Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017

SIUE's Black Playwright Festival is hosting a series of events this week.

One of its highlights include:

"Sitting at the Feet of an Elder," Professor Emeritus Johnetta Haley shares her life story
1:30 p.m.
Today
Lovejoy Library, Friends’ Corner

August Wilson’s "Gem of the Ocean," directed by Kathryn Bentley, associate professor of performance, is on stage:

7:30 p.m.
Today-Saturday, Oct. 14

and

2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 15
Katherine Dunham Hall Theater

Tickets are general admission. SIUE students with a valid ID get in for FREE.
The cost to attend "Gem of the Ocean" is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff and non-SIUE students. 

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Theater and Dance Box Office at (618) 650-2774 or visiting the Box Office in Dunham Hall, Room 1042B. 

For more information, send a meage to theater-tickets@siue.edu. 

Wilson's work is part of SIUE's Black Playwright Festival. Other events include:

"Sitting at the Feet of an Elder," Professor Emeritus Johnetta Haley shares her life story
1:30 p.m.
Today
Lovejoy Library, Friends’ Corner

Immediately following the Oct. 13 performance there will be a post-show discussion, “African American History and the Long Sojourn for Freedom,” which will involve the show’s director and cast. Dr. Jessica Harris, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies and director of Black Studies at SIUE, will moderate the disscusion.

Enjoy a screening of “The Ground on Which I Stand,” a look at August Wilson, followed by a panel discussion.
The screening:
3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Katherine Dunham Hall Theater

All Festival activities are FREE.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Faculty Development Training
9:30-10:45 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students. One in 10 college students has made a plan for suicide. As a faculty member, you play a vital role not only in providing our students with an exceptional education, but also in serving as an invaluable role model and mentor.

Navigating college life can be challenging and stressful. For some students, the demands can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. This can have a profound impact on class performance and social development.

As a professor, you may take note of this impact, both inside and outside of the classroom. However, many do not feel equipped or knowledgeable in how to help a struggling student.

In this important faculty development session, participants will walk through several high risk scenarios involving students in emotional distress and exhibiting suicidal thinking. This training will help you to feel more comfortable and confident in your ability to respond to these difficult situations, and will provide you with the needed resources to help our students at SIUE to be well.

This training is a part of our iCARE suicide prevention initiative at SIUE and will be led by Counseling Services, expert faculty and student advocates. No prior knowledge of mental health disorders is needed for this training, and ALL faculty are encouraged to attend.

Presenters:
Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP
Chris Herndon, PharmD, BCPS,
Rebecca Luebbert, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC
Jessica Ulrich, MSW, LCSW
Lisa Thompson-Gibson, MA, LPC

Sponsored by: Initiative to Create Awareness, Recognition, and Education (iCARE)

Please register.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award recognizes SIUE undergraduate students who exemplify Dr. King's teachings, principles and philosophical beliefs.

The Selection Committee seeks to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, leadership, and service. It is in the spirit of Dr. King's rich heritage and legacy that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville proudly offers the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award on an annual basis to deserving students.

The recipient of the Scholarship Award normally will receive an award of tuition for one academic semester of full-time study at SIUE. If the recipient’s tuition is covered by other financial aid, the amount equal to the tuition will be applied to fees, housing or other University issued educational expenses.

In the event that a recipient is entering graduate study at SIUE the term following the award, the award may be used for such a purpose. The Scholarship Award may only be used for SIUE educational expenses during the 2018-19 academic year.

All interested students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, which will be awarded based on a consideration of the following criteria:

1. Be an SIUE undergraduate student who has demonstrated the characteristics and ideals of Dr. King
2. Be enrolled for full-time study at SIUE
3. Have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
4. Have completed at least one academic term as a full-time undergraduate student at SIUE prior to the application deadline

The application must be completed and requested documents uploaded to getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/ by Friday, Oct. 13. Please share this information with students.

For more information, contact Vicky Dean at (618) 650-5296 or vdean@siue.edu.

Health Service is hosting a Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic for faculty, staff, retirees and students.

9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13

Employees covered under a State health plan:
Health Service is able to provide flu shots to employees and retirees who are the primary insurer in a State sponsored insurance plan at no charge. Employees must document the last four digits of your social security number, present your University ID and your state health insurance card in order to receive the vaccine at no charge. Retirees must present your state health insurance card and document the last four digits of their social security number in order to receive the vaccine at no charge.

Employees not covered under a State health plan:
Health Service is able to provide your flu immunization at a cost of $30 (cash or check) from SIUE Health staff.

Please plan to wear clothing for easy access to the upper arm injection site.

WALK-IN Flu Shot Clinics will be available in the Lower Level of the Student Success Center. In order for us to continue to provide dedicated nursing service to our students during this time, we will use the meeting rooms close to our clinical office. There will be signs to identify the appropriate place.

For more information on the importance and benefits of receiving a flu shot, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2017-2018

Plan to attend: "Immigrants In Our Midst: Here To Stay Conference"

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Please REGISTER.

Panels and breakout sessions include:

• Changing Demographics
• Updates to DACA, Legislative Fixes, and Legal Hot Topics
• Community Policing and Community Organizing
• Access to Health
• Career Development
• Frequently Faced Roadblocks

The cost is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the event. 

There is free parking, and a light lunch will be provided.

Got stress? Join the Stress and Relaxation Group:

1-1:50 p.m.
Fridays, Oct. 13-Dec. 15
Counseling and Health Service Conference Room
Facilitated by Jessica Ulrich, LCSW and Courtney Miller, BA

• Learn tips to manage anxiety and stress
• Gain insight into your own stress response

Available to enrolled students (no faculty or staff)

No registration or appointments needed!

For more information, contact Counseling Services at 650-2842

Bonnie Brueggemann, benefits officer in the Office of Human Resources, is the recipient of the October Employee Recognition Award.

Please join us in congratulating Bonnie as the Employee of the Month:
10 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 16
Rendleman Hall, Room 3210

“SIUE holds a special place in my heart," said Brueggemann. "My mom has worked at the University since I was six years old, and my dad retired from here. I have been a student, a student worker, a graduate assistant and now a full-time employee. This campus feels like my second home."

“Bonnie’s work is excellent in all aspects," said Summer Murphy, Office of Human Resources benefits manager. "She has great customer service, is efficient with time, and continues to find ways to improve her skills. She will go above and beyond to help employees she serves, ensuring each one is treated the same regardless of the employee’s status or classification.”

"Working in Benefits has been a positive learning experience both professionally and personally," added Brueggemann.

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Edwardsville Public Library
Dr. Stacie Kirk, associate professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Jeremy Jewell, professor, Department of Psychology

The nationwide shortages of special educators and school psychologists have far-reaching consequences. Join us for an evening of short presentations by SIUE professors and a time to converse about academic programs and local services that aim to address the needs of children with disabilities.

More information is available in this SIUE News Story

Please join family and friends in wishing Dave Heth, director of Financial Affairs, best wishes as he retires after calling SIUE home for 24 years.

2-4 p.m.
2:30 p.m. special thanks to be given
Monday, Oct. 23
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Rooms

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate Dave and all that he has done for SIUE!