Monday, Aug. 15, 2016

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.

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 today.

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

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 Inon 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 link, siue.collegiatelink.net/form.

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

Gail Stukenberg, office support specialist for Learning Support Services, is the recipient of the August Employee Recognition Award.

Gail was nominated by Dr. Kevin Thomas, Office of Retention and Student Success director; and Dr. Yvonne Mitkos, former Student Success director, with support from Dr. Laura Pawlow and Mary Lou Wlodarek.

Please join us in congratulating Stukenberg as the Employee of the Month:
2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23
Room 1201, Smart Seminar East
Student Success Center

You can also send her a congratulatory email to gstuken@siue.edu.

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair, joatesb@siue.edu or at 650-2127.

“Gail is a dedicated employee who continually demonstrates excellence in her professional performance. Beyond her professional excellence, she also greets every student, faculty, staff and community member in the LSS area with a kind welcome and a smile," said Thomas. "Over the past seven months, I would not have handled my job as efficiently and effectively, if it were not for the support and professionalism of Gail Stukenberg. She is a star. She manages details and follows through on her job in a way that can only be described as spectacular."

“I would like to thank my former director, Dr. Yvonne Mitkos, and my current director, Dr. Kevin Thomas for nominating me, as well as Mary Lou Wlodarek, Tutoring Resource Center coordinator, and all others who endorsed my nomination," said Stukenberg. "Anyone who knows me, knows that my mantra is 'The common denominator wherever you go is people.' I am beyond blessed to work with some of the most dedicated, devoted, fun and passionate people here at SIUE, starting with my colleagues in Learning Support Services, Testing Services, Academic Advising and SOAR."

Check out the Fall 2016 Kindermusik classes and register online.

"VILLAGE" Class - Dream Pillow
For ages birth to 1 1/2 years

This title alone brings images of rocking, cuddling, singing and lulling to sleep. But leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. Babies and adults will swirl to a dreamy cloud dance “Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland.” They’ll also play baby appropriate instruments to “Aiken Drum,” and “Sarasponda.” Favorite nursery rhymes like “Wee Willie Winkie" and “Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling” are sprinkled throughout the classes. It’s easy to weave many of the class songs and activities into your families’ daily routines.

9 a.m. Saturdays
Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
SIUE Early Childhood Center

10 a.m. Thursdays
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Dunham Hall

"OUR TIME" Class - Milk & Cookies
For ages 1 1/2 to 3 years

Make everyday home activities and chores easier and more fun with music! Cook and sing to “The Muffin Man;" dust and clean to the original song “In My House;" get ready to wash clothes to the delightful poem “Washing Machine." Baking cookies, eating cupcakes, blowing on hot cross buns, wiggling like jelly, going grocery shopping and making tea are all represented in familiar as well as new songs. Move, play and sing together in developmentally appropriate activities created just for 1-½ through 3-year-olds. Capture the familiar and new moments of the day and learn how music can impact your toddler.

10 a.m. Saturdays
Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12
SIUE Early Childhood Center

11 a.m. Thursdays
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10
Dunham Hall

"Sing & Play" 4-Week Class - Yum!
For ages 1 and 2 years

Get ready to sing, play and move with your little one in this high-energy music class designed to be just right for children under two years of age. This new Kindermusik curriculum focuses on your child's beginning movement, helping to build the muscles your baby needs to walk and helping to nurture your child’s speaking and singing voice. With a mix of both parent-child joint activities and child-focused activities, you’ll be able to join right in on all the singing and dancing, while also getting the chance to observe how your older baby or toddler learns on her own.

9 a.m. Saturdays
Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 10, 17
SIUE Early Childhood Center

10 a.m. Thursdays
Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 8, 15
Dunham Hall

“Laugh & Learn” 4-Week Class – Outside My Window
For ages 3 and 4 years

Rise and shine, weather and adventures are waiting! There are raindrops to catch and snowmen to build, wind and thunder sounds to make, and sunny-day games to play, too. I rub my eyes and what do I see? Sun, rain, wind, and snow…right Outside My Window!

10 a.m. Saturdays
Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 10, 17
SIUE Early Childhood Center

11 a.m. Thursdays
Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, 8, 15
Dunham Hall