Friday, Jan. 17, 2019

The SIUE community is invited to enjoy the annual Cougar Fest:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

Come check out local businesses, services, activities and nonprofit organizations. There will be free promotional items and giveaways!

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is hosting a blood drive open to students, staff and faculty:

10 a.m.-4 p.m .
Wednesday, Jan. 22 
Thursday, Jan. 23
Bloodmobile, SIUE Hairpin

To schedule an appointment, call the Blood Center at 1-866-448-3253 or visit bloodcenterIMPACT.org. Use sponsor code 9828 to schedule online.

The SIUE Women's Studies program has scheduled the following events for January:

Women Liberation Movement: The gap between the Urban Woman and the Rural Woman. There are several movements springing up in a fight against women discrimination and violence. However, there is a huge gap between the liberation of the urban women and women in the rural areas.
Eyitayo Akomolafe, Fulbright scholar from Nigeria
2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Peck Hall 2315b

TRANS 101
Metro Trans Umbrella Group
5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Alumni Hall, room 0401

The IRIS Center will offer the following:

Morning Byte Presentation
10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 24
IRIS Center, Peck Hall 2226

In this presentation, IRIS Center technician Ben Ostermeier will discuss and demonstrate the Scalar content management system. Using Scalar, students and professors can publish their scholarship online in unique ways using digital media. Ostermeier will show how to use the content management system and discuss what types of websites Scalar is best suited for creating. No previous technical experience is necessary.

Coffee and pastries will be served.

Please encourage students to apply for two undergraduate scholarships offered by Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Both applications are due by Friday, Jan. 24.

You do not need to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi to receive these awards. For more information, visit the following links:

Undergraduate Paper Competition: https://siue.academicworks.com/opportunities/8123

Undergraduate Scholarship: https://siue.academicworks.com/opportunities/9205

The SIUE Ice Hockey Club is hosting its second annual Teddy Bear Toss when it takes on the University of Kentucky.

7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25
East Alton Ice Arena

Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal to throw on the ice after SIUE scores its first goal. If you are unable to get a teddy bear ahead of time, the SIUE Club Sports office will be selling small teddy bears for $15 in the arena lobby prior to the game.

Teddy bears can also be dropped off or purchased at the SIUE Programming Office in the Student Fitness Center by Wednesday, Jan. 22. All teddy bears will be donated to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. To download the Teddy Bear Toss registration form, click here.

General admission is $5. SIUE students are admitted free with valid ID.

For more information, please contact Natalie Hawkins, assistant director of recreational programs, at nrosale@siue.edu or 618-650-3242.

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion is in the process of developing a comprehensive calendar for the following cultural heritage and history months.

• Women's History Month (March) - Deadline to submit events is  Friday, Jan. 31
• National Diversity Month (April) - Deadline to submit events is Friday, Jan. 31

If your department will be hosting an event that aligns with either of these months, we welcome you to include your event on our marketing calendar.

Please click this link for more information, and to submit your respective event. In doing so, it is important to note that some of these marketing calendars are time sensitive and some events will need to be submitted quickly.

SIUE Safe Zone is seeking new facilitators for Safe Zone Training Sessions.
Please contact Nick Niemerg at nniemer@siue.edu with any questions about the application process and below requirements. 

Goals of Safe Zone Training

• To develop
  • Listening and helping skills
  • Inclusive habits in the classroom, office and on larger scales
  • A common base of understanding with respect to the LGBTQIA+ community
• To provide information regarding
  • Terms regarding sexual orientation and gender identity
  • The complexity of sexuality and gender
  • Campus and community contacts

Safe Zone Training Facilitator Expectations

• Facilitators must follow the training model created by the Safe Zone Committee.
• If necessary, new facilitators will shadow current facilitators during scheduled training sessions. Shadowing is determined at the discretion of the Safe Zone Committee.
• Once accepted, it is suggested that facilitators take part in facilitating at least one session per semester.
• Each training session will have two facilitators. Each pair must meet prior to an assigned session to prepare to facilitate.

Facilitator Application Requirements

• Applicant must have completed the SIUE Safe Zone Training prior to submitting a facilitator application.
• Applicant must be either a graduate student or current employee of SIUE.
• Applicant must submit a typed statement answering the following:
  • Experience with SIUE Safe Zone
    • When did you complete your Safe Zone training?
  • Why do you want to facilitate Safe Zone Training sessions?
  • What endeavors (previous/current, on/off campus) are you involved in regarding LGBTQIA+ advocacy and education?
  • What skill sets will you bring to the facilitator team?
  • Describe your knowledge base in respect to the goals of Safe Zone Training.
  • Describe your social identities as they relate to power/privilege and disadvantage. 

Applicants should submit the typed statement along with their name, campus email, campus box number and title to: Nick Niemerg, SIUE Safe Zone Staff Co-Chair, Campus Box 1031 or via email at nniemer@siue.edu.

A FREE dental screening, including select x-rays, will be done for patients 18 years and older who are willing to participate in a Dental Board Licensing Examination.

5-7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17
Monday, March 9
SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM)
Dental Clinic
2800 College Ave.
Alton

If accepted as a Board Examination patient, there is no charge for the treatment you receive during the exam. This is for the Board Examination only, which is required for senior dental students. It does not mean you will become a clinic patient at SIU SDM.

No appointment is necessary for this screening. Please bring a photo ID.

For more information, call 474-7000.

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