Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus:

11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room

and

Wednesday, Dec. 6
Blood Mobile, Hairpin

To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit Red Cross and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Current SIUE faculty and staff are cordially invited to attend the SIUE Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) meeting:

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry Rooms
Please join us for a light lunch, refreshments and conversation with your colleagues at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at approximately 12:15 p.m.

Speakers:
SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook
SIU President Randy Dunn
SUAA Executive Director Linda Brookhart

Hear the latest updates on the status of state funding for higher education for the SIU System, recent important pension legislation referred to as Tier III and the potential impact on current SIUE employees.

For more information, contact John Jennetten, SIUE SUAA Chapter president, at jjennet@siue.edu.

The Office of Human Resources' Life To Go Series will feature “Yoga 101: Beginner Workshop,” presented by Campus Recreation:

Noon-1 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
Space is limited. Please REGISTER by emailing Bonnie Brueggemann at bbruegg@siue.edu 

Jennifer Payne, School of Business academic advisor and registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, will guide attendees in learning basic yoga poses, connecting to your breath, and meditation techniques that will help manage stress and promote overall health.

This workshop is designed for beginners and those interested in incorporating mindfulness and meditation techniques into their daily lives.

Register, bring a mat, and join us as for a little yoga and meditation over the lunch hour. If you do not have a mat, some will be provided.

We recommend changing into comfortable clothes! This way, you can fully focus on the movement and mindfulness.

This event will be a great way to relieve stress from the holidays, stretch out sore muscles from wrapping presents, and take some time for yourself. We all deserve some relaxation!

Nina Whiteside, building service worker in Campus Recreation, is the recipient of the December Employee Recognition Award.

Please join us in congratulating Whiteside as the Employee of the Month:
6 p.m.
Today
Student Fitness Center Lobby 

You can also send Whiteside a congratulatory email at nwhites@siue.edu.

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu  or 650-2127.

Don't Miss Counseling Services' next Brown Bag Series:

Transitioning Home for Winter Break for Students
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Morris University Center, Student Success Center, Room 1203
Presenters:
Courtney Boddie, director of Counseling Services
Lisa Thompson-Gibson and Danielle Scheibal, of Counseling Services

Bring your lunch and join in the discussion on strategies for returning home over winter break. Sometimes students feel a bit nervous about going home after being on their own all semester. Come explore ways to manage concerns, for a break that meets your goals.

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

The Department of Theater and Dance presents "The End: An Apocalypse Anthology, A Collection of Short Plays" by Dan Dietz, Jennifer Haley, Allison Moore, A. Rey Pamatmat and Marco Ramirez. The play is directed by Wendy Renée Farmer.

7:30 p.m.
Today-Saturday, Dec. 9

and

2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10
Metcalf Theater

All seating is general admission.
Ticket costs: FREE - SIUE students with a valid I.D., $12 – General admission adults, $10 -  General admission SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty, staff, seniors and non-SIUE students.

You may purchase tickets at the Theater and Dance Box Office at 618-650-2774, located in Dunham Hall, Room 1042B

For more information, email theater-tickets@siue.edu.

Join us for this fall's final session to learn ways to practice everyday mindfulness and meditation.

Yoga concepts and stretching will be explored with Amanda Couch and Estelle Gyimah, both of Campus Recreation. Feel free to bring a yoga mat, if you desire.

12:00-12:50 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Morris University Center, International Room 

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

Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Kevin Johnson Memorial Lecture
7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Morris University Center, St. Clair Room

The inaugural Kevin Johnson Memorial Lecture will feature renowned environmental chemist Dr. Jorge Gardea-Torresdey who will talk on “From Gold Phytomining to the Fate of Nanoparticles in Terrestrial Plants: Synchrotron-based Studies.”

The Kevin Johnson Memorial Lecture is free and open to the public.

A special meeting is also planned for alumni of both chemistry and environmental sciences. 

For more information, contact Dr. Leah O'Brien at lobrien@siue.edu and visit Kevin Johnson Memorial Lecture.