Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016

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

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 SIUE Office of Research and Projects (ORP) invites faculty and research staff to attend an information session designed to prepare interested applicants for the FY 2018 Seed Grants for Transitional and Exploratory Projects (STEP) competition.

The Call for Proposals deadline is Thursday, Oct. 6 released through the SIUE Researcher news feed. However, applicants are encouraged to prepare well in advance of the October deadline for this competitive program.

The ORP has established an information session and webinar for individuals to learn more about the program and what makes a strong proposal.

Attend an Open Information session:
2-3 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
No RSVP required. 

OR

Join a webinar 
11 a.m.-Noon
Friday, Sept. 9
To sign up for the webinar, send an email requesting a space to llawren@siue.edu.

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
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.

Alpha Psi Lambda, a Latino-oriented, co-ed Greek organization, will have the last of its informational meetings:

6 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center International Room (second floor)

This event is open to the entire SIUE student community.

For more information, visit facebook.com/AlphaPsiLambdaSIUE.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion presents its Fall 2016 events and observances.

Note a sample of September scheduled items
Suicide Prevention Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)

Monday, Sept. 12
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Educational Table
Morris University Center Goshen area
National Day of Encouragement

Monday, Sept. 12
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Stratton Quadrangle and Morris University Center Goshen area
Counseling Services Event: Send Silence Packing Exhibit

Monday, Sept. 12
Eid al-Adha (Islamic Feast of Sacrifice)
Featured on Social Media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter

Thursday, Sept. 15
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Campus Activities Board Event: Hispanic Heritage Month

Do you work alongside someone who has a strong commitment toward achieving excellence in their work? Why not nominate them for the Employee Recognition Program award? 

The Employee Recognition Program criteria and eligibility have been recently updated. New criteria allow for repeat nominations based on departmental changes and/or length of time from prior award selection. The new criteria will take effect Thursday, Sept. 1 for October award submissions.

The Employee Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his/her daily work. The employee is engaged in accomplishing the mission of the University and routinely exceeds the call of duty.

The program is designed to recognize staff for their exceptional accomplishments and service to our community. Awards are presented once a month at a departmental ceremony. All monthly recipients are also recognized at the annual service awards reception.

For the revised nomination criteria and the updated nomination form, visit EmployeeRecognitionProgram. 

October nominations must be received by Monday, Sept. 19.

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair at 650-2127.

8:30 a.m. - registration
10-11 a.m. - walk
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - celebration
Saturday, September 17
SIUE, Parking Lot A  and walking trails

Put together a team from SIUE and register online at stepout.diabetes.org or call 888-342-2383. 

This one-day signature fundraising event will benefit the American Diabetes Association.

SIUE’s newest camera club, In-Camera Magic, is dedicated to bringing vision, skill and passion back to the art of photography. Learn what’s truly possible in-camera today!

No prior experience, expensive gear or post-production skills are required.

For more information, contact the Tim Engelman at 650-3210 or tengelm@siue.edu. Register at outreachsiue.com or visit Rendleman Hall, Room 1330.

Get your adventure on! SIUE is one of 90 universities nationwide, and the only in Illinois and Missouri, chosen to participate in the 2016 Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge.

The challenge is coordinated by Campus Recreation, and gives SIUE students, faculty, staff and surrounding community members an exciting opportunity to earn points for completing certain activities, win prizes and enjoy healthy activity. Activities range from biking, outdoor climbing and adventure racing, such as color runs and tough mudder competitions, to restoration and trail maintenance, stargazing, yoga and geocaching.

Outdoor Nation anticipates approximately 35,000 participants nationwide.

Pre-registration is underway, via a free account at oncampuschallenge.com or through the free mobile app.

The challenge runs Sunday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Oct. 15. More details are included in this SIUE news story.