Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

SIUE will honor seven remarkable graduates at the 2016 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony A Night Among the Stars tonight in the Morris University Center. These alumni have achieved exploits in their respective fields, are role models and are testaments to SIUE’s educational excellence. A cocktail reception in the MUC gallery will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and an awards presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the MUC Conference Center. The inductees include: 

School of Business: Raj Kumar, MBA ’84

College of Arts & Sciences: Fred Irby III, MM Music Education ’74

David Williams, BS Sociology ’71

SIU School of Dental Medicine: Dr. Darryl Pendleton, DMD ’86

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior: Thelma Mothershed Wair, MSEd Counselor Education ’72, PMC Educational Administration ’78

School of Engineering: Thomas Niederhofer, BS Civil Engineering ’80

School of Nursing: Dr. Nelma Shearer, MS Nursing ’88

Graduate School: Bill Luan, BS Electrical Engineering ’84, MS Electrical Engineering ’85

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:

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!

The SIUE Alumni Association, Campus Recreation and Campus Activities Board are co-hosting the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Visit the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run registration site and get signed up today! 

Course routes for the 10K, 5K and 1-mile will showcase the beauty and nature that SIUE has to offer.

After the run, stay and enjoy a world-famous Chris Cakes pancake breakfast (included in your paid registration fee). Proceeds go to support scholarships for deserving SIUE students.

Help us spread the word about this awesome SIUE Homecoming event by liking and sharing it on Facebook!

SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run Facebook Event
SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run Facebook Page

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.

Current and prospective SIUE students need to be aware of significant changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process.

Students will now begin annually filing their FAFSA on Saturday, Oct. 1, which is three months earlier than in the past.

Beginning Oct. 1, students will file their 2017-18 FAFSA using 2015 income and tax information.

Read more about the new process in SIUE In the News.

SIUE Sorority and Fraternity Life Alumni Reunion has cancelled its Brunch & Bubbly event scheduled for Oct. 2.

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.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5 - College of Arts and Sciences, Business and ALL non-teaching majors
Thursday, Oct. 6 - Engineering
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found at siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter. 

Don’t forget your Cougar Card for registration at the door.

For more information, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708 or visit the website.

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, which is the University's international partner institutions, affiliate companies and services.

Faculty and staff can encourage students to attend to learn more about study abroad at SIUE. 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.