Bluff Hall Newsletter

Interested in Becoming a Desk Manager?

The 2020-2021 Desk Manager application is now open. The DM application can be found online. 

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Kirkpatrick at skirkpa@siue.edu or (618) 650‑4629.  

 Desk Manager (DM) Job Functions

• Provide safety and security for residents
• Provide excellent quality service to residents and guests
• Build rapport with residents
• Educate residents and enforce University Housing policy
• Serve as a resource for the community
• Manage administrative tasks: checking in/out guests; issuing and logging parking permits, packages, and keys; maintaining and updating other forms and records

 Qualifications

• Must submit a completed application by the appropriate deadline: Saturday, February 15.
• Must be able to be a DM for the entire 2020-2021 academic year.
• Must have at least a 2.3 cumulative GPA (DMs are required to maintain a 2.3 GPA).
• Cannot be graduating before May 2021.
• Cannot be enrolled in the School of Pharmacy program during the 2020-2021 academic year if a new applicant.
• Must have lived in University Housing for at least two full semesters by the time you would begin as a DM. (summer is counted as a semester)
• Must be in good financial, academic, and behavioral conduct standing with the University.
• Submit a completed application by the appropriate deadline: Saturday, February 15.

Facilities Issue?  Put in a workorder!

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM is responsible for repairing housing units, care of the grounds surrounding housing facilities, performs snow removal, maintains the cleanliness of common areas and offices in University Housing buildings, oversees pest control and much more.

In the event of any building or grounds related issues, Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student initiated repair requests as a first priority.  To complete a work order, click HERE!!!

Reserve your space in University Housing for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021!

Current students can reserve their space on-campus for fall 2020 - spring 2021 during the housing reservation process. The online application for space will be available online from October 28, 2019 - February 7, 2020. Current residents will have to complete the online application for space and pay the $200 advance payment by February 7, 2020. Current residents should not complete a new student application.

If you have any questions, please contact the Central Housing Office at (618) 650‑3931 or housing@siue.edu.

Come to the Tutoring Resource Centerfor help with your math, science, and business questions!

Make the most of your summer!

SIUE offers nearly 1,000 summer classes, including more online classes than ever before. Many classes meet for five weeks or less. Lighten your class load for fall, stay within your course sequence and benefit from smaller class sizes.

Start planning your summer now. Summer session advising begins in January and registration opens March 23.

Find more information:

• siue.edu/summer
• 618-650-2080
• summersession@siue.edu

Service Center on the first floor of Rendleman Hall

Please stop by and check out the Career Development Center located in the basement of the Student Success Center, room 0281.  We can help you with your resume, cover letters, job search, LinkedIn accounts, graduate school personal statements/application, mock interviews, and much more.

Upcoming Spring 2020 Events:

Mock Networking**

Tuesday, February 18

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Evergreen Multifunction Room in Evergreen Hall

Are you unsure of how to network at career events or want more practice at networking?  This is your chance to show off your networking skills or learn how to network!  Employers from various industries and alumni will be here to help you network your way through this event. Please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708 to reserve your spot today!

Career Fair Crash Course**

Wednesday, February 26

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

SSC 1201

Does the career fair seem overwhelming to you?  Then you need to attend this workshop to make the most of the upcoming career fair.  Hear tips on what to do before, during, and after the career fair.  Please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708 to reserve your spot today!

Spring Career Fair

March 4    College of Arts and Science, School of Business, and

                     ALL non-teaching majors

March 5    School of Engineering

BOTH DAYS located in Meridian Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

**Optional: LinkedIn Headshots 1:30-2:30 p.m.**

Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website:

http://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

IT Career Fair

Thursday, March 5

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

**Optional: LinkedIn Headshots 1:30-2:30 p.m.**

Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: http://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

Nursing Career Fair

Monday, March 16

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

Stop by to network with employers about open positions. Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: http://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

Education Career Fair

Tuesday, March 17

3:00 – 5:30 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

Stop by to network with employers about open positions. Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!

A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: http://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

Are You Career Ready?**

Monday, March 30

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

MUC Mississippi/Illinois Room

Prepare to be “career ready” by talking to experts in the field.  Employers will help students understand the 8 NACE competencies and how they can help you make that successful transition to the workplace.  Don't wait, RSVP for this event today by calling the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

Mock Interview Prep Workshop**

Thursday, April 9

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Career Development Center

Prepare for you Mock Interview with this workshop.  You will get helpful tips on interviewing attire, resumes, and more!  Don't wait, RSVP for this event today by calling the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

Mock Interview Day**

Tuesday, April 14

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Career Development Center

Are you ready for your next interview? You can find out by attending a Mock Interview with real recruiters and get instant feedback on your interviewing skills.  The mock interview is 45 minutes with 30 minutes of interviewing and 15 minutes of feedback.  This is a very popular event and you will need to RSVP for your time slot!  Gain confidence in your interviewing skills and call today!

Resume Workshops throughout the semester**

**Call to RSVP to attend these events.

Career Development Center

618-650-3708

Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu

Website: www.siue.edu/cdc

Sign up for e-Lert today!

What is e-Lert? SIUE's e-Lert is a text messaging service that will be used to quickly notify faculty, staff and student cell phones when an urgent situation, such as a bomb threat, severe weather, hostile intruder, or when the University closes due to inclement weather. There is no cost to register for the alerts; however, standard rates may apply if your cell phone plan does not include text messaging.

Rave Guardian

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) now offers the Rave Guardian app for its students and their families. Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to not only improve personal safety, but also protect your friends by building a private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, campus safety, and even 9-1-1.

SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe, but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.

Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Your Campus

Download Rave Guardian for Free The app is available for free on the Apple or Google app store.

Use Rave Guardian to Protect Yourself and Others

Set a Safety Time – Notify people you trust to check in on you if are alone or in an unfamiliar place.

Manage and Message Your Guardians – Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.

Easy Emergency Communication – Call safety officials directly for help if you are in trouble and send text tips – including photos – if you see something suspicious.

Rave Guardian is a proven personal safety solution used on campuses across the country. To learn more, visit siue.edu/emergency.