Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Steve Varady, grounds equipment mechanic in Facilities Management is the recipient of the May Employee Recognition Award.
 
Please join us in congratulating Steve as the Employee of the Month:
2 p.m.
Today
Grounds Department, Supporting Services Building

You can also send Steve a congratulatory email at svarady@siue.edu.
 
“I am honored to be the recipient of the Employee of the Month Award. I would like thank Steve Brandenburg for his nomination, as well as Kert MacLaughlin and Robert Legate for their nomination support. I truly work with an outstanding crew of people. Whether it is battling snow during the bitter cold in the wee hours of the morning or grooming the grounds in all kinds of weather, the crew gives their all for the benefit of the University. SIUE is a not only a beautiful place to work but it is also a beautiful place for the students and the faculty. I am truly humbled and honored. Thank you very much.” -Steve Varady
 
“Steve is a great role model for our grounds employees, sharing positive stories of past issues and helping improve moral when issues arise. The people on the ground crew look to Steve for advice on everything from how to operate equipment to how to deal with some personal issues, and he is always ready to help with other grounds work when we have tight deadlines completing projects.” -Peter MacLaughlin, assistant superintendent of Grounds
 
Questions or comments should be directed to Jen Oates-Blair, joatesb@siue.edu or ext. 2127.

Mississippi Project VII: Infusing Sustainability Across the Curriculum 
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
June 2
Harris-Stowe State University

This abbreviated workshop will explore how educators can meaningfully integrate sustainability into their classrooms. We start by taking a close look at the St. Louis region, but encourage participants to engage in local/global comparisons.

Participants will receive information on resources available that will help facilitate their own efforts to infuse sustainability into their curriculum. Participants will also have opportunities to extend research and teaching horizons across disciplines and create new networks with colleagues from around the region.

To register, please email Connie Frey Spurlock, cfrey@siue.edu. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 31.

SIUE is one of 13 regional AASHE Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum.

For more information, visit Infusing Sustainability Across the Curriculum.

Three SIUE alumni from the Computer Science program have developed a new sustainability app.

Erin Balding, Jordin Ray and Stephen Russell created the application under the direction of Dr. Gary Mayer, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science.

The Sustainable SIUE app currently highlights 20 sustainability points of interest, with more being added weekly. Each point of interest is mapped and has a learning module attached. Faculty can also take advantage of the Scavenger Hunt option that allows for student teams and check-ins that can be monitored from your device.

The app is available only to android users. Download it now.

Contact Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock with any questions or comments at cfrey@siue.edu.

Summer Showbiz 2017 at SIUE offers the musical theater adaptation of Studs Terkel’s tribute to the American worker: WORKING the MUSICAL!

Friday-Saturday, June 2-3 and Friday-Saturday, June 9-10
7:30 p.m.

Sundays, June 4 and 11
2 p.m.
Metcalf Theater

WORKING the MUSICAL is a down-to-earth, yet elevating musical that features songs based on real interviews with several of Americana’s work force with music by James Taylor, Craig Carnelia, Mary Rodgers, Micki Grant and Stephen Schwartz. The characters sing and dance and talk about their jobs, defining not only their daily routines, but their hopes and aspirations as well.  This artful examination of people from all walks of life proves that it is more than just a job for the average working American. 
 
Ticket Prices are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and all others, except for SIUE students with a valid student I.D. who will be admitted free. All seating is general admission.

Group rates are available for Summer Showbiz! Bring 10 or more people and receive 15% to 20% off the single ticket purchase price.

For tickets, send a message to theater-tickets@siue.edu or call the Summer Showbiz Box Office at 618-650-2774. 

The SIUE East St. Louis Campus Learning Resource Center, in collaboration with SIUE Department of Social Work, will host its next S.A.C.K. (Success and Continuing Knowledge) Lunch and Learn Series on the topic of "Relationships."

Noon-1 p.m.
Monday, June 5
SIUE East St. Louis Campus Building B, Learning Resource Center Conference Room
601 James R. Thompson Blvd.
East St. Louis, IL  62201

Pre-register by calling 618-874-8719 or emailing siue.esl.library@gmail.com.

The next series presentation, entitled "Dance History," will be on Monday, June 19.

We Got Game: NBA Math Hoops
Grades 5-8
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23
Register here!

Taking Action and Caring for the Community
Grades 4-8
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30
Register here!

Art Camps for Grades 1-12
There are several camps to choose from beginning Monday, July 10.
Register here!

Register for Kindermusik Summer Camp Register by Friday, June 30 for the 2017 Kindermusik Summer Camp!
 
Kindermusik is a music and movement program with curriculum for children ages birth through seven years old. More specifically, Kindermusik classes provide a holistic musical and learning experience in the critical first years of young children and their families. This developmental program, guided by a proven methodology combining music and childhood development, provides opportunities to foster child-parent relationships and gain a lifelong love of music and learning. Kindermusik is great preparation for future Suzuki students as well! It is taught by a trained and licensed Kindermusik educator. The SIUE Suzuki Program presents "Kindermusik with Ellen Singh" which provides you with this program!
 
"Carnival of Music" for children ages 2-5

5:45-6:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, July 10-13
SIUE Early Childhood Center
 
Children are compulsive music makers. They hum while they play, sing along with music in the car and love the opportunity to use wooden spoons and pots from the kitchen as drums. That’s why they will absolutely love Carnival of Music. They will develop comfort with instruments and their ability to play them, increasing their likelihood of playing instruments as they get older. The music and activities in this unit will invite and expand their natural tendency to sing and move, allowing the development of a strong musical foundation for future enjoyment and pursuit.

First child registration fee is $75 with each additional child at $25 each. All class and digital at-home materials are included with the camp fee. One digital at-home materials package per family. The non-refundable class and digital at-home materials fee is due in full with registration form, and confirms your space in class.
 
At least one participating adult must accompany the enrolled children in the summer camp class. Please feel free to contact Ellen Singh with any questions, at esingh@siue.edu or ext. 2839.