Alumni
 | SIUE Alumni Day with the Cougars - November 15th SIUE alumni enjoyed a full day of Cougars basketball on Sunday, November 14th. The day included the women's game vs University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and the men's game vs Illinois State University. Attendees enjoyed refreshments on the Party Deck of the Vadalabene Center. STAT sold BEAT ISU shirts prior to the game to show school spirit. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Trivia Night - November 14th SIUE alumni, students, staff and friends tested their knowledge of history, sports, pop culture and more during the SIUE Alumni Trivia Night on Saturday, November 14th at the Collinsville American Legion. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | STAT Alumni Mentor Mixer - November 8th STAT - Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow - hosted an all-member meeting and alumni mentor mixer on Sunday, November 8th at Birger Hall. Attendees enjoyed refreshments, ice breaker games and prizes along with the opportunity to network with other participants in the STAT Alumni Mentor Program. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | 2009 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Dinner - October 10th The Alumni Association, along with the Deans of the Schools and College of SIUE, honored the recipients of the 2009 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame. The awards dinner was held on Saturday, October 10th at the N.O. Nelson Center. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Homecoming 2009 - October 9th-10th SIUE alumni, students, family and friends celebrated Homecoming weekend at SIUE October 9th and 10th. The fun-filled weekend of events including the 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off, men's soccer game versus Alabama A&M, Club Volleyball alumni game, Alumni Reunion Row and the Club Football game versus the University of New Orleans. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | STAT Alumni Mentor Mixer - September 27th STAT - Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow - hosted the STAT Alumni Mentor Mixer on Sunday, September 27th at Birger Hall. The event was attended by student and alumni participants in the STAT Alumni Mentor program. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Day at the Grafton Winery - September 26th The Alumni Association hosted an alumni day at the Grafton Winery & Brewhaus on Saturday, September 26th. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary glass of wine and a gorgeous view on the Great Rivers. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Night at Busch Stadium - September 20th 200 SIUE alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends cheered for their favorite team during the SIUE Alumni Night at Busch Stadium on Sunday, September 20th. The event included a pre-game reception at the Westin St. Louis before the 7:05pm Cardinals vs Cubs game. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity - September 19th SIUE alumni, students, staff and friends pitched it during the SIUE Alumni Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, September 13th. The group helped on a phase two build site in the JeffVanderLou Neighborhood in St. Louis. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | STAT Welcome Back BBQ - September 13th STAT hosted its Welcome Back BBQ on Sunday, September 13th in the Woodland Bowl. Attendees enjoyed great food, games, music, prizes and the chance to interact with alumni. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | 2009 Block Party - August 28th The SIUE Alumni Association greeted alumni, students and friends at the 2009 Block Party held at the intersection of Second and St. Louis Streets in downtown Edwardsville on Friday, August 28th. The Association sponsored the beer cups for the event and handed out free t-shirts and Homecoming cups. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | New Freshman Welcome - August 22nd The Alumni Association and STAT welcomed the members of the Class of 2013 during New Freshman Welcome on Saturday, August 22nd. Between academic advising sessions and campus tours, students had their first chance to paint The Rock and sign up for the student alumni association. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Night at Big Daddy's - July 22nd A great crowd came out to the SIUE Alumni Night at Big Daddy's in Belleville on Wednesday, July 22nd. Click on the image to view the photo gallery and alumni video profiles. |
 | SIUE Alumni Night at McGurk's - June 24th SIUE alumni and friends attended happy hour at McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden in Soulard on Wednesday, June 24th. Click on the image to view the photo gallery and alumni video profiles. |
