Monday, Sept. 10, 2018

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to register for the all-day Suicide Prevention Conference:

8:30 a.m. registration
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Morris University Center, Conference Center

The conference is a collaboration between iCare and campus partners intended to further knowledge, skills and abilities in understanding contributing factors to suicide and existing best prevention practices.

The registration fee is $80 for faculty, staff and community members and $10 for students. Lunch is included and six CEU opportunities are available for social workers and nurses.

For more information, visit Educational Outreach at Professional-Non-Credit Programs.

SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the fall 2018 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.

Wednesday, Sept. 12
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. - Russia’s Foreign Policy presented by Sophia Wilson, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Political Science

1:15-2:30 p.m. Great Mississippi River presented by John Meehan

Cost: $5 for general public, $2 for Lifelong Learning members and FREE for alumni and students (with valid student ID).

You don’t want to miss this exhilarating semester jam packed with presentations that are sure to inform and educate!

To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website  or contact coordinator, Eboni Thompson at 618.650.3233.

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce SIUE Bursar Cathy Foland as the September 2018 Employee of the Month.   

Please join us in congratulating Cathy:

2:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 14
Rendleman Hall, 1^st floor lobby near the Bursar’s office 

You can also send a congratulatory email to cfoland@siue.edu.  

“I have been so blessed to serve as Bursar at SIUE," said Foland. "I get to work with a great team of people who work hard every day for our students and their families. I’m surrounded by people I respect and enjoy working with, and the reward of seeing students graduate and succeed -- that's the amazing part of it all.”

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

Arts & Issues and the SIUE Xfest present Deeply Rooted Dance Theater:

7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 14
Dunham Hall Theater

Tickets can be purchased at the Morris University Center Welcome Desk, artsandissues.com or by calling 1-866-698-4253.

Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) is rooted in traditions of American and African American dance, storytelling and universal themes that spark a visceral experience and ignite an emotional response in diverse audiences worldwide.

DRDT collaborates with nationally renowned choreographers across the spectrum of modern, ballet and African dance to reflect contemporary voices.

This production is sponsored by Commerce Bank.

Faculty, staff and students can save 10 percent on SIUE Dining Service purchases by using Cougar Bucks!

It is fast and easy to set up and use. Go to siue.edu/cougarcard and click on “Add Money to Cougar Card.” Login to "GET" and enter your e-ID and password. Under Quick Links click “Add Funds”

Questions may be emailed to cougarcard@siue.edu.

For more information, contact Paula Birke, director of Business Operations, at 650-2516.

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for the SIUE Student of the Month.

Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at an upcoming Rotary meeting and at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.

SIUE students can be nominated by students, faculty or staff. No self-nominations will be considered.

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, and should be received by the 16th of the month to be considered for that month's award. Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months.

Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.

Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
· High academic standards
· Campus involvement and activities
· Service to others on and off campus
· Leadership within their academic area or within an organization
· Demonstrated ability to promote spirit and pride at SIUE

To submit an application, visit SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month on Get Involved.

For more information, please contact the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at 618-650-2686.

The Department of Political Science will host:

Constitution Day Presentation, "The Constitution and Impeachment: Facts and Precedent"
Noon
Monday, Sept. 17
Morris University Center, Missouri Room