Prairie Hall Newsletter

We will be conducting health and safety inspections in each room starting on Monday, September 25 and continuing through Friday, October 6!  Staff WILL be entering rooms to conduct these inspections and information will follow for the exact date and time of each wing.  Please see your RA or CD if you have any questions!

Fall 2017 Safe Zone Ally Training

This fall Safe Zone will be offering Ally Training for students on Friday, October 13^th from 1:00-3:00pm. The goal of training is to provide attendees skills and understanding for supporting the LGBTQIA community.  You must pre-register to attend this training.  Space is limited, so sign up now! 

Students register at:  https://goo.gl/forms/UNJGdCYWlp63OrHP2

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.

October Career Fair

October 4^th    College of Arts and Science, School of Business, and

                     ALL non-teaching degrees

October 5^th    School of Engineering

BOTH DAYS located in Meridian Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 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 19, 2017

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.

Mock Interview Day**

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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!

Health Careers Fair

Monday, November 13, 2017

3:00 - 5:00 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

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

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.

Topics Included will be: 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.

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 21 - Investigating Careers

September 28 - Learning through Experience

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

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