Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Come out for the Graduate Admissions Open House:

Today
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Morris University Center, Oak/Redbud Rooms

Take the opportunity to learn more about:

• SIUE’s 70+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

Apply during the open house, and the $40 application fee will be waived!

Register for the open house today!

Note today's and other activities scheduled during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Gamma Phi Omega is hosting an event called Hold Up! Safe Sex Seminar. Two guest speakers will discuss consent, sexual assault, bystander intervention, safer sexual practices and sexual health. A panel discussion will follow.
6 p.m.
Today
Student Success Center, Room 1203

Silent Protest Against Sexual Assault in collaboration with our community partner Call for Help.
2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18
On the Quad

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes community event w/SIUE involvement.
10 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, April 22
Lindenwood in Belleville

Denim Day is a day of recognition being held Wednesday, April 26.

For more information, contact Samantha Dickens, MSW, sexual assault prevention education, at sdicken@siue.edu.

April 9-15, 2017 has been declared National Student Employee Week by the National Student Employment Association (NSEA). During this week, the Office of Student Financial Aid wants the University community to join them in celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of student employees.

The Office of Student Financial Aid also acknowledges this year’s winner of the Student Employee of the Year Award, Taylor Bergschneider. Taylor is a sophomore nursing major and works for the SIUE Graduate School. She received a plaque, an SIUE mug and a $500 scholarship.

The first runner-up for Student Employee of the Year was senior Jenna Johnston, who works in the Kimmel Student Involvement Center. The second runner-up was sophomore Hailey Rossman, who works in Disability Support Services.

The Campus Activities Board's Springfest 2017 is scheduled for Monday, April 17-Thursday, April 20.

This year's theme is "Cougars in the Outfield."

One of the events will include a lip sync battle:
6 p.m.
Monday, April 17
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom 

In order to increase school spirit and morale, CAB has added a faculty and staff portion to the lip sync competition. Departments are being asked to enter a team into the battle. Your routine does not need to be long and can be from 45 seconds to one minute.

There will be a $50 prize for the winning department.

For more information, contact Casey Vaclavik at cvaclav@siue.edu.

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has extended the registration deadline for its inaugural Culture Tour!

On Thursday, April 20, participants will travel to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield for a tour to engage in the rich cultural heritage of Illinois.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Boarding the bus will begin at 8 a.m., and the bus will return by 1:30 pm.

Lunch and tour tickets will be provided at no charge to registered/selected participants.

Space on the bus is limited to 50 attendees. 

You can register online here.

The Chancellor's Council is pleased to invite you to a celebration in YOUR honor! 

Join us for SIUE: Viva Las Vegas.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday April 26
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom and Patio

This year's festivities will include:
• Casino games (Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Big Six)
• Food and drink
• Green Screen photo booth
• A random drawing of SIUE prizes (attendance not required to win)
• A special musical guest (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 19 and wear your SIUE apparel and nametag. Bring your Cougar ID Card to be entered in the grand prize drawing.

Please RSVP here.