Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017

Poll Everywhere is a classroom engagement tool that lets students respond to instructor-created questions in class using their cell phones, tablets or laptops. 

Faculty who are interested in learning more about Poll Everywhere are encouraged to attend one of these upcoming training sessions:

2:30 p.m.
Today
Lovejoy Library, Room 0033 (lower level of Lovejoy Library) 

2:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20
Lovejoy Library, Room 0033 

2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Lovejoy Library, Room 0033

The Office of Admissions is currently looking for student volunteers to join its Tour Ambassador program! 

These students are responsible for conducting campus tours for prospective students and families and often serve as one of the first points of contact for the University. 

Applications are due by 4:30 p. m. today and can be dropped off at the Office of Admissions, Rendleman Hall, Suite 2101. 

For more information, contact Anna Schuh at aschuh@siue.edu.

Join us this Fall to learn ways to practice everyday mindfulness and meditation. 

12:00-12:50 p.m.
Morris University Center Second Floor, International Room
Thursdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7 

For more information, contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu or 650-2842.

The Fourth Annual Noyce Summer Showcase will be held:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. 
Thursday, Sept. 28
Morris University Center, Meeting Room A

The 2017 community sites include:
Odyssey Science Campus
Digital East St. Louis
Edwardsville Summer Zone
Illinois Math and Science Academy
The Field Museum
Treehouse Wildlife Center
Watershed Nature Center

The Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Award Committee invites nominations from the University community for consideration by the committee. All departments and schools are asked to consider and submit well-deserving nominations, particularly of individuals who show a connection or a commitment to the SIUE community.

Please visit Faculty Senate for details on the criteria for submission and the nomination forms. A list of former recipients is available for review on the University Archives website: siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/archives.

Please note that current University employees are not eligible for awards.

Nominations must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 29. Submissions should include the appropriate nomination form along with biographical information. The subject, "Librarians in Library and Information Services" can provide assistance in locating documentation that can strengthen the nomination: see here.

For more information, contact Juliet Kerico Gray at jkerico@siue.edu or 650-3129.

The SIUE Alumni Association invites you to be a part of the second annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast!

This race offers distances of 5K and 10K, as well as a 1-mile fun run. The race routes are paved and showcase SIUE’s scenic campus. After the run, stay for a world-famous Chris Cakes pancake breakfast. Not a runner? Come for breakfast and to cheer on our participants!

For a limited time only, SIUE faculty and staff can receive an additional $5 off by using promo code SIUESTAFF17 (case sensitive) at checkout.

Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run
9 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Birger Hall Parking Lot

Cost: 5K $30, 10K $40, $5 off for SIUE alumni, FREE for SIUE students.

Register online at runsignup.com/cougarsunleashed. 

We also have volunteer opportunities available. If you would like to help on race day, visit our online volunteer sign up site.

Follow the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run on Facebook and help spread the word by sharing our event!

Arts & Issues will present a concert by Grammy-winning recording artist Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida Iroquois):

7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability
SIUE

Tickets are available online, by phone at 866-698-4253 or purchased at the Morris University Center Information Desk.

There is no admission charge for SIUE students, but tickets are required and can be picked up at the MUC Information Desk.

SIUE’s Speech-Language-Hearing Center, located in Founders Hall, is enrolling for the fall semester. 

The Center offers clients two 50-minute treatment sessions per week with a graduate student clinician, under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Current openings for this semester through Dec. 7, 2017 include: 

Monday/Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. 

Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m.

Description of Services: Provides speech-language evaluations and therapy for children, adolescents, and non-Medicare-eligible adults in the following areas: speech, language, voice, fluency, traumatic brain injury, transgender voice and accent modification for non-native speakers of English.

Tuition is $605 (payment plan available). Current SIUE Students: 50% Discount

Contact the Center to schedule an appointment or for more information:

• (618) 650-5623  
• slhc-information@siue.edu

siue.edu/slh-center

Don’t miss SIUE Campus Recreation’s annual ski and snowboard trip to Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Registration and full payments are due by Tuesday, Oct. 31. 

Arrival: Sunday, Dec. 17

Checkout: Friday, Dec. 22 

The cost is $595 for faculty, staff, alumni and guests. The price includes a four-day lift ticket and five night’s mountain lodging. Ski/snowboard rentals, lessons and extra day lift tickets are available at an extra charge. Transportation is not included. 

For more information, contact the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk at 650-2348.