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Rain Plans for Convocation and Parade
Greetings!
It looks like there is a chance of inclement weather in the forecast today.
11 a.m. – Convocation
11:30 a.m. -- Parade Check-in
Noon-1 p.m. – Parade
See below for a few pre-liminary plans.
- In the event of light rain ,we will continue with the parade and photo as planned at the Cougar Statue. With that in mind, feel free to pack an umbrella or poncho (preferably red) before you head over for check-in at the MUC Goshen Lounge.
- In the event of heavy rain, the parade to the Cougar Statue will be canceled, and the photo will be taken in the Vadalabene Center. We invite you to join us in the VC for Convocation and the photo. An additional note for Convocation, the call has been made to divert students to the west lobby of the VC by the box office for entry and exit.
- Should the weather be so bad, we decide for the safety of our students, that they should not walk across campus to the VC. We will cancel Convocation and re-schedule the parade and photo for another date to be determined.
We will do our very best to communicate our decision as quickly as possible. However, we want to wait as long as possible to keep the tradition of Academic Convocation, the parade and photo alive. Therefore, it is unlikely we will make a call before check-in begins.
Please keep an eye on your email. You can also watch the live stream of Convocation at siue.edu/tv.
Thanks again for your support!
The SIUE Experience Team
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The SIUE Experience Continues |
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The SIUE Experience program continues through Monday, Aug. 19. You can be part of helping to provide a meaningful welcome experience for new first-year, transfer and graduate students.
There are a variety of ways you can contribute to providing a warm welcome for new students. We hope you will be able to find a few moments in your schedule to help welcome new students and returning students. If you have any questions, please contact studentsfirst@siue.edu.
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SIUE Experience Volunteer
Through Sunday, Aug. 18
Varied Times
Provide varied event support throughout the SIUE Experience Weekend. Whether welcoming students at First Year First Night,Playfair, or helping prep for any of the nearly 40 events sponsored throughout the weekend, your help will make a difference!
Volunteer for a shift!
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Cougars in the Community
Saturday, Aug. 17
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Meet at Meridian Ballroom
We are looking for faculty and staff to accompany new students and student leaders on our new student “Cougars in the Community” service project. This activity puts our SIUE value of Citizenship into action. We are providing service to 10 community agencies in the St. Louis and Metro East area: Arlington Wetlands, Watershed Nature Center, EarthDance Farms, Alton Main Street Community Gardens, Esquiline Community (Belleville), Granite City Community Garden, Beverly Farm, La Vista CSA Farm, Community Hope Center and Willoughby Farm. Bus transportation from Lot B will be provided.
RSVP to be a Site Leader
ASK ME
Monday, Aug. 19
7:30 a.m-Noon (30 minute shifts)
It's nearly the start of the Fall semester, which means it's time to get out on the quad and help students find their way and kick-off a great semester. Bring your sunscreen and Cougar spirit while connecting with SIUE students!
Sign up for a shift!
Lemonade Stand
Monday, Aug. 19
11:15 a.m-1:30 p.m. (45 minute shifts)
Spread a bit of sunshine and joy on the first day of classes by sharing some sweet lemonade with our SIUE students.
Sign up for a shift!
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2019 Cougar Kick-Off, Today |
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Cougar Kick-Off
Today
Fan Fair: 6-8 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Tulsa: 7 p.m.
Late Night at the "e" Dance Party: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Korte Stadium
Celebrate the start of a new school year with #SIUENation! Food, face painting, games, SIUE Men’s Soccer, music and fun! Bring your friends and family while we show off our Cougar spirit!
FREE admission for SIUE faculty, staff, students and community members. Food available for purchase. No RSVP required.
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Always Wanted to Learn to Play the Guitar? You Can with Educational Outreach! |
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Beginning Guitar
6-8 p.m.
