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Today is the Nomination Deadline for Employee Recognition Program
The Employee Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his/her daily work.
The employee is engaged in accomplishing the mission of the University and routinely exceeds the call of duty. Do you work alongside someone who has a strong commitment toward achieving excellence in their work?
Why not nominate them for the Employee Recognition Program award? The program is designed to recognize civil service and professional staff employees for their exceptional accomplishments and service to our community.
Employees may be nominated for this prestigious award by faculty, staff or students. The nomination must be made or supported by the immediate supervisor.
More information regarding rewards, nomination criteria and the nomination form can be obtained online.
Nominations are due in the Office of Human Resources by close of business today to be eligible for the March Award.
Since employees may receive the award only once, please contact Maria Marmolejo at 650-2127 before submitting a nomination.
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Attend Today's Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series |
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The Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series will present:
"Fleshing out dinosaurs! From Darwin’s Bulldog to advanced 3D modeling"
4 p.m.
Today
Meridian Ball Morris University Center
Featured presenter: Lawrence M. Witmer, PhD, Chang Ying-Chien Professor of Paleontology and professor of anatomy in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University.
The seminar is sponsored by the SIUE Wildlife and Conservation Biology Club and the Department of Biological Sciences.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Student Fitness Center Annual Fit Fest, Feb. 16 |
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Join us for the Student Fitness Center’s Annual Fit Fest.
4-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Student Fitness Center
The SIUE Community is invited to attend Fit Fest 2016.
The event is FREE and includes vendor tables from on and off campus, group fitness classes, fitness challenges, free food provided by Dining Services, fitness assessments provided by the Department of Applied Health, free t-shirts and plenty of chances to win other prizes!
For more information, contact Amanda Couch, fitness coordinator, at amcouch@siue.edu or 650-5392.
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Enjoy African Week, Feb. 16-20 |
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Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in African Week activities from Tuesday-Saturday, February 16-20.
This year's theme is “KADIMA 2016: Together We Move Forward Africa.” Kadima is a South African word, with Hebrew origin, that means “forward.”
During the week, activities and conversations planned are designed to change the perspective of Africa, to promote personal, community and African development and to ensure collaboration among Africans and African Americans.
Noon
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
African Day
Official luncheon of African Week 2016
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Morris University Center Hickory Room
HIV Awareness Day
HIV/AIDs free testing, counselling and contraceptives
African Employment Day
3-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Student Success Center, room 1203
International Office Optional Practical Training Session
4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Student Success Center, room 1203
African Student Association Employment Symposium
4:30-6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19
Student Success Center, room 1203
African Round-table Session
"Africans in Diaspora Collaboratively Moving Africa Forward"
African Night
5:30 p.m. - doors open
6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
African food, music, drama, dance and more
Tickets can be purchased at AfricanNight.
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School of Nursing Interview for Dean Position, Feb. 16 |
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The School of Nursing is conducting interviews for the Dean's position.
The first candidate is Dr. Laura Bernaix:
2:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Alumni Hall room 2305
Please join us.
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Lifelong Learning Programs, Feb. 17 |
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Please note the two scheduled Lifelong Learning programs.
SIUE faculty, staff, students attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the general public.
10:30–11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room
International Migration will be presented by Sophia Wilson, PhD, Shklar Research Fellow, Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, and assistant professor in political science. As record numbers of migrants seek refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling for an adequate response. World powers now face difficult questions of how to balance border security with humanitarian concerns. More importantly, what can be done to resolve this crisis that is displacing so many?
1:15–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room
Take Time to Write is presented by Donna Volkenannt, writer, published author and winner of the Erma Bombeck Global Humor Award. Volkenannt will share her personal writing journey to publication, read a short story example of her award winning writing, and teach us some basic writing exercises designed to help us each begin to write our own stories.
More details about the presentation content can be found online at Lifelong Learning Programs
For more information, contact Patty Bade, SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, 618-650-3985 or pbade@siue.edu.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive, Feb. 17 and 18 |
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The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on the following days:
• Wednesday, Feb. 17th in the Morris University Center Hickory, Hackberry, Oak, Redbud Room
• Thursday, Feb. 18 in the Blood Mobile on the Quad
To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code.
