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SIUE Appoints Jackson as LIS Interim Dean
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SIUE Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has appointed Lydia Jackson as the interim dean of Library and Information Services (LIS), effective immediately. Jackson steps into the role for former Dean Regina McBride, who retired in early October.
An associate professor and director of research commons, Jackson has served Lovejoy Library in a variety of roles. She began her professional affiliation with SIUE in 1983 as a library technical assistant III, and provided reference services, conducted library instruction sessions, managed computing problems, and assisted in the development, planning, implementation, promotion, and assessment of instructional programs.
In 1998, Jackson was named assistant instruction and reference librarian. As a tenure-track and tenured library faculty member, she has served in leadership roles such as instruction librarian, director of instruction and outreach, and director of the research commons.
Jackson was recognized as an assessment scholar in 2007-2008 and as one of 50 teacher-scholars at SIUE in 2008. She has been actively involved in the reform and implementation of SIUE’s general education program since 2005. She has been a participant in the nationally recognized Association of College and Research Libraries “Immersion Program.” Throughout her career, she has continually been engaged in leadership roles in library associations at the local, regional, state and national level. She continues to be an active contributor to grant production and is currently participating in a Library of Congress grant.
Jackson earned a bachelor’s in government and sociology from SIUE in 1983. She also holds master’s degrees in both instructional technology and library science.
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Political Science Assoc. to Host Debate Today |
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The Political Science Association will host a debate between the College Democrats and the College Republicans.
6 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
The debate will help engage 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.
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Don't Miss the Next Q&A with Chancellor Pembrook, Nov. 7 |
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Please note the upcoming Q&As with Chancellor Randy Pembrook:
2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Multi-purpose Room, Building D
East St. Louis Center
2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry/Oak/Redbud rooms
10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 11
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A
As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The Chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.
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Venerable Jue Huang to Present 20-Volume Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts to Lovejoy Library, Public Program Nov. 7 |
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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.
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Don't Miss This Week's Lifelong Learning Series |
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The SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2017 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.
Please note this week's Lifelong Learning Speakers Series:
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Hickory-Hackberry Room
Morris University Center
10:30-11:45 a.m. "The Long Struggle for Civil Rights: Slavery to Freedom," presented by Jessica Harris, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies, and Rowena McClinton, professor of the Department of Historical Studies
1:15-2:30 p.m. "Tanzania: Its Wildlife and Conservation Status," presented by Richard Keating, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Biological Sciences
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Thanksgiving Food Drive for SIUE Students, Donate by Nov. 10 |
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SIUE prides itself on giving, but how does it feel to know that some of our own students are struggling with food insecurity?
You have the opportunity to help our students.
The Sociology Club and Student Organization for Sustainability are working on SIUE's first Thanksgiving drive for students, which will result in a campus pantry for students in need.
As the holidays are quickly approaching and classes ending, hunger does not take a vacation for many SIUE students and their families.
The Thanksgiving Food Drive is seeking to provide those in need with a bag of groceries to help make a Thanksgiving meal.
Please consider donating one or more of the below food items:
Instant mashed potatoes
Rice
Canned green beans
Canned corn
Canned spinach
Canned greens
Cranberry sauce
Gravy (packet or jar)
Stuffing boxes
Canned meats
Monetary donation for fresh produce
Donation sites are located in the Morris University Center, Peck Hall, Founders Hall and Alumni Hall. No time to drop off? Please contact Jalela Mitchell at jalmitc@siue.edu to schedule a pick up, or Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock in Peck Hall, room 1213 or at cfrey@siue.edu.
All food donations are needed by Friday, Nov. 10.
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Explore Engineering, Nov. 11 |
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The School of Engineering will host an Open House for prospective students, parents and the general public.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Morris University Center and Engineering Building
For more information and to register for the event, please visit siue.edu/engineering/visit-tour/exploreengineering.shtml.
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Watch for Upcoming Health Careers Fair, Nov. 13 |
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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.
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