Monday, Nov. 20, 2017

Nomination Deadline for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, Nov. 22
Celebrate Ron Klaustermeier at his Retirement, Nov. 29
Plan to Attend Dr. Joaquin Florido Berrocal's Sabbatical Research Presentation, Nov. 30
Come Out and Enjoy SIUE's Holiday Reception, Dec. 5
Annual SIUE Athletics Kids' Night Out, Dec. 8
Please Donate to East St. Louis Charter High School Angel Tree
Payroll Deduction Option Available for Student Fitness Center Membership

Nomination Deadline for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, Nov. 22

SIUE is pleased to announce the solicitation of nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. This annual award recognizes an outstanding community member AND a SIUE faculty/staff member who exemplifies the philosophy of nonviolent social change as espoused by Dr. King Jr.

The winner will be recognized at the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Luncheon at SIUE on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

Organizations, businesses, agencies or individuals may nominate a person who is an Illinois resident and at least 21 years old. The person must embrace the humanitarian principles and ideals of King and must have initiated, developed, or have participated in programs, services, or activities which have inspired tolerance, understanding, and sensitivity with regard to diversity issues and/or persons of underrepresented groups.

Also visit the Kimmel Student Involvement Center website at siue.edu/kimmel and click Awards and Forms to print additional copies.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday Nov. 22. Please submit all completed nominations to the SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, Campus Box 1084, Edwardsville, IL 62026.

For more information, contact Eboni Thompson at (618) 650-3233.

Celebrate Ron Klaustermeier at his Retirement, Nov. 29

Plan to Attend Dr. Joaquin Florido Berrocal's Sabbatical Research Presentation, Nov. 30

Please join the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature for Dr. Joaquin Florido Berrocal's presentation of his sabbatical research:

"Of Myths, Transition, and Crisis in Contemporary Spain"
11 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 30
Peck Hall, Room 2315b

Come Out and Enjoy SIUE's Holiday Reception, Dec. 5

Chancellor Randy Pembrook and the vice chancellors invite you to the Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception:

2-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Wishing you the very best for the holidays and the coming year!

Annual SIUE Athletics Kids' Night Out, Dec. 8

The SIUE Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletic Department will once again be holding their annual Kids’ Night Out event:

6-10 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 8
Vadalabene Center Gymnasium

Enjoy a night to yourself, while your children enjoy a fun-filled evening with the SIUE student-athletes. Activities for the kids will include: board games, coloring, crafts, basketball, volleyball, movies, snacks, tag, kickball and much more!

Ages 4 and up are welcome to attend. The event is open to all. Please feel free to share with friends, family and neighbors!

The cost for the event is $20 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. If you bring a gently used/washed coat or new coat, the price will be $15 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. All coats will be donated.

Please RSVP to Brianna McCarthy at brimcca@siue.edu or at 650-3207. Please include the number of children, names and ages.

Please Donate to East St. Louis Charter High School Angel Tree

The SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) is kicking off its annual Angel Tree giving program. This is your opportunity to support part of our larger University community, and make this holiday season a memorable one for the students at CHS.

As winter approaches, the staff of CHS would like to ensure that all of our students experience the joy of the holiday season. To that end, we would like to invite you to participate in our Angel Tree giving program.

This year, it is our goal to give every CHS student a new sweatshirt and to give additional winter gear to the neediest students.

Giving is easy! Now through Friday, Dec. 8, we will be accepting donations to the Angel Tree giving program.

DONATE NOW to give online, using a credit card.

We also accept cash or checks. Checks should be made payable to SIUE Foundation and sent to:
Anne Moore
Campus Box 1049

Please drop off any cash donations with Moore in Alumni Hall, Room 1134.

All donations are 100 percent tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

For more information, contact Moore at 650-3354 or anmoore@siue.edu.

Payroll Deduction Option Available for Student Fitness Center Membership

SIUE faculty and staff will have the option to sign up for payroll deduction for a Student Fitness Center membership.

Membership is in effect from the date that you sign up through Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

You can sign up from:

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Fridays
Through November
Student Fitness Center Reception Desk
Or call (618) 650-BFIT (2348)

Four equal payments of $60 will be deducted from each January and February paycheck.

For more information, visit siue.edu/campus-recreation/about/memberships.shtml#payroll.