Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

2-3 p.m.
Today
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.
Today
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.

Watch the 2018 SIUE Day video here.

Thank you in advance for your support of SIUE!

For more information, contact siue_day@siue.edu or  call 618-650-2378. 

Please give online at siue.edu/give-now .

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

1:30-3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 19
Morris University Center, Oak/Redbud Room 

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.

Jessica DeSpain, PhD, associate professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, will present her Going Award lecture:

6 p.m. reception with light refreshments and digital storytelling gallery
7 p.m. lecture
Thursday, Nov. 29
Friend's Corner, Lovejoy Library

We construct our sense of self through threads of narrative. Our tellings of the first time we rode a bike, broke a curfew, moved to a new place, or watched a love one decline punctuate our lives. Yet, it has become increasingly difficult to communicate stories of ourselves and to listen to and emphasize with the stories of others.

In her lecture, DeSpain will discuss her work in the field of age studies, which emphasizes how narratives both personal and cultural inform our perspective on stages of life and the responsibility we bear for those younger and older than ourselves and for generations to come. 

For more information about DeSpain receiving the Going Award, visit SIUE News. 

The Department of Campus Recreation is hosting a CPR/AED and First Aid certification class:

4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30
Student Fitness Center conference room

The certification is through the American Red Cross and is valid for two years from the date of certification.

Visit the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk to sign up for the class. There is a limited number of available spots.

The cost of the class is $40 for SIUE students and $45 for faculty and staff. 

For more information, please contact Natalie Hawkins, assistant director of recreational programs, at nrosale@siue.edu or 650-3242.

The SIUE Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletic Department will hold the annual Kids’ Night Out:

6-10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7
Vadalabene Center Gymnasium

Enjoy a night to yourself, while your children enjoy a fun-filled evening with SIUE student-athletes. Activities will include board games, coloring, crafts, basketball, volleyball, movies, snacks, tag, kickball and much more!

Ages 4 and up are welcome to attend, and the event is open to all. Please feel free to share with friends, family and neighbors!

The cost is $20 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. If you donate five non-perishable food items or toiletries, the price will be $15 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. All items will be donated to the Cougar Cupboard Food Pantry.

Please RSVP to Matt Lovelace at mlovela@siue.edu or at 618-650-5257. Please include the number of children, names and ages.

The ITSpotlight is an e-newsletter designed to keep SIUE up to date on the latest technology news and events on campus.

Each month, you will find articles on teaching with technology, course design and tech updates. The most recent headlines include:  

• Microsoft Teams Rolls Out to the University
• Faculty, Have You Run Out of Space in Blackboard?
• Managing Date and Time Restrictions in Blackboard
• Blackboard Grade Center Import Checklist
• Winter Session: Frequently Asked Student Questions