Tuesday, Dec.10, 2019

Nominations for SIUE Student Leader of the Month, Deadline Today
Take Time to Visit Support Dogs, Today-Dec. 12
Interested in Grant Writing? Educational Outreach has a Series for You!
Congratulate Employee of the Month Howard Ash, Reception Dec. 11
Sessions for Next Candidate for Center for Diversity and Inclusion Director, Dec. 11
Celebrate Jill Yates' Retirement, Dec. 11
Spread the Word on Springboard Leader Informational Meeting, Dec. 11
Please Remind Students to Return Their Textbooks by Dec. 14
Catch The Cougar Store’s Sale This Week
Q&A with Chancellor Pembrook at SDM, Dec. 17
Celebrate Veronica Corradini's Retirement, Dec. 17
Book a Holiday Party at Cougar Lanes
Friends of Lovejoy Library Good Buy Bookshop Sale through Dec. 20
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Nominations for SIUE Student Leader of the Month, Deadline Today

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center, in partnership with the Edwardsville Rotary, is pleased to accept nominations for the SIUE Student Leader of the Month.

Individuals selected for this award will be recognized at an upcoming Rotary meeting, and at the annual Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony during the spring semester.

SIUE students can be nominated by students, faculty or staff. No self-nominations will be considered. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, and should be received by the 10th of the month to be considered for that month's award. Any nominees not selected for one month, will be considered for the following months. Awards will be given for September through April each academic year.

Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • High academic standards
  • Campus involvement and activities
  • Service to others on and off campus
  • Leadership within their academic area or within an organization
  • Demonstrated ability to promote spirit and pride at SIUE

To submit an application, visit SIUE Rotary Student Leader of the Month on Get Involved.

For more information, please contact the Kimmel Student Involvement Center at 618-650-2686.

Take Time to Visit Support Dogs, Today-Dec. 12

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

Interested in Grant Writing? Educational Outreach has a Series for You!

Grant Writing
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Today 
Peck Hall, room 2414
Cost: $59 per session 

Today - Grant Budget Preparation for Novices: Obtain an overview of the budget development process and have an opportunity to develop a mock budget from a case study that will be provided. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to the budgets of the funding opportunities you wish to pursue. 

To register or for more information, please visit our new and exciting educational outreach website.

Congratulate Employee of the Month Howard Ash, Reception Dec. 11

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.

Sessions for Next Candidate for Center for Diversity and Inclusion Director, Dec. 11

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs has announced that the candidates for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) director. The remaining candidates are: 

Dennis Rudnick 
9 a.m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 11 
Morris University Center, Missouri Room 

Resumes will be provided at the open forum. 

Please fill out evaluation forms here and return by close of business Thursday, Dec. 12.

Celebrate Jill Yates' Retirement, Dec. 11

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

Spread the Word on Springboard Leader Informational Meeting, Dec. 11

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.

Please Remind Students to Return Their Textbooks by Dec. 14

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.

Catch The Cougar Store’s Sale This Week

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

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

Q&A with Chancellor Pembrook at SDM, Dec. 17

Please join Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors for a Q&A at the School of Dental Medicine campus:

9 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Roller Hall

As a reminder, these meetings are open to all faculty and staff. The chancellor invites you to ask questions, have a dialogue and/or express ideas that you might have.

We hope you can attend, and we look forward to your questions.

Celebrate Veronica Corradini's Retirement, Dec. 17

Join us in congratulating Veronica Corradini, account Tech II in the Office of the Bursar, on her retirement!

2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Rendleman Hallm, Bursar’s Office Lobby, first floor

Cake and punch will be served!

Book a Holiday Party at Cougar Lanes

Faculty and staff can book a holiday party at Cougar Lanes through Friday, Dec. 20.

  • Cost for 25 people: $75
  • Cost for 25-50 people: $125
  • Cost for 50+ people: $175
Price includes bowling, shoe rental, ping pong and pool. Catering is available at an additional cost. Call 618-650-5263 to make a reservation.

Friends of Lovejoy Library Good Buy Bookshop Sale through Dec. 20

The Friends of Lovejoy Library Good Buy Bookshop will hold a cookbook sale through Friday, Dec. 20. 

Buy three cookbooks for $2!

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Lovejoy Library, lower level, room 0012 

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