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Informational Meeting Today and Feb. 9 for Commit to be Fit Competition
The Exercise Science Club is hosting its annual “Commit to be Fit” competition for all faculty and staff. This friendly competition encourages SIUE faculty and staff to be active by competing as teams of 5-7 to accrue active fitness minutes each week.
Some things to know:
• Form your own team with your co-workers or friends on campus (teams do not have to be from within the same department).
• Graduate and teaching assistants are welcome to participate.
• If you DO NOT have a team, you will be randomly assigned.
• Each team will be assigned a student coach from the Exercise Science Undergraduate Program or the Exercise Physiology Graduate Program to help with goal setting, motivation and accountability.
• The competition officially runs from Monday, Feb. 27-Friday, April 21.
• The last day to sign up is Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Need more information? There will be two optional informational sessions held:
11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Student Success Center (SSC) room 1202
4-5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Morris University Center, Missouri Room
We have a team, now what?
• Once you have your team together, assign a team captain and decide on a winning team name! An award will be given for the most creative team name.
• Team captains should email committobefitsiue@gmail.com with their team name in the subject line or their last name, if they are signing up as an individual to be assigned to the team.
• The email should include ALL team members' first and last names, as well as their primary email to be used for this competition.
• Coaches will begin emailing their teams during the week of February 20, after all teams have been registered!
Still have questions? You can email them to the above email address and the C2BF organizers will get back to you with an answer.
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Don't Miss Today's Lifelong Learning Programs |
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Please note today's Lifelong Learning programs:
“Latin America’s Political Pendulum,” presented by Dr. Carolina Rocha, associate professor, Foreign Languages and Literature at SIUE
10:30-11:45a.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
“Fibromyalgia,” presented Emma Christensen, CPA, MPA, assistant director of Financial Services, SIUE Foundation and Alumni Services
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Hickory Hackberry Room
The cost for Lifelong Learning programs: $2 for members and $5 for the public.
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Note Today's Meetings to Address Impact of Presidential Executive Order Restricting Non-Immigrants and Immigrants on SIUE Students and Employees |
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The Office of the Provost and the Office of International Affairs are holding two informational forums today to address issues surrounding the Presidential Executive Order signed on Jan. 27, about restricting entry from non-immigrants and immigrants to the U.S., and its effect on SIUE international students and faculty.
Who: International Faculty Members (by invitation through the Provost’s Office)
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Maple-Dogwood Rooms
Agenda: Discuss how the Presidential Order effects international faculty members
Who: All Interested Faculty and Staff Members
3-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center Oak-Redbud Rooms
Agenda:
1. Key provisions of the Presidential Executive Order
2. How does the Order impact students at SIUE?
3. How can the campus community provide support to students affected by the Order?
4. Resources
5. Questions and Answers
We know that this Executive Order has caused turmoil for many SIUE international students and faculty. SIUE is closely monitoring this issue. The Office of the Provost and the Office of International Affairs will keep students and faculty informed of major developments impacting immigration status.
International students and faculty are welcome at SIUE.
SIUE values global citizenship and inclusion, including providing a welcoming and supportive environment as well as respect for individuals, differences and cultures. All international students and faculty are highly valued regardless of their country of origin, religion or culture.
If you are unable to attend the forum, you may come to the Provost’s Office or Office of International Affairs, and we will ty our best to answer your questions.
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Discounted Membership for New Fitness Room Fee for Faculty and Staff |
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Campus Recreation is now offering a special membership yearly rate of $60 for SIUE faculty and staff to access the new fitness room located in the Student Success Center, Room 0206.
This reduced rate allows for access only to this new satellite workout space.
Faculty and staff who wish to or are currently taking advantage of the full Student Fitness Center membership can gain access to this space at no additional charge.
Hours of the Fitness Room will follow the hours of Morris University Center.
To get started, please stop by the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk or call 618-650-2348(BFIT) for more information.
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SIUE Welcomes Prospective Meridian Scholars to Campus, Feb. 10 |
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SIUE will welcome 160 prospective Meridian Scholars and their families to campus for Meridian Scholars Day.
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10
Morris University Center
Please note guests will be parking in Visitor Lot B.
This year more than 750 students completed the Meridian Profile. While on campus, the scholarship finalists will interview with faculty, current Meridian Scholars and scholarship alumni.
The Office of Admissions thanks you in advance for making these prospective students and their families feel welcome.
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Cougar Career Closet Clothing Giveaway, Feb. 13 |
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Do you need professional attire for your next interview, career fair or networking event?
The Cougar Career Closet will host a clothing giveaway:
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 13
Morris University Center Conference Center
(There will be areas for you to try on the clothes.)
The Cougar Career Closet Clothing Giveaway is designed to help provide students with professional attire needed for an interview, a career fair, a conference or networking event. The attire was generously donated by faculty, staff, alumni and employers.
