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This Week in Cougar Village
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University Housing Announcements
Six Flags Trip!
The University Housing sponsored Six Flags trip is this Saturday 10/28/17. Stop by your front desk for more information and to purchase your ticket, $30 gets you a ticket and we are providing shuttle transportation. Both tickets and seating on the shuttle are limited so stop in as soon as possible. The shuttle will be leaving at 1:00 PM from the Hairpin Circle on main campus.
Feed the Vampires!
RHA is sponsoring a blood drive on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 10am-2pm in the MUC Ballroom. Did you know that blood banks provide blood not only for their local communities but also around the country? It’s true! So giving blood here can still help communities, like Houston, where need is high. We hope to see you on Halloween!
Apply to be an RA!
Applications to be a Resident Assistant for the 2018-2019 year will be opening soon. You must attend one of the following Information Sessions to be able to apply:
- Sunday, November 5 at 5pm in the Cougar Village Commons MFR
- Tuesday, November 7 at 3pm in the Bluff Hall MFR
- Thursday, November 9 at 6pm in the Woodland Hall MFR
- Monday, November 13 at 5pm in the Prairie Hall MFR
- Wednesday, November 15 at 9pm in the Evergreen Hall MFR
- Wednesday, November 29 at 2pm in the Morris University Center Maple/Dogwood Rooms
Questions? More information is on the Housing website or contact Sarah Kirkpatrick, skirkpa@siue.edu
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Important Housing Information |
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Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!
As a resident of the Cougar Village, 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!!!
Get protected! Insure yourself and your belongings!
University Housing does not insure the personal property of residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to insure their personal belongings while living in University Housing. Students can look into renter’s insurance or their parent/guardian homeowners’ policy for potential coverage options.
SIUE is Smoke Free, Tobacco Free, Nicotine Free
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented the Illinois law that prohibits smoking and all tobacco related products into its policies and procedures.
“The Smoke Free Campus Act means that there can be no smoking or tobacco products of any kind on any State-owned University property,” said Vice Chancellor for Administration Kenneth Neher.
To view SIUE’s Smoke Free Campus Policy, click here.
Visit these sites for more information, Smoking Cessation Program, American Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control. The Illinois Department of Central Management (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.
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Safe Zone |
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What is Safe Zone?
Safe Zone is a community of people who:
- Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
- Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions but will address them in an educational and informative manner.
- Have attended Safe Zone training and have information on campus and community resources.
Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:
Safe Zone's mission at SIUE is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty, and staff with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.
If you have any questions please contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu.
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Career Development Center |
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Upcoming Fall Events hosted by the Career Development Center
Health Careers Fair
November 13, 2017
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center
Includes Residency Programs!
Some employers will be conducting interviews at the fair and the next day!
Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume!
See a list of attending employers on our website!
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Financial Matters: Ask an Expert
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
2nd Floor MUC, Mississippi/Illinois Room
This is a round table event that you can come and go as you wish. Talk to the experts of your choice with no obligation to buy any products.
Topics Included will be: work benefits, salary negotiations, insurance basics (home, auto, renters, professional), paying off student loans, budgeting and prioritizing financial goals, mortgage and car loans, wise use of credit cards, identity theft, life insurance, investments, banking basics, and credit reports.
**Please call or email to register for these events!
SIUE Career Development Center
Student Success Center, room 0281
Phone: 618-650-3708
Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
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DACA Information |
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DACA Renewal Scholarships
Are you a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient? Does your EAD card (work permit) expire on or before March 5th, 2018? There are various organizations across the nation coming together providing DACA renewal scholarships for those who qualify. Please know that you need to submit all the required paperwork before the October 5th deadline to be considered. If you are interested in learning more please follow this link:
http://lc4daca.org/
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – Student Resource Guide
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is a program established by former President Obama in June 2012. Under DACA, the Department of Homeland Security defers taking action to remove qualifying undocumented immigrants, commonly known as DREAMers, and also grants renewable term-limited work authorization. DACA status is subject to renewal every two years. On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it would begin a phased termination of DACA. The Department of Homeland Security will provide a limited, six-month window during which it will consider certain requests for DACA and applications for work authorization, under specific parameters.
