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Register by Today for Black Lives Matter Conference
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 today. Registration is free and breakfast is included.
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Please Note Upcoming Diversity and Inclusion Events and Observances |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion presents its Fall 2016 events and observances.
During the month of October, the following observances have been set: National Mental Health Awareness, Polish American Heritage, Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, Italian American Heritage, AIDS Awareness, Bullying Prevention and Down Syndrome Awareness.
Note a sample of upcoming scheduled items in October:
Sunday-Tuesday, Oct. 2-4
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Monday-Friday, Oct. 3 - 7
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Wednesday, Oct. 5
World Teacher’s Day
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Thursday, Oct. 6
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Celebrating Italian American, Polish American and German American Heritage
Thursday, Oct. 6
German American Day
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Friday, Oct. 7
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Parent University Part 1: “Who Am I? Balancing Life As A Student Parent”
Tuesday, Oct. 11
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Tuesday- Wednesday, Oct. 11-12
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Muharram (Islamic New Year)
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Thursday, October 13
11 a.m.-Noon
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Film: “Viva La Causa: The Story of Cesar Chavez”
Sunday, Oct. 16
World Food Day
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Monday-Friday, Oct. 17-21
Diversity Week
Student Government
Monday, Oct. 17
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center Display Table
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Disability Mentoring Day
Featured on Social Media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter
Thursday, Oct. 20
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Campus Activities Board Event: Taste of Culture
Monday, Oct. 24
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
United Nations Day
Tuesday, October 25
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Morris University Center Second Floor
Educational Display Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Friday, Oct. 28
7-10 p.m.
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
Indian Student Association Event: Diwali (Indian festival of Lights)
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15th Annual Homecoming Chili Cook-Off, Sept. 28 |
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Join Campus Recreation for the 15th Annual Homecoming Chili Cook-off
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
On the Quad
Come support SIUE's student organizations during this fundraising opportunity and enjoy a variety of chili’s for lunch.
The categories are:
- Best Tasting Chili
- Most Creative Chili
Judging will take place throughout the event and winner(s) will be announced at the end. Feel free to stop by for lunch.
This is a CASH-ONLY event, and tickets will be provided for individuals to pay for their sample cup or bowl of chili’s.
Chili cook-off ticket breakdown
1 bowl of chili = 4 tickets
1 sample of chili = 1 ticket
$.50 per ticket
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Visiting Scholars' First Presentation, Sept. 30 |
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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.
The scholars’ first presentation will be:
10:15-11:45 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 30
Alumni Hall, room 3402
The scholars will introduce themselves at the presentation.
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Get Your Seasonal Flu Vaccines, First Clinic Oct. 4 |
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Health Service has received our shipment of flu vaccine, and we are pleased to offer flu vaccine to faculty, staff, retirees and students.
Employees covered under a State health plan:
Health Service is able to provide flu shots to employees and retirees who are the primary insurer in a State sponsored insurance plan at no charge. Employees must document the last four digits of your social security number, present your university ID and your state health insurance card in order to receive the vaccine at no charge. Retirees must present your state health insurance card and document the last four digits of their social security number in order to receive the vaccine at no charge.
Employees not covered under a State health plan:
Health Service has two options for you this year.
- You may receive the immunization at a cost of $30 (cash or check) from SIUE Health staff; OR
- You may receive the vaccine from Gateway Regional Health staff (adjacent to our flu clinic location) on campus. If you choose Gateway, please bring your ID and insurance card to use when completing claim form documentation.
Please plan to wear clothing for easy access to the upper arm injection site.
WALK-IN Flu Shot Clinics will be available in the Lower Level of the Student Success Center. In order for us to continue to provide dedicated nursing service to our students during this time, we will use the meeting rooms close to our clinical office. There will be signs to identify the appropriate place.
Tuesday, Oct. 4 -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14 -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20 -- 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
If you are unable to attend one of these clinics, please note that we will continue to schedule clinics until all of our vaccine is gone.
Gateway Urgent Care (Regional Health) will also offer vaccines:
4273 S. State Route 159
Glen Carbon
618-288-2297
Thank you for participating in this important health program.
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Attend Study Abroad Fair 2016, Oct. 5 |
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11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
The 2016 Study Abroad Fair will showcase SIUE faculty-led programs, and international partner institutions, affiliate companies and services.
Students will hear from study abroad veterans, and talk with faculty leaders as well as program and service providers.
Faculty interested in leading future abroad programs are also welcome to ask questions.
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Plan Now to Attend Employee Banquet, Oct. 12 |
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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.
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Please Give to SECA's Charitable Fund Drive |
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SIUE employees have been very generous in their efforts to support charitable agencies. SECA (State and University Employees Combined Appeal) Charitable Fund Drive provides all employees the opportunity to donate to the charitable causes of their choice to enhance the quality of life for all.
Twelve organizations will be part of this year’s campaign: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Community Shares of Illinois, Community Health Charities, EarthShare, Special Olympics, United Way, United Negro College Fund, Global Impact, Independent Charities of America, Black United Fund of Illinois, and America’s Charities.
For more information regarding this year’s drive, including agency/charity codes and to fill out the online pledge form, please visit SECA donation form. You can also request a paper pledge form by calling Human Resources at 650-2190. The form should be completed by Wednesday, Nov. 2 and returned to: SECA Fund Drive, Box 1040, Edwardsville, IL, 62026-1040.
Please note that you do not have to submit a 2016 pledge form to continue an existing contribution through payroll deduction. However, even though all payroll deductions submitted by SIUE display the employee’s name and amount per charity, the SECA campaign uses the annual pledge forms to communicate with the sub charities that receive donations from larger charities. We have been informed that when subsequent year donations are sent to the appropriate sub charity, the charity notes the donation received from SIUE staff, but does not break it out by employee. This does not affect the tax deductibility of an employee's charitable donation. Per SECA, if an employee wants the charity to credit specific donations with their name, a new pledge form must be completed each year.
The State of Illinois regulations limit your use of payroll deduction to a maximum of four organizations. If you want to donate to additional agencies through SECA, you may do so by check or money order.
We thank you on behalf of each of the agencies and the many families and individuals who will be helped by your kind generosity. Your consideration of this annual fund drive is appreciated.
For more information about this year’s charitable fund drive, please contact Human Resources at 650-2190.
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