Monday, Aug. 19, 2019

The SIUE Experience program ends today.

ASK ME
Today
7:30 a.m-Noon 
Faculty and staff will be on the quad to help students find their way and kick-off a great semester. Bring your sunscreen and Cougar spirit while connecting with SIUE students!

Lemonade Stand
Today
11:15 a.m-1:30 p.m.
Faculty and staff will spread a bit of sunshine and joy on the first day of classes by sharing some sweet lemonade with SIUE students.

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!

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.

SIUE Suzuki Program Prospective Parent Meeting
7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Dunham Hall, room 1109
 
Interested in your child joining our Suzuki program? Please come to this informational meeting! 

We offer Little Listeners (Suzuki Early Childhood) for ages birth-3, and violin, viola, and cello lessons for ages 3 and up. 

There is no commitment required at this meeting. We will show you what our program is about and give you the opportunity to ask questions.

Beginning and advanced students of all ages are welcome.

For more information, visit www.siue.edu/suzuki.
 
We hope to see you there!

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.

The Alumni Association is hosting a happy hour:

5-7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Old Herald Brewery & Distillery
Collinsville

Stop by after work for a great evening of mixing and mingling with fellow alumni. Light appetizers will be provided.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to sign up.

Hope to see you there!

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!

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.

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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