Cougar Village Newsletter

This Week in Cougar Village

University Housing Announcements
Important Housing Information
Back 3 School Events!
Campus Happenings
Cougar Career Closet is Now OPEN!
Safe Zone
Career Development Center
Volunteers Needed for Spring Career Fair
Fresh Check Day is February 12!
Mindfulness
Foundations of Self Care
Student Success
Health and Safety Tips

University Housing Announcements

Interested in being a Desk Manager?

We are holding Informational Meetings on January 16 at 7pm in EH MFR and January 23 at 2pm in MUC Mississippi Room for anyone interested in learning more about the Desk Manager position.  DM Applications will open online on January 16 on the Housing webpage, http://www.siue.edu/housing/about/employment/index.shtml.  Questions?  Contact skirkpa@siue.edu.

Introducing a new mail package notification system!

University Housing is now using Send Suite Package Tracking to notify residents when a package has been received by University Housing. You will receive an email from “SIUE Housing Mail” when your package has arrived. Package slips will no longer be used in your mailboxes. Residents will be required to sign for their packages when they are picked up. All packages will continue to picked up from your housing community front desk or the Cougar Village Commons.  

Please contact your building front desk or the Commons with any questions.

Choose Live-On.

Reserve your space in University Housing for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020!

Current students can reserve their space on-campus for summer 2019, fall 2019 - spring 2020 during the housing reservation process beginning in January. The online application for space will be available online from October 24, 2018 - February 8, 2019. Current residents will have to complete the online application for space and pay the $200 advance payment by February 2, 2018. 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.

Important Housing Information

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.

Back 3 School Events!

Back 2 School Events

Campus Happenings

Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Spring Launch - January 17 1-4pm

Achieve your goal of graduating on time!

Degree Works is a comprehensive, web-based academic advising tool featuring real-time progress toward your degree. You’ll see which degree requirements have been met and those that still require completion.

Degree Works

  • Easy-to-read degree audit and course recommendations
  • “What if” feature to explore new majors or minors
  • GPA calculators

Login to CougarNet and select Degree Works. Learn more at siue.edu/degree-works.

(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)

Cougar Career Closet is Now OPEN!
Cougar Career Closet Logo

The Career Development Center is pleased to announce that the permanent COUGAR CAREER CLOSET in our suite (Student Success Center, Room 0281) is now open for students.  Students can visit the closet to “shop” for professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and practicum/Co-op/internship experiences. All items are donated and students get all professional attire items free of charge.

Student can drop by the Career Development Center during our regular business hours and an appointment is not needed, however, calling our office in advance at 618-650-3708 to ensure that a staff member will be available to assist them is recommended.

  • Students need to bring their Cougar Card for check-in at our front counter.
  • Students can get 2 complete outfits plus accessories during each visit.
  • Students can visit the Cougar Career Closet one time per month.

Safe Zone

SIUE Safe Zone Logo

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.

Career Development Center

Career Development Center

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


Mock Networking**

Tuesday, February 5

5:30-7:00 p.m.

MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center

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!

 

Pre-Career Fair Crash Course**

Thursday, February 21

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 how to dress, networking, 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 6    College of Arts and Science, School of Business, and

                     ALL non-teaching degrees

March 7    School of Engineering

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

Education Career Fair

Tuesday, March 19

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

MUC 2nd 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.

 

Mock Interview Day**

Tuesday, April 9

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!

Social Media Workshop**

Wednesday, April 17

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

2nd Floor MUC Conference Center

**OPTIONAL: Free LinkedIn Headshots for SIUE Student only 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Rachel Miller, Human Resource Manager for Raineri Construction, will share how employers use social media in their recruiting efforts and what they look for in your profile. Learn the best practices for using social media, how to use it in your job search, 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.

Career Development Center

618-650-3708

Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu

Website: www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Volunteers Needed for Spring Career Fair

Would you like a chance to network with employers before or after the career fair?

The Career Development Center has a great volunteer opportunity for students to help at the career fair.  This gives students a chance to network with employers before and after the career fair. Students get a chance to make that first impression or leave that lasting impression with employers.  Students will be helping employers with a variety of tasks like helping employers in from the parking lot, walking employers to their career fair table, showing them where everything in located, working the registration tables, and helping them pack everything up at the end of the career fair. 


Volunteers are needed for the below dates and times:
March 6  
Spring Career Fair
8:15-10:30 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

March 7

Spring Career Fair
8:15-10:30 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu. Please put in the body of your email the date(s) and time(s) that you would like to volunteer.  If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

Fresh Check Day is February 12!

Fresh Check Day Flyer

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Sessions

Foundations of Self Care

Foundations of Self Care Workshops

Student Success

Student Academic Success Sessions

Health and Safety Tips

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

Stalking Awareness           

January is the National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is a significant problem in the United States. According to the Stalking Resource Center, approximately 3.4 million people over the age of 18 are the victim of stalking each year. Furthermore, the prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, social dysfunction and severe depression is much higher among stalking victims than the general population.^ Following are some statistics:

  • 78% of stalking victims are female while 87% of stalkers are male.*
  • Less than 10% of stalking victims are stalked by a stranger.*
  • 52% of stalking victims are between 18-29 years old.*
  • There is a strong link between stalking and domestic violence; 81% of women who were stalked by a former intimate partner were also physically assaulted by that partner.*
  • Intimate-partner stalkers frequently approach their targets and their behaviors escalate quickly.
  • Weapons are used to harm or threaten victims in 1 out of 5 cases.**
  • Stalkers use a variety of methods to stalk victims, including following the victim on foot or in a vehicle, or using e-mail, instant messaging, video cameras, digital cameras, listening devices or global positioning systems (GPS).

Things You Can Do:

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. If you are not in immediate danger, call the local police non-emergency number.
  • Trust your instincts and don’t downplay the danger.
  • Don’t communicate with the stalker or respond to his/her attempts to contact you.
  • Keep evidence of the stalking.  If a stalker follows or contacts you, make note of the date, time and location that the incident occurred.  Keep all e-mails, phone messages, letters and notes from the stalker.
  • Obtain a court order that instructs the stalker to stay away from you.
  • Decide in advance how you will respond if the stalker shows up at you home, office, school or somewhere else.
  • Try not to maintain set habits. Periodically change your route to work as well as the time and day of the week that you conduct personal tasks such as grocery shopping.
  • Develop a safety plan. Have friends or relatives stay with you and/or accompany you when you go places.

^”The Toll of Stalking,” Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 17, no.1 (2002)

* 2012 National Stalking Helpline Statistics

**“2012 Stalking Fact Sheet” – Stalking Resource Center


The SIUE Police Department

(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)

siue.edu/housing