Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017

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

Here is the next Lifelong Learning Speakers Series presentation:
Today in the Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry Room:

10:30-11:45 a.m. "My Experience As An Asian Diplomat," presented by James Waller, retired foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State

1:15- 2:30 p.m. "Batman: The History of the Dark Knight," presented by Stephyn Phillips, coordinator and lecturer, SIUE Speech Center

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.

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 today.

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.

The SIUE Police Department and the SIUE School of Pharmacy are partnering for a pharmaceutical take back initiative. This will provide a safe alternative to dispose approved medications, thereby keeping the medications out of children’s hands, landfills and water supplies.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 26 

Drop off locations will be at each campus:

Edwardsville – Morris University Center Goshen Lounge

Alton School of Dental Medicine – Roller Hall Conference Room

East St. Louis Center – Building D 1^st Floor Lobby Area

Are you, or someone you love, still smoking? Are you interested in kicking the habit once and for all?

SIUE and the American Lung Association are offering a Tobacco Cessation course.

If you have any interest, join us at the information session:

11:45 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 26
Morris University Center, Board Room

Check out the HR benefits offered to SIUE employees regarding the Smoking CessationProgram. 

For more information, please contact Cathy Passananti at cpassan@siue.edu or Riane Greenwalt at rgreenw@siue.edu.

The Chinese visiting scholars, who are participating in the International Training Program in Pedagogy, will informally discuss their research interests:

10:45-11:45 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 27
Founders Hall, Room 0308

Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

Examples of research interests include control engineering, occupational health psychology, clothing culture, engineering applications of microwave technology, regional economic development, legal anthropology, international comparative education, family welfare services and database application technology.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Yuliang Liu, professor, educational leadership at yliu@siue.edu 
Dr. Huaibo Xin, associate professor, public health at hxin@siue.edu 
Dr. Tom Lavallee, associate professor, foreign languages and literature at tlavael@siue.edu 
Gretchen Fricke, director, student services, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior at gfricke@siue.edu 
Dr. Mary Weishaar, executive director, International Affairs at mweisha@siue.edu

Counseling Services will present its  Brown Bag Series: 

"Cultural Competence for Faculty and Staff," presented by Courtney Boddie, director of Counseling Services
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 27
Morris University Center, Student Success Center room 1203

Bring your lunch and join in discussing strategies for cultural competence as a faculty or staff member. How are your skills in meeting the needs of our diverse student population? In what areas do you excel? Take time for reflection and consideration of how to move forward in your journey of competence.

For more information, please contact Counseling Services at 650-2842.

SIUE 101: New Employee Training scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27 is canceled.

The next session is scheduled for:
Friday, Dec. 1
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Rooms

For more information, contact Human Resources at 650-2190. A registration reminder will be sent to new employees in early November. 

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability presents the 2017 Annual Celebration of World Faiths featuring best-selling author Frances Worthington, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Fuller Dome on the campus of SIUE.

Worthington will speak on “Abraham: His Life and Legacy.” While chairing the Interfaith Forum in Greenville, S.C. for many years, Worthington became interested in the number of people from diverse faiths who had a common interest in the history of the biblical patriarch Abraham. Her book, “Abraham: One God, Three Wives, Five Religions,” is the basis of her presentation, and is the result of years spent researching the ways in which Abraham and his descendants have influenced the shape of the major monotheistic religions of the western world.

After Worthington’s presentation and question and answer session, refreshments and fellowship will be shared.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Contact: Jeanne Aguirre at (618) 623-8252 or jma4747@gmail.com.

Don't miss SIUE's Health Careers Fair:

3-5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

The fair will include residency programs. Some employers will conduct interviews at the career fair and the next day. Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume.

For a list of employers attending the fair, visit Career Development Center Events.

For more information, contact the Center at 650-3708, careerdevelopment@siue.edu or visit Career Development Center.

Campus Kitchen at SIUE is once again hosting a food drive for “Give Thanks Give Food.”

This themed food drive will collect nonperishable and canned food donations that will be used to make Thanksgiving meal grocery bags for Community Hope Center clients in Cottage Hills.

Donations can be purchased at yougivegoods.com/siue-turkeypalooza-2017 through Wednesday, Nov. 1 for free delivery to Campus Kitchen at SIUE. 

Additionally, donation boxes will be located in various campus locations in the Student Fitness Center, Kimmel Student Involvement Center, Lovejoy Library (Info Desk), Peck Hall and Rendleman Hall through Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Items requested for "Give Thanks Give Food" include:
Stuffing
Canned vegetables
Canned yams and potatoes
Instant mashed potatoes
Gravy
Macaroni and cheese
Applesauce
Canned fruit
Gift cards to grocery stores are also appreciated.

For more information, contact Melissa Bandy at mbandy@siue.edu.

Your support and generosity are much appreciated!