Walk-ins are welcome.
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Announcing the Spring 2016 Diversity Film Series, Next One Feb. 17 |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring a diversity film series open to the entire University community.
This semester’s series includes a four-part film entitled: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, as well as other films including Memory of a Forgotten War, Freedom on My Mind, and a presentation on Strategies for Serving and Supporting Transgender Students. These films will encompass many topics of diversity and inclusion.
The film series is open to faculty, staff and students, with a maximum attendance of 25 people at each session.
Registration is required to view each film. Sign up online at institutionaldiversityandinclusion/filmseries.
For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 650-5382.
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Proof Play Opens on Stage, Feb. 17 |
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Come out to see the play, Proof, written by David Auburn, winner of the 2001 Pultizer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. The play is also directed by Peter Cocuzza, professor in the Department of Theater and Dance.
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17-Saturday, Feb. 20
and
2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 21
SIUE's Dunham Hall Theater
General admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors, non-SIUE students, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff; FREE for SIUE students with valid ID
For tickets or more information, call the Department of Theater and Dance Box Office at 618-650-2774 or tollfree at 888-328-5168, extension 2774.
The Box Office is located in Dunham Hall room 1042B.
You can also send a message at theater-tickets@siue.edu.
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SEHHB Fundraiser at Edisons, Feb. 17 |
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A fundraiser for the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior will be held Wednesday, Feb 17.
On that day, Edison’s Entertainment Complex will donate 10 percent of food and beverage sales and 20 percent of entertainment purchases to the SEHHB.
Please stop by Edison’s with the whole family at 5 p.m. to enjoy food, beverages and entertainment. All you will need to do is let them know you are with the SIUE.
Edison’s Entertainment Complex
2477 S State Rte 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
If 5 p.m. does not work with your schedule, you can also visit Edison’s for lunch or anytime during the day.
For more information, contact Chandler Vandenberg, cvanden@siue.edu or 650-5043.
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Register for New Employee Orientation by Feb. 22 |
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The next scheduled New Employee Orientation for newly hired employees is:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26
Morris University Center Hickory-Hackberry Room
Employees who have not had a formal orientation are also encouraged to attend.
You must register in order to guarantee a spot in orientation. Register here.
Please register by Monday, Feb. 22.
Supervisors are asked to register their new employees who do not have access to this e-mail.
For more information, contact Maria Marmolejo at 650-2127 or mmarmol@siue.edu.
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Vote for SIUE to Win the Arcus' People's Choice Awards by Feb. 24 |
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The Arcus Awards are presented to companies, organizations and institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to leading the St. Louis region’s authentic economic strengths and championing a better tomorrow for our region.
These awards recognize companies and organizations that make the St. Louis region the best place to live, work and invest.
SIUE was nominated for the Chamber’s Arcus Awards in the following three areas:
The SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) for educational attainment
The SIUE Eugene B. Redmond Learning Center for achievement in inclusion and talent attraction
The SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge for entrepreneurship and innovation
Arcus Awards will be held:
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
Winners will be announced at the ceremony.
SIUE, along with all the other nominees, are also vying for a new Arcus Award: The Arcus People’s Choice Award.
Go to arcusawards.com and vote for SIUE Eugene B. Redmond Learning Center, the SIUE East St. Louis Center or the SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge in the Arcus People’s Choice Award contest!
Voting will conclude at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24. There is unlimited voting!
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Visualizing Research Impacts Competition Continues |
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The Visualizing Research Impacts (VRI) competition is designed to encourage SIUE scholars to show the results and impacts of their research to the public through images. The image can be a photo, drawing, painting, collage, etc. Scholars can create the image themselves or collaborate with someone to create the image.
The competition is underway. All entries must be submitted by April 4.
It is open to SIUE faculty, staff, and students who are currently involved in a research project or creative activity at SIUE.
Prizes will be awarded for (1) Best Representation of Research Impact ($1,500) and (2) Most Creative Representation of Research Impact ($1,000). The first place winners will receive a monetary award to be used toward their scholarly activities at SIUE.
For complete details and to submit an entry, visit VRI Competition.
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