Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

Please join the Office of International Affairs in welcoming more than 100 new international students and scholars to SIUE.

In this group, we welcome 12 visiting students, two Global UGrad students and two Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants (who will teach Arabic and Yoruba).

Between now and the end of this year, SIUE will also host more than 18 visiting scholars. 

More than 50 countries will be represented in our international student/scholar population, including India, Nepal, Turkey, China, Vietnam, Belgium, Brazil and Nigeria.

If you see international students or scholars on campus who need assistance, your help is very much appreciated! Feel free to direct any student or scholar needing help to the Office of International Affairs, Student Success Center, room 0300 or call 650.3785.

SIUE Educational Outreach presents Open Figure Drawing:

1-3 p.m.
Fridays, Today, Sept. 13 and 27, Oct. 11 and 25, and Nov. 1 and 15
Art & Design Building, room 2103
SIUE campus

Course fee is $8 per session.

Please register here.

Today is the last day of The Cougar Store's Back to School sale.

Get 15 percent off of your total purchase of regularly priced SIUE imprinted items. 

Visit the store online at thecougarstore.com or call 650-3345.

SIUE Campus Recreation is looking for volunteers to help with its 4th Annual Late Night Event, which draws more than 800 students.

7-10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 23
Student Fitness Center, Student Activity Center

Any time commitment is appreciated. To volunteer and for more information, please contact kbeatty@siue.edu.

Fall Groups for students interested in a group therapy experience are currently forming. The groups that will be offered this semester are: 

Mindful Mondays:  Mondays 1-2:30 p.m.
Focus on improving overall wellness by discussing and practicing coping skills, mindfulness, self-care and distress tolerance skills. 

Survivors of Silence:  Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m.
(Facilitated by a Call for Help Counselor)
Gain empowering, confidential, and free support for survivors of sexual violence. 

Understanding Myself and Others:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 p.m. OR Fridays 1-2:30 p.m.
Gain support and learn more about yourself, by giving and receiving interpersonal feedback from a variety of group members and leaders. 

Powerful Minds:  Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Learn and apply cognitive-behavioral techniques that can help in managing stress, anxiety and depression.  Identify and decrease unhelpful thought patterns. 

Students can discuss the process of joining a group by calling Counseling Services at 650-2842. Students interested in Survivors of Silence are asked to contact Call for Help directly at 618-397-0975 to set up a brief screening appointment. 

Additional information can also be found here: siue.edu/counseling/student-services/therapy-groups.shtml.

Please mark your calendars for the following Student Welcome Receptions:

Black Student Welcome Reception
4:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 26
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Please RSVP via your SIUE email to SIUE_BFSA@siue.edu.  

SafeZone Student Reception:
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms

Asian/Pacific Islander Student Reception:
4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion

Veterans Student Reception:
5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms

Latinx Student Reception:
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Rooms

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.

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 Office of Human Resources would like to invite new employees to attend the next session of SIUE 101, New Employee Training.

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 30
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois rooms 

This informative and interactive session provides training for new employees on topics such as:

• Campus Safety
• Student Affairs and the SIUE student
• Academic Affairs
• ACCESS
• Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX
• And more

We will also conduct a Q&A on employee benefits and CougarNet.

Attendees will be provided lunch.

Please work with your department supervisor to ensure coverage and availabilty for attending.

If you are a new employee and would like to attend, please register at this link.

Space is limited. Please register before Tuesday, Aug. 27.

For more information, please call 650-2127.

Nursing Career Fair
11 am.-1 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 9
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center 

Stop by to network with employers about open positions or see an employer presentation. 

Employers will present throughout the event on best tips for resumes, navigating online applications, and interview tips. 

Stop by to hear recruiters talk about what they look for from candidates and get tips on how to stand out in your job search! 

Professional attire is required. Bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found on the Career Development Center's website at siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml.

Join us in celebrating one of SIUE's most distinguished alumni, and former mayor of East St. Louis, Dr. Gordon D. Bush '70 '71. A photographic installation depicting Bush's many accomplishments will be unveiled at this reception in his honor.

4-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Lovejoy Library, second floor

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free parking available in Lot A.

Please RSVP no later than Monday, Sept. 2 by emailing Laura Scaturro at lscatur@siue.edu.

The Department of Political Science will host the Constitution Day presentation, "The First Amendment and Speech on College Campuses."

12-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Morris University Center, Missouri Room

The event will feature a discussion about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as applied to free speech on college campuses.

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• Semifinalists Chosen in SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge

• YoungLiars Opens SIUE Xfest with an Explosive Performance

• SIUE’s Online Healthcare Informatics Program Ranked #6 Nationally

• SIUE Faculty Research Fellow Aims to Boost Student Voter Engagement

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.