Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

Bundle up and help spread a little warmth and cheer while connecting with SIUE students.

Students return to campus next week! Please volunteer to help them find their spring classes and/or hand out some delicious hot chocolate as we welcome them back to SIUE.

Ask Me!
7:30 a.m.-Noon
Monday, Jan. 14
Across campus

Hot Chocolate
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 14
Cougar Statue at the MUC

Volunteer here!

Campus Recreation invites you to engage with certified personal trainers—ask questions and gain information about signing up for a fitness assessment and personal training packages.

5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Student Fitness Center

Also, learn about other opportunities at the Student Fitness Center, such as group fitness classes, small group training sessions, injury consultations and signing up for a Student Fitness Center membership.

For additional information, please contact Personal Training Graduate Assistant Ioannis Katrantzis at ikatran@siue.edu or 618-650-5611.

For information on other fitness programs, please contact Fitness Programs Coordinator Kayce Beatty at kbeatty@siue.edu or 618-650-5395.

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.

Also, we are also pleased to announce Husna Ibrahim as the December Student Leader of the Month. Please join us in congratulating Husna if you see her around campus!

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

Register here for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon.

Did you graduate from the SIUE Department of Teaching and Learning within the last five years? If the answer is yes, then this is for you!

SIUE Teacher Professional Development

5-8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24
Morris University Center, Redbud/Oak Room

Sessions will include:

• Mindfulness with Dr. Fuchs
• Trauma and Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Reinking
• Learning Environments with Instructor Beth Wiemers

Professional Development Hours (CPDUS) will provided,  along with a small dinner and door prizes!

To sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/JIAJfLO3bL8j5l202

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Angela Pritchett as the January 2019 Employee of the Month. Angela is an admissions records supervisor with the SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton.

Please join us in congratulating Angela as the Employee of the Month:

Noon
Tuesday, Jan. 29
School of Dental Medicine, Alton campus Building 273, 1st place, Alumni Conference Room

You can also send a congratulatory email to Angela at angprit@siue.edu.

“I am honored to be selected as the January Employee of the Month. I would like to thank Dr. Bruce Rotter for the nomination and Dr. Cornell Thomas, Ken Holbert and Dr. Ken Rawson for supporting my nomination. You have all made me feel appreciated! I truly enjoy working in the Office of Admissions and Student Services at the School of Dental Medicine. My coworkers are like family and extremely helpful. I am also thankful I work with a wonderful group of students and faculty. Thank you again for this honor.” - Angela Pritchett

“Ms. Pritchett is the epitome of an effective supervisor. Three staff, as well as several student volunteers, operate under her guidance. She leads with a firm but kind manner and has the respect of all who work with her. She has demonstrated her ability and desire to be a mentor to her coworkers and to our student population. She acts as the campus sexual harassment information advisor and has earned the trust of the campus for her integrity, openness, honesty and inclusive spirit.”- SIU School of Dental Medicine Dean Dr. Bruce Rotter

Questions or comments regarding the Employee of the Month recognition award can be directed to Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or ext. 2127.