Prairie Hall Newsletter

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Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide.  

Facilities Issue?  Put in a workorder!

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!!!

Just a reminder that thermostats can only be changed with the 68-74 degree range.  If your room is colder or warmer than that please put in a work order.

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.

Welcome back students! 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 2017 Events:

Cougar Career Closet Clothing Giveaway

September 12^th

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

FREE slightly used professional attire

Career Readiness Tote Giveaway for attendance

Pre-Career Fair Crash Course**
September 21^st  
2:30 - 3:30 pm
SSC 1201

October Career Fair
October 4^th           CAS & Business & all non-teaching majors
October 5^th           Engineering
BOTH DAYS   10 am to 2 pm
MUC Meridian Ballroom

A list of employers can be found at www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students
** 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**
October 19^th

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Career Development Center

Mock Interview Day**
October 24^th

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

Health Careers Fair

November 13^th

3:00-6:00 pm

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

A list of employers can be found at www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert
November 14th

2:00 - 3:00 pm
2^nd Floor MUC, Maple/Dogwood Conference Center

Fall 2017 Career Exploration Workshop Series**

Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Career Development Center, SSC 0281

All Students are welcome to attend!

September 7 – Establishing Career Goals

September 14 – Choosing a Career Path for ME

September 21 – Investigating Careers

September 28 – Learning through Experience

You may attend as many or as few as you like!

**Please call to register for these events!

SIUE Career Development Center
618-650-3708
careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Remember that you can search for full-time and co-op/internships on the Cougar Jobline.

August Safety Tips:

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Month       

Avoid high-risk drinking activities, such as chugging drinks, drinking games, drinking to get drunk, driving after drinking or riding with someone under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, mixing alcohol with prescription medications or illegal drugs. Drinking too much or too fast on an empty stomach, leaving your beverage unattended or going to parties where people drink too much also are high-risk behaviors. If you feel you have or are developing an alcohol and/or drug related problem or addiction, contact Counseling Services at 650-2842.

SIUE considers illegal alcohol and/or drug use to be serious violations of the student code of conduct policy. Thus, the SIUE Police Department aggressively enforces the laws regarding the illegal possession and/or consumption of alcohol and/or drugs. So, please make your choices carefully and responsibly.

Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Your Campus

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.