Friday, Sept. 14, 2018

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.
Today
Rendleman Hall, 1^st floor lobby near the Bursar’s office 

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

The Goshen Market Foundation’s “Beet Box” will offer affordably priced local produce to students, faculty and staff this fall. 

3-5 p.m.
Fridays
Cougar Village 

Customers can use their Illinois Link Card and receive matching coupons of up to $25 to purchase additional fruits and vegetables. 

All SIUE students will receive free admission to the Edwardsville High School football game.

7 p.m.
Today
Edwardsville High School
EHS will take on Waubonsie Valley High School.

The first 500 people entering the game will receive a free rally towel.

Visitors should park at the high school and access the Sports Complex, via the underground tunnel.

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

7:30 p.m.
Today
Dunham Hall Theater

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

The Land of Goshen Community Farmer's Market is held in downtown Edwardsville Saturday mornings through October 20. At the market, businesses and farmers gather in tents—rain or shine—to sell their locally made products.

The City of Edwardsville has again graciously offered the University booth space. Each week, a different department will host the SIUE tent to provide information on events, issues or offerings.

8 a.m.-Noon
Saturdays through Oct. 20
St. Louis Street (by the Madison County Courthouse)
Edwardsville

Upcoming Goshen Market events:
Sept. 15 - The Gardens at SIUE
Sept. 22 - Athletics
Sept. 29 - Friends of Lovejoy Library

When it comes to managing the donations SIUE receives, the SIUE Foundation works diligently to uphold the highest standards in accounting and stewardship practices.

On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s premier radio show, Chancellor Randy Pembrook interviews Rachel Stack, vice chancellor for advancement and chief executive officer of the SIUE Foundation.

This episode will air at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, on WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound.

You are invited to the ribbon cutting for the Cougar Cupboard:

3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 17
The Cougar Cupboard is located on the second floor of the
Morris University Center

Join us for the official opening of the new food pantry for SIUE students

The SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host a Science Showcase on Friday, Sept. 21 from 6-8 p.m. as it celebrates the $70-million renovation of the Science Building East. The renovation focused on teaching and research facilities in the Departments of Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, and the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Resource Center.

A ribbon-cutting will occur at 6 p.m., followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook and CAS Dean Greg Budzban will speak at approximately 6:40 p.m. in lecture hall 1136.

Tours of the science complex will be available, so visitors will experience interactive exhibits in state of the art labs and classrooms. The STEM Resource Center, with materials available to local/regional teachers, will also be open.

RSVP by contacting Kyle Moore at 618-650-5048 or kymoore@siue.edu. Free parking will be available in Lot A.

The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations. 

Please visit siue.edu/ugov/faculty/hdegree/ for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms. A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/archives/commence.shtml.

Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards. 

Nominations must be received no later than Monday, Oct. 8. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information.The subject librarians in Library and Information Services can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination at siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/research_tools/librarians.shtml. 

For more information, contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or at 650-3129.

The Association for Information Technology Professionals in collaboration with Brooksource Technical Youth and the CMIS Department at SIUE will present the Women in IT event.

1-4  p.m.
Friday, Oct. 19 
Lovejoy Library, Third Floor Conference Room

Seats are limited, please register here.

This event is being held to support and encourage women who are interested in working in the information technology (IT) field. The event is open to men and women who want to learn more about the challenges faced by women in IT. 

The keynote speaker is Priscilla Jacks, vice president of Technology Risk Management at U.S. Bank within the Wealth Management and Investment Services division. She has more than 20 years of IT experience in multiple Fortune 150 companies across retail and financial industries. Prior to joining U.S. Bank, she was a Senior IT Operations leader at Lowe's Companies. 

Industry partners from Datotel, Edward Jones, Express Scripts, AT&T, and Anheuser-Busch will also be on hand to speak with students.