Cougar Welcome 2012
Get Your Cougar ‘Stache On
Schedule of Events
Welcome to the start of fall semester at SIUe…join us for these events when you are not attending classes!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Prairie & Woodland Halls Check-In
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bluff Hall Check-In
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Multi-function Room, Evergreen Hall
Residence Hall Community Meetings
4:30 PM
All residents should attend their first community meeting of the year regarding living on campus and meet other people living in your community.
Prairie, Woodland, & Bluff Halls
Freshmen First Night
5:30 PM—12:00 AM
Step right up and join Morris University Center for Freshman First Night, a carnival-themed event packed with mind-blowing excitement. For your entertainment, we offer live music (DJ and band), food stands (meal card or cash), inflatable games, magic show, and a caricaturist. Lions, tigers, and…Cougars, oh my! Also enjoy FREE Cosmic Bowling at Cougar Lanes. Enter prize drawings for your chance to win marvelous prizes!
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Friday, August 17, 2012
Convocation
10:15 AM
Freshmen are invited to attend the official welcome.
Class Photo
11:30 AM
Cougar Statue, weather permitting
Cougar Kick Off
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join us for Playfair, the “ultimate icebreaker,” a DJ, food, and an SIUE Men’s Soccer game. Shuttles will be provided to/from all residence halls and Hairpin Drive.
Korte Stadium (inclement weather, Student Fitness Center)
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Regular dining hours are in effect.
CougarVillageCheck-In
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Evergreen Hall Check-In
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Multi-function Room, Evergreen Hall
Christopher Carter, Hypnotist
7:30 PM—9:00 PM
Come see Christopher Carter hypnotize the audience. Free to everyone.
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Campus Activities Board
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Catholic Mass
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Catholic mass followed by refreshments and hospitality! Come on down and pray with, and meet, a friendly and welcoming community. All faiths and denominations are welcome!
The “Dome” at The Center for Spirituality & Sustainability (across from the Engineering Building)
Catholic Newman Student Union(CNSU)—Catholics Alive!
Tour of Classrooms
3:00 PM
Bring your class schedule and take a tour to find your classrooms before classes begin.
Back-2-School BBQ
5:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
Come join the distinguished gentlemen of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Pi Chapter, for their annual Back-2-School Barbecue. Free food and lots of fun. Come start the year off right.
Stratton Quadrangle
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village Community Meetings
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
See RA for Location
Evergreen Hall and Cougar Village Welcome Event
6:00 PM
See RA for Location
Monday, August 20, 2012
Global Prints Poster Sale
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outside north entrance of Morris University Center (inclement weather, inside Morris University Center)
Resource Fair/Departmental Booths
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Check out what our University Departments have to offer.
Evening Student Reception
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Stop by to enjoy refreshments before class, receive information and giveaways, and experience a welcoming atmosphere for evening students.
First Floor Lobby, Peck Hall
Registrar’s Office
Free Pasta Dinner!
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Catholics Alive, a Newman organization (CNSU), invites you to a FREE pasta dinner--pasta, bread, salad, soft drinks and dessert--while supplies last!Come early since this is usually a ‘sell out’ crowd and only one ‘sitting.’ Meet student leaders who have planned many spiritual, social justice and social activities for the year. Find out how to be part of this energetic and fun-loving recognized student organization.
At the “Dome” at The Center for Spirituality & Sustainability (across from the Engineering Building)
Catholic Newman Student Union (CNSU)--Catholics Alive!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Global Prints Poster Sale
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outside north entrance of Morris University Center (inclement weather, inside Morris University Center)
Campus Activities Board
Resource Fair/Departmental Booths
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(See Monday, August 20, 2012)
Group Fitness Demo
12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM
Put on your athletic gear and come sample SIUE’s fall group fitness classes in the MUC Goshen Lounge! Demos will include: Zumba, Bootcamp, BOSU, Abs, TurboKick, Step, Salsa, Pilates, and MORE!
Evening Student Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stop by to enjoy refreshments before class, receive information and giveaways, and experience a welcoming atmosphere for evening students.
First Floor Lobby, Founders Hall
Registrar’s Office
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Global Prints Poster Sale
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outside north entrance of Morris University Center (inclement weather, inside Morris University Center).
Merchants’ Fair
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fun, entertainment, giveaways, and prize drawings! Take a break between classes and stop by to see what area merchants have to offer!
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Free Kettle Corn!
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Stop by to enjoy a complimentary bag of freshly popped Kettle Korn while supplies last.
Outside front entrance of Lovejoy Library
Library and Information Services
Ice Cream Social
12:00 Noon
Meet SIUE Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe and Edwardsville Mayor Gary Niebur while enjoying a complimentary six-ounce Dairy Queen® Blizzard®! (While supplies last!)
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Just for Laughs: Ty Barnett
7:00 PM
Join CAB for this fun, free event featuring Last Comic Standing alum Ty Barnett. You’ve seen him on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO’s “Bad Boys of Comedy,” and in his own half-hour Comedy Central special. His dedication to “Bringing the Funny” is sure to please everyone.
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Campus Activities Board
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Global Prints Poster Sale
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outside north entrance of Morris University Center (inclement weather, inside Morris University Center)
Campus Activities Board
Academic Advising Open House
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
For a chance to win a “Survival Kit,” stop by the Student Success Center Open House and meet representatives from the Academic Advancement Center and additional offices.
