Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017

Join us to learn ways to practice everyday mindfulness and meditation.

The remaining sessions are listed below: 

12-12:50 p.m.
Morris University Center Second Floor, International Room
Today and Thursdays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7 

For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu or 650-2842

Join us today for the opening reception of "Gathered Resource: Collected Works from the University Museum and Art and Design Faculty."

5-7 p.m.
Today
Art & Design West Gallery

The exhibition is curated by Art and Design faculty from both the University Museum and their own private art collections.

The exhibition runs:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday-Friday through Nov. 17

Do you know any students with a great voice?

Instructional Design & Learning Technologies is working with multiple departments on campus to develop elearning modules. These modules each have scripted information that require voice over talent.

If you know of any students that would be willing to audition and gain experience for their resume, we have an audition form where the students can provide their availability and submit an audio sample.

The Political Science Association will host a debate between the College Democrats and the College Republicans.

6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 6
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

The debate will help enage discussion of current political issues, such as gun control and immigration.

For more information, contact Gretchen Arnold with the Political Science Association at grarnol@siue.edu.

Venerable Jue Huang will present SIUE’s Lovejoy Library with a 20-volume set of The Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts donated by the Fo Guang Shan St. Louis Buddhist Center in Bridgeton, Mo.

All members of the campus community and the general public are invited to attend a special presentation of the set.

12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Friends Corner of Lovejoy Library

During the program, Huang will describe the challenges and rewards of assembling the all-encompassing set of reference books. She will answer questions following her remarks, and the encyclopedia set will be available for immediate use in the Library.

The donation includes the first comprehensive set of books about Buddhist art worldwide, and Lovejoy Library is receiving the eighth such set in the English language.

The encyclopedia set comprises four volumes on Buddhist architecture, five on grottoes, four on Buddhist sculpture, three on painting, one on crafts, and one each on calligraphy, seals and biographies.

Light, vegan refreshments and hot tea will be provided at the Nov. 7 program. Questions may be directed to Jeff Brown, director of development for LovejoyLibrary, at jefbrow@siue.edu or 618-650-2714

The event is sponsored by The Friends of Lovejoy Library and The SIUE Foundation.

The SIUE Student Government will sponsor its Third Annual Veteran's Day Luncheon:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

Student Government invites all current active duty military and veteran students, faculty, staff and retirees to attend this luncheon. The event will include a fully catered lunch and keynote speaker.

We ask that all military and veterans please RSVP to attend, no later than noon Monday, Nov. 6.

The event is free to all active duty and veterans as a token of our thank you for your service. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

Please register to attend.

For those who have any specific food needs, please email Ethan Massey at emassey@siue.edu.

Don't miss the conclusion of this faculty development event:

Between the World and Me (2015)
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Presentation of book by Howard Rambsy, PhD, professor of English, Language and Literature
12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Lovejoy Library Friends' Corner

Open to faculty, staff and students. Facilitated by: Dr. Jessica Harris, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies, and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Denise Cobb.

We’ll provide the book, and it's yours to keep. Amount of pre-purchased books is limited.

Click here for more information about the book

The Disability Support Services Director Search Committee has invited four candidates to particpate in campus interviews. Please note the following dates and times:

Jim Boyle
1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Morris University Center, Mississippi Room

Jennifer Miller
1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13
Morris University Center, Mississippi Room

Susan Lausier
11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Morris University Center, Illinois Room

Dominic Dorsey
1 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 17
Lovejoy Library Conference Room (3021)

Copies of each candidate's resumes will be available for review at the open forums.

For more information, please contact search committee chair Rebecca Dabbs MacLean at rdabbsk@siue.edu or ext. 2556.

SIUE Day is a faculty and staff fundraising drive which supports academic excellence for our students, university and region. This year’s campaign will run the entire month of November.

SIUE Day Faculty/Staff forms are being delivered via campus mail. Gifts received between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 will be counted as participating in SIUE Day.

Join us for a SIUE Day Faculty/Staff Kick-Off Celebration!

2-3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Rendleman Hall Lobby

During the celebration, visit the SIUE Foundation Q&A table, enjoy "e" cookies and punch with your colleagues and participate in our "e" giving tree testimonials.

Meet our 2017 SIUE Day representatives and learn why they support SIUE in this feature video.