Bluff Hall Newsletter

Looking for an on-campus job this Spring or Summer?

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) has several Student Maintenance Worker and 1 Student Grounds Worker positions still available for the Spring semester and will also hire for Summer.  If interested, please visit: https://www.siue.edu/studentemployment/ to apply.

As a Student Maintenance Worker you would cleaning hallways, breezeways, offices, restrooms, and laundries plus recycling and trash removal. 

If you love working outdoors, the other role is for a Student Grounds Workerwhich entails raking leaves, removal of landscape, picking up trash, equipment clean up, mulch placement, and snow removal.  For this role you must have a valid driver’s license.

If interested, please visit: https://www.siue.edu/studentemployment/ to apply.  Please note our office hours are 7:00AM-3:30PM.

Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident of Bluff Hall, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide. To access the living guide, go to:  http://www.siue.edu/housing/movein/living-guide.shtml

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!!!

It’s Canadian Geese Nesting Season!

Some things to know about the Canadian Goose… 

• Resident Canadian geese are well-adapted to human dominated landscapes
• They nest in a variety of locales – some in very close proximity to people
• Goose nests occur near:
  • Sidewalks
  • Entryways of homes and buildings
  • Adjacent to paths and roadways
  • Balconies, porches and rooftops
  • Nesting season occurs as early as late February through mid-may
  • Both birds of the pair attend to the nest
    • A single goose that appears to be “patrolling” an area may indicate that a nest is in the vicinity

The behavior of nesting geese to humans varies tremendously.  Some nesting geese readily flee when approached by humans whereas other geese will stand their ground to defend the nest.  Some geese will actually attack approaching humans by running or flying at them.

Goose behavior during nest defense consists of geese standing erect and/or spreading their wings to make themselves appear larger while loudly hissing.  The defense behavior can be daunting.  Attacking geese will often try to strike their perceived nest predator with their wings and/or will bite.

Here are some helpful tips regarding geese:

• DO NOT FEED THEM
• DO NOT THROW ITEMS AT THEM – they my see this as a threat and attack
• Do not be afraid of them
• Continue to face them
• Never turn your back on them or run away from them

What to do if you come across aggressive geese:

• Call UHFM (University Housing Facilities Management) Office at 618-650-2070 to report it
• Be specific with date/time/location of incident
• If an issue appears to be an emergency and/or someone is injured, call 911 or contact the SIUE Police non-emergency number 618-650-3324

IF A GOOSE IS ATTEMPTING TO NEST ON YOUR BALCONY OR PATIO – PLEASE CONTACT UFHM IMMEDIATELY!!! (618) 650-2070

University Housing will work closely with Facilities Management regarding aggressive geese around housing facilities.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact University Housing Facilities Management at 618-650-2070.

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 2019 Events

Education Career Fair

Tuesday, March 19

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

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/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml

** Student Volunteers are needed for this event.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.

Mock Interview Prep Workshop**

Wednesday, April 3

3:00 – 4:00 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.

**Call to RSVP to attend these events.

SIUE Career Development Center

618-650-3708
careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Remember that you can search for full-time and co-op/internships on the Cougar Jobline.

Need help at the touch of a button? 

Download SIUE Safe, the free Rave Guardian personal safety app that allows you to notify guardians you select if you need assistance.  Guardians can include University Police, your parents or your friends.  For more information, call 618-650-3324 or to download the app, visit raveguardian.com