Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016

SIUE has recorded its third-highest all-time enrollment with 14,142 students registered for fall 2016.

“In the ultra-competitive higher education marketplace in which SIUE is competing and combined with other factors beyond our control, we are proud to maintain total enrollment above 14,000,” said Dr. Randy Pembrook, SIUE chancellor. “We have increases in all of our undergraduate schools and college which is a positive sign toward future growth. This also speaks to the faith that families and students have in SIUE and our exciting campus environment.”

Three of SIUE’s undergraduate schools have record enrollment for fall 2016:

• The School of Engineering increased 8.6 percent (125 students) over fall 2015 and enrolls 1,589 undergraduates
• The School of Nursing rose 4.3 percent (56 students) over fall 2015 and serves 1,371 undergraduates
• The School of Education, Health and Human Behavior boosted enrollment by 2.9 percent (36 students) over last year serving 1,298 students.

Lifelong Learning, a community outreach program effort offered by SIUE faculty, retired faculty and staff for members of the local and surrounding communities, begins its fall series of presentations on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

SIUE faculty, staff, and students are also invited to attend presentations for FREE. Cost is $5 for the public.

“Understanding Marketing Concepts” will be presented by Karen Swanner, marketing specialist, Morris University Center.
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Sweet Calories” will be presented by Chaya Gopalan, PhD, associate professor, departments of Applied Health and Nursing.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

For more information, please visit siue.edu/educationaloutreach and click on Lifelong Learning. We welcome your comments, questions and participation in the program.

If you would like to volunteer to make a presentation, please contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu or 650-3985.

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on campus from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Blood Mobile on the Quad:

Today
Thursday, Sept. 8 

To schedule an appointment, please create an account at bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9828.

Please reference information regarding eligibility requirements and the donation process  here.

The Office of Human Resources hosts SIUE Supplemental Retirement (403b) Plan vendor meetings on a monthly basis. This allows employees to plan ahead to meet with any of the three vendors.

Participation in the SIUE Supplemental Retirement (403b) Plan can help supplement your retirement income and

• Lower your annual taxes since your 403(b) contributions can be made on a pre-tax basis
• Provide tax deferred growth on your investment earnings because they grow tax-free until time of withdrawal
• Contribute to Roth plan options based upon vendor selection

The 2016 limits for the 403b Plan are $18,000 for employees under age 50 and $24,000 for employees age 50 and older.

Below are vendor schedules and contact information:

AXA Equitable
Ryan Brown, rbrown@evergreenstl.com
618-628-3400

9 a.m.-Noon
Today
Morris University Center Board Room

For more information regarding the 403b plan, please visit humanresources/benefits/retirement.

SIUE recently secured a Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant through SAMHSA.

University initiatives are being offered under the iCare name with support from the School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing and Counseling Services. iCare has the support of multiple student organizations, academic departments and administrative units.

It strives to involve faculty, staff and students in the conversation about suicide prevention.
Below are details about upcoming events. Please consider attending and encouraging students
to attend these events during International Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 5-11:

Today
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Government Association information table
Goshen Lounge

Thursday, Sept.  8
5:30 p.m.
The S Word documentary rough cut screening
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Saturday, Sept. 10
8 a.m.-Noon
World Suicide Day and Booth
Edwardsville Goshen Market (downtown Edwardsville) 

Monday, Sept. 12
"Send Silence Packing" display
Stratton Quad and West Lawn of Morris University Center
(Rain location: Goshen Lounge)

Tuesday, Oct. 4
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Depression Screening Day
Goshen Lounge and breakout rooms

For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson, Counseling Services,lithomp@siue.edu, 
or Dr. Kelly Gable, associate professor, School of Pharmacy, kgable@siue.edu.

The SIU Board of Trustees and and SIU President Randy Dunn request the honor of your presence at a reception celebrating Dr. Randall G. Pembrook as SIUE's ninth chancellor:

1-3 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Alpha Psi Lambda, a Latino-oriented, co-ed Greek organization, is organizing two informational meetings:

3 p.m. 
Today
Morris University Center Board Room (second floor)

6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Morris University Center International Room (second floor)

This event is open to the entire SIUE student community.

For more information, visit facebook.com/AlphaPsiLambdaSIUE.

Social Media Workshop
2-3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 12
Morris University Center Conference Center (second floor)
Optional -- FREE professional LinkedIn headshot. 
Come professionally dressed if you want to participate.

3-4 p.m.
Rachel Miller, human resource manager for S.M. Wilson, will share how employers use social media in their recruiting efforts, and what they look for in your profile. Learn the best practices for using social media, how to use it in your job search and more.

Space is limited! Call the Career Development Center to RSVP today at 618-650-3708.

Allison Funk, distinguished research professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, will read as part of Observable Reading Series:

7:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 12
Dressel's Public House in the Central West End
St. Louis

The Observable Series is run by the Saint Louis Poetry Center. Learn more about the series, as well as the Center, at stlouispoetrycenter. 

To learn more about Allison Funk, visit her website: allisonfunk. 

Library and Information Services will conduct its sixth open house:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13

The theme for this year’s open house is Conquer the Library and incorporates a video-game concept.

The goal of the LIS Open House is to familiarize new students, especially freshmen, with the various resources and services that are essential to their tenure at SIUE. A secondary purpose is to acquaint faculty and upperclassmen with services and resources.

There will be six interactive workstations to engage the students, including:
• 3D printing – (3D models and the service)
• Access Services/ILL (displaying equipment that can be checked out and interlibrary loan services)
• Library home page navigation
• Ask-a-librarian, personal librarians and research consultations
• Call numbers – (students will put several resources in call number order)
• Fun stuff - displaying popular fiction titles, CDs, and DVDs.