Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017

SIUE has a new series of non-credit courses on tap, catering to beer connoisseurs and microbrewers interested in the science of home brewing and distilling. 

SIUE is offering beer, wine and spirits 101 and 102, an online course and in-person lab, through a partnership between the NCERC at SIUE and faculty from the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. The online course, BWS 101, covers the basics of beer, wine and spirits history and brewing.

BWS 101 features open enrollment, with courses beginning Monday, Nov. 27 and will be administered in an online, self-paced format. Registration is $299. However, use coupon code SIUE100 to save $100 off the registration fee until January 1, 2018.

The second course is an in-person lab that will be administered on weekends on SIUE’s campus. Beer, wine, and spirits 102 is a series of four Saturday morning sessions, from 8 a.m.-noon, at the Biotechnology Laboratory Incubator (BLI) in University Park. Students will learn to create their own brewing products for personal consumption and participate in sampling sessions to study brewing products through sensory analysis. The schedule for the first session of labs begins on January 13 and ends on February 3. Registration for this course is $699. Students must complete beer, wine and spirits 101 prior to registering, and be at least 21 years old.

To register or learn more, visit siue.edu/educationaloutreach/Beer_wine_spirits or call Cathy McNeese in SIUE’s Office of Educational Outreach at 618-650-3208.

Read more about the new course at SIUE News.

The International Hospitality Program (IHP) at SIUE welcomes our international students to the area by befriending them and helping them to feel comfortable in their new homes.

We would appreciate your help by donating items to meet the needs of our new group of spring semester international students!

If you, your relatives or friends are planning to replace any of the following items, please consider donating them to IHP for use by international students:
• Sheets
• Blankets/comforters
• Towels/wash cloths
• Kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes
• Microwaves, rice cookers, blenders, food processors and toaster ovens

If you have any of these smaller household items to donate, please bring them to the donations area at our IHP Fall New Student Reception:
4-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Student ambassadors and IHP members will be available to help you unload from 4-5:30 p.m. at the upper entrance from Lot B.

If you have any of the following larger furniture items, please DO NOT bring them to the reception. To arrange pickup and delivery, please contact Susan Jernigan, IHP Household Donations coordinator at sjernigan@charter.net or text or call 618-304-3443. 

• Small desks, chairs and reading tables
• Vacuum cleaners
• Beds/mattresses (twin and full size only)
• Light weight sofas/futons
• Living room chairs
• Light coffee tables
• Lamps
• Kitchen tables and chairs

Thank you in advance for your consideration and your generosity in welcoming these students to SIUE and Edwardsville!

Village" -- A Bonding Experience for birth-1 1/2 years old

This Kindermusik class provides a delightful environment unlike any other. Through a unique blend of multi-level activities that include creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component, baby’s growth and development are stimulated and all senses engaged. Kindermusik Village is for lap babies, crawlers and walkers. 

9 a.m.
Saturdays, Jan. 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3
10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1

Semester theme: Cock-a-doodle-Moo!
Hop on the hayride – it’s time to head for the farm! In this class, you will sing songs about the farm, including “Old MacDonald,” “Hayride,” and “Clever Cows.” You’ll engage in rituals and playful activities with your baby, including infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time.

Tuition is $135 and is due by Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.

“Our Time" -- On the Go! for 1 1/2--3 year old

This class encourages toddlers to uncover an engaging musical world while guiding confidence, self-control and communications skills. Singing, imitating sounds, rhyming and object identification foster language skills, while creative movement to various musical “moods” develops a sense of balance, timing and spatial awareness. Listening and turn-taking encourage blossoming social skills. 

10 a.m.
Saturdays Jan. 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 10, 17
11 a.m.
Thursdsays Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 8, 15

Semester theme: Away We Go!
Hop on the train, get in the car, board the plan, and Away We Go! This class focuses on transportation, a favorite topic for toddlers who are on the go, go, go! Sing and play along with favorite songs such as, “I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad” and “Wheels on the Bus.” 

Tuition is $160 and is due by Saturday, Jan. 6.

The SIUE Meridian Society is looking to fund projects (up to $5,000) that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization.

SIUE colleges, schools, major units, departments and organizations (including student organizations) with an SIUE account are invited to apply for the 2018 Meridian Awards.

The Meridian Award Application/Proposal must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2018.

Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu  

Mail submissions to:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082

Please note Meridian application requirements. 

For more information, contact Julie Babington at 650-2378 or meridiansociety@siue.edu.

Presenters are needed for the Spring 2018 Leadership Programming Series. The Student Leadership Development Program is open to any SIUE undergraduate or graduate student, and covers a variety of topics centered around leadership, communication and career issues.

We have two different programs we are looking to fill. If you are interested in serving as a presenter, please read below and then complete this form getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/146410.

Leadership Lunches—will occur on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. throughout the semester (dates below)

Women’s Leadership Institute—February 20 from 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

We are interested in a wide range of topics. Listed below are topics that have been previously offered, but we are interested in other topics as well. Each session is between 45 minutes and 1 hour, and we ask that the sessions not just be a full lecture. We hope that there will be some sort of interactive portion with an activity, discussion, etc.

Cross Cultural Awareness	Professional Etiquette	Conflict Resolution	Effective Communication
Understanding the Org. Climate	Stress Management	Ethical Leadership	Civic Responsibility
Mindfulness in Leadership	Team Leadership	True Colors	Leading Your Peers
Keys to Leadership Success	Dealing with Change	Social Justice	Event Planning
Becoming a Successful Leader	Social Media	Interviewing Skills	Building Your Resume
Social Change Model of Leadership	Time Management	LinkedIn	Recruitment & Retention
Leadership Issues in the LGBT Community	Positive Psychology/Leadership	Sustainable Leadership	Creating Effective Incentive Programs

The E Today will resume on Monday, Jan. 8.