Woodland Hall Newsletter

Interested in being a Desk Manager?

Applications are now open on the Housing webpage, http://www.siue.edu/housing/about/employment/index.shtml.  Questions?  Contact skirkpa@siue.edu. 

Choose Live-On.

Reserve your space in University Housing for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020!

Current students can reserve their space on-campus for summer 2019, fall 2019 - spring 2020 during the housing reservation process beginning in January. The online application for space will be available online from October 24, 2018 - February 8, 2019. 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.

Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident of Evergreen 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.

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.

Tutoring Resource Center SSC 1252 Hours!

Monday - Thursday    8 am – 7 pm

Friday    8 am – 3 pm

Saturday   9 am -12 noon

Sunday     4 – 7pm

Achieve your goal of graduating on time.

Degree Works is a comprehensive, web-based academic advising tool featuring real-time progress toward your degree. You’ll see which degree requirements have been met and those that still require completion.

Degree Works

• Easy-to-read degree audit and course recommendations
• “What if” feature to explore new majors or minors
• GPA calculators

Login to CougarNet and select Degree Works. Learn more at siue.edu/degree-works.

The Career Development Center is pleased to announce that the permanent COUGAR CAREER CLOSET in our suite (Student Success Center, Room 0281) is now open for students.  Students can visit the closet to “shop” for professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and practicum/Co-op/internship experiences. All items are donated and students get all professional attire items free of charge.

Student can drop by the Career Development Center during our regular business hours and an appointment is not needed, however, calling our office in advance at 618-650-3708 to ensure that a staff member will be available to assist them is recommended.

• Students need to bring their Cougar Card for check-in at our front counter.
• Students can get 2 complete outfits plus accessories during each visit.
• Students can visit the Cougar Career Closet one time per month.

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 2019 Events

Mock Networking**

Tuesday, February 5

5:30-7:00 p.m.

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

Are you unsure of how to network at career events or want more practice at networking?  This is your chance to show off your networking skills or learn how to network!  Employers from various industries and alumni will be here to help you network your way through this event. Please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708 to reserve your spot today!

Pre-Career Fair Crash Course**

Thursday, February 21

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

SSC 1201

 Does the career fair seem overwhelming to you?  Then you need to attend this workshop to make the most of the upcoming career fair.  Hear tips on how to dress, networking, what to do before, during, and after the career fair.  Please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708 to reserve your spot today!

**Call to RSVP to attend these events.

SIUE Career Development Center

618-650-3708
careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Remember that you can search for full-time and co-op/internships on the Cougar Jobline.

Would you like a chance to network with employers before or after the career fair?

The Career Development Center has a great volunteer opportunity for students to help at the career fair.  This gives students a chance to network with employers before and after the career fair. Students get a chance to make that first impression or leave that lasting 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, showing them where everything in located, working the registration tables, and helping them pack everything up at the end of the career fair. 

Volunteers are needed for the below dates and times:
March 6  
Spring Career Fair
8:15-10:30 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

March 7

Spring Career Fair
8:15-10:30 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and/or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu. Please put in the body of your email the date(s) and time(s) that you would like to volunteer.  If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

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