Employee of the Month
May 2024 Employee of the Month - Ellie Cox
Congratulations to this month’s Employee of the Month, Campus Recreation Technology Support, Ellie Cox!
Ellie has been an outstanding employee for SIUE Campus Recreation since September of 2023. According to her supervisor, Margaret Fredericksen, "Ellie is a determined troubleshooter of all things technology related. No job is too big or too small for her. she is always looking for ways that technology can improve the efficiency of Campus Recreation processes. Ellie helps out wherever she can, and this is very much appreciated!"
Ellie expects to graduate in May of 2027 with a degree in Mechatronics and Robotics and a minor in Computer Science! She hopes to go on to a career in designing, building and programming robots or drones. When Ellie has free time, she enjoys running and learning new things.
Ellie says that she likes working for Campus Recreation because "My co-workers are amazing and make everyday fun." Campus Recreation is lucky to have Ellie as part of our team!
April 2024 Employee of the Month - Cade Miller
Congratulations to our April Employee of the Month, Cade Miller!
Cade began working with the Campus Recreation as a fitness attendant in the Fall of 2023. In the short time that he has been a part of our team, Cade has been an incredible asset to our team. He is majoring in exercise science with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025. After graduating, he would like to coach athletes and provide teaching about the nuances of exercise, ideally in a director role.
Cade is always quick to help out his fellow employees and patrons alike. He has never met a stranger and constantly provides a welcoming presence in our fitness spaces. During times of stress, Cade does a fantastic job remaining calm and has continually risen to the occasion by holding his composure and remaining professional.
In his free time, Cade enjoys working out and playing video games. His favorite exercise is incline bench press, so you’re likely to find him in the weight room! He is also a part of the Exercise Science Club and Boxing Club at SIUE. When asked why he enjoys working for Campus Rec, he stated that he enjoys meeting new people and having interesting conversations. Finally, he tries to live his life by the saying, “Live to improve, not to impress.”
Cade is truly a wonderful employee with a positive attitude and makes SIUE Campus Recreation a great place to be!