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Attend School of Dental Medicine 2017 Research Day, Today
The School of Dental Medicine invites the SIUE campus community to attend the 2017 SDM Research Day on today 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.
Today
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.
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Interested in a Career in the Bioeconomy? Apply Today |
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The SIUE Career Employment Program is providing an opportunity to register for an in-person, informational session and application, if you are interested in a career in the bioeconomy:
9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 12
East St. Louis Higher Education Campus
601 James R. Thompson Blvd, Bld. D.
East St. Louis, IL 62201
SIUE, Lewis & Clark Community College, and other Illinois institutions are working to make it easier to get on the path to a great career in the bioeconomy, an emerging industry that combines manufacturing, clean fuels and technology. In the next five years alone, there will be nearly 1,500 manufacturing jobs needed in Madison and St. Clair Counties.
Register for an in-person informational session and application. Interested persons will be invited to attend an informational session with speakers from the NCERC at SIUE, Lewis & Clark Community College, and Phillips 66. The first group of participants will start the program in spring 2017.
If selected, you will be able to:
• Enroll in the Lewis & Clark Community College Process Operations Technology Certificate of Proficiency Program (1 Year Program)
• Complete a paid internship at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center
Career positions include:
• Biofuels processing technician (average salary $55,000)
• Chemical equipment operator and tender (average salary $42,000)
• Petrol pump system operator, refinery operator and gauger (average salary $48,000)
• Oil refinery operator (average salary $52,000)
• Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator (average salary $49,000)
For more information, contact Johanna Wharton at jwharto@siue.edu or (618) 482-8304.
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Attend the STEM Center Journal Club, New Series Starts April 13 |
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The STEM Research Center is starting a new series of article discussions on biases. Join us for a great, informal discussion on this topic!
Noon
Thursdays, April 13, 20 and 27
Vadalabene Center, Room 1304
April 13: "Gender bias in education during conflict." (Roy and Singh 2016) led by Colin Wilson.
April 20: "Why don't we believe non-native speakers? The influence of accent on credibility" (LevAri and Keysar 2010) led by Georgia Bracey.
April 27: "Science faculty's subtle gender biases favor male students" (Moss-Racusin et al. 2012) led by Carol Colannino.
Anyone interested can contact Colin Wilson at colwils@siue.edu for a copy of any of the articles.
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The Cougar Store Celebrates Faculty, Staff Appreciation Week, April 17-22 |
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The Cougar Store will celebrate Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week with 20 percent off of the total purchase of SIUE imprinted items.
Monday, April 17-Saturday, April 22
The sale excludes already reduced merchandise, textbooks and other selected items.
Please see The Cougar Store policy for details.
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Summer Camp Showcase, April 17 |
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Summer is approaching, and SIUE’s Office of Human Resources wants to help you get ready!
The Office of Human Resources will host the Summer Camp Showcase:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, April 17
Morris University Center, Conference Center
At the Summer Camp Showcase, SIUE employees can get information about summer programs, including those being offered by the University and surrounding area businesses.
Come out and speak with camp staff and explore the options available for your child this summer.
For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources at 650-2190 or email Benefits at benefitshr@siue.edu.
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Department of English Language and Literature Presents Dr. Jana Giles |
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The Department of English Language and Literature will present:
Dr. Jana Giles, of the University of Louisiana at Monroe
“Can the Sublime Be Postcolonial?: Aesthetics, Politics, and the Environment in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide”
6-7 p.m.
Monday, April 17
Peck Hall, Room 2409
The presentation is free and open to the public.
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The Drowsy Chaperone on Stage, Beginning April 19 |
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The Drowsy Chaperone, a book by Bob Martin and Don Mckeller, and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, will be on SIUE's stage:
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, April 19-22
2 p.m.
Sunday, April 23
Dunham Hall Theater
The production is directed by Dr. Marc Schapman and the musical director is Jon Garret
General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, non-SIUE students, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff.
SIUE students with valid ID get in free, while supply lasts!
For more information, contact the Theater & Dance Box Office at 650-2774 or visit Dunham Hall, Room 1042B
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Next SIUE Alumni Association Happy Hour, April 20 |
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Join the SIUE Alumni Association for an alumni happy hour:
5-7 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave.
Maplewood, Mo.
Register today
This is a great opportunity to see friends, network and meet more alumni in the area. Two free drink tickets will be provided.
For more information, contact Cathy Taylor at cattayl@siue.edu or 650-5176.
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First Annual Glow Golf to Benefit Student Organizations, April 21 |
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The SIUE School of Pharmacy and the Student Representative Council are partnering to host the first annual "Glow Golf and After Party” event:
6 p.m. check-in
6:30 p.m. shotgun start
8:30-10:30 p.m. awards and after party
Friday, April 21
Yorktown Golf Course
300 Caballeros Blvd.
Belleville, Ill.
The cost is Glow Golf and the After Party:
Students, $25
Faculty, alumni and friends, $50
The cost for After Party only:
Students, $15
Faculy, alumni and friends, $30
All proceeds benefit student organizations and the professional and outreach activities in which they participate.
For more information, contact Hannah Seeger at haseege@siue.edu or (618) 314-2680 or Patti McDonald at pmdona@siue.edu and (618) 654-5154.
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