staff Senate is accepting applications for its Summer Scholarship.

The deadline for receipt of the entire typed application packet is:
4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 24

The University Staff Senate has established a fund to provide scholarship awards to qualifying SIUE students. To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship award, you must meet the following criteria:

You must be the son, daughter, grandchild, spouse, or civil union partner of a presently employed or retired civil service (excluding non-status) or professional staff employee (excluding appointments of less than 50 percent and term appointments of less than six months) of SIUE.

You must meet admissions requirements for undergraduate study at SIUE.

The scholarship award will be applied to your University account for the semester. This award will be reported to the Office of Student Financial Aid to be considered in evaluating your overall financial aid package. Should this amount combined with other awards or payments cause a credit balance on your account, a refund check will be mailed to you from the Bursar's Office.

SIUE makes it easy to apply for scholarships quickly online!
Through the SIUE scholarship management system, all students can browse and apply for more than 450 scholarships available in the various schools, departments and units at SIUE. This system also offers information on various external or outside scholarships available as well.
To browse all scholarship opportunities and awards, visit siue.academicworks.com.  
To begin a scholarship application, follow these steps:
1. Login at siue.academicworks.com/users/sign_in with your e-ID and Password. You must have already been accepted to SIUE and received your e-ID and password.
2. Fill out the general scholarship application. The system will search for scholarships and awards you may be eligible for. For some, you will automatically be entered into the applicant pool and others may require you to answer additional questions.
3. Continue to check the system regularly as new scholarships become available at different times, also be sure to browse our “external” scholarship list that provides information and direct links to outside scholarship websites.

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, the software will direct you to the Staff Senate Summer Scholarship page. You are responsible for contacting the University Governance Office to ensure your application packet is complete. You will be notified of the decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee.

For more information, contact Vicki Kruse, University Governance secretary, at 650-2770 or Norris Manning at 650-5450.

Students are invited to serve as a Cougar Guide for The SIUE Experience!

Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 24 semester hours at SIUE by the end of Spring 2017 semester. Visit siue.edu/experience for the full position description and to apply online.

Applications are due by Friday, March 31.

The SIUE Experience is a chance to pay it forward, show Cougar spirit and pride, and positively impact new student success at SIUE!

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore, tarmoor@siue.edu. 

Spring 2017 Safe Zone training will be held from 2-4 p.m. Monday, April 3.

Registration for Safe Zone training is required.

Goals of Safe Zone training
To develop:
• Listening and helping skills
• Inclusive habits in the classroom, the office, and on larger scales
• A common base of understanding with respect to the LGBT community

To provide information regarding:
• Terms regarding sexual orientation and gender identity
• The complexity of sexuality
• Campus and community contacts

Through participation in the Safe Zone training, you will be able to:

• Define key terms
• Listen attentively and actively
• Understand the process of coming out
• Identify heterosexism/homophobia and articulate the damages each may cause
• Distinguish between basic myths and facts about bisexuality and transgenderism
• Respond appropriately to individuals’ needs
• Refer individuals to resources available should they desire them

To register, contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu. Space is limited.

For more information, contact Price-Williams or Dr. Mary Sue Love, marlove@siue.edu.