Thursday, July 19, 2018

Come celebrate Sharon Voyles, University Housing office support associate, for her 17 years of service:

2-4 p.m.
Friday, July 20
Woodland Hall Multifunction Room

Greetings SIUE Faculty! University Housing invites you to volunteer with the University Housing Faculty Fellows program. The Faculty Fellows program is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Provost, the Office of Student Affairs and University Housing. Research has shown that the more contact that occurs between faculty and students both inside and outside the classroom, the more likely students are to develop in college and to be satisfied with their college experience (Astin, 1993).

Student development and satisfaction are in direct accordance with the SIUE Academic Affairs Imperative of Student Success and consequently retention.

So, how can this benefit You? Benefits include:

• Improved teaching methods from gaining a better understanding of life for today’s college students
• Documented community service toward tenure requirements
• Opportunities to share research with students and potentially recruit undergraduate research assistants
• Opportunities to demonstrate that learning is not limited to the classroom

The mission described above may seem challenging, so we have created a simple way for faculty to incorporate involvement by allowing you to choose events that interest you and fit in your schedule.

Participation in the Faculty Fellow program consists of the approximately 10 hours per semester in the following commitments:

• Attending Faculty Fellow training
• Assisting with Move-In in August
• Developing a communicative relationship with the RA(s) of your communities
• Attending social events like bowling, BBQ’s, educational programs, and community meetings

For more information about the program, visit siue.edu/housing/living-learning/faculty-fellows and to complete the online application (link to the application form is at the bottom of the page).

As a Faculty Fellow you can truly make it your own experience.

If you have questions please feel free to contact Rex Jackson at 650-4251 or rjackso@siue.edu.

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center is partnering with the SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) to host a Resource Fair for SDM students:

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 7
SDM Lawn

Interested SIUE departments should complete the online application. T

Space is limited and booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 25.

For more information, contact Andrea Keller at andkell@siue.edu or 650-2686.

The Center for STEM Research, Education & Outreach invites you to attend the 2018 Research Experience for Undergraduates Symposium.

1-3 p.m.
Thursday, July 26
Morris University Center, Mississippi Room

Funded by the National Science Foundation, 10 students from throughout the United States gained interdisciplinary research experience this summer at SIUE. At the symposium, they will present their original research that explores evidence of the Anthropocene in the Upper Mississippi River System.

Read more about their experience here.

The symposium is sponsored by the SIUE Anthropology Club, and is open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please contact Carol Colaninno at ccolani@siue.edu or 650-2361.

We are continuing our exciting tradition of welcoming the incoming Class of 2022 to SIUE by hosting our Annual Convocation Parade to the Cougar Statue.

This year, we are inviting more individuals to participate in the parade to make this initiative expecially exciting and meaningful for our campus partners and incoming students.

Please register here by Tuesday, July 31, wear your SIUE apparel and join us along the parade route on Friday, Aug. 17.

We have created zones for faculty, staff, student organizations and more:

Zone 1: Faculty 12:15 p.m.
Zone 2: Athletics 12:15 p.m.
Zone 3: Community members 12:20 p.m.
Zone 4: Alumni 12:25 p.m.
Zone 5: Student organizations 12:30 p.m.
Zone 6: Staff 12:35 p.m.

Also, here's how to play along in the 8th annual Catch the Cougar Spirit contest:

• Appoint a Spirit Captain for your department. Register here.
• Wear your SIUE apparel on Friday, Aug. 17 and join us for the Annual Parade to the Cougar Statue!
• Take a group photo of everyone in your department decked out in their Cougar spirit gear. Creativity may be rewarded. Submit it to tarmoor@siue.edu by noon on Monday, Aug. 19.
• Enjoy the fun and help us welcome the Class of 2022 with this awesome new tradition!

This University-wide tradition will help us send a heartfelt welcome to our newest Cougars as they transition into the SIUE community. Feel free to bring “pompoms” and “welcome signs” to boost even more SIUE spirit!

As a thank you, all faculty and staff participants will receive a special discount on SIUE apparel (courtesy of the Cougar Store), and a chance to win complimentary basketball tickets to a game of your choice for your department (courtesy of Cougar Athletics, based on availability).

Questions? Contact Tarsha Moore in the Office of Student Affairs at ext. 2020 or tarmoor@siue.edu.

Al Holliday and the East Side Rhythm Band is the featured artist for Lovejoy Library’s “Night in the Stacks” annual fundraiser.

6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 11
Lovejoy Library, Main level

Part of the fundraising efforts will consist of a silent auction that will include items from performers of the Mississippi River Festival, as well as other unique items.

Sugo’s Spaghetteria will provide dinner, and there will be a cash bar for the evening.

Tickets are $65 per person or $500 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets, contact Erica Vandiver at ervandi@siue.edu  or 618-650-2713.

For more information, to contribute an auction item, be a sponsor or make a donation, please contact Jeff Brown, director of development at Lovejoy Library, at jefbrow@siue.edu or 618-650-2714.

Read more in SIUE News.

Five new video surveillance cameras are scheduled to be installed by Intercollegiate Athletics at the Simmons Baseball Complex.

Two cameras will be installed near the front entrance of the parking lot close to the gate. One camera will be installed on the corner of the clubhouse to cover the main entrance and distant view of all cars entering and exiting the parking lot. Two cameras will face the field to monitor the playing surface.

The new equipment will be used by Campus Police to protect students, reduce the risk of theft and reduce damage to property in the parking areas and on the field.

The cameras are meant to enhance the overall safety and security on campus.

In accordance with Section II (F) of the University’s Video Surveillance Policy, Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker has approved the installation of the additional security equipment.

For more information, visit siue.edu/policies/6f3.shtml.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Cougar Welcome Departmental Resource Fair. The annual fair will be held:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 20-21
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge

Departments have the opportunity to promote their services and answer any questions that students have about their area. We encourage eye catching displays that grab the students' attention. 

To participate in the fair on one or both days, please complete the online application.

If you have questions about the fair or Cougar Welcome, please contact Kimmel Student Involvement Center Coordinator for Campus Life Alicia Barcomb at abarcom@siue.edu.