Bistro to Go is open next Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for take-out only. View next week’s menu: Bistro To Go menu 9.21.15. Menu is subject to change.
Position vacancy
The Human Resources office is currently advertising for a utility worker in Taylorville. Complete information on this position can be found on the HR Employment site.
East Asia Film and Lecture series kicks off tonight!
Join Professors Paul Van Heuklom and Ashley Green this evening for the first film and discussion in the new East Asia Film and Lecture Series, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Trutter Center. 
The series, in partnership with the UIUC Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, is free and open to the public.
Thursday’s film is “Shower,” a 1999 comedy/drama and winner of Best Picture and Best Director at the 2000 Seattle International Film Festival. Discussion of the film will be led by Joy Yang Jiao, Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Communication Research, College of Media at UIUC.
Critically acclaimed around the world, “Shower” features hilarious characters and stunning performances from well-known Chinese actors. When successful businessman Da Ming is summoned by his younger brother to come home to his father’s old-style bathhouse in Beijing, he can’t wait to return to his fast-paced modern life. But time amongst the crazy cast of characters that frequent the bathhouse gives him a new appreciation for traditional old ways. When a tragic event causes sudden change, Da Ming must choose between the prosperous life he’s made for himself and his responsibility to his family and heritage.
Invitation to join the A-Team
The A-Team, or autism awareness and support group, is an informal group of students, faculty and staff who are interested in talking and learning about the challenges and successes of students with autism spectrum disorders. We will meet from noon-1 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall on the following dates: Sept. 29, Oct. 27 and Nov. 10.
Michelle Coakes has art accepted into national juried exhibit
Michelle Coakes, art professor, had three pieces accepted
Butter Dish
Long Tray
Serving Bowl
into a national juried ceramics exhibit. The exhibit, “In the Kitchen, runs October-December 2015 at Hood College in Maryland.
Congratulations, Michelle!
In the community
Truck Driver Training’s Bob Howard and David Foster 
participated in “Touch the Truck Day,” a family event sponsored by State Senator Sam McCann, at Chatham Middle School Saturday, Sept. 12. A large number of attendees viewed the various types of trucks that were on display for children to see and experience.
SURS counselors on campus Oct. 8–only four spots available!
SURS counselors will again be on campus Oct. 8 to conduct one-on-one interviews with those employees within four years of eligible retirement status. There are only four spots still available! If you met with SURS counselors in April, you do not qualify for an appointment this time.
How to enroll for an on-campus appointment is included in the attached instructions: SchedulingCounselingSession rev 8.10.15. Please read them carefully. The deadline to schedule an appointment is Friday, Sept. 18. If you have any questions, contact Kim Elder at (6)2214.
Multicultural Fest is Oct. 7–volunteers needed!
The Multicultural Fest is coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 7 outside of A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We need a lot of extra hands to ensure its success! Please click on the volunteer form to sign up. Thank you in advance!
Think Before You Print tip
In MS Word, go to File, then to Page Setup. Then choose Reduce the Margins and set your margins to smaller numbers. Compared to the normal settings, you could use up to 14% less paper!
In the news
Today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the SJ-R is written by Marnie Record, workforce specialist, on “Going whole hog.”