Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

Adult swim lessons are starting back this semester in Campus Recreation.

6-6:50 p.m. - Level 1: Developing comfort in the water
7-7:50 p.m. - Level 2: Basic swimming skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 14
Vadalabene Center Indoor Pool

Faculty, staff and SFC members can reserve a spot for just $20. Registration is open now through to Friday, Jan. 18 at the Student Fitness Center. Please bring your SIUE ID Card.

For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Recreational Programs Natalie Hawkins at nrosale@siue.edu or 618-650-3242.

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

Please check out the Educational Outreach Spring Catalog to explore the new courses and opportunities that are coming soon! 

Introduction to 3D Modeling and Manufacturing
5-8 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 29-March 5
Cost: $125 

This course will provide a great hands on experience with a 3D printer. Participants will learn the basics of 3D modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360 software. They will learn how to create 3D drawings using CAD and how to prepare such drawings for manufacturing and 3D printing. Cost includes one roll of filament for 3D printing. 

Microsoft Excel: Beginner Level
6-8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 29-March 5
Cost: $129 

Designed for students with limited or no previous experience with Microsoft Excel, this beginner-level course will introduce new users to Excel 2016 with an overview of Excel basics that provides a beginner-level foundation of the application. Elements covered in this course include creating and managing multiple worksheets, rearranging data, working with basic formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and sorting and organizing large amounts of data. A brief introduction to Windows is included. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required for this course. Textbook and online resource materials are provided. 

For more information and to register for these amazing opportunities, please visit the educational outreach website.

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.

SIUE's research and grant productivity continue at impressive levels.

To build on this success and enhance it, the University is now accepting applications for the SIUE Innovation Grant program.

The fund is designed to generate creative thinking that considers what SIUE could become, and explores new ways of doing things that lead to long-term benefits for the University and beyond.

Innovations will be evaluated according to the following measures: breadth and impact on the University, clarity of outcome, clarity of budget, ability to generate new revenue or save funds, and practicality of implementation.

Deadline for summer 2019:
Friday, Feb. 1

For more information, including program details, important dates and an application form, visit siue.edu/chancellor/innovation.

The SIUE Meridian Society is looking to fund projects (up to $5,000) that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization.

SIUE college, schools, major units, departments and organizations (including student organizations) with an SIUE account are invited to apply for the 2019 Meridian Awards.

The Meridian Award application/proposal must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1.

Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu 

Mail submissions to:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082

Apply today!

For more information, visit Meridian Awards at meridiansociety@siue.edu or 618-650-2378.

Please visit the event page for additional details and to purchase tickets HERE. 

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore, assistant director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, at tarmoor@siue.edu.

The Emeriti Faculty Association is pleased to request proposals from SIUE tenure and tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and that enhance the reputation of the University.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, March 18.

Application guidelines are available here. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Departmental colloquia that involve recognized outside experts
• Curricular development (disciplinary or interdisciplinary)
• Faculty exchanges, including international exchanges
• Scholar-in-residence programs

Ineligible activities include activities supported elsewhere in the University, such as research, development of teaching skills, and individual professional development.

For more information, please contact David Ault at dault@siue.edu, Jim Weingartner at jweinga@siue.edu or Richard Brugam at rbrugam@siue.edu. 

Alumni Association Annual Trivia Night

6-11 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
Edwardsville American Legion

Gather your team and join us for a night of trivia, silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, a "decades-themed" team costume and table decoration contest, and more!

Registration for a team/table of eight is $200, with all proceeds from the night benefitting SIUE student scholarships and alumni programs. The first place team will win $350 and second place will win $200.

A cash bar will be available. Teams are invited to bring their own food and snacks, but no outside alcoholic beverages please.

Visit siue.edu/alumni/trivia to register your team. Contact Nick Niemerg at 618-650-3630 or nniemer@siue.edu with any quesitons.

Please save the date for the Staff Senate Scholarship Banquet!

Thursday, April 18
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

All proceeds from the event benefit the Staff Senate Scholarship. If you would like to be a part of the planning committee or would like to make a donation for the event, please contact Cindy Cobetto at x2164 or cgorsag@siue.edu.