Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Treatment Options with Nancy Davis of Gateway
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Today
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 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.

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.

International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

Phenomenal Women's Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22 
Morris University Center Maple/Dogwood Room 

The Department of Political Science, along with the Confluence Scholars Strategy Network, will host the lecture:

"Here They Treat Us Like a Different Race": The Politics of Intra-Racial Inequality
Dr. Vesla Weaver of Yale University
9:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 23
Dunham Hall, Room 2039

For more information, visit Dr. Vesla Weaver.

Alcohol Awareness discussion led by Dr. Jeremy Jewell
5-6 p. m.
Thursday, March 23
Peck Hall, Room 2304

The STEM Research Center is starting a new series of article discussions on ethics in STEM education. Join us for great, informal discussions on this topic!

Noon
Vadalabene Center, Room 1304

March 23: "Socioscience and Ethics in Science Classrooms: Teacher Perspectives and Strategies" (Sadler et al., 2006).
Following up on the question of "why" is the question of "how." Georgia Bracey will be leading this discussion on ethics in STEM classrooms from the perspective of the instructor and what approaches make the most sense.

March 30: "Connecting Past with Present: A Mixed-Methods Science Ethics Course and its Evaluation" (Semendeferi et al., 2016).
Finishing out this series of discussions, Dr. Sharon Locke will lead a conversation on the effectiveness of teaching ethics and STEM together. Taking a look at one particular example course from the University of Houston, we will talk about the practical applications of previous weeks' discussions.

Anyone interested can contact Colin Wilson at colwils@siue.edu for a copy of any of the articles.

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.

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.

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 Friday, March 24 at ilruralhealth.org.

The application fee will be waived for prospective undergraduate and graduate students who apply to SIUE at the event.

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. 

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.

SIUE's Department of Mass Communications will focus on the theme “Diversity among Adversity” for its 2017 Mass Comm Week:
Monday-Thursday, April 3-6.

The program features a series of talks, panel discussions, films, and Q&A sessions on controversies ranging from the place of the press in politics, journalistic coverage of minority groups, the refugee issue and emerging media trends.

A stellar cast of international and national academics, practicing journalists, filmmakers, and post-graduate students will share their expertise in a week, that will dig into the challenging issue of diversity, conflict and inclusion.

Below are some speakers and events that will be featured:

Dr. Gary Hicks
"Media, Stigma and Mental Illness"
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Monday, April 3
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Room

Professor William Recktenwald
"Is the Press Losing Its Credibility and Power?"
3-4:15 p.m.
Monday, April 3
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Room

Rokhaya Diallo
Diallo is a French-Senegalese journalist, writer, award-winning filmmaker and activist for racial, gender and religious equality. She is a BET-France host and has produced and/or directed documentaries, TV and radio programs. She published Racism: A Guide, France Belongs to Us, France: One and Multicultural and How to Talk to Kids About Racism. 
5:30-8 p.m.
Monday, April 3
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Room

Eric Peterson, Joe Volbracht, Becca Grandidier, Siarra Price and Charles Delaney
Mass Communications Graduates Panel: "What I Wished I Learned Before I Graduated"
2-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Room

Dr. Sarah Kendzior
Ask the Expert
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Room

First Amendment Free Food Festival
SIUE students will have the chance to trade their First Amendment rights for free pizza and soda.
Sponsored by: SIUE Mass Communications, The Alestle (the award-winning SIUE student newspaper), and the St. Louis Area Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists College Media Association
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5
Dunham Hall Patio

Cory Byers and Ashley Seering
Film Screening: "Renewed" and "Sanctuary"
Q&A following
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Room

Gary Broome
National and International Coverage of Refugees
3-4:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 6
Dunham Hall, Room 2007

Dr. Jack Shaheen
A is for Arab
During the week of events, Dr. Shaneen's critically acclaimed exhibit "A is for Arab" that captures, displays and visually deconstructs the stereotypes of Muslim and Arabs in the Western world will be on display in the Dunham Hall Theater foyer.

More information about the exhibit and the importance of Dr. Shaheen's archives at New York University can be found at A Is For Arab

The exhibit was made possible with the generous support of SIUE's Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.

7-8:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 6
Dunham Hall Theater

For a detailed events schedule and additional information, visit Diversity Amidst Adversity or contact the SIUE Department of Mass Communications.

All events are free and open to the public.

The SIUE STEM Center announces its FY18 faculty research fellowship program.

This is a competitive fellowship, open to tenure-track or tenured faculty members, to engage in undergraduate education research aligned with the mission of the STEM Center to innovate ways to engage students in STEM. The successful applicant will be a faculty fellow with the STEM Center beginning in summer or fall of 2017, during which time the applicant will conduct a faculty-initiated research project.

To support the faculty member’s research, the STEM Center will pay for one course release during the academic year, and upon completion of the project, the fellow will be funded for travel to one state, regional or national conference to present the findings of the study.

More information and application details are at siue.edu/stem/faculty.

Applications are due Monday, April 10.

Contact Sharon Locke, STEM Center Director at slocke@siue.edu or 650-3065 with questions.

The School of Dental Medicine invites the SIUE campus community to attend the 2017 SDM Research Day on Tuesday, April 11 on the Alton Campus. The day's events will feature a keynote address, a student table clinic competition and a vendor fair.

Dr. John Sorensen is the keynote speaker. Sorensen is a professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, associate dean for Graduate Studies, director of the Biomimetics Biomaterials Biophotonics Biomechanics and Technology laboratory (B4T), and director of research for the Graduate Prosthodontics Program at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle.

Sorensen's topic: "Evidence Based Dentistry Are Not Dirty Words!"
1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11
Auditorium of the Center for Professional Advancement, Building 280
SDM Alton campus

An opportunity to review outstanding student research will be available in Roller Hall, Building 263, immediately following the lecture presentation.

All guests are welcome.