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TIAA-CREF Representative on Campus Today
As part of the SIUE Supplemental Retirement Plan, TIAA-CREF is offering individual counseling sessions, so you can discuss your personal financial situation with a TIAA-CREF consultant on a confidential basis.
Mel Ballenger is available:
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Morris University Center Wabash Room
Ballenger will discuss how to help achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.
TIAA-CREF can help you simplify your retirement by:
- Providing objective advice and asset allocation based on your individual needs
- Showing you how you can obtain a personalized actionable plan
- Recommending fund selections to keep you on track to and through retirement
- Reviewing your retirement income options
To schedule a counseling session, please call the Field Support Team at (800) 732-8353.
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Today is the Deadline to Nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE |
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The SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites you to nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE or in the community.
The nominee and person nominating them will be invited to attend a luncheon honoring and celebrating women from all walks of life who have made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, the nation and the world.
Through the recognition of these contributions, the annual Phenomenal Women’s Luncheon hopes to inspire other women to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives and the lives of others.
To nominate a phenomenal woman, download the nomination form at institutionaldiversityandinclusion/PhenomenalWomen.shtml
Nominations must be submitted to siuemcc1@siue.edu no later than today.
For more information, contact Erika Hall or Venessa Brown, PhD, associate chancellor, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, at siuemcc1@siue.edu or 618-650-3651.
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Donate Today to Help "Raise the Dough" |
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The Campus Kitchen at SIUE is competing with 21 other Campus Kitchens across the country to see which campus can “raise the most dough” in the Campus Kitchens Project “Raise the Dough” fundraiser competition through Friday, Feb. 26.
The Campus Kitchen at SIUE relies solely on monetary and in-kind donations to continue fighting hunger in the St. Louis Metro area.
We need YOU to help us!
Support the Campus Kitchen at SIUE.
Please contact Sarah Laux, slaux@siue.edu, for more information.
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Vote for SIUE to Win the Arcus' People's Choice Award 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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John Pendergast's Sabbatical Presentation, Feb. 24 |
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John Pendergast, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, will give his sabbatical presention: "Thomas Nashe and the 'Day of Labor' of Early Modern Print Culture."
3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Peck Hall, room 3117
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Lifelong Learning Program, Feb. 24 and 25 |
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SIUE faculty, staff, students attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the general public.
Shifting Alliances in the Middle East is presented by Suranjan Weeraratne, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science. With conflicts and alliances between state and non-state actors in the region constantly shifting, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the Middle East without causing further disruption?
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room
The Strange Crusade of Willis M. Everett is presented by James Weingartner, PhD, emeritus professor in the Department of Historical Studies. An Atlanta attorney was appointed by the U.S. Army to defend 74 Nazi Waffen-SS accused of murdering American POWs and Belgian civilians during the Battle of the Bulge. All were convicted in one of the most notorious war crimes cases, but Everett, convinced the trial was a travesty of justice, fought for years to reverse the decision. Was Everett a heroic fighter for justice or a dupe for the Nazis? You decide.
1:15–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Room
Well Water Tragedies is presented by Don Anderson, retired director of the Illinois Environmental Resources Training Center at SIUE. Alamosa, Colorado and Crestwood, Illinois have experienced drinking water tragedies within the last nine years. Public well water supplied by the cities to its residents caused illness, future long-term health uncertainty, damage claims in the millions of dollars and death in at least one instance. What happened, why and how could such tragedy have been prevented?
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb 25
Main Street Community Center (MSCC)
1003 N. Main St.
Edwardsville
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, at 618-650-3985 or pbade@siue.edu.
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Marrow Donor Registry Drive, Feb. 24 and 25 |
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Be The Match on Campus and Eta Sigma Gamma, the national health education honorary society, are hosting a marrow donor registry drive for those ages 18 to 44.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24
Morris University Center
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
Student Fitness Center
Registration involves a cheek swab sample and about 15 minutes of your time.
If you can’t attend the drive, register online at www.bethematch.org. Click “Join Online,” then “Join Now,” and when prompted use the promo code SIUE.
For more information contact Bailee Ronto with Be the Match on Campus at bronto@siue.edu or Greg Pavelka with Eta Sigma Gamma at gpavelk@siue.edu
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Announcing the Spring 2016 Diversity Film Series, Next One Feb. 24 |
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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 siue.edu/institutionaldiversityandinclusion/filmseries.shtml.
For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at 650-5382.
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Sustainability and Social Justice Brown Bag, Feb. 24 |
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What the Bleep is Sustainability and What does Social Justice have to do with it?
Noon
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Morris University Center Willow Room
Join us for the Office for Sustainability's first gathering of our Spring Brown Bag Series on sustainability and social justice. This discussion will explore the interconnectedness of sustainability and social justice. We will focus on matters such as racism, classism, sexism, and various other sources of injustice, and seek to clarify their relevance to the broader theme of sustainability.
Bring your lunch, your curiosity and your questions!
Questions? Contact Connie Frey Spurlock at cfrey@siue.edu.
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Speech Center Group Presentations Workshop |
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The Speech Center is offering group presentation workshops in the Student Success Center.
Topics will include group dynamics and challenges, presentation guidance and group speech techniques. The workshops are offered on the second floor of the Student Success Center on the following dates:
1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Student Success Center 1201
1-2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25
Student Success Center 1201
2-3 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 29
Student Success Center 1203
3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1
Student Success Center 1201
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School of Business Executive Education Program, Beginning Feb. 26 |
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Education Career Fair, March 1 |
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Spring Career Fair, March 2 and 3 |
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School of Business
College of Arts and Sciences
All non-teaching majors
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
School of Engineering
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, March 3
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website, www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume!
For more information about any of these events, contact the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708, careerdevelopment@siue.edu or siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter.
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University Museum's Show on Display Through March 18 |
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The University Museum at SIUE presents a unique show that highlights art pieces that are a part of the museum’s archived collection.
This year’s show is "(out of) Dialogue" and is curated by Matty Kleinberg, visiting scholar in printmaking from the SIUE Departmenht of Art & Design.
The Edwardsville Arts Center
On the campus of Edwardsville High School
6165 Center Grove Road
The exhibit runs through March 18.
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