Friday, March 17, 2017

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 TODAY.

The SIUE Department of Music will present:

Faculty Showcase Concert, Celebrating Alumni
7:30 p.m.
Tonight
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.

Volunteer judges are needed for the regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) at SIUE.

8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 18
Morris University Center

More than 250 regional students from grades 5-12 participate in the SERC. Projects take advantage of a child's natural curiosity, stimulate the imagination and encourage independent critical thinking, all while enabling students to understand that science is an integral part of life. The competition helps students advance their thinking, confidence and interest in STEM.

To be successful, the SERC requires more than 200 judges. Experience in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) is preferred, but not required. Judges training, a continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided on the day of the event.

Click here to register as a volunteer judge!

For more information, please contact STEM Resource Center Manager Colin Wilson at colwils@siue.edu or 650-3500.

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.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion would like to invite you to join us on our Inaugural Culture Tour!

On Thursday, April 20, we will travel to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield for a tour to engage in the rich cultural heritage of Illinois.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. We will begin boarding the bus in Hairpin Drive at 8 a.m. and return by 1:30 pm.

Lunch and tour tickets will be provided at no charge to registered/selected participants.

Space on the bus is limited to 50 attendees. Please register as soon as possible to secure your spot on the tour.

You can register online here.

Said No Drug Dealer Ever
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, March 20
Morris University Center, Center Court

Treatment Options with Nancy Davis of Gateway
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21
Morris University Center, Goshen Slate

Opioid Information with Misty Gonzalez
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, March 23
Morris University Center, Goshen Slate

Screening of "Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict" and panel discussion
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 23
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A

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/.

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.

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.

Saturday Studio Art Workshops are set for:
Saturdays through April 22
No class April 1

Studio instruction is once again being offered for students, grades K-12.

All classes are designed to stimulate creative growth. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in a variety of media and in generating ideas for creative expression.

Art teachers in Saturday Studio classes are becoming certified art specialists and are art majors in the Department of Art and Design.

All sessions will be held in the Art and Design West building on SIUE’s campus.

Classes offered are listed below:

Beginning Children’s Class: grades K-1
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West, room 2139
Fee $75

Primary Children’s Class: grades 2-4
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West, room 2140
Fee $75

Intermediate Art Class: grades 5-8
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West, room 2144
Fee $75

Advanced Art Class: grades 9-12
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Art and Design West, room 2206
Fee $75

For more course information, visit Saturday Studio.

For registration information, contact Janet Hupp at 650-3183 or jhupp@siue.edu. For program information, contact Kiersten Smith at 650-2824 or kiesmit@siue.edu.