Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016

Please note the details of the New Employee Orientation for newly hired employees:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 19
Morris University Center Willow Room

Employees who have not had a formal orientation are also encouraged to attend. 

New employees are asked to register by visiting the following link. You must register in order to guarantee a spot in orientation. Supervisors are asked to register their new employees who do not have access to this e-mail.

Please register by Monday, Aug. 15.

For more information, please contact Christine Bracamontes at 650-2190 or cbracam@siue.edu.

The International Hospitality Program (IHP) at SIUE welcomes international students to the area.

We demonstrate the warmth and generosity of the community by befriending them and helping them to feel comfortable in their new homes. The International Hospitality Program is asking your help in meeting the needs of the fall semester international students!

Please consider donating the below items to IHP for use by international students:

• small desks, chairs and reading tables
• vacuum cleaners
• beds/mattresses (twin and full size only)
• sheets
• blankets/comforters
• towels/wash cloths
• small,light sofas/futons
• living room chairs
• lamps
• kitchen tables and chairs
• kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes
• microwaves, rice cookers, blenders, food processors and toaster ovens

Please bring donated items to the IHP fall new student reception in the small gym of the Student Fitness Center on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Student ambassadors and IHP members will be available to help you unload beginning at 4 p.m.

If you have larger furniture items, you can call to arrange a pickup or you can deliver the items directly to the students.

For more information, contact Susan Jernigan, IHP secretary, at 304-3443.

In just a few short weeks, we will begin The SIUE Experience, our orientation program for new students held Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 18-21.

We will also welcome back our continuing students for the fall semester in a variety of ways.

Student Affairs is seeking the help of our campus partners to create a sense of community and connection to SIUE, while setting the stage for student success and retention by helping students navigate SIUE.

How can you help? Visit siue.edu/experience to view the complete schedule of events. If you have a free hour or so, please consider joining the excitement and assisting at one of the many activities during the program. 

A few examples:

• Welcome new freshmen and their families by helping at University Housing Move In on Thursday, Aug. 18.  Contact Rex Jackson at rjackso@siue.edu to volunteer.
• *NEW* Help students find their books during the busiest days at Textbook Service from Thursday-Friday, Aug. 18-19.  Click here to sign up online.
• Distribute schedules, hand out T-shirts, give away prizes and popsicles and be involved in student outreach at The SIUE Experience August 18-21. Click here to sign up online.
• Role model our value of Citizenship at the Class of 2020 Service Project on Saturday, Aug. 20. Click here to sign up online.
• Provide directions and smiles as students navigate campus on the first day of classes at Ask Me! on Monday, Aug. 22. Click here to sign up online.

Please help us welcome students and show your SIUE spirit and Cougar pride during some of the most exciting days of the year!

Thank you in advance for your support.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cougar Welcome Departmental Resource Fair, being held:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday, August 22-23
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge

Departments have the opportunity to promote their services and answer any questions that students have about their area. To participate in the fair on one or both days, please complete the application that can be found at this (correct) Departmental Resource Fair link.

Please direct any questions to Michelle Welter, associate director of the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, at 618-650-2690.

Faculty and Staff Student Fitness Center members,   

You can now receive the SIUE Group Fitness schedule on the web and as an app, via IMLeagues and the REC IT FITNESS app. 

Sign up for your favorite sessions and receive email alerts on class updates, cancellations and more before getting to class. These new web and mobile app features are great tools that will add to your SIUE Fitness Center experience!  

To setup your FREE account, please contact either: 

Natalie Hawkins, nrosale@siue.edu 
Tom Dougherty, tdoughe@siue.edu 

To set up an account yourself, visit imleagues.com/siue or download the RECIT FITNESS APP on your mobile/tablet device. You will be asked to write a request. Let us know you are a member, and a request will be sent to our office for approval.

Click the Campus Recreation Group Fitness Calendar, if you wish to not sign-up through IMLeagues.com.

We look forward to you joining us this year with Campus Recreation! 

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.