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Attend Today's 10th Annual Cougar World Games
SIUE Campus Recreation will host the 10th Annual Cougar World Games:
6-9 p.m.
Today
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 Student Marketers Send Four to International Conference |
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SIUE’s collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association attended the 39th Annual American Marketing Association’s International Intercollegiate Conference (AMAICC) held March 16-18 in New Orleans. The students participated in professional marketing activities and presentations.
SIUE sent four students, Cassie Greenlea, chapter president-elect, Carly Becker, chapter vice president-elect, and fellow AMA executive board members Ashton Nobbe and Chloe Beckemeyer.
The students participated in a consumer package goods (CPG) camp to learn about being a brand manager, and participated in a marketing case strategy competition and SABRE competitive market simulation. They also attended many “Experience Speaks” networking sessions.
The AMAICC also featured several keynote speakers who are successful in their respective marketing fields to provide true marketing success stories.
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Political Science Department Speaker Addresses Intra-Racial Inequality Today |
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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.
Today
Dunham Hall, Room 2039
For more information, visit Dr. Vesla Weaver.
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MUC 50th Year Celebration Continues Today and Tomorrow |
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The Morris University Center (MUC) 50th anniversary continues today and Friday, March 24.
- Birthday Party: Celebrate 50 years of the MUC
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Today 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/.
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SIUE's Alcohol and Drug Task Force Presents These Opioid Awareness Events Today |
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Opioid Information with Misty Gonzalez
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Today
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.
Today
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A
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Join Today's STEM Center Journal Club Discussion |
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The STEM Research Center is hosting a series of article discussions on ethics in STEM education. Join us for great, informal discussions on this topic!
Noon
Vadalabene Center, Room 1304
Today: "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.
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Attend Today's Alcohol Awareness Discussion |
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Alcohol Awareness discussion led by Dr. Jeremy Jewell
5-6 p. m.
Today
Peck Hall, Room 2304
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New Offerings from the Lifelong Learning Program, Beginning Today |
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GRE Review Classes
6-9:50 p.m.
Thursdays (6 sessions)
Today-April 27
Peck Hall, room 0307
Fee: $499
SAT Review Classes
9 a.m.-Noon
April 1-29 (No session on April 15)
Peck Hall, room 0302
Fee: $175
Conversational Japanese for Beginners
7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, April 5-May 3
Peck Hall, Room 1412
Fee: $89
Instructor: Sachiko Kobayashi
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 Executive Education Offers Professional Development Workshops, Next One March 24 |
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The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program is excited to announce its upcoming project management courses and workshops.
Spring 2017 Foundations of Project Management
Fridays through April 21
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Founders Hall
The next workshop will be held:
Emotional Intelligence
Friday, March 24
Learn the basics and best practices of project management and prepare for the PMP® certification. Successful completion awards the 35 educational hours required for the PMP® certification exam.
For more course and workshop information, visit SIUE News
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IERC and STEM Center Present Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes, March 27 |
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The IERC and STEM Center invite you to hear Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes, assistant professor in George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis:
"Understanding Mathematics Achievement of African American Girls Through an Intersectional Lens"
3-3:30 p.m. reception
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 27
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Rooms
RSVP to ierc@siue.edu or call 650-2840. Space is limited.
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SIUE Women’s Philanthropy and Leadership Workshop, April 6 |
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The SIUE Meridian Society will host the Women's Philanthropy and Leadership Workshop:
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, April 6
Morris University Center, Conference Center
The workshop engages women through education and inspiration on philanthropic potential. The program promises to be an inspirational day for women who want to make a difference! The day begins with a continental breakfast, followed by a presentation from:
Thrivent Financial
Gloria Crowder, president Belleville 17th Street Corridor Neighborhood Association
SIUE alums and co-keynote speakers, Chad and Kathie Opel
This event is free to all Meridian Society members and $25 for all non-members.
The SIUE Meridian Society is an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation.
For more information, contact Julie Babington, SIUE director of Annual Giving and Meridian Society staff liaison, at jbabing@siue.edu or 618.650.2378.
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Reception for International Faculty, Staff and Students, April 6 |
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The College of Arts and Sciences, along with the Provost, are sponsoring a celebration/informal reception for international faculty, staff and students:
3-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 6
Rendleman Hall, first floor lobby
Light snacks provided
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It’s Time Again for the SIUE Undergraduate Scholars Showcase, April 27 |
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You are invited to learn about the outstanding work SIUE’s undergraduates have accomplished in their major programs.
Undergraduate Scholars Showcase
2-4 p.m.
Thursday, April 27
Morris University Center
The Undergraduate Scholars Showcase is an annual opportunity to highlight the depth and variety of learning experiences offered by SIUE’s Senior Assignment program and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program.
Each academic unit demonstrates the best of what the University's undergraduates have mastered. Each department and program nominates two outstanding Senior Assignment projects to be presented at the Undergraduate Scholars Showcase. In keeping with the spirit of last year’s event, URCA Associates and Assistants will be displaying their presentations as well.
Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement. This growing event allows students, faculty, and community members an opportunity to celebrate learning and our students’ accomplishments.
For more information, contact Erin Behnen at 650-3639 or etimpe@siue.edu.
To learn more about Undergraduate Scholars Showcase, visit siue.edu/showcase/.
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Security Enhanced at Student of Dental Medicine Comprehensive Care Clinic |
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Video surveillance equipment is scheduled to be installed at the School of Dental Medicine’s Comprehensive Care Clinic in University Park by the end of April 2017, in order to enhance the overall security at SIUE.
In accordance with Section II (F) of the University’s Video Surveillance Policy, Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker has approved the installation of the additional security equipment that includes hallways and common areas.
For more information, visit siue.edu/policies/6f3.shtml#Notification.
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