Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

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.

Lifelong Learning offers a look at post WWII aeronautical history, general and special education in China and local resources for caregiving needs.

10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct 26
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room

“Spoils of War: The U.S., Germany, and the Great Technology Transfer of WWII” will be presented by James Weingartner, PhD, emeritus professor in the Department of Historical Studies. In addition to rocket technology, German aeronautical innovations on American jet aircraft design also transferred here post WWII. These advances in aircraft design are still seen in planes flying today. We will explore this remarkable transfer of technology, which is unparalleled in modern history.

1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 26
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room

“An Exploration of the Chinese Education System: From the Perspective of an American Teacher” will be presented by Kimberly McClellan, Study Abroad student and SIUE graduate. From photos and personal experience from her travel study abroad, she will explore the Chinese general and special education system in Gansu Province, China, discussing the impact of the Chinese culture on education, and pointing out ways in which the American education system differs.

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct 27
Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main Street, Edwardsville
Cost for this program is FREE

“Conversations on Caregiving” with Ms. Nancy Berry, Executive Director, St. John’s Community Care and Ms. Stacey Rhodes, Adult Day Program Director. Learn about local resources available to caregivers, family members, and individuals to help cope with financial, legal, housing, care options and general problem solving of issues often experienced by older adults and caregivers.

The SIUE faculty, retired faculty, staff and students may attend for FREE. The cost is $5 for the public, unless otherwise stated, to attend on campus presentations.

For a complete synopsis about these and other upcoming presentations, please see the Lifelong Learning brochure at siue.edu/educationaloutreach or contact Patty Bade at pbade@siue.edu or 650-3985.

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

The Office of Projects and Research will hold an information session regarding the 2017 Hoppe Research Professor Award Program and Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award Program.

Noon-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Graduate School Conference Room
Rendleman Hall, room 2214

The Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Awards are made to SIUE junior tenure-track faculty and the Hoppe Research Professor Awards are made to SIUE faculty in order to recognize and support individual programs of research or creative activities.

These Awards recognize faculty members whose research or creative activities have the promise of making significant contributions to their fields of study. Application due dates are posted on the website.

Contact Lisa Lawrence for more information on the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award program at llawren@siue.edu.

Contact Teri Gulledge for information on the Hoppe Research Professor Award program at tgulled@siue.edu.

SIUE is pleased to announce the solicitation of nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award for Faculty/Staff and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award for Community Member.

The deadline to submit award forms has been extended to Friday, Oct. 28. Please submit all completed nominations to the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, Box 1168, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1168.

These annual awards recognize an outstanding community member and faculty/staff who exemplify the philosophy of nonviolent social change as espoused by King. The winners will be recognized at the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Luncheon at SIUE on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017.

Organizations, businesses, agencies, or individuals may nominate a person who is an Illinois resident and at least 21 years old for the community award. Nominations for the Faculty/Staff award must be for a current faculty or staff at SIUE. The person must embrace the humanitarian principles and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and must have initiated, developed, or have participated in programs, services, or activities which have inspired tolerance, understanding, and sensitivity with regard to diversity issues and/or persons of underrepresented groups.

Please consider nominating either a deserving community member or faculty/staff for this prestigious award.

Visit the Kimmel Student Involvement Center website under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratin Luncheon for award forms and for more information. Additional copies may be made.

Please contact Sarah Laux in the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at (618) 650-2686 or Dr. Lakesha Butler at (618) 650-5119 if you have questions. 

Thank you for your generous support of this award.

The SIUE Indian Student Association will present its annual celebration of Indian culture:

Diwali N Dandiya Night
6-9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Diwali N Dandiya Night is a cultural event to showcase Indian tradition and culture to the community. A lavish buffet will be served, with the food being arranged from some of the best restaurants in St Louis.

Ticket costs are $10 for SIUE students and $17 for all others. Tickets are on sale at the Morris University Center Information Desk.

For more information, visit facebook.

Alton Memorial Hospital and SIUE women's basketball are teaming up for the Lil' Cougar Clinic for area girls in grades first through eighth.

The clinic, to be held at SIUE's Vadalabene Center for the fourth consecutive year:
1:30-3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29

The cost of the clinic is $25, and each participant will receive a T-shirt and a basketball. All participating kids also will receive a free pass to all SIUE Cougar Athletics events.

Registration is FREE for the first 75 girls to sign up. To sign up or for questions, contact Alexis Lawrence at allawre@siue.edu or call 650-2791.

Thursday, Nov. 3
Friday, Nov. 4
University of Missouri-St. Louis campus

There are several changes in the conference this year, including expanding the concurrent sessions to two days, eliminating the cost for the workshops and incorporating the workshops into the full program on Thursday and Friday.

SIUE is again a Gold-Level sponsor, and there is no charge for SIUE participants to attend the full conference. However, only a few spaces remain. Register now!

For full program details, registration information and download instructions for the mobile program, access the 2016 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference site.

Join Campus Recreation and Campus Activities Board for the annual Tons of Fun event:

6-8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4
Student Fitness Center

This free, family-friendly event provides students, faculty and staff members, and their families, a night of excitement! Activities include inflatables, face-painting, snacks, balloon animals, prizes and more.

View the flyer for this year’s Tons of Fun!

Also visit Tons of Fun facebook page.