Monday, Dec. 9, 2019

Got Your Six support dogs will be on hand to help offer calm during Finals Week:

9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Today-Friday, Dec. 12
Lovejoy Library

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce Howard Ash as the December 2019 Employee of the Month.

Ash is often seen around campus capturing events and campus life as the University photographer for University Marketing and Communications. 

Please join us in congratulating Ash as the Employee of the Month:

8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Office of University Marketing and Communications 
200 University Park, Suite 280

You can also send Howard a congratulatory email at hash@siue.edu.

“Best present of the season, and I don't have to wait until Dec. 25th to open!" said Ash. "A big thanks to Keith Becherer for the nomination and also to Kelly Jo Karnes, Mallory Sidarous, Miriam Roccia, Heather Kniffel and Doug McIlhagga for supporting. I am humbled, honored and grateful to be here.”

For questions or comments regarding the Employee of the Month recognition award, contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or 650-2127.

Please join Information Technology Services for a retirement celebration in honor of Jill Yates:

1:30-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Lovejoy Library, Third Floor Conference Room

Do you know of a student who is interested in becoming a Springboard leader?

Information Sessions:
5 p.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Office of Admissions, Conference Room

Benefits:

• Earn over the minimum wage for summer work
• Help incoming students begin their journey at SIUE
• Gain leadership experience

To apply, visit siue.edu/springboard. For more information, contact Regiere Lovett at relovet@siue.edu.

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School's (CHS) annual Angel Tree giving campaign is underway.

This is your opportunity to make this holiday season a memorable one for the students at CHS.

As winter approaches, the CHS staff would like to ensure that all of its students experience the joy of the holiday season. This year, the goal is to give every CHS student a new sweatshirt and to give additional winter gear to the neediest students.

Unfortunately, our students have needs year round for things like school supplies and school uniforms. This year, please consider making a recurring donation that will help to make CHS students successful all year long.

Now through Friday, Dec. 13, we will be accepting donations to the Angel Tree giving program. Click here to donate to CHS Angel Tree online using a credit card.

We also accept cash or checks. Checks should be made payable to the SIUE Foundation and sent to Anne Moore, CHS treasurer, Campus Box 1049. Please drop off any cash donations to Moore in Alumni Hall, Room 1134.

Lovejoy Library will be open 24/7 beginning midnight Sunday, Dec. 1 through 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.

The Military Science Department cordially invites faculty, staff and students to the Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony:

4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

The following cadets will be commissioned:

David A. C. Bricker, BS,  Business Administration
Jeston B. Brummet, BS, Industrial Engineering
Jeremiah H. Lovett, BS, Computer Management & Information Systems
Alexander J. Patterson, BS, Criminal Justice
Jesse C. Ulrich, BS, Nursing

Please RSVP to Cathy Harmon at charmon@siue.edu.

Textbook Service would like to remind everyone that all textbooks must be returned no later than 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 to avoid the cost of books being charged to the student’s  account.

If it is raining when returning books, make sure you keep them dry as we cannot accept wet or damp textbooks.

Don’t wait until the last minute to return books!

Textbook Service Extended Hours:
Today-Thursday, Dec. 12 – 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13 – 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Avoid the lines and help out the SIUE Cougar Cupboard and fellow students at the same time.
Bring at least five (5) canned food items (any items), and you can skip the line and head directly to the first available return station.

As an extra incentive, if you bring at least five (5) of the following high priority food items, not only will we allow you to skip the line, we also will re-shelve your books for you, too.

High priority food donation items are as follows:
• Canned Fruit
• Peanut Butter
• Pasta
• Rice
• Macaroni and cheese
• Canned Chicken
• Oatmeal
• Boxed Cereal

Regular business hours resume on Monday, Dec. 16 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For more information, please visit siue.edu/textbook/ or call 650-3020.

Be sure to catch The Cougar Store’s campus-wide sale that will run from today-Saturday, Dec. 14.

Save 25 percent off all regular priced SIUE imprinted items, excluding diploma frames, textbooks, regalia and already reduced merchandise.

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) is hosting a donation drive for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Donations will be taken until Friday, Dec. 20 and can be dropped off:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CSDI
Morris University Center, second floor

Please join us as we prepare for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service project by donating items to help assemble winter care kits for homeless shelters and charities within the Madison County and St. Louis area. Items must be new.

Supplies needed:

Winter Care Items

• Hats
• Gloves
• Scarves
• Socks
• Mini laundry supplies
• Mini first aid kits
• Mini sewing kits
• Oral care items
• Blankets
• Non-perishable food items
• Toiletries

School Supplies

• Pencils
• Pens
• Notebooks and notebook paper
• Markers

Arts and Crafts Items for Children

• Puzzles
• Coloring books
• Art supplies
• Games and playing cards

For more information, contact Tarsha Moore at tarmoor@siue.edu.

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 2020 Meridian Awards.

The Meridian Award application/proposal must be submitted and received by Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.

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 call 618-650-2378.

The Office of Retention and Student Success has announced that applications are now open for the 2020 SIUE Summer Success Program.

This five-week program is open to a select cohort of newly admitted first-year students who have identified as first generation and/or low-income students.

The program works collaboratively with students to engage in an ongoing transition process from high school to college, focusing on fostering academic excellence, leadership, meaningful academic and social connections, and personal development.

The deadline is Friday, May 1.

For more information, visit Summer Success Program. 

Here is the latest news and information at SIUE.

• SIU Trustees Approve Budget for SIU SDM Advanced Care Clinic

• SIUE Brings Low-Waste, Sustainable Plan to Campus

For more news and information, visit SIUE News.