 | Whitaker Music Festival - June 17th SIUE alumni, staff, family and friends attended the Scott Alberici performance during the Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden on Wednesday, June 17th. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | MRF Commemorative Picnic - June 13th The MRF Commemorative Committee, a joint effort of the SIUE Alumni Association and the SIUE Foundation, hosted the the MRF Commemorative Picnic and Plaque Dedication on Saturday, June 13th. Activities included a cook-out, walking tours of the former MRF site, Illinois State Historical Society plaque unveiling and dedication. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | MRF Volunteer Day - May 17th In preparation for the MRF Commemorative Picnic on Saturday, June 13th, the MRF Commemoration Committee hosted a volunteer work day to clean up the MRF site on Sunday, May 17th. Volunteers cleared brush and uncovered wonderful artifacts from the Mississippi River Festival. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE School of Pharmacy Graduation - May 9th On Saturday, May 9, the SIUE School of Pharmacy honored 80 students in the inaugural Class of 2009. The candidates for graduation participated in a pre-commencement Hooding Ceremony following by the commencement ceremony in the SIUE Vadalabene Center. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Dinner at the Lincoln Museum - May 2nd 140 SIUE alumni, faculty, staff and friends attended the SIUE Alumni Dinner at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on Saturday, May 2nd. Attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner in the rotunda and private access to the museum exhibits. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Speednetworking - April 30th SIUE students, alumni and staff participated in SIUE Speednetworking on Thursday, April 30th in the Conference Center of the Morris University Center. 45 alumni and community volunteers represented a variety of career fields. Attendees had five minutes to network with each volunteer before moving to the next person. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Day at Busch Stadium - April 25th 250 SIUE alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends attended the SIUE Alumni Day at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 25th. The event included a pre-game lunch at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark before the Cardinals vs Cubs game. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | STAT Alumni Mentor Mixer - April 7th STAT hosted a mixer for student and alumni participants of the STAT Alumni Mentor Program on Tuesday, April 7th. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and networked with other participants in the program. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Day at the Fox Theater - March 29th SIUE alumni, students, faculty and friends attended the March 29th performance of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy at the Fabulous Fox Theater. The event included a pre-performance brunch at Jazz at the Bistro. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Cougars Basketball & SIUE Alumni...A Winning Combination! - February 7th SIUE alumni cheered the Cougars to victory when the men's basketball team defeated the University of South Dakota on Saturday, February 7th. Attendees participated in alumni activities before and during the game including a pre-game networking reception and family photos with Corey the Cougar. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Holiday Reception at the Governor's Mansion - December 9th Forty SIUE alumni, staff, family and friends attended the SIUE Alumni Holiday Reception at the Illinois Governor's Mansion on Tuesday, December 9th. Attendees networked with some of the other alumni living in the Springfield area as well as SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift and the Alumni Association staff. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Night at Fast Eddie's - October 22nd SIUE alumni, family and friends joined the Alumni Association for food, drinks and fun at the SIUE Alumni Night at Fast Eddie's on Wednesday, October 22nd. Attendees enjoyed live music and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow Cougars. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame - October 18th SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics inducted 11 individuals and five teams into its 2008 Hall of Fame Class on October 18, 2008. The 2008 Hall of Fame class included nine former student-athletes, one former coach and one former university staff member from a cross-section of sports and eras. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Homecoming 2008 - Young Alumni Tailgate - October 11th The Alumni Association celebrated Homecoming weekend with the Young Alumni & STAT Tailgate on Saturday, October 11th at the SIUE RecPlex. The event offered food, free Homecoming t-shirts, prizes, live music and more! Alumni enjoyed a hospitality tent from 11am through half time. Attendees cheered for the SIUE Club Football team when the Cougars took on Miami University starting at 1pm. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Dinner - October 10th The SIUE Alumni Association, along with the Deans of the College and Schools of SIUE, honored the inaugural class of the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday, October 10th at Crystal Garden Banquet Center. The evening included a cocktail reception, dinner and awards presentation. