Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

Chancellor Randy Pembrook's First Address to the University, Sept. 22
Enjoy Today's STEAM Conference at SIUE
Open Forums Scheduled for Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions
Discounted 2016-17 Basketball Season Tickets for Faculty and Staff Now on Sale
Note These Three Lifelong Learning Presentations, Sept. 21, 22
Today is the Deadline for Fall Nominations for the Newly Revised Employee Recognition Program
Memorial Service for Cole Rosenberger
Society for Women Engineers Help Bring Free Attire to Students
Black Lives Matter Conference, Oct. 3
Volunteer for SIU School of Dental Medicine's Give Kids a Smile Event, Oct. 10
Plan Now to Attend Employee Banquet, Oct. 12
Please Note Upcoming Diversity and Inclusion Events and Observances

Chancellor Randy Pembrook's First Address to the University, Sept. 22

Dear Colleagues,  

Please accept this invitation to Chancellor Pembrook’s first address to the University. Chancellor Pembrook will address the campus community:

10 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Dr. Pembrook will provide an overview of the state of the University, review challenges and accomplishments during the past year, and set the stage for our continued success.

You will be able to visit your colleagues and welcome Chancellor Pembrook at the reception following. Refreshments will be available in the Goshen Lounge following his address.

Please note that classes will not be cancelled. If you are unable to attend, the Address will be streamed live at siue.edu/tv, recorded and available for viewing on the University's webpage.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Best regards, 

Denise Cobb
Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

 

Enjoy Today's STEAM Conference at SIUE

The SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC) and the Early Childhood Education Program in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior is hosting its second Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Conference:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center
Reception following at the ECC

The conference is being held in partnership with the Illinois Early Childhood Center of Professional Development and Spaces for Play.

SIUE educators believe it is never too early to begin learning about STEAM.

The conference is featuring internationally known keynote speakers Toni and Robin Christie of New Zealand, who are passionate early childhood advocates, highly inspirational, knowledgeable, entertaining and fun.

Open Forums Scheduled for Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Please note the remaining dates scheduled for candidates for the postion of assistant director of Graduate and International Admissions:

9-9:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room

11-11:45 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room

1:30-2:15 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room

3:30-4:15 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room

Discounted 2016-17 Basketball Season Tickets for Faculty and Staff Now on Sale

SIUE basketball season tickets are now on sale for the 2016-17 campaign, starting at only $99 per seat. 

SIUE faculty and staff receive reduced season ticket prices for Premier, Cougar Reserved and Red Zone tickets, all of which are lower level chair back seating at the Vadalabene Center. 

These discounted ticket packages enable you to have the same close-to-the-action seat for every SIUE basketball game. With the purchase of Courtside or Premier season ticket packages, there’s even more to love with Cougar Pavilion privileges (pre-game-meals, beverages and more). 

For more information about all of the packages, visit siuecougars.com/tix or call 855-SIUE-TIX.

Note These Three Lifelong Learning Presentations, Sept. 21, 22

Three very different topics are offered as part of Lifelong Learning this week on and off campus. 

“The Archaeology of Early Spanish Missions in Southeastern United States: Exploring Multiethnic Communities Through Food” will be presented by Carol Colaninno, PhD, RPA, assistant research professor in the SIUE STEM Center
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Healthy Money” will be presented by Robert Blain, PhD, SIUE Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies emeritus professor
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept 21
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Music Lovers Trip to Cuba" will be presented by Charles “Otis” Sweezey, SIUE Department of Theater and Dance emeritus professor
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept 22
Main Street Community Center
1003 N. Main Street
Edwardsville

SIUE faculty, staff and students may attend for FREE. The cost for the public to attend on campus is $5, but the Main Street Community Center presentations are free to everyone.

For more information about these upcoming presentations, please visit Educational Outreach and open Lifelong Learning, or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu, 650-3985. 

Today is the Deadline for Fall Nominations for the Newly Revised Employee Recognition Program

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 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 today.

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

Memorial Service for Cole Rosenberger

You are invited to attend a memorial service for Cole Rosenberger, a School of Engineering student, who passed away at the end of July 2016.

Rosenberger was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and would have started his sophomore year during this fall semester. 

The memorial service will be at:
6 p.m. 
Thursday, Sept. 22
Morris University Centers, Conference Center 

Thank you,

Jeffrey Waple, PhD
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

Society for Women Engineers Help Bring Free Attire to Students

SIUE's Society for Women Engineers (SWE) teamed up with Ameren and Dress For Success to provide free professional attire to students. Stop by the Engineering Building Hairpin:

9 a.m.-Noon (SWE members only)
Noon-3 p.m. (entire campus)
Thursday, Sept. 22

Try on donated professional attire for both men and women. Take home whatever fits, free of charge!

Black Lives Matter Conference, Oct. 3

Plan now to attend the upcoming Black Lives Matter Conference, presented by the SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.

Black Lives Matter: We Are One … Are We?

8-11:30 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 3
Morris University Center, Conference Center (second floor)

Please RSVP to Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion by Wednesday, Sept. 28. Registration is free and breakfast is included. 

 

Volunteer for SIU School of Dental Medicine's Give Kids a Smile Event, Oct. 10

The SIU School of Dental Medicine is now signing up volunteers for the 2016 Give Kids a Smile event:

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10

Free comprehensive dental care will be provided for children from low-income families between the ages of 3-13 years.

This year, volunteers will be able to and are encouraged to sign up for the event electronically using the following link.

Plan Now to Attend Employee Banquet, Oct. 12

The theme for this year's SIUE Employee Banquet, hosted by the University Staff Senate, is “No Time to Siesta, It’s Time to Fiesta!” The banquet will be held:

5 p.m. social hour
6 p.m. dinner
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Dinner will be a buffet of tortilla chips, flour tortillas, grilled chicken, queso, roasted corn and black beans, refried beans, seasoned rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded lettuce, guacamole and cinnamon crisps. Coffee, iced tea and water will be included, and a cash bar will be available.

There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and the Fiesta alcohol package raffle.

The banquet is open to all staff, faculty and retirees. Guests are welcome and encouraged. The cost is $20 per person.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Staff Senate scholarship, awarded during fall and summer terms for deserving high school graduates or continuing undergraduate students at SIUE. Since the scholarship was first awarded in 1980, more than $40,000 has been awarded to more than 70 students. Also, each student receiving the award has graduated from the University.

We are also seeking donations that can be used for attendance prizes, baskets, raffles or the silent auction. All donations are tax-deductible, and donors will be recognized in the event program. Donations can be dropped off at the Staff Senate office in Rendleman Hall, Room 0103 or in Lovejoy Library, Room 1041 with Anne Hunter. If your donation needs to be picked up, please contact Anne Hunter at 650-3050. Please let us know how you would like your name to appear in the program.

We are also selling advertisement space in the event program book. Advertisements can be informational or offer coupons/discounts to attendees. The costs:

  • $20 for one-quarter page
  • $45 for one-half page
  • $75 for a full page
  • Sponsorships, which will be included in all advertising for the event as well as on the cover of the program, are available for donations of $300 or more.

Ads must be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 5

For more information, contact Anne Hunter at 618-650-3050 or anhunte@siue.edu 

Please Note Upcoming Diversity and Inclusion Events and Observances

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 (Today-Oct. 15)

Today
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at SIUE

Wednesday, Sept. 21
International Day of Peace
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