Monday, July 31, 2017

Dear Colleagues,

Please join me in welcoming the newest member of our School of Engineering team. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, Chandler Vandenberg will join the School of Engineering in the role of Director of Development to help lead the School’s fundraising efforts.

Chandler earned his bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 2007 and graduated with an MBA from SIUE in May of 2017. He began his career in fundraising for his alma mater during his undergrad, which then led to consulting and assisting several other universities’ fundraising efforts.

He has worked in the SIUE Office of University Advancement for the last five years, first as the assistant director of Annual Giving Programs and then as director of development for the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. While there, in collaboration with the Dean, they jump-started development efforts within the school helping negotiate two of the largest gifts the school has ever received, including a 500k endowment and a 50k naming opportunity.

Chandler has more than 14 years of experience in higher education fundraising and is excited to utilize that experience to benefit the School of Engineering’s fundraising goals.

Cem Karacal, Dean
School of Engineering

Each year we have students that are in need of professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events and practicum/co-op/internship experiences.

Unfortunately, not all students have the resources to obtain the appropriate attire for these occasions. This can decrease students’ opportunities and self-esteem.

You can help! Ready to do a little cleaning in your closet?

The Career Development Center is planning to take donations of professional attire items through Aug. 4 in preparation for its fall 2017 recruiting season.

It will host the second Cougar Career Closet event on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to provide students with lightly worn professional attire.

University Housing needs faculty and full-time staff volunteers to assist with Move-In Day for first-year students on Thursday, Aug. 17.

Volunteers help welcome first-year students and their families to SIUE and direct traffic at each of the three first-year residence halls (Bluff, Prairie and Woodland).

If you would like to volunteer for this amazing process, show your SIUE pride and have fun while doing it, email Rex Jackson at rjackso@siue.edu by Friday, Aug. 4.

Works shifts are listed below. Please specify your first, second and third shift preferences.

• 8-9:30 a.m.
• 9:30-11 a.m.
• 11-12:30 p.m.
• 12:30-2 p.m.
• 2-3:00 p.m.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Returning students move into Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Join the Kimmel Student Involvement Center for the annual Cougar Welcome Departmental Resource Fair:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 21-22
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge

Departments will have the opportunity to set up a table each day to inform students about your services, hand out information and etc. 

To participate in the fair (on one or both days) simply complete the form found here: getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/131695. 

Space is limited, so submit your application today!

As you are preparing for Fall classes, don’t forget the Career Development Center gives presentations on career-related topics!

A career counselor is able to visit your class to give presentations on topics including, but not limited to:

• Resumes                             
• Interviewing                  
• Networking                       
• Job Search
• Co-ops & Internships    
• LinkedIn                       
• Career Assessments       
• Preparing for a Career Fair
• Social Media                     
• Professional Attire & Etiquette

Presentations can be done 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or by request. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. However, there will be times when we have limited staff availability.
 
Note: If you would like your class to use our services (i.e. mock interviews, assessments, resume approvals, etc.), please notify us in advance that your students will be making appointments, and indicate the class and assignment. This way we will be able to ensure we are meeting your and your students’ needs.
 
Please visit our website and click on “Faculty and Staff,” then "Request a Presentation" to complete the online form and schedule your Career Development Center presentation today!
 
If you have specific questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office directly at 618-650-3708 or tammtay@siue.edu.