Academic Advising
Student Success Center, Room 1220
Evening Student Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stop by to enjoy refreshments before class, receive information and giveaways, and experience a welcoming atmosphere for evening students.
Atrium, Engineering Building
School of Engineering
19th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dress in vintage clothing and participate in the fun – featuring the cult classic movie and all the props!
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Campus Activities Board
Friday, August 24, 2012
Global Prints Poster Sale
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outside north entrance of Morris University Center (inclement weather, inside Morris University Center)
Campus Activities Board
Edwardsville Block Party
6:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
The Edwardsville Block Party features carnival games, activities, tons of local food options, and live music by Smash Band. All this and more for FREE!!
Downtown Edwardsville
RSAC Bags Tournament
8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 Registration Fee
Pre-register at the Intramural Sports Office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. $10.00 registration fee will be due when you sign up (cash or check only). This tournament will have a 24-team max, so don’t miss out! Winning team will be given a cash prize and Championship T-shirt at the event!
Block Party (Downtown Edwardsville)
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Welcome Back Concert at The Gardens
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a free concert at the SIUE Gardens. Check out this beautiful area of campus. The first 100 people in attendance will receive a free stadium blanket!
The Gardens at SIUE
4th Annual Foam Party
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Greek community will host SIUE’s annual foam party. The party will consist of a DJ and sudsy foam. Come join the fun!
Stratton Quadrangle
Interfraternity Council
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Cougar Welcome 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Participants must present their Cougar Card to receive a one-of-a-kind SIUE Cougar Welcome 5K T-shirt (limited quantities are available). Register online at www.siue.edu/crec/intramural no later than August 24. Male and female winners will receive an IM Champion T-shirt!
Meet at the East Vadalabene Center Entrance
Catholic Mass
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Catholic mass followed by refreshments and hospitality! Come on down and pray with, and meet, a friendly and welcoming community. All faiths and denominations are welcome!
The “Dome” at The Center for Spirituality & Sustainability (across from the Engineering Building)
Catholic Newman Student Union(CNSU)--Catholics Alive!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Activities Fair
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy student organization booths, fun, information sharing, entertainment, giveaways, and activities. Check out what student organizations have to offer!
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Activities Fair
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(See Monday, August 27, 2012)
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Voter Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Next to Information Desk, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Volunteer Fair
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet area volunteer, non-profit and governmental agencies and learn how you can make a difference.
GoshenLounge, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
Voter Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Next to Information Desk, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
Academic Advising Open House
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
For a chance to win a “Survival Kit,” stop by the Student Success Center Open House and meet representatives from the Academic Advancement Center and additional offices.
Academic Advising
Student Success Center, Room 1220
Voter Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Next to Information Desk, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
Ice Cream Cabaret
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Students w/ valid SIUE ID: $3.00
Faculty/Staff: $5.00
Enjoy lunchtime entertainment performed in a cabaret-style setting with faculty, staff and students! Bring your lunch or purchase food, and build your own sundae. Proceeds support the Staff Senate Scholarship. Great door prizes!
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Staff Senate
Watch for these upcoming events!!
September--Declaration Month
Returning students can drop by Academic Advising on Mondays-Thursdays from 2:00 PM—4:00 PM during the month of September to check their eligibility and declare their major. No appointment is necessary.
Academic Advising
Student Success Center, Room 1220
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Phi Kappa Psi Glow Party
8:00 PM –12:00 AM
Join the men of Phi Kappa Psi for an outdoor glow-in-the-dark dance party with live music.
Stratton Quadrangle
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Friday, September 7, 2012
Delta Lambda Phi Drag Show
7:00 PM
Join us for the 6th Annual Award-Winning Delta Lambda Phi Drag Show with top performers from the Metro East area. This is a spectacle not to be missed! For mature audiences only. Admission charge required.
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
“Take Me Out To The Ballgame!”
7:15 PM
Join the fun of SIUE night at Busch Stadium for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game.
Cost: Students: $12.00
Faculty, staff, and general public: $14.00
Tickets available at the Information Desk in Morris University Center.
Campus Activities Board
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Morning Volunteer Projects
Come get involved!
Sign up in the Kimmel Leadership Center
Morris University Center
Monday - Saturday, September 10 - 15, 2012
Sorority Recruitment
Fraternity Recruitment
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM each day
Information table in Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Greek Life
Saturday,September 15, 2012
Morning Volunteer Projects
Come get involved!
Sign up in the Kimmel Leadership Center
Morris University Center
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Sigma Pi Pig Roast
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join the men of Sigma Pi for their Annual Pig Roast and Luau on the Quad. FREE music and food.
Bands and inflatable games throughout the Quad.
Stratton Quadrangle
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Monday – Saturday, October 8-13, 2012
Homecoming
For a full schedule of events, be sure to check out www.siue.edu/homecoming
Friday – Sunday, October 19 – 21, 2012
Family Weekend
Students and families may register for Family Weekend online at www.siue.edu/family
All events are free unless otherwise noted. Contact the Kimmel Leadership Center at 618.650.2686 for more information or visit www.siue.edu/cab. All events are subject to change.
Cougar Welcome is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
