Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Please join the Morris University Center in recognizing Jim McDermott for his years of service to SIUE at a special retirement reception.

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, and the Student Organization for Sustainability (SOS) are co-sponsoing the campus sustainability tour.

Finding Our Balance: An Equinox Celebration
6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 22
Sculpture known as “The Crossing” at the 90th meridian

The tour will conclude at the Center with a candlelight vigil. There, we'll share reflections and read inspirational materials related to finding balance in our lives.

Cider and cookies will be served. All are welcome to participate.

The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations, particularly of individuals who show a connection or a commitment to the SIUE community.

Please visit Faculty Senate for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms. A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website: siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/archives.

Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards.

Nominations must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 29. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information. The subject, "Librarians in Library and Information Services" can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination: see here.

For more information, contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or 650-3129.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) are hosting an Explore Day.

Saturday, Sept. 30
Morris University Center

Explore Days offer current and prospective students opportunities for in-depth interaction with representatives from specific academic areas, as they work to decide which program will best foster their growth and prepare them to achieve their future aspirations.

Explore Day attendees will also learn about the various ways to get involved on campus, see a residence hall, take a campus tour and speak with representatives from the Office of Admissions and Student Financial Aid.

In an effort to offer students an efficient and effective exploration of programming, this year, CAS and the SEHHB will co-host their Explore Day.

The collaborative offering is designed to better highlight the choices students have, and help them find information they seek more easily. For instance, those with an interest in becoming a math educator can be directed to the appropriate programming, since mathematics is housed in CAS and education in the SEHHB.

Please register at siue.edu/explore-days.

Other upcoming Explore Days include the School of Pharmacy on Saturday, Oct. 14, School of Business on Saturday, Nov. 4 and School of Engineering on Saturday, Nov. 11.

For more information, visit SIUE News.

Health Service has received our shipment of flu vaccine, and we are pleased to offer flu vaccine to faculty, staff, retirees and students.

Employees covered under a State health plan:
Health Service is able to provide flu shots to employees and retirees who are the primary insurer in a State sponsored insurance plan at no charge. Employees must document the last four digits of your social security number, present your university ID and your state health insurance card in order to receive the vaccine at no charge. Retirees must present your state health insurance card and document the last four digits of their social security number in order to receive the vaccine at no charge.

Employees not covered under a State health plan:
Health Service is able to provide your flu immunization at a cost of $30 (cash or check) from SIUE Health staff.

Please plan to wear clothing for easy access to the upper arm injection site.

WALK-IN Flu Shot Clinics will be available in the Lower Level of the Student Success Center. In order for us to continue to provide dedicated nursing service to our students during this time, we will use the meeting rooms close to our clinical office. There will be signs to identify the appropriate place.

Monday, Oct. 2: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5: 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6: 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12: 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

There will be a dedicated Flu Shot Clinic at the Alton campus:

Tuesday, Oct. 10: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information on the importance and benefits of receiving a flu shot, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2017-2018.

SIUE Dance Marathon is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts for Child Health Day!

Dance Marathon is the largest student run philanthropy on campus that raises money to benefit local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, including St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

This year, the organization hopes to raise $62,000 in honor of the 62 children admitted to a CMN Hospital every minute. It will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to be delivered the morning of Monday, Oct. 2. They will be $8 per box, and cash or check are accepted upon delivery. Please make checks out to SIUE Dance Marathon.

Please email Carmen Huddleston at siue.dm.fund.director@gmail.com with orders and any questions.

The SIUE Alumni Association invites you to be a part of the second annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast!

This race offers distances of 5K and 10K, as well as a 1-mile fun run. The race routes are paved and showcase SIUE’s scenic campus. After the run, stay for a world-famous Chris Cakes pancake breakfast. Not a runner? Come for breakfast and to cheer on our participants!

For a limited time only, SIUE faculty and staff can receive an additional $5 off by using promo code SIUESTAFF17 (case sensitive) at checkout.

Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run
9 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Birger Hall Parking Lot

Cost: 5K $30, 10K $40, $5 off for SIUE alumni, FREE for SIUE students

Register by Sept. 23 to be guaranteed a race shirt.

Register online at runsignup.com/cougarsunleashed. 

We also have volunteer opportunities available. If you would like to help on race day, visit our online volunteer sign up site.

Follow the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run on Facebook and help spread the word by sharing our event!

SIUE is pleased to announce the solicitation of nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. This annual award recognizes an outstanding community member who exemplifies the philosophy of nonviolent social change as espoused by King.

The winner will be recognized at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Luncheon at SIUE on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

Organizations, businesses, agencies or individuals may nominate a person who is an Illinois resident and at least 21 years old. The person must embrace the humanitarian principles and ideals of King and have initiated, developed, or participated in programs, services or activities which have inspired tolerance, understanding and sensitivity with regard to diversity issues and/or persons of underrepresented groups.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 13. Please submit all completed nominations to the SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, Campus Box 1084, Edwardsville, IL 62026.

For more information, visit the Kimmel Student Involvement Center website at kimmel/awards/mlk and click on Awards and Forms to print additional copies. You may also contact Eboni Thompson at (618) 650-3233 with additional questions.