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This Week in Cougar Village
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University Housing Announcements
Run the Cougar Village Turkey Trot!
November 11, 2017
830 AM-130 PM
SIUE GARDENS
$11.00 to run with shirt
$7.00 to run without
Refreshments available to purchase
All proceeds go to Heart to Heart International
Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts On Sale Starting November 6th!
The Cougar Village will be selling breast cancer awareness shirts at the Commons Front Desk starting November 6th. The shirts will be $4.00 each and will be sold during business hours. For more information, please contact Casey Yocum at cyocum@siue.edu
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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Bicycle & Skateboard Rules, Regulations and Etiquette Guidelines |
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Bicycle & Skateboard Rules, Regulations and Etiquette Guidelines
With a campus as large and diverse as SIUE, the safe, courteous and efficient flow of bicycle, skateboard and pedestrian traffic on campus can often times be a fairly complex activity. The following tips that can help keep bicyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians safe while moving about the campus.
Bicycle & Skateboard Regulations and Guidelines
- Pedestrians have the right-of-way. When a bicyclist or skateboarder is passing a pedestrian from behind, they should:
- Give an audible sound to announce their approach; and
- Approach and pass to the left of the pedestrian.
- Bicyclists and skateboarders must obey all stop lines, stop signs, University regulations and applicable state traffic laws.
- Bicycles and skateboards may be used on University sidewalks and bicycle pathways where bicycle traffic is allowed.
- Bicycles and skateboards should be walked across all crosswalks.
- Bicycles and skateboards should not be ridden closer than 3 feet from parked vehicles to allow for the opening of vehicle doors.
- Bicyclists and skateboarders must obey all “Walk Bike” zones, which include
- The Bluff, Evergreen, Prairie, and Woodland Hall sidewalks to the core campus; and
- All crosswalks on University property.
Additional Skateboard Regulations
- Skateboard use is prohibited at the following locations:
- On streets and parking lots;
- In all University buildings, their entrances, and ramps leading to them;
- On any structure including steps, stairs, benches, curbs, ramps and loading docks;
- On tennis courts or basketball courts;
- In the Gardens at SIUE;
- On Stadium track, parking lot, and adjacent grounds;
- In areas where bicycle use is prohibited; and
- On sidewalks and pathways during heavy pedestrian traffic periods.
Everyone should strive to be observant to their surroundings and alert for other pedestrian, bicycle or skateboard traffic in their immediate vicinity. If we all practice common courtesy and watch out for other pedestrian, bicycle and skateboard traffic, everyone can enjoy safer and more pleasant movement around our campus.
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
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Campus Happenings |
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Free tickets for SIUE students at the MUC Information Desk
Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin
FIVE DAYS IN NOVEMBER: A MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION WITH CLINT HILL
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Meridian Ballroom
On November 22, Hill was with the Kennedys as they traveled to Dallas, was in the motorcade when JFK was assassinated, and stayed by Jacqueline Kennedy's side for the next three days, through the heart wrenching funeral of the President. Hear the dramatic story from someone who was there and how those five days changed America forever.
More info at artsandissues.com
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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!
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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Cougar Madness! |
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Cougar Madness Tip-Off Event – Wednesday, November 8th from 6-7pm @ Vadalabene Center (main gym)
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FREE Food (pizza from Little Caesars and pasta from Fazoli’s)
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FREE t-shirt for the first 500 students
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Meet & greet with the 2017-18 Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams and coaches
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Chance for 2 lucky students to win FREE TUITION
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Lots of fun!
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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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Deer vs Motor Vehicle Encounters
It is that time of year again when deer are much more active and on the move due to their mating season. In the past two weeks, there have been 6 traffic crashes involving deer on campus. On average, the SIUE Police Department responds to 20 deer related traffic crashes per year with 75% of them occurring during the 5 months of October through February. Further, 60% of those crashes occurred during the 5 hour time span of 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The following information can help prevent or at least minimize the severity of deer related traffic crashes.
- Stay alert. Deer are most active at dawn, dusk and during the evening hours throughout the Fall mating season. Be especially alert for deer between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
- Use your high beams when it is legally permissible. This will increase your field of vision and provide more time for you to react if you see a deer.
- Illinois law requires a driver to dim their headlights 500 feet from an approaching vehicle (opposite direction) and 300 feet when approaching a vehicle from behind (same direction).
- If you see a deer near the roadway, slow down and be very aware to the movements of that deer as well as to the possibility of additional deer in the area.
- Be very cautious about deer standing near the roadway. Due to their quickness, agility and unpredictability, deer can quickly dart out in front of your vehicle without warning.
- Deer frequently travel in herds but tend to cross the road one at a time. So, if a deer runs across the road ahead of you, be alert for other deer in the immediate vicinity, slow down and be prepared to stop.
- Don’t rely on deer whistles or other gimmicks to scare deer away from your vehicle.
- Brake, don’t swerve. Swerving to avoid an animal can put you at risk for hitting another vehicle or losing control of your own car. It can also confuse the deer as to which way to go. Instead, just slow down as quickly and safely as you can. Your odds of surviving an accident are better when hitting a deer rather than hitting another car.
- Wear you seat belt. In case of a deer related crash, wearing your seat belt can help reduce the risk of serious injury.
If you are involved in a deer related traffic crash, please notify the SIUE Police Department at (618) 650-3324 or 9-1-1.
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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