Mondays, Aug. 19-Dec. 9 (No class on Sept. 2)
Cost: $169
Have you never played guitar before, but have always wanted to learn? Then we have the course for you! Beginning Guitar is designed to help you develop the basic skills and techniques needed to play the guitar. No previous playing experience is needed. A guidebook will be provided, but you will need to bring your own guitar.
To register or for more information, please visit our new and exciting educational outreach website.
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Career Development Center Offering Career-Related Presentations |
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When preparing for fall classes, don’t forget the Career Development Center gives presentations on career-related topics.
A career counselor is able to visit classes to give presentations on the following topics, including but not limited to:
- Resumes
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Job Search
- Co-ops and Internships
- LinkedIn
- Career Assessments
- Preparing for a Career Fair
- Social Media
- Professional Attire and Etiquette
Presentations can be done 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday or by request. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. However, there will be times when we have limited staff availability.
If you would like your class to use our services (i.e. mock interviews, assessments, resume approvals, etc.), please notify us in advance that your students will be making appointments, as well as description of the class assignment and name of the class.
Please visit our website at edu/careerdevelopmentcenter and click on “Faculty and Staff,” then Request a Presentation to complete the online form. Schedule your Career Development Center presentation today!
For more information, contact our office at (618) 650-3708 or tammtay@siue.edu.
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Author Diana Hartel to Speak, Aug. 21 |
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Lovejoy Library is hosting author Dr. Diana Hartel:
10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Lovejoy Library Friends Corner
You can hear excerpts from her new book and share stories of watershed activism. Hartel will also introduce the Milagros for endangered species project.
Hartel conducted some of her research in 2008 in the St. Louis region, after receiving many connections through SIUE faculty and staff.
For more information, contact Shelly McDavid, 650-2377.
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SIUE Ice Cream Social, Aug. 21 |
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Join us for SIUE's Ice Cream Social:
12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Morris University Center Goshen Lounge
Meet SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton, while enjoying a complimentary mini Dairy Queen® “Blizzard®” while supplies last!
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Expand your knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2016 with Educational Outreach! |
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Introductory Microsoft Excel 2016
6-8:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, Aug. 21-Nov. 20
Cost: $219
Designed for individuals with any level of experience with Microsoft Excel, this course will introduce new users to Excel 2016 and expand the knowledge of existing users. The course will include an overview of basic functionality in Microsoft Excel which will provide a foundation of the application. Topics covered in this course include creating and managing multiple worksheets, rearranging data, working with basic formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and a brief overview of pivot tables. A brief introduction to Windows is included. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required for this course. Textbook and online resource materials are provided.
To register or for more information, please visit our new and exciting educational outreach website.
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Lovejoy Library Open House, Aug. 28 |
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Lovejoy Library Open House
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Come explore Lovejoy Library's resources and services, and meet our friendly faculty and staff!
Enjoy free kettle corn and win prizes!
Play to Win! Register on the First Floor in Lovejoy Library on August 28.
For more information, contact Shelly McDavid at 650-2377.
We hope to see you there!
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Apply Now for Distinguished Research Professor |
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The Graduate School is now accepting nominations for The Distinguished Research Professor.
The Distinguished Research Professor rank recognizes faculty members who have made an outstanding contribution to research or creative activities as a result of their continued commitment to scholarship beyond the period of their promotion to Professor. Recipients of the Award will be recognized with the rank of "SIUE Distinguished Research Professor" for the duration of their tenure at SIUE. The recipients will be officially listed as “Distinguished Research Professor of [name of academic discipline].”
Recipients of the rank of “Distinguished Research Professor” will receive a $1,000 increase in their academic year base salary. They will also be provided with one semester of Assigned Time for Research, at a time to be negotiated with their department chair and school/college dean. Additionally, recipients of the “Distinguished Research Professor” rank will receive a medallion to be worn with their academic regalia, and their names will be placed on plaques displayed in Rendleman Hall.
Application portfolios are due to the Graduate School on Monday, Sept. 9, by 4:30 p.m..
For eligibility and more information, please visit the Distinguished Research Professor website.
