Cougar Village Newsletter

Bedroom cold?

In Cougar Village if you find your shared space warm but your bedroom cooler the reason may be your bedroom door is typically closed.  If that is the case, please open your bedroom door more frequently/leave it open which will increase airflow throughout the apartment.

 If that does not resolve the temperature difference, please open a maintenance request by clicking here.

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.

A few things to note:

• You must be on-campus using EDUROAM WiFi to submit a Housing maintenance request.  If you are off-campus this site will not work on your phone or computer.
• If you are on the siue.edu site and trying to submit a request, the navigation is http://www.siue.edu/housing then click “current resident” and then Maintenance Request.  If you try searching the SIUE site for “submit a maintenance request” it provides a link to the Campus Facilities’ group who do not handle resident requests and will cancel your request for that is a separate department, our systems are not linked.

Pest Control

SIUE is a beautiful campus surrounded by woods and nature.  It’s that time of year when we see an increase in stink bugs.  They have been bad this year with the warmer temperatures.

While there is no way to 100% eliminate all bugs in order to reduce pests in your unit, here are some steps you could take.

• Remove food source – take out your trash each day, empty your sink each night, and make sure all open food is sealed or keep in the refrigerator.
• If your windows are open, ensure your screens are securely in the windowsill.  If not, open a work order maintenance request and University Housing Facilities Management will make the repair. 
• Frequently vacuum your unit.
• If you see stink bugs in your unit, immediately vacuum them.  Empty your vacuum and discard in trash.
• Pest Control visit campus weekly (typically on Wednesdays) if you need your unit sprayed, please complete a work order maintenance request.

Need to open a work order maintenance request, click HERE

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.

 

Learn more about graduate studies at SIUE!

Tuesday, March 31
Morris University Center 

Graduate Admissions Open House

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Find out more about:

• ​SIUE’s 100+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

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

Graduate School Research Symposium

2:30-5:30 p.m.

• View graduate student posters and creative exhibits
• Talk to current graduate students about their experiences at SIUE
• Meet faculty and admissions staff

Womxn’s* Tea and Talk

March 3, 2020

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Conference Center, Upper Level, Morris University Center

Please join us for an evening of networking, connecting and learning with SIUE students, faculty, staff and alumni.  Remarks will begin at 4:45 p.m., with small group networking beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Business casual attire suggested. 

For more information about the entire Womxn’s History Month Calendar and to register for this event please visit: http://www.siue.edu/csdi/events/womens-history-month-siue.shtml.  Light refreshments will be served.  Registration is required. 

*The term Womxn is an alternative term intended to include transgender women throughout the Womxn’s History Month Celebration

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 2020 Events:

 

Spring Career Fair

March 4    College of Arts and Science, School of Business, and

                     ALL non-teaching majors

March 5    School of Engineering

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

**Optional: LinkedIn Headshots 1:30-2:30 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/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

IT Career Fair

Thursday, March 5

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MUC Second Floor Conference Center

**Optional: LinkedIn Headshots 1:30-2:30 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/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

Nursing Career Fair

Monday, March 16

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

Stop by to network with employers about open positions. 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/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

Education Career Fair

Tuesday, March 17

3:00 – 5:30 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

Stop by to network with employers about open positions. 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/career-development-center/about/events.shtml

Are You Career Ready? **

Monday, March 30

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

MUC Mississippi/Illinois Room

Prepare to be career-ready by talking to experts in the field.  Employers will help students understand the 8 NACE competencies and how they can help you make that successful transition to the workplace.  Don't wait, RSVP for this event today by calling the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708. 

Mock Interview Prep Workshop**

Thursday, April 9

2:00 – 3:00 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 14

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!

Resume Workshops throughout the semester**

 

**Call to RSVP to attend these events.

Career Development Center

618-650-3708

Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu

Website: www.siue.edu/cdc

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 is located, working the registration tables and helping them pack everything up at the end of the career fair. 

Volunteers are needed s for the below dates and times:
March 4  
Spring Career Fair
8:15-10:30 a.m. 

March 5

Spring Career Fair 

8:15-10:30 a.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) that you would like to volunteer.  If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.