Friday, May 17, 2019

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 ranging from useful devices, to valuable tech teaching tools, to vital tech best practices that can make your life better/easier. The most recent headlines include:   

• New 2-Factor Authentication For Android
• Charge Your Laptop On The Go
• The Fight Against Robocalls
• The Importance of Backing Up Your Data
• RedShelf Now Available in Blackboard Courses

As part of the effort to increase security in Textbook Service, 12 new video surveillance cameras are scheduled to be installed on the Edwardsville campus.

The cameras will be installed in aisles, around registers, and entry/exit points with Textbook Service. The coverage of the cameras will include the entries, book shelves, queueing lines for check out, receiving areas and retail activities.

The new cameras will be used by Campus Police to protect employees and guests and reduce the risk of criminal activity. The cameras are meant to enhance the overall safety and security on campus. In accordance with Section II (F) of the University’s Video Surveillance Policy, Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker has approved the installation of the additional security equipment.

For more information, visit siue.edu/policies/6f3.shtml.

Over the last several years, three members of SIUE’s diverse faculty have been working together to conduct cutting-edge research on developing and maintaining green infrastructure.

On this week’s episode of Segue, CAS Dean Greg Budzban interviews Bill Retzlaff, PhD, Susan Morgan, PhD, and Serdar Celik, PhD. The trio have been working together conducting research on green roof systems.

A distinguished research professor of biological sciences and CAS associate dean, Retzlaff had previously conducted regional and national-scale air quality monitoring and evaluated how air quality might affect forest ecosystems. His work naturally led to research on water quality, and he began collaborating with Morgan, a professor of civil engineering and associate dean of the SIUE Graduate School.

Combining Retzlaff’s expertise of plants and Morgan’s knowledge of environmental engineering and storm water, the two extensively researched green roofs, which are systems that extend the lives of existing roofs through a lightweight growing medium and plants on top of fiber cloths, water-proofing, root repellant systems and drainage systems. The duo ultimately created the Green Roof Environmental Evaluation Network (G.R.E.E.N.) in 2004.

Celik, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, joined SIUE in 2007. One year later, he joined Retzlaff and Morgan at G.R.E.E.N. to use his knowledge of thermal and fluid sciences, and energy to focus on the energy-saving aspects of green roofs.

This episode of Segue will air at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19, on WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound and siue.edu/wsie.

Andrew Theising, PhD, professor in the Department of Political Science and coordinator of the Initiative for Urban Research in the College of Arts and Sciences, had an unusual "publication" this month.

Theising was asked to write a brief essay on St. Louis for the Gate Theater in Dublin, Ireland, which is staging Tennessee Williams' "Glass Menagerie" this month.

The essay is a semi-biographical play set in St. Louis in the 1930s. Theising was asked to write the essay to explain the city to Dubliners, who don't know anything about it.

"It's fun to think that our region is being appreciated in other parts of the world," said Theising.

The Office of Human Resources will present, Stop the Bleed STL and Trauma First Aid, courtesy of Stop the Bleed STL:

12-1 p.m.
Monday, May 20
Morris University Center, International Room

May is National Stop the Bleed Month. One hour of training could mean a lifetime to a neighbor. Hosted by Stop the Bleed STL, a local nonprofit organization, this training session teaches what everyone should know in order to control bleeding in case of a traumatic event.

With this training, you can save a life.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by visiting stopthebleedstl.org/events/trauma-first-aid-at-siue-through-benefits-wellness-dept/form.

The campus community is invited to meet with finalists for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.

Open forums will be held on the following dates:

Dr. John Buck
Monday, May 20
2 p.m.
Student Success Center, Room 0200

Dr. Suzanne Jones
Tuesday, May 21
2 p.m.
Morris University Center, International Room

Dr. Brent Marsh
Wednesday, May 22
2 p.m.
Morris University Center, International Room

Dr. Brian Samble
Friday, May 31
2 p.m.
Morris University Center, International Room

Resumes will be provided at the open forum. Evaluations may be completed online:https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdYJ4p9bb7EBFXv.

Please complete your evaluations by 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 3.

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Melody Brimm, building service worker in Facilities Management, as the May 2019 Employee of the Month.   

Please join us in congratulating Melody at a reception:

2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
Office of Human Resources
Rendleman Hall, Room 3210

You can also send Melody a congratulatory email at mscrogg@siue.edu.

“Melody always goes above and beyond in her job," said Gretchen Fricke, director of Student Services in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. "She never interrupts us when we are with students or on the phone, but she still always gets her job done.  She is such a hard worker, but she always has a smile on her face and is very pleasant.  She takes care of us, so we can focus on students.”

“Melody is not only a dedicated and conscientious worker, but takes pride in her work and does so with a smile,"said Mark Janes, building service supervisor. "As she is temporarily displaced with the construction in Founders Hall, Melody is spreading her dedication around the core buildings. I can truly say it is a privilege to be her supervisor.” 

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

The SIU Board of Trustees Diversity Excellence Award is an annual honor to an individual or group that encourages the SIU community to think and practice equity, diversity and inclusion in more creative and collaborative ways.

SIU System faculty, staff, students, and groups can be nominated for the award that will include $1,000 to continue their diversity efforts.

The deadline for the award is Friday, May 31.

Award recipient(s) will be asked to share their diversity efforts at the Diversity Excellence Lecture and Award ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at SIUC.

To nominate an individual or group, submit the nomination form by mail to SIU Board of Trustees, Diversity Excellence Award Selection Committee, 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901 or by email to wmcneese@siumed.edu.

Cougar Sports will host summer soccer camps for boys and girls at SIUE.

The camps will feature staff and players from both the SIUE men’s and women’s teams. Our goal is to create a fun and educational environment for campers of all levels.

For information about employee discounts, contact Assistant Coach Stephen Gorton at sgorton@siue.edu and visit SIUE Men's Soccer Camps.

We are looking forward to a great summer here on campus, GO COUGARS!

SIUE's Safe Zone, sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Students Affairs, will host a booth at PrideFest 2019 to support the community and tell visitors about the great things at our University.

We need volunteers to staff our booth and help us give away spin-the-wheel prizes. This is a fun time, and the energy at the festival is exciting and positive.

We also invite you to represent our University community by walking with us during the parade from 12-2 p.m. Sunday, June 30. We also will staff a float in the parade this year.

Visit the event website for festival information at pridestl.org/pridefest.

We need volunteers in our festival booth for increments of one hour on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30.  Use the links below to sign up as a volunteer in the booth and/or to participate in the parade.

For more information, contact Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu or Mary Sue Love at marlove@siue.edu. 

Please sign up at:

BOOTH VOLUNTEER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BAEAD2FA0F58-pridefest2

PARADE WALKERS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BAEAD2FA0F58-pridefest3

Please share this information with students and the SIUE community.

There is still time to register for the SIUE String Development Camp!

This camp is open to all violin, viola and cello players who can read music on a Suzuki Book 2 level and up. Students do NOT need to be Suzuki students to attend.

All students will participate in orchestra, a chamber group matched to their playing level, receive private lessons and enjoy fun special activities throughout the week.

Camp hours:
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday, July 15-19
Dunham Hall

Final concert:
3 p.m.
Friday, July 19
Dunham Hall

Mikaila Seo and Vera McCoy-Sulentic are the camp directors.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIU Trustees Approve Contracts, Enhance Recruitment Initiatives for SIUE

• SIUE Joins Illinois Innovation Network

• Conversations Toward a Brighter Future Program Bridges Community through Shared Stories

• FOX2 Visits SIUE Bee Colony, Highlights Honey Bee Association

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.