Evergreen Hall Newsletter

This Week in Evergreen Hall

University Housing Announcements
Important Housing Information
Bicycle & Skateboard Rules, Regulations and Etiquette Guidelines
Campus Happenings
Safe Zone
Career Development Center
Athletic Events This Week
Student Success
Pool Party!
Health and Safety Tips

University Housing Announcements

Choose Live-On.


Reserve your space in University Housing for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019!

Current students can reserve their space on-campus for summer 2018, fall 2018 - spring 2019 during the housing reservation process beginning in January. The online application for space will be available online from January 16 - February 2, 2018. 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.

WHAT’S A FACULTY FELLOW?

A professor who volunteers to pair up with a residential community. 

WHY DO WE HAVE FACULTY FELLOWS?

The goal is for students to have access to faculty in a more casual environment. These folks can provide valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in school and in life.  

WHAT DO FACULTY FELLOWS DO?

Faculty Fellows visit your community when invited by your RA.  You can also reach out to them!

HOW CAN YOU INTERACT WITH YOUR FACULTY FELLOWS?

  1. Talk to them when they visit your community.
  2. Invite them to a meal. (Email vdean@siue.edu to cover the costs of their meal!)
  3. Ask them with questions about coursework, graduate school, campus dynamics, etc.
  4. Schedule a coffee chat about serious or personal life situations for safe advice.
  5. Visit their office hours.

Here are the Faculty Fellows for your community:

Chad Huddleston (Anthropology) chhuddl@siue.edu

Eric Ruckh (Honors) eruckh@siue.edu

Jon Klingensmith (Engineering) jokling@siue.edu

Faustina Blankson (Applied Health) fblanks@siue.edu


Food for Thought

Did you know University Housing will pay for you professor’s meal?  Our goal is for you to connect with professors beyond the classroom.  Getting to know your teachers can benefit you in several ways, including

  1. Deeper understanding of course material
  2. Recommendation letters for jobs and graduate school
  3. Opportunities for employment now and in the future

To participate in this option, simply schedule a date and time with your faculty member.  Email Vicky Dean at vdean@siue.edu with your date/time and professor’s name (at least 2 business days in advance).  Vicky will provide a card for you to pick up!  Contact Vicky Dean with any questions you have or to schedule now!

Important Housing Information

Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident of Evergreen Hall, 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 ProgramAmerican 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.

Bicycle & Skateboard Rules, Regulations and Etiquette Guidelines

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)

Campus Happenings

Enterprise Car Share coming to SIUE!

No Car, No Problem!  Enterprise Car Share gives you 24-7 access to vehicles parked directly on campus.  Rates include fuel and physical damage/liability protection.  You must be 18 or older to rent.  For more information or to sign up, go to www.enterprisecarshare.com/siue

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 2018 Events:

Mock Networking**

February 6th
5:30 - 7:00 pm
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center

OPTIONAL: LinkedIn Photos (before the event) 4-5 pm

Pre-Career Fair Crash Course**

February 22nd

2:30 - 3:30 pm
SSC 1201

Education Career Fair

March 20th

3:00 - 6:00 pm
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.

Spring Career Fair

February 28th - CAS & Business & All Non-Teaching majors
March 1st - Engineering

BOTH DAYS   10 am to 2 pm
MUC Meridian Ballroom
** 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**

April 4th

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Career Development Center

Mock Interview Day**

April 10th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Career Development Center

**Please call to register for these events!
SIUE Career Development Center
Phone: 618-650-3708
Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Athletic Events This Week

Student Success

Pool Party!

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)