Alumni
The SIUE Alumni Association is dedicated to recognizing successful alumni, inspiring teachers and promising new students. Through the Alumni Board of Directors Awards Committee, the Alumni Association oversees the nominations and selections for the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame, the Great Teacher Award, the SIUE Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship and the Stahlschmidt Family Legacy Scholarship.
SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame: The SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes and honors SIUE alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and at SIUE. Each School and College of the University select inductees based on pre-determined criteria. The honoree class members are recognized with a commemorative plaque that will be displayed in a prominent place within each of the respective Schools or College. They are also honored at the annual SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.
Great Teacher Award: Any person who teaches a class or classes at SIUE or who has taught classes at SIUE in the past may be nominated for this award. This person should show a great love for teaching and should have made a powerful, positive impact on their students. The award is typically announced at the Summer Commencement Ceremony.
SIUE Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship: The SIUE Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship is a scholarship program for children, grandchildren, siblings and spouses of Alumni Association members. The Alumni Association’s Board of Directors annually awards two full scholarships- one to a current undergraduate student and one to an incoming SIUE freshman- in addition to five $100 scholarships.
The Stahlschmidt Family Legacy Scholarship: In honor of their parents, Dorothy and Raymond, the Stahlschmidt family has estaliblished the Stahlschmidt Family Legacy Scholarship. The Stahlschmidt Family Legacy Scholarship awards two $1,500 scholarships to incoming SIUE students beginning with the Fall 2009 semester.