Monday, Jan. 6, 2019

The International Hospitality Program (IHP) at SIUE is collecting used household items for the spring semester.

As the new year approaches, it’s time to clean out your closets and reorganize! Please consider donating your used household items and furniture to new international students at SIUE. The need for these items is great, and we appreciate your checking with friends and relatives, as well as cleaning out your own closets.

Bring donations to the IHP Welcome Reception:
4-5 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Household items needed:
Vacuum cleaners
Sheets
Blankets/comforters
Towels/wash cloths
Lamps
Microwaves
Rice cookers and blenders
Kitchen utensils
Pots and pans
Dishes
Silverware

IHP will pick up the following items. To arrange for pickup, please contact Susan Jernigan at sjernigan@charter.net.
Small desks
Chairs
Reading tables
Small book shelves
Beds/mattresses (twin and full size only)
Small sofas/futons
Upholstered chairs
Kitchen tables and chairs

For more information, contact Kate Watts at katebwatts@gmail.com.

The SIUE Meridian Society is looking to fund projects (up to $5,000) that demonstrate a collaborative effort between an SIUE unit and a community organization.

SIUE College, Schools, major units, departments and organizations (including student organizations) with an SIUE account are invited to apply for the 2020 Meridian Awards.

The Meridian Award application/proposal must be submitted and received by Monday, Feb. 3, 2020.

Electronic submissions are preferred to meridiansociety@siue.edu. 

Mail submissions to:
Meridian Awards
c/o Meridian Society at SIUE Foundation
Campus Box 1082
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082
Apply today!

For more information, visit Meridian Awards at meridiansociety@siue.edu or call 618-650-2378. 

The Graduate School is now accepting nominees for the Paul Simon Award.
The Paul Simon Award recognizes faculty members who contribute original research or creative activities and integrate that research or creative activity into their teaching activities. A certificate and a $5,000 award, routed through the payroll system, will be presented to the honoree.

Submit portfolio to Graduate School, Campus Box 1046, by 4:30 p.m. on March 3, 2020.

For Eligibility and other details please visit https://www.siue.edu/funding/internal-funding/simon.shtml

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