Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017

SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2017 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.

Lifelong Learning Speakers Series presentations are Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry Room: 

10:30 a.m. -11:45 a.m.
Martial Arts for Fitness and Self-Defense, presented by Jennifer Rehg, PhD, associate professor of anthropology

1:15-2:30 p.m.
Syrian Refugees in Germany: Lessons from the Guest Worker Past for Germany Future, presented by Jennifer Miller, PhD, associate professor of historical studies

The cost is FREE for alumni and students, with valid identification, $5 for the public and $2 for Lifelong Learning members

You don’t want to miss this exhilarating semester jam-packed with presentations that are sure to inform and educate!

To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website or contact coordinator, Eboni Thompson at 618.650.3233.

Join us this Wednesday for another Conversation @ STEM. This week we'll be talking about Teaching Controversial Topics, something a lot of us probably have opinions on. 

Noon-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
STEM Center, 1304 Vadalabene
Topic: Teaching Controversial Topics

We welcome anyone who wants to come by. If you want background material, email Colin Wilson at colwils@siue.edu for a few helpful articles.

We also know that this is a different day than we normally have our Conversations (Wednesday instead of Thursday). We're  hoping the change provides an opportunity for interested members of the SIUE community.

Are you busy during our discussions, but have another time that's open? Please email Wilson and let him know, so we can keep rotating the days for better inclusivity!

Next Topic:
Gamifying Your Classroom, with Dr. Connie Barber
11 a.m.-Noon
Thursday, Nov. 2

Wednesday, Oct. 18
7-8:30 p.m.
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 with 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.

Kenn Neher, of Edwardsville, died Thursday, Oct. 12 at Barnes Jewish Hospital’s Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. He was 72.

There will be a service to celebrate Neher’s life:

2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

The Student Organization for Sustainability is building a #SIUEGreenTeam as part of the Northwest Earth Institute's 2017 EcoChallenge.

SIUE is competing with SIUC to see which campus is the #GreenerSIU. Points are earned when team members check in daily at https://goo.gl/guiV25/ to update their progress.

The competition runs through Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Students, staff and faculty are welcome to join at any point during the EcoChallenge. 

The EcoChallenge is a great way to develop new behaviors that benefit both the environment and one's self. It's also a terrific way to connect with other changemakers in the community.

Go to EcoChallenge to sign up. When you're prompted to join a team, search for the #SIUEGreenTeam.

Video surveillance equipment is scheduled to be installed at the Glen-Ed Soccer Fields on Stadium Drive on the SIUE campus.

The new equipment will be used to reduce loss of equipment and damage to property. The cameras will enhance the overall safety and security on the soccer fields leased by the Glen-Ed Sports Association.

In accordance with Section II (F) of the University’s Video Surveillance Policy, Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker has approved the installation of the additional security equipment.

For more information, visit siue.edu/policies/6f3.shtml#Notification

The Office of Research and Projects is conducting workshops to assist staff in the use of Kuali Research, the new electronic management system for submitting external grants.

Listed below are the remaining workshop dates. Registration is required. All workshops will be held in Rendleman Hall, Room 0202.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 10 a.m.1 p.m. 

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 1-4 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 8: 9 a.m.-Noon 

Monday, Dec. 18: 1-4 p.m. 

To register and for more information, visit the Kuali Grant Proposals Workshop on the Outreach and Professional Development website.

Don’t miss SIUE Campus Recreation’s annual ski and snowboard trip to Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Registration and full payments are due by Tuesday, Oct. 31. 

Arrival: Sunday, Dec. 17

Checkout: Friday, Dec. 22 

The cost is $595 for faculty, staff, alumni and guests. The price includes a four-day lift ticket and five night’s mountain lodging. Ski/snowboard rentals, lessons and extra day lift tickets are available at an extra charge. Transportation is not included. 

For more information, contact the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk at 650-2348.