Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

Campus Kitchen at SIUE is hosting a food drive for “Give Thanks Give Food” Tuesday,  Nov. 1-Tuesday, Nov. 15.

This themed food drive will collect dry and canned food donations that will be used to make Thanksgiving meal grocery bags for Community Care Center clients in Granite City.

Boxes will be located in the Student Fitness Center, Kimmel Student Involvement Center, Lovejoy Library Information Desk, Peck Hall and Rendleman Hall.

Donations can also be purchased now through Monday, Nov. 7 for free delivery to Campus Kitchen at SIUE. 

The items requested for the Give Thanks Give Food Drive include:
• Stuffing
• Canned vegetables
• Canned yams  and potatoes
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Gravy
• Macaroni and cheese
• Applesauce
• Canned fruit
• Gift cards to grocery stores are also appreciated

For more information, contact Melissa Bandy, mbandy@siue.edu.

Your support and generosity is much appreciated. 

Lifelong Learning takes a look at Chinese culture and a comparison of the U.S. and China teaching pedagogy, offered by our visiting scholars. Next, we gain insights on solar eclipses, how different cultures view solar eclipses, and the scientific significance of the upcoming Aug. 21, 2017 event.

10-30-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov 2
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
“Comparisons of Teaching Pedagogy between China and the United States” is presented by our visiting Chinese Scholars and the SIUE Faculty Leadership Team. We will also get a glimpse at Chinese culture and hear about the scholars’ experiences and observations of their visit to SIUE.

1:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov 2
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
“The Solar Eclipse: August 21, 2017” is presented by Dr. Abdullatif Hamad, professor and chair of the Department of Physics. Learn about solar eclipses in general and how different cultures view them, the importance of the upcoming eclipse event on Aug 21, 2017, and how to safely observe solar eclipses.

The SIUE community of faculty, retired faculty, staff and students are always invited to attend for FREE.
The cost is $5 for the public.

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

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

Health Service is pleased to offer a final flu vaccine clinic to faculty, staff, retirees and students.

10 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, Nov. 2
WALK IN Flu Shot Clinic
Lower Level of the Student Success Center, room 0204

Please plan to wear clothing for easy access to the upper arm injection site.

The Walk-In Clinic will be held in the Lower Level of the Student Success center. We have a limited supply. Please consider getting your flu shot with us!

Current SIUE students (that present their SIUE ID) may receive the immunization at a cost of $15 (cash or check).

Through the State of Illinois contract, we are 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 and dependents (18 years or older) of eligible employees may receive the immunization at a cost of $30 (cash or check).

Thank you for participating in this important health program.

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.

Please note the following activities sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion:

Thursday, Nov. 3
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Celebrating Native American/ Alaska Native Heritage Month

Tuesday, Nov. 8
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Middle Eastern Cultural Awareness Day

Friday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusionnewsletter

Saturday, Nov. 12
4-11:30 p.m.
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
International Student Council event: International Night

Wednesday, Nov. 16
National Dutch American Heritage Day
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

Wednesday, Nov. 16
International Day of Tolerance
Featured on social media and in the Embracing Diversity and Inclusion newsletter

The month of November is open enrollment for the new Student Fitness Center Payroll Deduction option for a one-year membership (January to December).

The payroll deduction option will allow SIUE employees to pay for their Student Fitness Center membership by automatically having four equal payments of just $60 withdrawn from their pay in the months of January and February. There is also a monthly payment option using a checking account.

See the Student Fitness Center’s Membership page, call 650-2348, or stop by the reception desk for more information about payroll deduction and other membership payment options.

Also for a limited time, all new memberships get a free full-size locker rental for one year, which is a $60 value.

Don't forget, the Speech Center is ready to help you and your students with any upcoming presentations, speeches, group presentations and public speaking techniques in general.

If you are interested in having us come to present to your class, please email us at speech_center@siue.edu or call 650-3085. The Speech Center is located in the Student Success Center, room 1242.

We are here to help!

SIUE’s Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach invites the SIUE and extended communities to its Resource Center Open House:

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Vadalabene Center Room 1304

The STEM Resource Center is an important resource for Southern Illinois, offering materials and written resources to educators and families in the area, free of charge.

“Science and math topics are greatly improved with tools and demonstrations that can be prohibitively expensive or technical for everyone to have access,” Resource Center Manager Colin Wilson said. “Through grants, donations and outreach programming, we are able to make exemplary education available to everyone.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with resource center items and watch exciting demonstrations. They can peruse new materials on display and participate in raffle drawings.

For more information, call 618-650-3065.

The SIUE Student Government will sponsor its Second Annual Veteran's Day Luncheon:

11 a..m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Morris Univesity Center Meridian Ballroom 

SG would like to invite all current active duty military and veteran students, faculty, staff and retirees to attend this luncheon.

The event will include a fully catered lunch and keynote speaker.

We ask that all military and veterans please RSVP to attend, no later than noon Tuesday, Nov. 7. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Register here.

The event is free to all active duty and veterans as a token of our thank you for your service.