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This Week in Prairie Hall
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University Housing Announcements
Watch your email this week for important Fall Break information!
The circle drives in front of the residence halls are non-parking areas designated for EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY.
If you need to load/unload your vehicle you should utilize the provided meter spaces.
Registration is quickly approaching (Oct 30th for Seniors and those with priority, November 2nd Juniors, November 6th Sophomores, and November 9th Freshman) so schedule an advising appointment ASAP!
All freshman must have submitted a final high school transcript which includes the date of their graduation. Many students have received notification from the university that they have not submitted their final transcript and have a hold on their account which will prevent them from registering for Spring 18 if it is not received. If you have received this notification you should contact your high school to have the final high school transcript sent to SIUe.
Sign up for winter session during spring registration beginning October 30.
- All courses are taught online
- Complete a course to lighten your spring schedule or meet graduation requirements
- Courses begin December 18
Contact your advisor or visit siue.edu/winter-session to learn more.
Feed the Vampires! RHA is sponsoring a blood drive on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 10am-2pm in the MUC Ballroom. Did you know that blood banks provide blood not only for their local communities but also around the country? It’s true! So giving blood here can still help communities, like Houston, where need is high. We hope to see you on Halloween!
Apply to be an RA! Applications to be a Resident Assistant for the 2018-2019 year will be opening soon. You must attend one of the following Information Sessions to be able to apply:
- Sunday, November 5 at 5pm in the Cougar Village Commons MFR
- Tuesday, November 7 at 3pm in the Bluff Hall MFR
- Thursday, November 9 at 6pm in the Woodland Hall MFR
- Monday, November 13 at 5pm in the Prairie Hall MFR
- Wednesday, November 15 at 9pm in the Evergreen Hall MFR
- Wednesday, November 29 at 2pm in the Morris University Center Maple/Dogwood Rooms
Questions? More information is on the Housing website or contact Sarah Kirkpatrick, skirkpa@siue.edu
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Turkey Trot! |
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Cougar Village Turkey Trot!
November 11, 2017
830 AM-130 PM
SIUE GARDENS
$11.00 to run with shirt
$7.00 to run without
Refreshments available to purchase
All proceeds go to Heart to Heart International
Pick up your registration form at your front desk
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Around the "e" |
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Free tickets for SIUE students at the MUC Information Desk
Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin
FIVE DAYS IN NOVEMBER: A MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION WITH CLINT HILL
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Meridian Ballroom
On November 22, Hill was with the Kennedys as they traveled to Dallas, was in the motorcade when JFK was assassinated, and stayed by Jacqueline Kennedy's side for the next three days, through the heart wrenching funeral of the President. Hear the dramatic story from someone who was there and how those five days changed America forever.
More info at artsandissues.com
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Student Academic Success Sessions |
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Career Development Center |
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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
Student Success Center, room 0281
Phone: 618-650-3708
Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
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DACA Information |
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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.
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Cougar Madness! |
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Cougar Madness Tip-Off Event – Wednesday, November 8th from 6-7pm @ Vadalabene Center (main gym)
- FREE Food (pizza from Little Caesars and pasta from Fazoli’s)
- FREE t-shirt for the first 500 students
- Meet & greet with the 2017-18 Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams and coaches
- Chance for 2 lucky students to win FREE TUITION
- Lots of fun!
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Health and Safety |
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OCTOBER SAFETY TIPS
Theft and Burglary Prevention
Through the diligent efforts of the students, staff, faculty and police department, SIUE continues to be an extremely safe campus. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that crime can and does occur anywhere at any time. The crimes that occur most often on campus are theft and burglary. The following tips can help to significantly reduce crime on campus:
Theft Prevention:
- Do not leave valuables unattended, even for a brief period of time.
- Most campus thefts occur when items of value are left unattended in residence rooms, apartments, offices, the library or the cafeteria.
- Avoid brining items of value to work and leaving them in your office.
- Do not leave items of value in plain view in your residence room, apartment or office.
- In your residence room or apartment, buy a small lockable foot locker and secure your valuables inside when you are not using them;
- In your office, secure items of value in a locked cabinet, desk or closet. If you do not have a lockable desk, cabinet or closet, conceal the items out of sight.
- Do not tell others that you have items of value in your residence room, apartment or office.
- If possible, do not leave unfamiliar people alone in your residence room, apartment or office.
- Make a list of your valuables (make, model, serial number and value). Keep one copy of the list at home and store another copy in a safety deposit box or other location, in case of a fire.
Burglary Prevention (Residence Rooms, Apartments, Offices, Vehicles):
- Make sure the doors and windows to your residence room, apartment, office and vehicle are closed and locked when leaving, even if you are only going to be gone for a short period of time.
- In most of the burglaries on campus, in residences – rooms and apartments – and office and vehicles, the point of entry was an unlocked door or window.
- If a door lock does not work, notify the Housing staff regarding residence rooms and apartments, or Facilities Management for offices, and have the lock repaired as soon as possible.
- Place a wooden pole or broom handle in sliding-glass door tracks to keep the sliding door from opening.
- Leave a radio or television on if you are going to be gone for a few hours.
- Put some lights on a timer if you will not be returning until after dark.
- Be careful with your office keys. If you lose them, report it immediately to your supervisor.
- Don’t tell others that you have valuables in your residence room, apartment, office or vehicle and don’t tell others where they are concealed.
- Park in well-lit and well-traveled areas.
- Take items of value with you when you leave your vehicle. If you leave valuables in your vehicle, do not leave them in plain view:
- Secure them in the trunk or glove box.
- If you can’t secure them in the trunk or glove box, put them on the floorboard and cover them with a blanket or towel.
Remember to be alert for people who are loitering or lingering around your residence, in restricted work areas or on parking lots. Many times individuals will see suspicious people or activity, but don’t report it until after a crime has occurred. If you see something or someone suspicious, call the police immediately.
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
Be Safe on Campus. Download RAVE Guardian
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 911.
SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe, but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.
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