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Summer and Fall 2017 Course Offerings are Now Available for the Interdisciplinary Minor in Urban Studies
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The Summer and Fall 2017 course offerings for the interdisciplinary minor in urban studies are now available at siue.edu/artsandsciences/urbanstudies (under “Current Course Offerings”).
Encompassing coursework in 12 different departments, the urban studies minor is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and skills pertaining to urban issues at the local, national and global scales.
A minor in urban studies will help prepare students to be informed, thoughtful and engaged participants in an urban world by providing a broad program of study encompassing the social, cultural, geographical, historical, political, economic and planning dimensions of cities and urban life. A wide range of careers are available to students with a strong foundation in urban studies. Please visit the program website for details.
If you know of any students interested in pursuing the minor, please have them contact Dr. James Hanlon in the Department of Geography at jhanlon@siue.edu.
If you are interested in promoting the minor to students in your program and courses, promotional material is available upon request.
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Innovative Digital Archive Features History of Madison County, Launch Event Held Today |
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Attend today’s public event introducing Madison Historical: The Online Encyclopedia and Digital Archive for Madison County, Ill.
10:30 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Conference Center
The innovative digital archive is transforming the historical experience, using 21st century technology to display 20th 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.
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Next Lifelong Learning Presentations, March 15 |
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“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.
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SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center's Upcoming Events, Learn Arabic March 15 |
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The SIUE East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC) is hosting the following events:
Mid-Month Wise-Wednesdays (MMWW) are special topic workshops geared towards lifelong learning. Classes are FREE and comes with complimentary M&M candies to snack on.
12:30-1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15
LRC, East St. Louis Campus
Learn Arabic
Thursday's Tots Corner is geared towards child and parent engagement and early literacy development.
9:45-10:30 a.m.
March 16
LRC, East St. Louis campus
Child and Parent Sign Language
9:45-10:30 a.m.
March 30
LRC, East St. Louis campus
Georgia O'Keefe inspired craft
For more information, contact the LRC at 618.874.8719 or eslcenter.LRC@siue.edu.
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Fiction Author Dorene O'Brien to Speak, March 16 |
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The SIUE English Department is hosting a reading with fiction author Dorene O’Brien:
4 p.m.
Thursday, March 16
The Cougar Store, Events Area
Copies of her book, Voices of the Lost and Found, will be available for purchase.
For more information, please call The Cougar Store at 618-650-3345.
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NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison Comes to SIUE March 16 |
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SIUE Arts & Issues and the SIUE Departments of Chemistry and Physics will present NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, who will speak about “Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Human Potential.”
Jemison, who became the first woman of color to travel in space, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.
General admission is $20 for adults, $15 for SIUE staff, faculty, retirees, alumni and seniors 65 and older; and $10 for students of any school. Tickets can be purchased at artsandissues.com, by phone at 1-866-698-4253 or at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. SIUE students are admitted free, courtesy of the Office of Student Affairs. SIUE students can obtain tickets at the MUC Welcome Desk.
For more information, read the SIUE News story.
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Record Number of Students to Attend Preview SIUE, March 17 |
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The Office of Admissions, in partnership with the SIUE community, will host Preview SIUE Friday, March 17.
Nearly 400 students have registered to attend this year's annual spring visit days and explore the many opportunities at SIUE. This expected attendance makes these spring Preview events the largest in SIUE history!
Preview SIUE begins at 10 a.m. in the Morris University Center and continues throughout the day. Many guests will be on campus until 3 p.m. Please know that the MUC will be quite busy during the day, especially during lunch.
Please join the Office of Admissions in welcoming these guests. Let’s show them the excitement of the SIUE campus and help them see why SIUE can be their future home to achieve their educational goals.
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Friends of Music SIUE Fundraiser, March 19 |
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SIUE Friends of Music Fundraiser:
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, March 19
Old Bakery Beer Co.
400 Landmarks Blvd.
Alton, IL
Music will be performed by SIUE students, and 25 percent of all beer sales will be donated for scholarships for SIUE music students! No invitation or flyer needed
For more information, contact SIUE Department of Music or call 618-650-2626.
The Friends of Music is a volunteer organization that supports the SIUE Department of Music.
Proceeds benefit the SIUE Friends of Music Scholarship Fund.
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Save the Date: 2017 Graduate School Spring Symposium, March 21 |
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9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21
Morris University Center
Plans are underway for the 21st Annual Graduate School Spring Symposium.
Watch for upcoming updates on the SIUE website and our Twitter page (@siuegradschool) for more information on Symposium events, including the Graduate Student Poster Presentations, Scholarly Activity SLAM, Speed Networking, the Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Luncheon, Chancellor’s Researcher Reception and more.
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Plan to Attend 10th Annual Cougar World Games, March 23 |
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SIUE Campus Recreation will host the 10th Annual Cougar World Games:
6-9 p.m.
Thursday, March 23
Student Fitness Center Activity Gym
The Cougar World Games will challenge, inspire and bring together diverse student groups and organizations to SIUE students, faculty and staff.
For the fourth year, the “interaction zone” will be available during the event. This activity is designed to provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to dialogue and share information about their culture, countries of origin or outside organization.
Currently, there are commitments from such individuals from India, Serbia, Greece and Nigeria, to name a few.
Campus Recreation is looking for volunteers to engage with students in the “cultural interaction zone.” If you would like to volunteer or know students, faculty, staff or organizations that would like to, please contact Natalie Hawkins, assistant director of Campus Recreation at nrosale@siue.edu or call 618-650-3242.
The Cougar World Games is a special event designed to promote diversity, understanding and acceptance between groups with different cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities through participation in various recreational activities offered across the globe. The basic concept allows students to visit various stations depicted as continents, while learning about culture, sports, music, ethnic foods and more.
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SIUE to Host Student Rural Health Careers Forum, March 25 |
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A Student Rural Health Careers Forum will be held at SIUE:
10 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, March 25
Morris University Center, Maple Room
The Forum will showcase the many career paths available for in-demand professionals with backgrounds in business, healthcare and information technology. It will feature panel discussions with top healthcare administrators, clinicians, graduate students and faculty members.
The SIUE Graduate School, Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) and Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network are hosting the event. Registration is due by Tuesday, March 21 at ilruralhealth.org.
A complimentary lunch will be provided immediately following the event. Free parking will be available in Lot B near the Morris University Center. For more information, contact Margaret Vaughn at 217-280-0206 or staff@ilruralhealth.org.
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