SIU Today - February 14, 2019

Leading the pack: Elson’s goal is to build trust with students and point them in the right direction

Sometimes students know exactly what degree and future career they want to pursue, and sometimes they do not. For Kathy Elson, pointing all of them in the right direction is her number one goal. Full story


A/P performance evaluation reminder

University policy requires that all Administrative/Professional staff have their work evaluated on an annual basis between Jan. 1 and March 31. The rating period used for evaluation is January through December of the previous calendar year. The evaluation form is on the AIS e-forms website. Completed evaluations should be sent to Labor and Employee Relations prior to April 1. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Labor and Employee Relations at 453-6691.


Plan now to be part of the spring SIU Day 2019 on April 26

Mark your calendar now and plan to be part of the 2019 SIU Day, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26. Last fall’s inaugural SIU Day brought hundreds of high school students to campus for a fun day of interactive activities and demonstrations. Full story


Eclipse documentary earns Broadcast Education Association award 

“In the Shadow,” a one-hour documentary that looked at the run-up to the 2017 Great American Eclipse has earned top honors from the Broadcast Education Association. Full story


Award-winning photographer Garin Horner on campus Friday

Garin Horner, an award-winning fine art photographer for more than a quarter-century, will present a lecture Friday in the Communications Building, Room 1116. Full story

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