Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on the following days:

• Today - Blood Mobile, Quad
• Wednesday, Nov. 8 - Blood Mobile, Quad

To schedule an appointment, please create an account at bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9828.

Please reference information regarding eligibility requirements and the donation process here.

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.
Today
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. 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.

Rare slides and video footage following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be presented and discussed during the next Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Arts & Issues production, featuring former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin:

7:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom 

“Five Days in November: A Multimedia Presentation with Clint Hill” is being presented in observance of the 54th anniversary of the assassination of Kennedy, which occurred on Nov. 22, 1963.

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.

Click here for more information about the book.

Grab your colleagues and plan to join us at SIUE Day Faculty/Staff Kick-off Celebration

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

Please register here!

Register now for Kindermusik's fall classes for children, ages 1-4.

"Sing & Play" - four-week class for children ages one and two

Embark on Kindermusik’s fun new exploration of singing, swaying, laughing and playing through a just-right mix of early childhood vocal play and language development, together time, and music and movement activities!

9-9:45 a.m.
Saturdays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, 9, 16

10-10:45 a.m.
Thursdays, Nov. 16, 30 and Dec. 7, 14

Theme: What do you do in the morning? In Hello, Day! you'll greet the day with all of your senses. You'll say good morning to the sunshine, you'll blow away the morning dew, you'll stretch your bodies high and low, explore and exercise fine-motor skills, and even play bathtime and laundry games.

“Laugh & Learn” - four-week class for children ages three and four

Each week in class, we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. 

10-10:45 a.m.
Saturdays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, 9, 16

11-11:45 am.
Thursdays, Nov. 16, 30 and Dec. 7, 14

Theme: Yippee—it’s time to play! Let's Play mixes favorite toys of childhood with the magic of music and pretend play. We’ll go on a pretend walk to the park, a trip to the playground, and a ride on a train, and learn all about the ways children learn to create, assemble and understand their world as they go about their play.

Tuition for each class is $75 and is due by Monday, Nov. 13.

Kindermusik@Home digital home materials bring the music, activities and each month’s story everywhere you go. The repetition enhances the learning and the fun!For more information visit: www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/suzuki, contact licensed Kindermusik educator Ellen Singh at esingh@siue.edu or call the Suzuki office at ext. 2839.

The SIUE Faculty Showcase Concert will include a variety of music by Beethoven, Maslanka, McKee, Rota and Tansman.

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 ITSpotlight is an e-newsletter designed to keep SIUE up to date on the latest technology news and events on campus. Each month, you will find articles on course design, teaching with technology, and tech updates. The most recent headlines include:

• New Inline Grading Option for Blackboard Assignments
• 2017 Teaching with Technology Award Winner Announced
• Blackboard’s Retention Center Helps Faculty Identify At-Risk Students
• ITS System Status Tool Alerts You to Outages
• SIUE Faculty Uses Web Timeline to Enhance History Course

SIUE faculty and staff will have the option to sign up for payroll deduction for a Student Fitness Center membership.

Membership is in effect from the date that you sign up through December 1, 2018.

You can sign up from:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Fridays
Through November
Student Fitness Center Reception Desk
Or call (618) 650-BFIT (2348)

Four equal payments of $60 will be deducted from each January and February paycheck.

For more information, visit siue.edu/campus-recreation/about/memberships.shtml#payroll.

SIUE is introducing a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing beginning fall 2018.

A terminal degree for poets and fiction writers, the MFA qualifies students for careers in academia and writing-related fields. Unlike most programs in the country, the MFA at SIUE includes a service-learning component that encourages experiential learning.

Joel Hardman, PhD, chair of the Department of English Language and Literature, is extremely enthusiastic about the new program. “We are excited to be offering a new program with faculty who are committed to mentoring the next generation of creative writers through service learning,” he said.

Prospective students may begin to apply now. Applications close Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018.

For more information, contact Professor Geoff Schmidt at geschmi@siue.edu.