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Hoppe Research Professor Award |
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The Graduate School is seeking applications for the Hoppe Research Professor Award.
The Hoppe Research Professor Award is designed to support a significant and discrete portion of a faculty member's larger research agenda.
Pending availability of funds, the Hoppe Research Professor will be appointed for a two-year period. A Hoppe Research Professor Award recipient on a 9-month appointment will receive two course buyouts each academic year (up to 6 credit hours total), services of a graduate assistant at 25% effort for nine months per year and $1,000 total in support lines. If the Hoppe Research Professor Award recipient is on a 12-month appointment, the awardee will receive services of a graduate assistant at 50% effort for 12 months and $4,000 each year in support lines, student wages or a graduate assistant.
The cost for the course releases is shared with the school/college. The Graduate School will fund up to one three-hour course buyout per year. In order to develop an appropriate scope of work, applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss the intended course releases with the school/college before submitting an application. Additional course buyouts above the two funded by the award is a negotiation point to be discussed between the applicant and the school/college.
Applicants must submit a Completed Proposal (Cover Pages, Project Summary, Narrative, References, External Funding Summary CV, Appendix [optional]) and Cover Sheet to their Department Chair. Application materials are available on the Hoppe Research Professor Award page. Please check with your department for their deadline.
Ranked applications are due to the Office of Research and Projects by Wednesday, Oct. 9 by 4:30 p.m.
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Volunteers Needed for Career Development Center’s Cougar Career Closet, Sept. 10-11 |
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Thanks to the generous donations of professional attire from the campus and regional community, the Career Development Center has a lot of professional clothes to give away to SIUE students!
The Career Development Center is in need of volunteers to set up, staff and clean up for the giveaway event.
Set-up volunteers
1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Morris University Center, 2nd Floor Conference Center
Event staff volunteers
9 a.m.-Noon
Event clean-up volunteers
12-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Morris University Center, 2nd Floor Conference Center
If you would like to volunteer for this event and help students obtain free professional attire for future interviews and employment experiences, please use this link, hsignupgenius.com/go/508094baba623aaff2-cougar2, to sign up for a shift.
If the time or shift you would like to volunteer for is unavailable, please contact Megan Gilbert at megilbe@siue.edu.
Thank you for your assistance and participation to help make this a successful event for our students.
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Please Submit Your Activities to The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion |
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Dear campus community,
The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion will be developing a calendar of events for the following cultural heritage months, and we are excited to add your event to our calendar!
If your student organization, department or committee is hosting an event during any of the following cultural months, please use the respective link to add your event to our calendar.
Latinx Heritage Month - Register your event here!
LGBTQ+ History Month - Register your event here!
Native American Heritage Month - Register your event here!
Other programs and initiatives - register your potential event collaboration here!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Timothy Staples via email at tstaple@siue.edu.
Additionally, please look forward to an additional email later in the fall semester with more information regarding our calendars for the Martin Luther King Celebration, Black Heritage Month, Women's History Month and Diversity Month.
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Travel Abroad to Paris in April 2020 with Educational Outreach! |
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The Office of Educational Outreach is proud to announce a Lifelong Learning trip to Paris, France!
Embark on a world adventure with us to immerse yourself in five days of France's finest culture and cuisine, including a hands-on French cooking class. Experience a Seine River Cruise, the iconic Eiffel Tower, Monet's Home, Montmartre and Versailles personalized city tours, a four star hotel and much more!
This program includes two tour guides and transportation to all sites. Moderately paced tours average 2-3 miles of walking per day.
Travel Dates: April 19-25, 2020
Cost: $2,975 in double occupancy
$4,199 with flight (must be registered by Jan. 13, 2020)
Informational sessions will be held on August 20 and 24 to learn more about this exciting opportunity! To register for one of the informational sessions or for more information, please visit the educational outreach website.
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Check Out these SIUE News Articles |
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Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.
For more news and information, visit SIUE News.
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