The giveaway is for SIUE students only. Don't forget your Cougar card for registration.
Clothing supplies are limited and based on donations received. Stop by and pick up gently used professional attire for your next career event.
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Order Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Today, Delivered on Feb. 16 |
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SIUE Dance Marathon, a non-profit organization, is raising money through the sale of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals in the Greater St. Louis area.
The cost is $8 per dozen. Checks can be made out to SIUE Dance Marathon.
To order doughnuts and for more information, contact Carmen Huddleston at siue.dm.faculty.alumni@gmail.com.
Doughnuts will be delivered:
Beginning at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16
To specified SIUE departments
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Students Can Join the Kognito Challenge Through Feb. 17 and Earn Free iCare Stuff |
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Students are on the front line of recognizing distress among their peers. Distress can lead to anxiety, depression, poor academic performance, and even a weaker immune system.
Being an observant friend and effective listener can have more of a positive influence than one may realize. SIUE has an online training simulation that will assist students to better identify, support, and refer stressed friends to support services on campus.
Students can complete Kognito training for FREE, print a certificate of completion and bring it to the iCare table to choose a free prize.
1-4 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Outside of Auntie Anne's, Morris University Center
or
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24
Outside of Auntie Anne's, Morris University Center
For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson, lithomp@siue.edu.
To take the Students At Risk course, follow the instructions below:
- Go to: kognitocampus.com/login
- Create a new account by starting in the top right corner where it says "Don't have an account? Click Here."
- Use enrollment key: SIUe16
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Choose your course and click "LAUNCH"
If you experience any technical difficulties, please email support@kognito.com.
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Nominate a Phenomenal Woman by Feb. 20 |
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The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion invites you to nominate a Phenomenal Woman at SIUE or in the community. Nominations must be received no later than Monday, Feb. 20, and awardees will be notified by Thursday, March 3.
The awardee and the nominator will be invited to attend the third annual Phenomenal Women's Luncheon during Women’s History Month:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22
Morris University Center, Maple/Dogwood Room
The luncheon honors and celebrates women from all walks of life, who have made contributions to diversity and inclusion at SIUE, the region, nation and the world.
Through the annual recognition of these contributions, the Phenomenal Women’s Luncheon hopes to inspire other women to embrace and promote diversity within their own lives and the lives of others.
To nominate a Phenomenal Woman, please complete the form here or go to the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion website.
Should you have questions or require more information, please contact Rachel Garrett at ragarre@siue.edu or Erika Hall at siueidi@siue.edu in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion .
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Register Now for Louis Sullivan Architectural Ornaments Conference |
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World-renowned architect Louis H. Sullivan (1856-1924) will be the inspirational focus of a film screening and a free full-day conference at SIUE.
The Louis H. Sullivan Architectural Ornament Collection at SIUE is the largest known collection of physical ornaments from Sullivan constructions. The events will feature this unique academic resource and showcase its significance to individuals interested in architectural history, design and preservation.
Register here for: “Louis Sullivan Architectural Ornaments at SIUE Conference: Bringing the Past to Life in the 21st Century.”
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24
Sessions at SIUE’s Morris University Center, Lovejoy Library, and the Edwardsville Arts Center
The free day-long conference will provide attendees with an increased awareness of SIUE’s collection, an understanding of the vital role played by Richard Nickel in the existence and documentation of the Louis Sullivan architectural ornament collection, and a greater knowledge of past and current efforts made to preserve these, and other Chicago historic and cultural artifacts and buildings.
Keynote speakers include Mark Richard Smith, John Celuch, Inlandesign director and first curator of the SIUE Sullivan Collection, and Ward Miller, executive director of Preservation Chicago.
Registration is limited to 100 with the deadline Friday, Feb. 17. Free parking is available for the first 50 non-SIUE registrants. The conference is sponsored by the SIUE Graduate School Conferences and Workshop Program, Friends of Lovejoy Library, SIUE’s Arts & Issues and Preservation Chicago.
Registration to the conference will also include the opportunity to purchase half-price tickets to Arts & Issues’ presentation of “Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture." Student attendance is free but tickets are required.
For program information and event details, visit the Sullivan Conference webpage, or contact Therese Dickman at tdickma@siue.edu or 618-650-2695
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Don't Miss the Louis Sullivan Documentary Film Screening |
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Arts & Issues' presents “Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture,” a feature-length documentary about the revolutionary and brilliant Chicago architect.
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Dunham Hall Theater
Film director, Mark Richard Smith, will introduce the film and discuss Louis Sullivan’s legacy and show footage of SIUE’s extensive Sullivan collection afterward.
Tickets to attend the film may be purchased at artsandissues.com, the Morris University Welcome Desk or by calling 1-866-698-4253.
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