Thursday, March 10, 2016

SIUE Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen will present his report to the University community on the results of the SIUE congress:

10 a.m.
Monday, March 14
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

"As you are well aware, the University is at a critical juncture where resources, growth, and program expansion all dictate different courses of action," said Hansen. "I hope you will be able to join us when I present the Action Plans developed by the SIUE congress. These plans are important for the University, as they provide us with a way forward for this year and next."

Madison County Early Voting runs today and tomorrow in the Morris University Center.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Today and Friday, March 11
Morris University Center Willow Room

Early Voting on campus is only open to registered Madison County residents and proof of residency is required. Those wishing to vote will receive the ballot for their precinct.

The general election is March 15. SIUE is in Precinct 21.

Only those registered to vote in Precinct 21 for Edwardsville/Glen Carbon are able to vote at SIUE:
6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Questions about voting or elections should be directed to your Illinois County Clerk or to the State Board of Elections for the state in which you are currently registered to vote.

If you are registered to vote in Madison County, Illinois, you can search for your polling location online.

Are you considering earning a graduate degree? Register for an upcoming virtual information session to learn more about graduate studies at SIUE. The webinars are offered on the first and third Friday of every month at noon:

Friday, March 18
Friday, April 1

Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register for an upcoming webinar.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SIUE Club Sports is partnering with Club Ultimate Frisbee to raise money through a Club Sports t-shirt sale benefiting this cause.

All t-shirts are $10 and can be purchased with the “Club Sports” or “Club Ultimate Frisbee” logos. If you do not want a shirt, donations are appreciated too!

To order a t-shirt, visit fundraiser. The deadline for pre-ordering shirts is Friday, March 18. You can also view the flyer at siue.edu/crec/clubsports.

Please bring your payment to the Intramural/Club Sports Office at the Student Fitness Center. Checks can be made out to the “SIUE Foundation.”

For more information, contact Tom Dougherty or Natalie Rosales at 618-650-3245.

Help the SIUE Alumni Association reach its goal of raising $10,000 for scholarships, travel programs and local programming for dedicated alumni.

Mark your calendar for the SIUE Alumni Association Trivia Night:
6 p.m. doors open
7 p.m. trivia starts
Saturday, March 19
Lovejoy Library

Register your table of 10 for $250 today. There is a limit of 30 tables, so sign up fast. Register here.

Teams will compete for cash prizes ($500 first place, $250 second place).

Also featured will be silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, an open beer/wine bar and more!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteering at this event, contact Cathy Taylor at (618) 650-5176 or cattayl@siue.edu.

Cougar World Games is a special event designed to promote diversity, understanding and acceptance between groups with different cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities through participation in various recreational activities offered across the globe.

Ninth Annual Cougar World Games
6-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
Student Activity Center, located in the Student Fitness Center

In addition to such activities as mancala, bocce ball, cricket, ping pong, adaptive recreation activities and more, we are continuing the “cultural experience /interaction zone” for the third year. It will consist of our international students, faculty and staff interacting and explaining more about their sport and cultural background with our SIUE students.

If you joined us previously in this event, we would love to have you back with us again! If you know someone that would be interested in joining the “cultural experience/ interaction zone” and sharing their sport experience and culture with students, please contact Natalie Hawkins nrosale@siue.edu. 

Here are some photos from last year’s event: World Cougar Games. 

For more information, contact Hawkins, assistant director of Campus Recreation, at 650-3242 or the email above.

Summer is approaching, and SIUE’s Office of Human Resources wants to help you get ready! We will be hosting the Summer Camp Showcase:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

At the Summer Camp Showcase, SIUE employees can meet and greet representatives with summer programs, including those being offered by SIUE, as well as by businesses from the surrounding area. We welcome you to use this time to talk with camp staff and explore the options available for your child this summer! With a wide variety of camps, your child will be able to find a program that he or she will love!

If you don’t already have plans for the children in your life, the Summer Camp Showcase is the perfect opportunity to begin!

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 650-2190 or email Bonnie Brueggemann at bbruegg@siue.edu.