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Election Forms Now Available for Candidacy for SIUE's EAC Representative
The Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) is composed of elected Civil Service employees from each Illinois state university covered by the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS).
SIUE’s current EAC representative’s term expires on January 1, 2017. Civil Service employees, excluding Extra Help employees, who are interested in running for SIUE’s EAC representative, can begin the election process by completing a Petition and Statement of Candidacy form.
Employees wanting election forms and interested in running for this position should contact:
Jeanette Parmenter
Today-Friday, Sept. 30
jparmen@siue.edu
Absentee ballots will be available from Friday, Oct. 14–Monday, Oct. 24. Election Day is Tuesday, Oct. 25. Additional information regarding the election process will be sent out later in October.
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Look for SIUE Booth at The Land of Goshen Community Farmer's Market |
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The Land of Goshen Community Farmer’s Market is held in downtown Edwardsville Saturday mornings through October 15. At the Market, businesses and farmers gather in tents—rain or shine—to sell their locally made products.
This year, the City of Edwardsville graciously offered the University booth space. Each week, a different department will host the SIUE tent to provide information on events, issues or offerings.
8 a.m.–Noon
Saturdays through Oct. 15
St. Louis Street (by the Madison County Courthouse)
Edwardsville
Upcoming Goshen Market events:
September 24 - School of Engineering robotics
October 1 -- Poison prevention and drug take-back (School of Pharmacy)
October 8 -- Lead poisoning prevention (School of Nursing)
October 15 -- Disability Awareness Week
We hope to see you there!
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John Kelly to Speak Sept. 25 on WSIE-FM's Segue, Hosted by CAS Dean Greg Budzban |
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St. Louis Blues broadcaster John Kelly will appear on WSIE-FM’s Segue program at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. SIUE’s Greg Budzban, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, hosts the weekly public affairs program on FM 88.7, The Sound.
An SIUE Department of Mass Communications alumnus, Kelly (’82) discusses his career preparation and experiences at SIUE, as well as his exciting tenure in the National Hockey League (NHL). A St. Louis native, Kelly transferred to SIUE from a local community college with deep ambition to pursue a career in broadcasting.
Kelly eventually followed in the footsteps of his father, legendary Blues broadcaster and NHL Hall of Fame member Dan Kelly, into the Blues broadcast booth.
John Kelly discusses his career path, the evolution of media and its impact on the NHL over time, the growth of the league, his approach to broadcasting and makes some predictions, too.
Tune in to WSIE 88.7 FM every Sunday at 9 a.m. as weekly guests discuss issues that affect SIUE’s campus, the City of Edwardsville and the Metro East.
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SIUE’s Noble Appears on Conversation with Lee Presser, Charter Cable |
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SIUE’s Brad Noble, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering, appeared on an Aug. 23 segment of Conversation with Lee Presser.
Noble’s interview will air at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 on Charter channel 994.
During the interview, Noble discusses the technological advancements that have led to automated systems, like the autonomous vehicles being developed by companies such as Google and Mercedes-Benz, as well as the technical challenges yet to be overcome before they will be widely seen on roads and highways. Noble also discusses the SIUE School of Engineering’s new mechatronics degree, which directly relates to this topic.
Of interest to owners of battery powered devices, the interview begins with a brief discussion about a patent he and Michael Shaw, PhD, professor in the SIUE Department of Chemistry, obtained for a new type of potentiostat, a device used in battery and fuel cell research and design.
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Open Forums Scheduled for Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions |
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Please note the remaining times scheduled for candidates for the postion of assistant director of Graduate and International Admissions:
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
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Attend the Introduction to Grant Forward Workshop, Sept. 27 |
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11 a.m.-Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Alumni Hall, Room 1201
SIUE subscribes to the funding database Grant Forward. Grant Forward accommodates searches for external funding sources. Users have access to more than 8,000 federal opportunities and 6,000 foundation opportunities in the arts, medical sciences, education, humanities, social sciences, business, technology, physical sciences, law and more.
Saving searches makes it simple to return to and revise your search terms. In addition, researcher profiles allow one to search the extensive database for qualified collaborators.
Attend the upcoming one-hour introduction. We will introduce participants to profile creation and basic search methods in the database.
No previous experience with databases is required.
For more information, contact Lisa at llawren@siue.edu, or Teri at tgulled@siue.edu in the Office of Research and Projects.
Please register here.
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Come Learn About SIUE's Visiting Scholars |
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This semester, SIUE’s International Training Program in Pedagogy is hosting 12 visiting scholars from Northwest Normal University (NWNU) and Sichuan University of Science and Engineering (SUSE) in China.
To learn more about the visiting scholars, you can attend any of the following presentation sessions, all held in Alumni Hall, room 3402:
- Scholars introduce themselves: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30
- Scholars discuss their research agendas: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Scholars discuss what they learned during their semester here: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2
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Discounted 2016-17 Basketball Season Tickets for Faculty and Staff Now on Sale |
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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.
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Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run Takes Off on Oct. 1 |
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Don't Miss SIUE Alumni Homecoming Pregame Tailgate, Oct. 1 |
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Calling all SIUE alumni!
Get ready for the Homecoming game while enjoying a FREE hog roast featuring Bella Milano, Big Daddy's, Recess Brewing, Sloan’s Pub House, Mastermind Vodka, live music, games, Yeti cooler & tumblers giveaways and more.
Pregame tailgate party
4-7 p.m.
7 p.m. SIUE men's soccer team faces Drake
Saturday, Oct. 1
Korte Stadium
FREE T-shirts for the first 100 SIUE alumni!
Registration is not required, but let us know you are coming by registering at HomecomingAlumni.
Help spread the word by sharing the SIUE Alumni Homecoming Pregame Tailgate Event on facebook.
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SIUE Fraternity & Sorority Life Alumni Reunion, Oct. 2 |
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Come home for this inaugural Fraternity & Sorority Life Alumni Homecoming event:
10 a.m.-Noon
Sunday, Oct. 2
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
Enjoy a breakfast brunch with mimosa bar. Wear your letters or chapter colors with pride, enjoy the company of current members, and reconnect with your fraternity brothers and sorority sisters.
There will be a prize for the organization with the most alumni members in attendance.
Registration cost is $20 per person, $10 for those under 21 and those wishing to exclude the mimosa bar.
Register today. Please help share this great event on facebook.
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Black Lives Matter Conference, Oct. 3 |
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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.
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