Schedule of Events
Friday, August 19, 2011
Prairie & Woodland Halls Check-In
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Bluff Hall Check-In
8:00 AM – 3:30 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
(Meal card or cash)
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Saturday, August 20, 2011
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
New Freshman Welcome
9:15 AM
Freshmen are invited to attend the official welcome. Check in begins at 8:40 AM.
Class Photo
10:15 AM
Cougar Statue, weather permitting
New Freshman Welcome Academic
Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Playfair
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us for the “ultimate icebreaker”! This interactive evening is sure to help you meet other SIUE students and have a great time showing your school spirit!
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Christopher Carter, Hypnotist
8:30 PM –10:00 PM
Come see Christopher Carter hypnotize the audience. Free to everyone.
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Interfraternity Council
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Catholic Mass
10:30AM -11:30 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.
Meet in the Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
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 22, 2011
Group Fitness Demo
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Put on your athletic gear and come sample SIUE’s new fall group fitness classes in the MUC Goshen Lounge! Demos will include: Zumba, Bootcamp, BOSU, Abs, TurboKick, Step, Salsa, Pilates, and MORE!
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 Office5:30 – 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 23, 2011
Group Fitness Demo
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(See Monday, August 22, 2011)
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 22, 2011)
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 24, 2011
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 Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift and Edwardsville Mayor Gary Niebur while enjoying a complimentary six-ounce Dairy Queen® Blizzard®! (While supplies last!)
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
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 Atrium, Art & Design Building
Art & Design
Just 4 Laughs—Dave and Ethan
7:00 PM
In March of 2008, childhood friends Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell posted ads on Craigslist and YouTube, inviting pairs of girls to double date them. As the responses poured in, they began charting their experiences in a series of video blogs, which quickly became a YouTube comedy series about double dating. They have embarked on a national tour to “educate” college students about dating. Join CAB for this fun, free event!
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Campus Activities Board
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Stop by to meet the Advising staff and see what they have to offer.
Academic Advising
Student Success Center, Room 1220
7:00 PM – 9:00 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
18th 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 26, 2011
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 The UltraViolets. 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 27, 2011
Morning Volunteer Projects
Come get involved!
Sign up at Kimmel Leadership Center,
Morris University Center
3rd 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 28, 2011
Cougar Welcome 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. All participants must present their Cougar Card to receive a one of a kind SIUE Cougar Welcome 5K T-shirt. Register online at www.siue.edu/crec/intramural no later than August 26. Male and female winners will receive an IM Champion T-shirt!
Meet at the East Vadalabene Center Entrance
Catholic Mass
10:30 AM -11:30 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 29, 2011
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 30, 2011
Activities Fair
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(See Monday, August 29, 2011)
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Sigma Pi Pig Roast
10:00 AM – 4:00 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
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!!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Voter Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Next to Information Desk, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Voter Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Next to Information Desk, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
Volunteer Fair
10:00 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
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Voter Registration
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Next to Information Desk, Morris University Center
Kimmel Leadership Center
DJ Scrilla
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon as they bring DJ Scrilla for a musical performance.
FREE and open to all students!
Stratton Quadrangle
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Friday, September 9, 2011
Delta Lambda Phi Drag Show
7:00 PM
Join us for the 5th Annual Award Winning Delta Lambda Phi Drag Show with top performers fromthe Metro East area. This is a spectacle not to be missed! Admission charge required.
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Intramural Bass Fishing Derby
8:00 AM
Teams of two will compete to catch the largest fish, and the highest total weight. No fishing license is required for this competition. Participants must register online at www.siue.edu/crec/intramural no later than Sept. 9.
Cougar Lake Marina
Morning Volunteer Projects
Come get involved!
Sign up in the Kimmel Leadership Center
Morris University Center
Monday - Saturday, September 12 - 17, 2011
Sorority Recruitment
Fraternity Recruitment
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM each day
Information table in Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Greek Life
Thursday, September 15, 2011
SIUE Student Fan Appreciation Night
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Come be appreciated! All students are welcome as we kick off another great year of Cougar Athletics. FREE food and music will start at 7:00 PM and the band Mike and Joe will start at 9:00 PM.
Stratton Quadrangle
Red Storm, Intercollegiate Athletics, Residence Hall Association
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Morning Volunteer Projects
Come get involved!
Sign up in the Kimmel Leadership Center
Morris University Center
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
“Take Me Out To The Ballgame!”
7:15 PM
Join the fun of SIUE night at Busch Stadium for a St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets 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
Tuesday – Monday, October 4 – 10, 2011
Homecoming
For a full schedule of events, be sure to check out www.siue.edu/homecoming
Friday – Sunday, October 21 – 23, 2011
Family Weekend
Students and families may register for Family Weekend on-line 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.
