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This Week in Prairie Hall
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Come watch Selma!
Come watch Selma on Tuesday, Jan 23rd at 7 pm in the Woodland Hall MFR. Snacks will be provided with optional discussion available afterward!
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University Housing Announcements |
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Interested in Being a Desk Manager?
The 2018-2019 Desk Manager Application is now open and available online at http://www.siue.edu/housing/about/employment. If you’re interested in learning more about the DM position, an Information Session will be held on Wednesday, January 24 at 2pm in SSC 1203. Questions? Contact Sarah Kirkpatrick at skirkpa@siue.edu.
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?
- Talk to them when they visit your community.
- Invite them to a meal. (Email vdean@siue.edu to cover the costs of their meal!)
- Ask them with questions about coursework, graduate school, campus dynamics, etc.
- Schedule a coffee chat about serious or personal life situations for safe advice.
- Visit their office hours.
Here are the Faculty Fellows for your community:
Lora Smallman (Library) lsmallm@siue.edu
Jessica Harris (History) jesharr@siue.edu
Laurie Rice (Political Science) larice@siue.edu
Vicki Van Tuyle (Education) vvantuy@siue.edu
Kim Carter (Social Work) kimcart@siue.edu
Kevin Cannon (Criminal Justice) kcannon@siue.edu
Mark Peopsel (Mass Communications) mpoepse@siue.edu
Michelle Cathorall (Applied Health) mcathor@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
- Deeper understanding of course material
- Recommendation letters for jobs and graduate school
- 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!
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Important Housing Information |
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Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!
As a resident of Prairie 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 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.
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Campus Happenings |
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SIUE Counseling Services
Spring Semester
Mindfulness & Meditation Series
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Where: International Room (2nd Floor - MUC)
Dates: Thursdays, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26
Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend one or several sessions. No RSVP is necessary. For additional information contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at 280-2842 or lithomp@siue.edu
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
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Safe Zone |
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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.
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Trans*cending Pink and Blue |
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Career Development Center |
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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
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Volunteers Needed - Spring Education Career Fair |
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Would you like a chance to network with employers before or after the career fair?
We have a great volunteer opportunity for students to help at the career fair. This gives students a chance to network with employers before the career fair. Students get a chance to make that first impression with employers. Students will be helping employers with a variety of tasks like helping employers in from the parking lot, walking employers to their career fair table, and showing them where everything in located. Students may also help at the registration tables for employers and/or students.
We still need students for the below time:
Education Career Fair
March 20, 2018
1:15 to 3:15 p.m.
And/or
5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu. If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.
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Health and Safety Tips |
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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)
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