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity - September 20th SIUE alumni, students and friends helped Habitat for Humanity at one of their 27 build sites in the JeffVanderLou Neighborhood of St. Louis on Saturday, September 20th. The volunteers helped with interior and exterior work of the building phase including flooring, cabinets, doors, molding and siding. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | STAT Party @ the Lake - September 17th STAT - Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow - held a welcome back party on Wednesday, September 17th at the Cougar Lake Pavilion. This was the first social event for STAT members and alumni to interact and network. Party @ the Lake offered free food, live music, outdoor games and more. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Welcome Back Block Party - September 5th The SIUE Alumni Association greeted alumni and friends at the Welcome Back Block Party held at the intersection of Second and St. Louis Streets in downtown Edwardsville on Friday, September 5th. The Association sponsored the beer cups for the event and registered alumni for the chance to win free polo and t-shirts. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | New Freshman Welcome - August 23rd The SIUE Alumni Association and STAT welcomed the newest class of future Cougar grads during the New Freshman Welcome on Saturday. The day started with the welcome convocation and the Class of 2009 photo around the cougar statue. Between academic advising sessions and campus tours, the students had their first chance to paint The Rock and sign up for the new student alumni association. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Whitaker Music Festival - August 13th The SIUE Alumni Association hosted reserved alumni seating during the final Whitaker Music Festival performance of the season on Wednesday, August 13th. Alumni enjoyed the Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ performance and had the chance to talk with network and reconnect. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Whitaker Music Festival - July 9th |
 | Whitaker Music Festival - June 4th The SIUE Alumni Association participated in the Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, June 4th. Alumni stopped by the table and registered for the chance to win t-shirts and polo shirts before enjoying the Erin Bode performance. The free Wednesday-night concert series runs through August 13th. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Alumni Night at Busch Stadium - May 2nd 350 SIUE alumni, family and friends cheered for their favorite team during the Cardinals vs Cubs game on Friday, May 2nd. The SIUE Alumni Association gave free t-shirts to all attendees. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Mass Comm Night - April 11th SIUE Mass Comm alumni, faculty and students attended the Mass Comm Alumni Night on Friday, April 11th. The Mass Comm department awarded scholarships to current students and recognized Jack Klobnak with the alumni achievement award. The alumni emcee for the evening was Fox 2's Paul Shankmann. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Washington D.C. Area Alumni Brunch - March 30th The Alumni Association hosted a brunch for Washington D.C. area alumni on Sunday, March 30th at Old Ebbitt's Grill. Attendees shared their thoughts and feedback with the Alumni Association staff and had the chance to meet with the Dean of the SIUE School of Nursing. They reconnected with former classmates and networked with new contacts. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Arlo Guthrie Concert - March 5th The Alumni Association sponsored the Arts & Issues Arlo Guthrie "Solo Reunion Tour - Together At Last" on Wednesday, March 5th. SIUE alumni and friends enjoyed a pre-performance wine-tasting reception with a variety of gourmet tapas. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Student Leaders Reunion - February 29th Former members of Student Government, presidents of student organization, members of Greek groups, Resident Assistants, RHA, Campus Activities Board and more returned to SIUE to celebrate their legacy at the Student Leaders Reunion on Saturday, March 1st. Attendees enjoyed a breakfast buffet, campus tours and free tickets to the last home basketball games as a Division I school. The brunch program included presentations by Chancellor Vandegrift, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Nobby Emmanuel, men's basketball Head Coach Lennox Forrester and updates on future campus building projects. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery |
