Thursday, April 20, 2017

Chancellor Randy Pembrook cordially invites you to a reception honoring Denise Cobb, PhD, and Rich Walker on their appointments as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, and vice chancellor for administration, respectively.

2-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Mississippi-Illinois Room

Refreshments will be served.

Cobb and Walker have dedicated their distinguished careers to SIUE, and we are proud to recognize their new appointments.

Join the SIUE Alumni Association for an alumni happy hour:

5-7 p.m.
Today
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave.
Maplewood, Mo.
Register today.

This is a great opportunity to see friends, network and meet more alumni in the area. Two free drink tickets will be provided.
For more information, contact Cathy Taylor at cattayl@siue.edu or 650-5176.

Please join us for some upcoming events and specials at the SIUE Cougar Store throughout the month of April!

• April Genre Sale: Poetry and After Graduation Prep - select titles 40% off

• For the future or “little” Cougars in your life: Melissa and Doug Toys Sale - 40% off all Melissa and Doug items

• First day of graduation regalia pick-up - Today

• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week - Monday-Saturday, April 17-22: 20% off most SIUE imprinted items

• Sidewalk Sale - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25

Also, find us on Facebook to get updates on our Item of the Week and other promotions!

If you were unable to attend Wednesday's special session of the faculty senate where Chancellor Pembrook addressed SIU System budget questions, you can view the session here.

Good news! The University has made two changes to the Student Employment Policies, which should enable you to better staff your department while allowing students to finance their education. These changes will be effective summer semester 2017. Please make yourself familiar with these changes and advise your department leaders, staff and students of the revised policies.
 
Following is a summary of the changes:
 
1) Students are now allowed to work the entire semester, if they meet the minimum enrollment requirements for the semester, regardless of whether or not the course is currently in session.
 
2) Student employees are now eligible to work up to 28 hours per week throughout the entire year. Students on F1/J1 Visas will be eligible to work 20 hours during fall and spring semesters, and up to 28 hours during summer semester.  
 
The entire policy can be found at http://www.siue.edu/studentemployment/policies/index.shtml.

If you have questions about the policy changes, please feel free to call Student Employment at ext. 2563.

The SIUE School of Business Executive Education program invites you to attend its upcoming project management courses and workshops.

Spring 2017 Foundations of Project Management:

Earned Value Management
8 a.m.-Noon
Friday, April 21
Founders Hall

For details on this course, click here.

Risk Management
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 21
Founders Hall

For details on this course, click 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 as soon as possible, and wear your SIUE apparel and nametag. Bring your Cougar ID Card to be entered in the grand prize drawing.

Please RSVP here.

Dr. Katie Sjursen, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies, will give her sabbatical presentation, “Pirate, Traitor, Wife: Jeanne of Belleville and the Categories of Fourteenth-Century Noblewomen:"

1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26
Peck Hall 3311