Prairie Hall Newsletter

This Week in Prairie Hall

University Housing Announcements
Cleaning and Safety Inspections
Safe Zone
Student Academic Success Sessions
Career Development Center
Homecoming!
DACA Information
Swim Clinics
Ski Trip!
Health and Safety

University Housing Announcements

Homecoming Dance!

RHA invites you to “A MARVELous Night”.  Friday, October 6 from 9pm-Midnight in the MUC 2nd Floor.  Enjoy a DJ, free food, a photo booth, and more!

Join Brother-2-Brother

Brother-2-Brother will meet in Woodland Hall October 2nd at 6 pm

Brother-2-Brother is a program designed by University Housing to bring together men of color who live in our Residence Halls.  This will be a great opportunity to connect with your peers and discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with college.  This will be an opportunity for you to have fun and network.  For more information, contact James Horne at jahorne@siue.edu or Ivan Solis-Cruz at jsolisc@siue.edu.

Overnight Guest Registration Wavier Forms will be available at your front desk starting Tuesday, September 12 at 12pm!  

If you and your roommate have completed your roommate agreement form you may fill the waiver out and not have to get each other's signature for overnight guests for the rest of the semester! You must still complete an Overnight Form….you just won’t have to worry about getting your roommate’s signature!

Student Affairs 101

Interested in a possible career path in Student Affairs?  Complete the interest form on the Involvement@SIUE Housing page  https://siue.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/housing

RHA Housing Fee Review

The Residence Housing Association will review the FY19 Housing Budget, including proposed fee rates, at their September 27 meeting in Evergreen 284 at 6pm.  

Did you know we have a fitness room in Prairie open 24-7!?  Check it out in the acitivty wing on the first floor!  

Cleaning and Safety Inspections


Date

Time

Wing

Monday, Sept. 25th

1:00-2:00pm

2 North

Monday, Sept. 25th

3:00-4:00pm

2 West

Wednesday, Sept. 27th

2:00-3:00pm

1 South

Wednesday, Sept. 27th

3:00-4:00pm

2 South

Thursday, Sept. 28th

10:00-11:00am

3 East

Monday, Oct. 2nd

1:00-2:00pm

1 North

Monday, Oct. 2nd

3:00-4:00pm

3 North

Wednesday, Oct. 4th

10:00-11:00am

3 South

Wednesday, Oct. 4th

3:00-4:00pm

2 East

Thursday, Oct. 5th

10:00-11:00am

1 East

Safe Zone

Fall 2017 Safe Zone Ally Training

This fall Safe Zone will be offering Ally Training for students on Friday, October 13th 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.

Student Academic Success Sessions

Career Development Center

October Career Fair

Wednesday, October 4, 2017
 Business

College of Arts and Sciences

ALL non-teaching majors

 Thursday, October 5, 2017

Engineering

BOTH DAYS

MUC Meridian Ballroom

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

FREE LINKEDIN HEADSHOTS 12:30-1:30 P.M. BOTH DAYS

A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml

Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!


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 2nd 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.

2nd 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.

**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

Homecoming!

The SIUE Alumni Association invites you to be a part of the second annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast! 

This race offers distances of 5K and 10K, as well as a 1-mile fun run. The race routes are paved and showcase SIUE’s scenic campus, see below.  After the run, stay for a world-famous Chris Cakes pancake breakfast.  Not a runner? That’s okay! Come for breakfast and cheer on our participants! 

Event Details

Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run

9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, Birger Hall Parking Lot

Cost: 5K $30, 10K $40, $5 off for SIUE Alumni

FREE for SIUE Students

Register online at https://runsignup.com/cougarsunleashed

To view the race routes, click the links below:

5K Race Route

10K Race Route

Follow the Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run on Facebook and help spread the word by sharing our event!

DACA Information

The Latest on DACA

Are you interested in learning the latest on DACA?  There is a program hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis as part of their Coffee and Bagel Speakers Series.  The event is on Friday, September 29th, 2017 from 8am to 9:15am.  The event is free, but you must RSVP at least 24hrs in advance.  See the attached flyer or follow this link for more information:

http://www.iistl.org/

DACA Renewal Scholarships

Are you a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient?  Does your EAD card (work permit) expire on or before March 5th, 2018?  There are various organizations across the nation coming together providing DACA renewal scholarships for those who qualify.  Please know that you need to submit all the required paperwork before the October 5th deadline to be considered.  If you are interested in learning more please follow this link:

http://lc4daca.org/

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – Student Resource Guide

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is a program established by former President Obama in June 2012. Under DACA, the Department of Homeland Security defers taking action to remove qualifying undocumented immigrants, commonly known as DREAMers, and also grants renewable term-limited work authorization. DACA status is subject to renewal every two years. On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it would begin a phased termination of DACA. The Department of Homeland Security will provide a limited, six-month window during which it will consider certain requests for DACA and applications for work authorization, under specific parameters.

Community Resources

Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project

Contact: Nicole Cortes   314-995-6995   nicolecortes@mica-project.net

The MICA Project utilizes a combination of community outreach and legal services to promote the voice and dignity of immigrant communities. MICA addresses the surplus need for immigration legal services in immigrant communities by taking a proactive approach, providing immigrants with the information and resources they need before legal issues arise.

Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America

Contact: Sarah John   314-721-2977   sara@ifcla.net

The St. Louis Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America (IFCLA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri that is committed to standing in solidarity with the poor of Latin America. Since 1982, IFCLA has collaborated with congregations, schools, and organizations in the metropolitan area and across the US to work for a more just and equitable world community. We work to accompany the people of Latin America in their struggles for human rights and social justice through education and advocacy in the US.

Casa de Salud

Contact: Kathryn Koch   314-977-1261 or 314-977-1250   Kkoch@casadesaludstl. Org

The mission of Casa de Salud is to facilitate and deliver high quality clinical and mental health services for uninsured and underinsured patients, focusing on new immigrants and refugees who encounter barriers to accessing other sources of care. Casa’s main services are primary care for illness and injury, mental health counseling, case management, care coordination, and home health visits. Casa also has on-site partners offering legal services, pediatric dental, optometry, and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children, done in collaboration with People’s Health Centers.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Iván Solis Cruz at jsolisc@siue.edu or 773-853-5510.

Swim Clinics

Ski Trip!

Health and Safety

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