Wednesday, March 2, 2016

"Trekking in Bhutan, the Dragon Kingdom" is presented by Richard Keating, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Biological Sciences. Keating’s nine-day assent of the Paro River Valley in the Eastern Himalayas will be illustrated along with his observations on regional geology, plants and animals. He will also share his thoughts about the people and culture of this traditional Asian nation.

1:15–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2
Morris University Center Illinois Room

More details about the presentation content can be found online at Lifelong Learning Programs.

SIUE faculty, staff and students attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the general public.

For more information, contact Patty Bade, SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, at 650-3985 or pbade@siue.edu.

Please take note of the following voting and election announcements:

Madison County Early Voting
Noon-5 p.m.
Today and Thursday, March 3
Morris University Center Willow Room

and 

10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9-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 at this web site:
co.madison.il.us/departments/county_clerk/elections/voter_registration.

Many thanks to our campus community for showing their true colors (red and white, of course) for the sixth annual "Catch the Cougar Spirit" contest.

Ten departments accepted the challenge to wear SIUE attire and take a group photo on Thursday, Feb. 25.

And now it’s time to pick the most spirited photo from our creative entries!

View the photos at cougar_spirit_2016_vote and then follow the instructions to vote for your favorite.

Those in the winning photo will receive t-shirts, courtesy of Student Affairs and tickets to a basketball game of their choice during the 2016-2017 season, courtesy of Intercollegiate Athletics.

One vote per employee, faculty and staff only, please.

Voting will remain open through Monday, March 7.

Help the SIUE Alumni Association reach their 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.