Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

As part of the University's ongoing efforts to prevent sexual assault and to provide prompt and caring support for survivors of sexual violence, as well as responding to a State of Illinois mandate, Lindsay Serrano, M.Ed., LCPC, a staff counselor and wellness education coordinator at SIUE Counseling Services, has taken on the newly established role of Confidential Advisor for SIUE.

Serrano will work closely with survivors of all forms of sexual violence (including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and intimate partner violence) to help them understand their options for reporting the sexual violence (if they choose to do so), receiving medical or mental health care, and accessing other resources that may assist them with the healing process.

All services provided are confidential, free of charge and focus on the needs and preferences of the survivor.

Some specific tasks associated with the CA role include:

• Informing the survivor of reporting options and their possible outcomes
• Discussing resources and services for survivors, both on and off campus, for medical, emotional, and legal support and assistance
• Notifying the survivor of their rights, and the University’s responsibilities, regarding orders of protection or no-contact orders. And, upon the survivor’s request, serving as a liaison for seeking interim living arrangements and/or protective measures
• Serving as a confidential point of contact for survivors

Serrano brings many strengths and a wealth of experience to this new role. She has nearly four years of experience in assisting survivors with the impact of sexual trauma. Prior to joining the SIUE Counseling Services staff, she served Madison and St. Clair counties as an employee of the local rape crisis center and has completed the mandatory 40-hour training on sexual violence

Please join me in welcoming Serrano to this new role!

Those who wish to set up an appointment with Serrano or to ask questions about the services provided, may contact her directly at 650-5664 or lserran@siue.edu. 

The English Department welcomes author Donald Platt to campus for an in-store reading and signing at The Cougar Store.

4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Events Area, The Cougar Store

Donald Platt is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Tornadoesque, which will be available for purchase. His honors include the Discovery/The Nation Poetry Prize, the Paumanok Poetry Prize, two Verna Emery Poetry Prizes, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. He also teaches at Purdue University.

For more information, please call The Cougar Store at 650-3345.

Lifelong Learning is offering two new sessions next week. 

“God in the 21st Century” will be presented by Father Ralph McMichael, PhD in systematic theology, of The Catholic University of America and currently serving St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Edwardsville.

10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct 12
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

“Racist Love: The Politics of the Model Minority Stereotype” with Tianlong Yu, Ed.D., associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and program director of Learning, Culture and Society

1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 12
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

SIUE faculty, retired faculty, staff and students may attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the public to attend.

For more information about these and other upcoming presentations,visit the complete brochure at siue.edu/educationaloutreach and open Lifelong Learning, or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu, 650-3985.

We welcome your comments, questions and participation in the program.

Come out and enjoy Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, directed by Kathryn Bentley, associate professor in the Department of Theater and Dance. 

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 12-15
2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Dunham Hall Theater

General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, non-SIUE students, SIUE retirees, alumni, faculty and staff. 
SIUE students get in free with valid identification.

For more information, contact the Theater and Dance Box Office at 650-2774 or send a message to theater-tickets@siue.edu. The Box Office is located in Dunham Hall, room 1042B.

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. 

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

Speed networking Event: Cancer Related Research
10-11:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 14
Morris University Center Board Room

If you conduct research or are interested in participating in research related to cancer, then you need to attend the speed networking session on Cancer Related Research.

You will participate in a fast-paced, fun event meant to expose you to research opportunities and inspire to you establish new, productive collaborations. This opportunity allows you to share your topic in accelerated fashion with a group of researchers sharing similar interests.

Interested attendees must RSVP to Speed Networking Event. Seats are limited. Limited preparation is required. An inquiring mind and willingness to talk to others is a must!

Campus Recreation’s Club Sports program will once again raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer research. The disease severely impacts students and their families.

Special Club Sports pink T-shirts will be sold during Club Sports events during the month of October and SIUE’s Family Weekend, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 15-16.

Thanks to Women’s Club Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Club Volleyball, Club Ice Hockey and Club Football for their efforts in raising money to donate to a breast cancer research center. The Sports Club Executive Council will vote at their next meeting to determine to which charity the funds will be donated.

Special pink T-shirts will be sold during these Club Sports home events throughout the month of October:

• 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 -- Men’s and Women’s Club volleyball tournament at the Student Fitness Center
• 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 -- Club Ice Hockey – Pink in the Rink game at the East Alton Ice Arena
• 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 -- Club Football vs. Michigan State at Club Sports Field

For more information on how to donate or purchase a Club Sports pink t-shirt, please contact Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu or call 650-3242.

The next scheduled New Employee Training Session for newly hired employees is:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 21
Morris University Center, Mississippi Room (second floor)

Employees who have not had a formal training orientation are also encouraged to attend. 

New employees are asked to register by visiting the following link. You must register in order to guarantee a spot in orientation. Please register by Monday, October 17.

Attendance at the New Employee Orientation is strongly encouraged for all civil service, administrative and professional staff. It is optional for faculty members, who will have School specific orientation hosted by their department.

Supervisors are asked to register their new employees who do not have access to this e-mail.

For more information, contact Jen Oates-Blair, 650-2127 or joatesb@siue.edu.

Due to a possible time conflict with the President’s State of the System address on Tuesday, Oct. 18 the Office of Human Resources' Life To GO series has bene rescheduled to:   

"Benefits of Being a Cougar"
Noon-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Morris University Center Mississippi-Illinois Room
RSVP by registering at rajohns@siue.edu. 

Summer Murphy, benefits manager, will talk about the upcoming benefits changes for 2016-2017. Summer will answer general benefits question and address the online conversion through Morneau Shepell and other related benefits issues.

Bring your questions and understand that time is limited to one hour for this session. We anticipate this session to fill quickly and seats are limited. 

For more information or if you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 650-2190.

Register, bring your lunch, and join us as we learn the benefits of being a Cougar!