Cougar Village Newsletter

Toilet Clogging?

To reduce the occurrence of your toilet clogging, University Housing Facilities Management recommends NOT to use flushable wipes.  While the packaging states flushable, it is causing clogging issues.

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/pdf/SIUE-Housing-Guide-Final.pdf

Facilities Issue?  Put in a work-order!

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 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.

To view SIUE’s Smoke-Free Campus Policy, click here.

How do I program my TV to view the new channel lineup?

Most  TVs have a "Channel Search" or "Auto Program" function that will automatically scan the incoming signals and detect the available ones. It may be necessary to do a channel search before your TV will allow you to tune to a specific channel.

1. Go into the TV Menu and select “Set Up”

2. Look for and select an option similar to “Channel Search” or “Auto Program”

3. The TV will automatically begin searching to identify all available channels

4. After this auto search is completed, there should be approximately 60-70 channels available for viewing (if the TV has an internal QAM tuner). If no channels are available, it is likely the TV does not have a QAM tuner.

NOTE: If you previously watched a program on channel 4, the new channel may have moved to a new number, such as 4.2 or 4-2. Please speak to your property manager about new channel lineup cards.

NOTE: Most HD TVs can modify aspect ratios. If your picture seems stretched or has black bars around the picture after the scan, please modify the aspect ratio to fit with your desired viewing experience.

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

Special Week 1 Hours are as follows:   Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm; Weekend hours begin Aug 24th

Regular Tutoring Resouce Center Hours are:

Monday through Thursday         8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday                                      8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday                                  9:00 am – 12 noon

Sunday                                     4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

SIUE Volunteer Fair

Meet area volunteer and nonprofit agencies and learn how you can make a difference in your community!

Wednesday, August 28^th
10am-2pm
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center

Contact Carolyn Compton (cacompt@siue.edu) for more info!

Join us for the Fall 2019 Safe Zone LGBTQIA+ Student Welcome Reception.

4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Morris University Center, Hickory/Hackberry Room

This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs. Refreshments will be provided.

The primary purpose of this reception is to welcome new and continuing students, faculty and staff members who are members of our LGBTQIA+ community on campus. We invite all Allies to attend and contribute to this effort. We will share the collective accomplishments of Safe Zone and its allies over the last year and will highlight what is to come.

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 Fall Events

Accounting Week Crash Course**

Tuesday, August 27

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SSC 0200

Want to learn more about Accounting Week?  Attend this workshop to learn more about the interview schedules, deadlines, how to apply, the Cougar Jobline, tips on your resume, interviewing, what recruiters look for, and more!  Call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708 to reserve your spot today!  Spots are limited!

Nursing Career Fair

Monday, September 9

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

Stop by to network with employers about open positions or see an employer presentation.  Employers will be presenting throughout the event on Best Tips for Resumes, Navigating Online Applications, and Interview Tips.  Stop by to hear recruiters talk about what they look for from candidates and get tips on how to stand out in your job search!  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

Cougar Career Closet

Wednesday, September 11

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

The Cougar Career Closet Clothing Giveaway is to help provide students with professional attire needed for an interview, career fair, a conference, or networking event.  The attire was generously donated from faculty, staff, alumni, and employers to help students succeed!  Please stop by to pick up gently used professional attire for your next career event!  We have areas for you to try on the clothes!  Don’t forget your cougar card ID for registration!  *Please note that clothing supplies are limited and based on the donations received. FOR SIUE STUDENTS ONLY!

Pre-Career Fair Crash Course**

Thursday, September 19

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!

October Career Fair

October 2    College of Arts and Science, School of Business and ALL non-teaching majors

October 3    School of Engineering

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

**Optional: LinkedIn Headshots 12:30-1:30 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/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml

IT Career Fair

Thursday, October 3

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

**Optional: LinkedIn Headshots 12:30-1:30 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/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml

Mock Interview Prep Workshop**

Thursday, October 17

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, October 22

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!

Pharmacy Career Fair

Wednesday, November 20

12:00 – 3:00 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

Pharmacy Residency Showcase

Wednesday, November 20

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

School of Pharmacy Student Learning Center

Stop by to talk to representatives from various Residency Programs. A list of attending residencies can be found on the CDC website: http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert

Tuesday, November 12

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

2^nd 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. Examples of topics in the past are: 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.

**Call to RSVP to attend these events.

 Career Development Center

618-650-3708

Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu

Website: www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Volunteer Opportunities to help at the fall career fairs!

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

We have 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, and helping them pack everything up at the end of the career fair.  Students may also help at the registration tables for employers and/or students.

We need students for the below dates and times:

Nursing Career Fair

September 9, 2019

9:45 – 11:15 a.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center                                                                                                

October Career Fair/I.T. Career Fair

October 2 and/or 3 - You can volunteer for one or both days

8:15 to 10:30 a.m. 

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

MUC Meridian Ballroom

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.

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.

How do I register for SIUE e-Lert?

If you are a student, faculty, or staff member, you can register by clicking the "Sign Up Now" link and entering your active e-id, password, and cell phone number. Each time you are notified to change your e-id password, you will also be given an opportunity to enroll, update your cell phone number if it has changed, or cancel your registration with the system.

You will still receive alerts as long as you have the same cell phone number.

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 the 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 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 you 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.