Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Attend Today's Life to GO Series: "Information Within Your Reach"
Kindermusik Summer Camp at SIUE
Apply Now for University Staff Senate Fall 2016 Scholarships
Please Volunteer for the Fall Leadership Programming Series

Attend Today's Life to GO Series: "Information Within Your Reach"

The Office of Human Resources' Life To GO series will host: “Information Within Your Reach,” presented by Lovejoy Library:

Experience what your campus library can do for you. Learn about relaxing sitting areas, interlibrary loan processes, public databases, multi media resources such as CD’s and DVD’s and much more. 

Bring your lunch,and join us as we plug into the Lovejoy Library.

Noon-1 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center Mississippi-Illinois Room

Seating is limited. Please RSVP by registering at rajohns@siue.edu.

For additional information, please visit siue.edu/lovejoylibrary or contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-650-2190.

Kindermusik Summer Camp at SIUE

Splash! Just add water and stir. This wet and wild unit is filled with delight and surprise. Baths, boats and beaches make a splash as children explore the sounds, sensations, movements and music of all things wet and bubbly.

This musical camp is for you and your children, ages two-five.

5:45 p.m.
Monday, July 11-Thursday, July 14 (one 45-minute class per day)
SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC)

Cost: first child registration fee is $50 and $25 for each additional child.

Fees are based on the number of children per family registered. All class and digital at-home materials are included with the camp fee. One digital at-home materials package will be given per family. The non-refundable class and digital at-home materials fee is due in full with registration form and confirms your space in class. At least one participating adult must accompany enrolled children.

Enrollment is due by Thursday, June 30.

For more information and registration form, visit Suzuki Program or contact Ellen Singh at esingh@siue.edu.

Apply Now for University Staff Senate Fall 2016 Scholarships

The University Staff Senate is accepting applications for its fall scholarship.

The deadline for receipt of the entire typed application packet:
4:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 10

The University Staff Senate has established a fund to provide scholarship awards to qualifying SIUE students. To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship award, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must be the son, daughter, grandchild, spouse or civil union partner of a presently employed or retired civil service (excluding non-status) or professional staff employee (excluding appointments of less than 50 percent and term appointments of less than six months) of SIUE.   
  • You must meet admissions requirements for undergraduate study at SIUE.

The scholarship award will be applied to your University account for the semester. This award will be reported to the Office of Student Financial Aid to be considered in evaluating your overall financial aid package. Should this amount, combined with other awards or payments, cause a credit balance on your account, a refund check will be mailed to you from the Bursar's Office.

SIUE makes it easy to apply for scholarships quickly online. Through the SIUE scholarship management system, all students can browse and apply for more than 450 scholarships available in the various schools, departments and units at SIUE. This system also offers information on various external or outside scholarships available as well.

To browse all scholarship opportunities and awards, visit siue.academicworks.com

To begin a scholarship application, follow these steps:

1. Login at siue.academicworks.com sign in with your e-ID and password. You must have already been accepted to SIUE and received your e-ID and password.

2. Fill out the general scholarship application. The system will search for scholarships and awards you may be eligible for. For some, you will automatically be entered into the applicant pool and others may require you to answer additional questions.

3. Continue to check the system regularly as new scholarships become available at different times, also be sure to browse our “external” scholarship list that provides information and direct links to outside scholarship websites.

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, the software will direct you to the Staff Senate Summer Scholarship page. Please, complete by 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10. You are responsible for contacting the University Governance Office to ensure your application packet is complete.

You will be notified of the decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee.

For more information about the application process, please contact University Governance Secretary Vicki Kruse at 650-2770 or Norris Manning at 650-3840

Please Volunteer for the Fall Leadership Programming Series

Presenters are needed for the Fall 2016 Leadership Programming Series. 
The Student Leadership Development Program is open to any SIUE undergraduate or graduate student and covers a variety of topics centered around leadership, communication and career issues.
Please note the below dates and times that need to be filled: 
 
Effective Communication, Professional Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Cross Cultural Awareness, Understanding the Organizational Climate, Stress Management, Ethical Leadership, Civic Responsibility, Team Leadership, Mindfullness in Leadership, True Colors, Leading Your Peers, Keys to Leadership Success, Dealing with Change, Social Justice, Becoming a Successful Leader, Social Change Model of Leadership, Event Planning, Creating Effective Incentive Programs, Positive Psychology/Leadership, Recruitment and Retention, Sustainable Leadership, Social Media, Interviewing Skills,Building Your Resume, Leadership Issues in the LGBT Community, Time Management and LinkedIn
 
The following session dates and times available: 
Wednesday        Sept.  7          Noon
Wednesday        Sept.  14        Noon
Wednesday        Sept.  21        Noon
Saturday              Sept. 24        Morning**see note below
Wednesday        Sept.  28        Noon
Wednesday        Oct. 5             Noon
Wednesday        Oct. 12           Noon
Wednesday        Oct. 19           Noon
Tuesday              Oct. 25           4:10 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 6:20 p.m.**see note below
Wednesday        Oct. 26           Noon
Wednesday        Nov. 2            Noon
Wednesday        Nov. 9            Noon
Wednesday        Nov. 16          Noon
 
**On Saturday, Sept. 24, we will host our Student Organization Leadership Orientation.  This is a required program for all of our student organizations.  There are more than 300 student leaders attending this program. Approximately 12 breakout presenters are needed for the morning. 
 
**On Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 4-7:30 p.m. we will host a Diversity and Leadership Institute.  This program will be open to 60 students. Anyone interested in presenting during any of the three session times would need to be able to cover such topics as issues regarding diversity and multiculturalism. 
 
If you are interested and available to present, please contact Michelle Welter, associate director of the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at 650-2690 or mking@siue.edu