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This Week in Prairie Hall
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University Housing Announcements
Join us for Study Tables and Win and Amazon Gift Card!
You asked. We answered! Based on your feedback, we are providing study tables. RAs will staff a quiet place for you to focus on your homework and reading assignments. Log your attendance each time to earn drawing entries for Amazon gift cards!
Study Tables will be held in the Prairie Classroom every Sunday from 7:00-9:00pm and every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm
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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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Join the Club Football Team!
All interested players who are a registered SIUE student in 6 credit hours or more and in good academic standing (2.0+ GPA). The club plays teams from all over. Teams from Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, and more. The team will compete in the NCFA. By being in the NFCA we have the opportunity to compete for a Conference Championship, 1st and 2nd round of playoffs, as well as the NCFA National Championship. Awards are offered through the team as well as the league and all games are filmed as well as stats are tracked and available for all players. Any and all interested players can contact the team at siuefootballclub@gmail.com for more information or questions.
SIUE Counseling Services
Spring Semester
Mindfulness & Meditation Series
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Where: International Room (2nd Floor - MUC)
Dates: Thursdays 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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Apply to be a Cougar Guide! |
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Pay it forward.
And yes, we'll pay you.
Do you remember your first days on campus as an SIUE student? You were probably excited, nervous, overwhelmed, confused, eager, uncertain… But now, you are a "pro" at this successful college student thing. Which is why we need your help! YOU can make a difference for new freshmen by serving as a Cougar Guide for The SIUE Experience!
Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 24 semester hours at SIUE by the end of Spring 2018 semester. Due to the timing and hours required for the Cougar Guide position, Resident Assistants are not eligible to participate. Springboard to Success Student Leaders and Housing Desk Managers are eligible to serve as Cougar Guides. Visit www.siue.edu/experience for the full position description and to apply online. Applications are due by March 16, 2018.
This is your chance to pay it forward, show your Cougar spirit and pride, and positively impact new student success at SIUE! Questions about The SIUE Experience can be directed to Tarsha Moore via email at tarmoor@siue.edu.
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Safe Zone |
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Safe Zone Scholarship
Safe Zone is now accepting applications through March 15, 2018 for the Safe Zone Scholarship for Fall 2018. The Safe Zone Scholarship will be awarded to a SIUE Student who demonstrates positive contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community at SIUE. Two recipients will receive $500 for the fall 2018 semester. More information can be found at:
https://siue.academicworks.com/opportunities/4902
Inquiries regarding the scholarship may be directed to Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu.
Safe Zone Business Meeting
Monday, February 27, 2018 12:00PM, Location: TBD
April Training Events
In April, we will offer a student training as well as training to faculty and staff. We are developing a 2.0 level training for allies who completed the first tier of training. We hope to launch the 2.0 Ally Training in mid-April. All dates, training locations and registration will be communicated soon.
Rainbow Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 4:00PM, Location; TBD
St. Louis PrideFest 2018 (Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th):
Safe Zone will once again have a booth and march in the parade. More information, including volunteer opportunities, will be shared later this semester!
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:
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.
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 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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Suicide Prevention
"Suicide" is classified as the act of taking one's own life. "Suicidal behavior" is any action that could cause a person to die, while "parasuicidal behavior" is self-harm that does not result in death.
Prevalence
- Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide
- Approximately, 1 million people die each year from suicide
- Each year, over 185,000 people are impacted by the suicide of some they care about
Warning Signs
- Talking about killing or harming oneself
- "I wish I had never been born."
- "Nobody would care if I died; I would be better off dead."
- "If I ever see you again..."
- Talking or writing a lot about death and dying
- Poems/photos/narratives about self-mutilation or suicide on social media or in a private diary
- Writing suicide letters
- Seeking out lethal means
- Immediate access to guns, medication, knives, or other weapons could be used in suicide attempts
- Hopelessness
- **Strong predictor of suicide
- Belief that things will never get better or change
- "I have nothing to look forward to..."
- "I will never feel better..."
- Saying goodbye
- Unusual or unexpected visits or phone calls to family and friends
- Saying goodbye to people as if you will never see them again
- Making out a will and/or giving away prized possessions
- Withdrawing from others
- Increased social isolation
- Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred--like a burden to others
- Self-destructive behavior
- Increased alcohol or drug use, reckless driving, unprotected sex
- Self-mutilation--cutting, burning, hitting, punching oneself
- Sudden sense of calm and peace
- Typically mistaken for a positive outcome
- Person may have made decision to commit suicide
What can I do to help a loved one who is contemplating suicide?
Prevention Tip #1: Speak Up
The best way to find out if someone is suicidal is to ASK.
Giving the individual who may be suicidal the opportunity to express his/her feelings can:
- Provide relief from loneliness
- Give the idea that someone cases
- AND may prevent a suicide attempt
What do I ask?
- "I have been concerned about you lately..."
- "Recently, I have noticed some differences in you and wondered how you are doing..."
- "I just wanted to briefly check in with you because you haven't seemed like yourself lately. Is there something going on that you would like to talk to me about?"
If he/she is contemplating suicide,
- "When did you begin feeling this way?"
- "Did something happen that made you feel this way?"
- "How can I best support you right now/"
- "Have you thought about seeking help?"
- "You are not alone in this. I am here for you."
- "I may not understand how you feel, but I care about you and want to help you."
What Not To Do
- Argue with someone who is contemplating suicide
- "You have so much to live for. Stop it."
- Act shocked, lecture on the value of life, OR tell the person your view on suicide
- Promise confidentiality
- Give advice
- Blame yourself
Prevention Tip #2: Respond Quickly
Evaluate the immediate danger of suicide
Those at highest risk of suicide:
- Have a specific suicide PLAN
- Have the MEANS of carrying out the plan
- Have a TIME FRAME of committing suicide
- Have an INTENTION of following through with the plan
What do I ask?
- "Do you have a plan to harm yourself?"
- "Do you have what you need to carry about your plan?" (e.g. rope, gun, medication, etc.)
- "Do you have an idea of when you are planning to carry about your plan?"
- "Do you intend to die?"
**NEVER LEAVE THE PERSON ALONE
Prevention Tip #3: Offer Help
The best way to help is to offer an empathic, listening ear.
- Help he/she seek professional care
- Crisis hotlines
- Locate a treatment facility
- Identify a psychologist/psychiatrist
- Follow-up Treatment
- Be Proactive
- Don't wait for the person to call you or return your calls
- Invite the person out
- Offer assistance with household chores, taking care of the children or pets, etc.
- Encourage positive lifestyle changes
- Exercise
- Balanced eating and sleeping patterns
- Relaxation
- Make a safety plan
- Identify triggers (e.g. death, divorce, alcohol, stress, etc.)
- Keep contact numbers in a secure place (e.g. therapist, 911, friend)
- Remove potential lethal means (e.g. guns, medication, rope)
- Provide continued support
- Periodically check in with the individual
Resources
In crisis situations, please refer to our Emergency information.
SIUE Police Department
Emergencies- 911
Non-Emergencies- 618-650-3324
Graduate Student Help Line
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Understanding & Helping A Suicidal Person
Teen Suicide
National Council for Suicide Prevention
The Jed Foundation
Suicide Prevention in College
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
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
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