Cougar Village Newsletter

Cleaning and Safety Inspections will occur September 23 – September 26 and September 30 – October 3, 2019.

Below is the time and date of your building’s inspection. Please note that if you are not home during your allotted time, both an RA and a Professional Staff member (Community Director or Assistant Community Director) will key into your apartment to do the inspection. There will be a note waiting for you upon your return stating whether or not you passed your inspection. If you have failed the inspection, there will be a reason and you will be responsible for rectifying the situation within 48 hours. Your RA will be doing a follow-up with each of you. Please read the schedule below to learn more about when your apartment building will be inspected:

The following is a list of things that will be examined during inspection and what you should do to prepare. Please see your Living Guide for more clarification.

Bathroom:

• Clean the bathtub/shower, tiles inside and outside the shower, and the shower curtain
• Clean the toilet inside and out, the bottom of the basin, and around the floor
• Clean the sink and counter, medicine cabinet, and all mirrors
• Empty the trash and mop the floor

 

Bedroom/Living Unit:

• Empty trash and clean floors
• Keep the bedroom and living area neat and orderly

Dining Room and Living Room:

• Dust all furniture and mop all floors including the hallway
• Sweep rugs/carpet
• Clean walls with a non-abrasive cleanser and a soft towel

Furnace Closet (applicable to 400 side, 500 side has no access):

• Wipe down furnace and walls to eliminate dust
• Dust off the door to the furnace close, inside and out, and sweep the floor
• Do not use this area for storage

Kitchen:

• Clean entire stove inside and out, top burners, broiler, over, and fan filter
• Do NOT place aluminum foil under drip pans or on the bottom of the stove as this is a serious fire hazard!
• Pull out stove, refrigerator, and moveable counter and thoroughly clean behind and under them
• Was all dishes and take out all trash
• Clean off all counter tops, including breakfast bar
• Clean floors, cabinets, walls, and other surfaces

General Housekeeping:

• All trash should be removed from the living unit, balcony or patio, and from around the living unit, including under the stairwell and in the breezeway
• Trash cannot be stored in the building
• Electrical outlets are fire hazards if left overloaded
• Extension cords or speaker wires should not be placed across traffic areas or under rugs
• There should be no decorations hanging from the ceiling, such as nets or paper
• Dressers, desk, and bed ends (except to bunk beds) may not be stacked in any way due to safety considerations
• Residents are responsible for items in the storage closets

If you have any questions, please contact your Community Director. Thank you for your cooperation during these inspections.

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

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.

 

Plan to Attend the Graduate School Open House

According to the Council for Graduate Schools, a graduate degree can:

• Influence how fast and far you can advance in your career
• Increase your earnings and the amount of responsibility you assume
• Enhance decision-making responsibilities and career flexibility

Explore the possibilities at SIUE's Graduate School Open House

Wednesday, Oct. 16
11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Find out more about:

• SIUE’s 140+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees, and cooperative doctoral programs
• Our integrative studies program, which allows you to meet your career goals by integrating courses from two or three disciplines
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards 

Apply during the open house, and the $40 application fee will be waived!

 Register today!

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

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

Latinx Culture Month Celebration

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature are excited to welcome Dr. Gioconda Guerra Perez, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Academic Inclusive Excellence at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Dr. Guerra Perez will be the featured speaker at two events on October 2, 2019.  

 We hope that you will find time in your schedule to join us for either or both.  

October 2, 2019 2:00-3:00 pm

Supporting Undocumented Students

Discussion with Dr. Guerra Perez

Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Morris University Center

Institutions of higher education have the primary responsibility to serve every eligible student who is admitted to their campus, including undocumented students. These students are often situated at the margins when it comes to access. Financial aid constraints are at the center of undocumented students’ inability to pursue higher education due to current policies and practices at every educational level. What can we do to fulfill the campus mission to educate every student that the institution welcomes, despite the student's financial limitation? What are the best strategies to open financial opportunities for undocumented students? How can we pro-actively educate allies about creating safe spaces and support on campus?  

 October 2, 2019 5:30 pm

Latinx Celebration Dinner

Join us for an evening of celebration.  Dr. Guerra Perez will deliver a keynote: Utilizing the Power of your Identity to Create Change.  Dinner will be provided.  

Fixins' Restaurant, Morris University Center

Please RSVP for either or both events at http://tinyurl.com/SIUELatinx 

Questions?  mroccia@siue.edu or tarmoor@siue.edu 

Student Ally Training

Friday, October 25 from 4:00-6:00 PM

Mississippi Room, MUC

Deadline to sign-up is 4:30 PM on Monday, October 21

Sign up at the following link: https://forms.gle/yc59YQGiWxhdet8v8

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

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 your 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

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.