Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

Counseling Services presents the last of its workshop series on anxiety.

Have you been feeling stressed, or have you had anxiety? You are invited to attend our workshop series to help you understand anxiety symptoms and build coping skills.

3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Student Success Center, room 1201
No RSVP is needed 

For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu or (618) 650-2842.

Please encourage students to attend the Health Career Fair.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
3-5 p.m.
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

The fair will include residency programs. Some employers will conduct interviews at the career fair and the next day. Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume.

For a list of employers attending the fair, visit siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml.

For more information, contact the Center at 650-3708, careerdevelopment@siue.edu or visit siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 14
Morris University Center, Hickory-Hackberry Rooms

10:30-11:45 a.m. – Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, presented by Jason Reinneck, Branch Manager of Glen Carbon Regions Bank

1:15-2:30 p.m. -- Edward Coles, Illinois’ Second Governor, presented by Jon Parkin, museum superintendent of the Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library

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.

2-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Rooms
RSVP is required. Please call the Career Development Center at 650-3708 and bring your Cougar Card to the event for check-in.

Talk to the experts of your choice with no obligation to buy any products.This is a round table event where you can come and go as you wish.

The event is open to staff, faculty and students, especially those approaching graduation.

• Do you know the questions you should be asking about company benefits?
• Do you know how to negotiate salary?
• Do you know how to read your credit report?
• Do you know how to create and follow a budget?
• Do you know what it takes to get a car loan or mortgage?
• Do you know about filing your taxes? 

Below is a list of topics and the company experts on each subject. 

Topics include:
Work benefits, hosted by Walmart
Salary negotiations, hosted by U.S. Steel
Home/renters, auto and professional liability insurance basics, hosted by State Farm 
Paying off student loans and budgeting, hosted by Lexow Financial Group
Mortgages and car loans, hosted by TheBANK of Edwardsville
Wise use of credit, hosted by Regions Bank
Identity theft and email scams, hosted by Midwest US Bank
Life insurance and investments, hosted by Silver Creek Financial
Banking basics, hosted by PNC Bank
Credit reports: how to read them, what my score means, how to improve my score, hosted by SIUE Credit Union
Taxes, hosted by Scheffel Boyle

Did you graduate from the SIUE teaching department within the last 5 years?
If the answer is YES, then this opportunity is for you!

5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Morris University Center, Redbud/Oak Rooms

Sessions will include:
- Mindfulness with Dr. Fuchs
- Trauma and Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Reinking
- Learning Environments with Instructor Beth Wiemers

• Professional development hours (CPDUS)
• Small dinner
• Door prizes

To sign up, visit https://goo.gl/forms/SEox0izI8coIk5Ri2

Andy Theising, PhD, professor in the Department of Political Science, will present his new book, Main Street USA: The Life and Photography of H.H. Bregstone, during the annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. 

10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15
St. Louis Jewish Community Center
2 Millstone Campus Dr.

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

We are also pleased to announce Joseph Strohmeyer as the September Student Leader of the Month and Rony Reyes as the October Student Leader of the Month. Please join us in congratulating them if you see them around campus.

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

Green Dot is a comprehensive violence prevention program with objectives to decrease the likelihood of dating and domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.

The intent of the education sessions is to train faculty and staff to endorse, model and support two Green Dot values:
1. Power-based personal violence is not tolerated in our campus community
2. Everyone will do their part to prevent violence

Monday, Nov. 19
1:30-3 p.m.
Location TBD

Please sign up at Green Dot Education Sessions.

For questions about Green Dot at SIUE, please contact greendot@siue.edu.

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Sally Boutelle as the November 2018 Employee of the Month. Sally is the assistant director for systems, research and analysis (ESRA) in Enrollment Management. 

Please join us in congratulating Sally as the Employee of the Month:
11 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 26
Rendleman Hall, First Floor Lobby 

You can also send Sally a congratulatory email at sboutel@siue.edu.

“Sally is an integral resource for the Graduate Studies and Graduate Admissions team," said Jerry Weinberg, PhD, associate provost for research and dean of the Graduate School. "She is an innovative thinker and willing to utilize SIUE systems, such as Radius, to develop processes that are more user friendly, saves time and reduces errors.” 

“She is always positive and professional, and she is great to work with in this office on a day-to-day basis," said Scott Belobrajdic, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management. "Sally is a great colleague and a great asset for SIUE.”

“It is amazing to work in Enrollment Management at SIUE and be surrounded by supportive and incredibly dedicated colleagues," said Boutelle. "I am grateful for the professional development and challenging projects I have been a part of. It has made my experience at SIUE fun and fulfilling! I love working with people from various campus units, different disciplines and diverse backgrounds. We share a common goal for SIUE.”

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

Local children are in need of gifts and clothes this holiday season!

Any organization, student, faculty or staff can sponsor a child or multiple children this holiday season.

We are once again working with the Salvation Army to secure names of local children in need.

To sponsor a child, please stop by the Student Government Office front desk located in the Student Success Center (SSC), room 1280.

Please note these important dates:
Monday, Nov. 5 - Started Angel sign up and pick up
Monday, Nov. 26 - Deadline to sponsor a child
Monday, Nov. 26 - Last day to pick-up Angels by 4 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 27- 29 - Drop off labeled, unwrapped presents to Student Government Office in SSC 1280

Saturday, Dec. 1 - Children's holiday celebration and gift pick-up
Holiday party with kids: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Package pick-ups - 1-4 p.m.
Location: Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

We encourage our student organizations to participate in the event on Saturday, Dec. 1. The organization that accumulates the most "angel points" by adopting the most angels, donating wrapping paper or providing the most volunteers will receive a $150 credit on their organization account! As well, there will be treats, games, crafts, pictures with Santa, and opportunities to interact with the children you are sponsoring.

For more information, contact External Affairs Officer Matt Butler, at mabutle@siue.edu or visit the Student Government Office, Student Success Center, room 1280.

SIUE faculty and staff will have the option to sign up for payroll deduction for a Student Fitness Center membership.

• Membership is in effect from the date that you sign up through December 1, 2019.
• Four equal payments of $60 will be deducted from each January and February paycheck

You can sign up throughout November at the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk.

For more information, visit Payroll Deduction Payment Option, or call Margaret Fredericksen, member services and operations coordinator at 650-2375.