 | SIUE "Drive to D1" Alumni Reception - February 29th The Alumni Association hosted a free alumni reception between the last home basketball games as a Division II school. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and had the chance to meet the Men's Head Coach Lennox Forrester and members of the SIUE Board of Directors. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | SIUE Jazz at the Sheldon Concert & Alumni Reception - February 26th SIUE alumni, students and faculty attended the 7th Annual SIUE Jazz At The Sheldon Concert and Alumni Reception on Tuesday, February 26th. The Alumni Reception took place before the concert at The Bistro across Grand from the Fox Theater. Attendees enjoyed a delicious appetizer buffet, drinks and the opportunity to meet the student, faculty and alumni performers. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | AT&T Business Alumni Lunch - February 25th The School of Business hosted an alumni lunch at AT&T in St. Louis on Monday, February 25th. 60 alumni enjoyed a free lunch with School of Business and Alumni Association representatives and the chance to reconnect with the University and each other. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Wicked - January 6th SIUE alumni attended the final performance of Wicked at the Fabulous Fox Theater on Sunday, January 6, 2008. 60 guests started the day with the Alumni Association for a delicious buffet at Jazz at the Bistro before heading over for the 2pm matinee performance of Broadway's biggest blockbuster. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Baltimore/D.C. Area Alumni Reunion Dinner - November 27th The Alumni Association hosted a Baltimore/D.C. area alumni dinner on Tuesday, November 27th at the Philips Harborside Restaurant. Attendees enjoyed a delicious seafood dinner buffet, drinks and dessert as well as the chance to reconnect with some of the 700 alumni living in the area. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Music Reunion Dinner - October 1st 250 people attended the Music Reunion Dinner on Monday, October 1st in the University Restaurant of the Morris University Center. The dinner was followed by a concert featuring current and former students and faculty performance pieces. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Ghost Tour - October 24th The SIUE Alumni Association presented Ghost Tour on Wednesday, October 24th. Attendees boarded a bus at Birger Hall for a bus ride of St. Louis' haunted pass. We enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner at the Feasting Fox Restaurant, a historical tour of several St. Louis destinations and a moonlight stroll through an old cemetery. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Homecoming 2007 - Alumni, Friends & Family Picnic - October 6th The Alumni Association welcomed alumni back to campus with the Alumni, Friends & Family Picnic on Saturday, October 6th outside of the Morris University Center. Attendees enjoyed, great giveaways, inflatable games, the Classic Car Show and a live concert from Sh-Boom. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Homecoming 2007 - Clifford Book Reading - October 6th. In celebration of the Big Red Homecoming, the Alumni Association presented a free book reading with Clifford the Big Red Dog on Saturday, October 6th in the Goshen Lounge of the Morris University Center. Every child received a free copy of Clifford and the Big Red Parade. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Cougar Statue Dedication - October 3rd SIUE renewed its love affair with the cougar mascot on Wednesday, October 3rd at the unveiling of the new cougar sculpture outside of the main entrance of the Morris University Center. The unveiling ceremony was attended by several alums including former Student Body Presidents and members of the Cougar Guard who cared for the cougars. The SIUE Alumni Association would like to thank everyone who purchased commemorative bricks to help raise money for the new statue. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Homecoming 2007 Golf Cart Parade - October 1st In celebration of Homecoming 2007, the SIUE Alumni Association presented the Big Red Homecoming with Clifford the Big Red Dog! As a kick-off to the week's activities, Clifford was the Grand Marshall of the Golf Cart Parade on Monday, October 1st. Click on the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | Flashback to the MRF - September 27th & 28th The Flashback to the MRF on September 27th and 28th was a huge success! Everyone has a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends, watching the MRF movies and listening to Rich Dalton and the Classics Band. Click on the images to view the entire photo galleries. |
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 | 50th Anniversay Time Capsule Opening - August 23rd In preparation of SIUE's 50th Anniversary, the University opened a time capsule that was buried in 1967. SIUE Chancellor Vaugh Vandegrift and 50th Anniversary Planning Committee Chair Dixie Engelman spoke during the ceremony. Click the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
 | 2007 Legacy Breakfast - August 18th The SIUE Alumni Association participated in the Freshman Welcome activities by hosting a Legacy Breakfast in the Vadalabene Center. Parents who graduated from SIUE enjoyed a free breakfast buffet with their incoming student before participating in the full day of activities. Click the image to view the entire photo gallery. |