Community Resources
Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project
Contact: Nicole Cortes 314-995-6995 nicolecortes@mica-project.net
The MICA Project utilizes a combination of community outreach and legal services to promote the voice and dignity of immigrant communities. MICA addresses the surplus need for immigration legal services in immigrant communities by taking a proactive approach, providing immigrants with the information and resources they need before legal issues arise.
Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America
Contact: Sarah John 314-721-2977 sara@ifcla.net
The St. Louis Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America (IFCLA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri that is committed to standing in solidarity with the poor of Latin America. Since 1982, IFCLA has collaborated with congregations, schools, and organizations in the metropolitan area and across the US to work for a more just and equitable world community. We work to accompany the people of Latin America in their struggles for human rights and social justice through education and advocacy in the US.
Casa de Salud
Contact: Kathryn Koch 314-977-1261 or 314-977-1250 Kkoch@casadesaludstl. Org
The mission of Casa de Salud is to facilitate and deliver high quality clinical and mental health services for uninsured and underinsured patients, focusing on new immigrants and refugees who encounter barriers to accessing other sources of care. Casa’s main services are primary care for illness and injury, mental health counseling, case management, care coordination, and home health visits. Casa also has on-site partners offering legal services, pediatric dental, optometry, and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children, done in collaboration with People’s Health Centers.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Iván Solis Cruz at jsolisc@siue.edu or 773-853-5510.
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Health and Safety Tips |
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OCTOBER SAFETY TIPS
Theft and Burglary Prevention
Through the diligent efforts of the students, staff, faculty and police department, SIUE continues to be an extremely safe campus. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that crime can and does occur anywhere at any time. The crimes that occur most often on campus are theft and burglary. The following tips can help to significantly reduce crime on campus:
Theft Prevention:
- Do not leave valuables unattended, even for a brief period of time.
- Most campus thefts occur when items of value are left unattended in residence rooms, apartments, offices, the library or the cafeteria.
- Avoid brining items of value to work and leaving them in your office.
- Do not leave items of value in plain view in your residence room, apartment or office.
- In your residence room or apartment, buy a small lockable foot locker and secure your valuables inside when you are not using them;
- In your office, secure items of value in a locked cabinet, desk or closet. If you do not have a lockable desk, cabinet or closet, conceal the items out of sight.
- Do not tell others that you have items of value in your residence room, apartment or office.
- If possible, do not leave unfamiliar people alone in your residence room, apartment or office.
- Make a list of your valuables (make, model, serial number and value). Keep one copy of the list at home and store another copy in a safety deposit box or other location, in case of a fire.
Burglary Prevention (Residence Rooms, Apartments, Offices, Vehicles):
- Make sure the doors and windows to your residence room, apartment, office and vehicle are closed and locked when leaving, even if you are only going to be gone for a short period of time.
- In most of the burglaries on campus, in residences – rooms and apartments – and office and vehicles, the point of entry was an unlocked door or window.
- If a door lock does not work, notify the Housing staff regarding residence rooms and apartments, or Facilities Management for offices, and have the lock repaired as soon as possible.
- Place a wooden pole or broom handle in sliding-glass door tracks to keep the sliding door from opening.
- Leave a radio or television on if you are going to be gone for a few hours.
- Put some lights on a timer if you will not be returning until after dark.
- Be careful with your office keys. If you lose them, report it immediately to your supervisor.
- Don’t tell others that you have valuables in your residence room, apartment, office or vehicle and don’t tell others where they are concealed.
- Park in well-lit and well-traveled areas.
- Take items of value with you when you leave your vehicle. If you leave valuables in your vehicle, do not leave them in plain view:
- Secure them in the trunk or glove box.
- If you can’t secure them in the trunk or glove box, put them on the floorboard and cover them with a blanket or towel.
Remember to be alert for people who are loitering or lingering around your residence, in restricted work areas or on parking lots. Many times individuals will see suspicious people or activity, but don’t report it until after a crime has occurred. If you see something or someone suspicious, call the police immediately.
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
Be Safe on Campus. Download 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 911.
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.
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
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